–VINAIGRETTE– 1/3 c Nut oil 1/4 c Safflower oil 1/4 c White wine vinegar Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 ts Dijon mustard Black pepper 1 ts Mixed herbs Combine water & bouillon cube in a heavy pot & bring to a boil. Stir in the rices & return to a boil. Lower heat, cover & […]

* Potatoes should be peeled and quartered. +++++ ++++++++ In medium saucepan cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of potato water. Dice potatoes. Add oil and minced onion; toss gently. In small saucepan bring the 3/4 cup potato water to a boil; pour over potatoes and onion. Keep at […]

Combine sugar, salt, pepper and cream. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Add vinegar. Arrange cabbage slices in salad bowl, pour dressing over cabbage.

PLACE THE SHRIMP, celery, cucumber, dill and shallots in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together the rest of the ingredients except the salt, and pour the dressing over the shrimp. Toss well. Taste the salad and add salt, if needed. Toss well again. If the salad seems dry, add an extra tablespoon or 2 of […]

In a blender puree all of the ingredients.

Combine the apples, carrots, peppers, and pineapple and mix well. Stir together the yogurt, orange, and lemon juices, and salt. Toss the salad in this dressing, chill, and serve with cinnamon dusted over the top. Serves 4 or 5. or

-LEMON VINAIGRETTE – 1/4 c Lemon juice 1 tb White wine vinegar 1 tb Dijon mustard 1/2 c Olive oil 3 tb Reserved orange juice Salt to taste Pepper, fresh ground You can omit the step of roasting the onion, but roasting brings out a sweetness that complements the orange and contrasts with the watercress […]

1. Line paskha mold or clean 7 1/2×5″ plastic or unglazed flower pot with drainage hole with 3 double-thicknesses of cheesecloth. Place on wire rack set over cake pan. 2. Place 1/2 pound cottage cheese, the sugar and eggs in food processor or blender. Whirl, scraping down side as necessary, until smooth. Scrape into medium-size […]

Arrange pineapple slices on lettuce. Place four peach slices on each slice of pineapple in pinwheel fashion. Garnish with strawberries, watercress and mayonnaise. Makes 6 servings.

1. Dice the cooked chicken. Combine with the apple, celery, mango and candied ginger. 2. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chutney and mustard; mix well. Add to the salad, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. 3. Just before serving, stir in the chopped walnuts and mint. […]