Mantia’s Sweet-Dill Garlic Pickles

by | Sep 14, 2010 | Salad

Mantia’s Sweet-Dill Garlic Pickles My mother gave me this recipe she clipped from the Memphis Commercial Appeal. Ingredients 1 gallon dill(not Kosher) pickles 1 large head garlic, peeled and minced 1/2 small bottle Tobasco sauce 2 lbs (4 cups) sugar Directions...

Old-fashion Basic Cole Slaw

by | Jul 19, 2010 | Salad

Old-fashion Basic Cole Slaw Nothing fancy about this slaw. It’s similar to the one my mother makes. Plain and simple, and VERY tasty. Ingredients 1/2 head cabbage; shredded or finely chopped 3 green onions (or a quarter cup or so of finely chopped yellow onion)...

Corn, Tomato & Black Bean Salsa

by | Jul 4, 2010 | Salad, Sauces & Dressings, Veggies

Corn, Tomato & Black Bean Salsa Ingredients 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons olive oil 4 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed, freshly ground and lightly toasted 1 jalapeno, minced 2 Tablespoon cider...

Greek Tomatoes

by | Jun 10, 2010 | Salad, Veggies

Greek Tomatoes Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 3 ounces ripe olives, pitted and sliced 1/2 pound crumbled feta cheese Fresh or dried oregano, to taste 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup...

Tex-Mex Chunky Salsa Salad

by | Jun 10, 2010 | Salad

Tex-Mex Chunky Salsa Salad Ingredients 3 to 4 medium tomatoes, halved, seeded and cubed (3 cups) 1 large Texas 1015 onion, coarsely chopped 2 cucumbers, pared, halved lengthwise, seeded and cubed 4 teaspoons minced garlic 4 jalapeños or other small hot chiles, seeded...