-PICKLE B – 3 c Cucumbers, sliced thinly 1/2 sm Onion, sliced thinly A MIXTURE 2 Red chili peppers, seeded 2 ts Garlic, chopped 2 ts Cilantro root, chopped 2 ts Peppercorns, whole or ground —B MIXTURE— 1/2 c Vinegar 2 tb Soy sauce 1 1/2 ts Sugar 1 tb Cilantro leaves, chopped 1/2 c […]

-DRESSING – 1/4 c Lemon juice 2 tb Soy sauce 1 tb Granulated sugar 1/4 ts Chinese chili sauce; or ; dried chili flakes 2 tb Fresh mint; chopped Cut cucumber lengthwise in quarters. Slice each quarter into 1/4-inch slices. Peel pineapple and cut into quarters. Remove core. Cut each quarter in half and slice […]

Drain off exces liquid from the cucumbers & combine with the sugar, vinegar, oil & salt. Crush the zaatar between your fingertips & sprinkle over the cucumbers. Mix well with two forks, then chill. Decorate with olives before serving. *An herb found only in the Mediteranean, similar to marjoram which may be sustituted for it. […]

Mix all except nuts, raisins and apples together. Chill until barely set. Add nuts, raisins and apples. Chill.

Poach chicken by placing in a large pot with enough cold water to barely cover. Add peppercorns, bay leaf, parsley, thyme and one each: onion, carrot and celery cut into quarters. Bring to a bare boil with lid on; reduce heat to low and simmer for 50 minutes. Cool in poaching liquid, then drain, skin […]

Make a vinaigrette dressing by combining red-wine vinegar, mustard and fresh ground pepper in a small bowl and adding oil gradually. Beat (or whisk) constantly until emulsified. In a large bowl, toss lettuce with onions, chives, celery, anchovies and vinaigrette dressing. Place equal portions of this mixture on each salad plate. Place cheese cubes on […]

* – dont bother if the cabbage is the white limp variety – your slaw wont be worth the makings. 1. Cut the cabbage in quarters, place in a large bowl of well-salted cold water, and let stand for at least 1 hour. This is to make sure any possible “critters” emerge – nothing spoils […]

Stir cream until smooth. Season with salt & pepper. Add mustard and castor sugar. Stir well. Add a little milk if the dressing is too thick for your taste. Rons notes: You can add finely chopped chives for a little color if you wish. From Ron in Blackpool:)

Slice the chicory across in thin rings. Divide the endive into leaves & arrange in a salad bowl. Cut the fennel into quarters & then slice each quarter thinly. Mix the fennel & chicory & arrange on the endive leaves. Tear the radicchio into small pieces & place in the bowl. Slice the radishes thinly […]

Remove Stems From Kale & Wash; Pat Dry On Paper Towels. Set Aside. Remove Roots, Tough Outer Leaves & Tops From Leeks. Split Leeks in Half Lengthwise. Place Leeks in A Small Dutch Oven & Cook, Covered, in A Small Amount Of Boiling Water About 5 Min. OR Till Tender. Remove With A Slotted Spoon; […]