Soak the porcini mushrooms in 1 1/2 c of warm water for at least 30 minutes. Drain in a sieve lined with cheesecloth, reserving the liquid for use elsewhere. Squeeze the porcini & wash in fresh water. Cut into very fine pieces. Clean fresh mushrooms with a damp cloth & dice them. Place in a […]

Combine all ingredients except croutons in large bowl. Refrigerate several hours. Sprinkle with croutons before serving.

Drain beets; reserve the liquid. Sprinkle the beets with horseradish. Add enough water to beet juice to make 1-2/3 cup; heat to boiling, pour over gelatin. Add vinegar; stir to dissolve gelatin. Chill until thick but not set. Take out and beat frothy; fold in beets and tum into an 8-1/2 cup mold. Chill until […]

-DRESSING – 2 qt Mayonaise 1 Bottle western or French -salad dressing 1/4 c Vinegar 1/4 c Sugar 1 c Light cream 1 1/2 ts Onion salt 1 1/2 ts Garlic salt 1 ts Salt 1 ts Pepper Combine first 7 ingredients. Combine all dressing ingredients; pour over the ham mixture and toss. Refrigerate.

Wash the lettuce. Break into pieces, line the bottom of a [large] bowl. Add layers of peas, onion, green pepper, celery, cheddar, more lettuce, another layer of everything, top with lettuce. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top. Combine equal amounts of mayonnaise and sour cream, add sugar, mix well. Spread over the top of the […]

In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, buttermilk, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Remove the tough outer leaves from the cabbage and discard. Quarter the cabbage; cut out the core. Using a mandoline or a thin sharp knife, slice the cabbage lengthwise into 1/4-inch wide shreds. In […]

-DRESSING – 2 tb Plain or herbal vinegar – such as tarragon vinegar Salt 5 tb Sunflower seed oil -=OR=-Extra-virgin olive oil -=OR=- Walnut oil WASH AND DRY all the greens. Tear or cut them into whatever size you like, and put them into a large bowl with the scallions and toasted sunflower seeds. Pour […]

Heat 1 Tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add bell pepper, fennel, half of the crushed pepper flakes and salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to brown at the edges, 6 or 7 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add half of the lemon juice. Add […]

Combine oil, vinegar, tomato paste, soy sauce, MSG, salt, ginger, celery and onion in blender container and blend at medium speed 3 to 4 seconds until celery is finely grated. Makes 1 1/4 cups

* – squeezeed dry in paper toweling. Pour boiling water over gelatin and stir until dissolved. Add cold water, lemon and onion juice. Chill until very thick. Stir in sour cream, then fold in cucumbers and radishes. Pour into a long, shallow pan that has been very lightly oiled with mayonnaise. Chill until firm. Cut […]