October 31, 2007

• Broccoli Salad

  Broccoli Salad
   
  2 small bunches broccoli
  ½  C of mayonnaise                            1 T lemon juice
  1t dry basil                                            1 T chopped pimento
  1 tomato chopped                               salt & pepper to taste
  ¼ C chopped green olives
   
  Trim broccoli and discard tough stems. (…)

• Jullienne Carrots

  Jullienne Carrots
   
  3/4 lb peeled, trimmed carrots
  ¼ lb snow peas trimmed
  1 T butter                                       2 T  sesame seed
  ½ t garlic                                         1 T  light soy sauce
   2 T chopped chives or scallions
   
  Slice carrots into julienne strips, about 1 ½ “ long. (…)

August 28, 2007

• Basic RICE that is not "basic"

  I use a rice maker because I find it easier when I am in a rush. It does not require to be watched for fear of burning.
  I tend to use brown rice. (…)

• Roasted Chicken

  There are two strategies for this meal
  A) Roast two whole chickens ( or two cornish hens) instead of one.
      I usually season my chickens with salt, pepper, paprika, parsley. (…)

August 27, 2007

• Bean and Tomato salad

  1 lb fresh string beans    
  1 large tomato chopped
  1 small bunch of scallions cut diagonally
  ½ cup of oil
  ¼ cup wine vinegar (I have used apple cider vinegar)
  1 ½ T of soy sauce   
  ½ tsp of sugar
  ½ tsp of ginger root (keep in a freezer)
  1 clove of minced garlic
  1/8 tsp salt                
  ¼ tsp pepper
   
  Trim the stems off the beans. (…)

• Chicken Unexpected

   
  4 skinless,boneless chicken breast halves           
  ¼ tsp ground pepper                         
  ¼ tsp oregano
  ¼ cup vegetable oil                    
  ½ cup dry white wine
  1 garlic clove                                
  1 can (14oz) whole
  ½ pound mushrooms, sliced      
  1 15 oz can or jar of artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
  ½ lemon thinly sliced         
  1 tablespoon flour                              
  1 teaspoon salt
   
  1. (…)