PANCETTA-WRAPPED PORK & DIJON MASHED POTATOES |
Richard Dickson, executive chef at the Harvest Cafe, walked away w/ the People’s Choice award in 2001 for this flavorful pork dinner.
Chutney:
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. rice vinegar
1 tbsp. diced fres...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:02:00 GMT |
CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE SALAD |
We’re always looking for something new to do w/ corned beef. Here it teams up w/ cabbage & mustard for a hearty main dish salad. Executive Chef Vincent Nattress of Meadowood Napa...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:47:00 GMT |
WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP |
Canned chicken broth is enhanced w/ garlic, onions, ginger and parsnips for a quick flavorful soup. Add rotisserie chicken, and dinner is done.
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:41:00 GMT |
GRANDMA’S CHICKEN SOUP |
3-1/2 c. Swanson chicken broth, Regular, Natural Goodness, or Certified Organic
Generous dash ground black pepper
1 med. carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 c. uncooked extra wide egg noodles
1 ...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:31:00 GMT |
LAMB SHANKS W/ SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & WHITE BEANS |
Serve in pasta bowls over Parmesan polenta or mashed potatoes.
1 (32 oz.) pkg. reduced-sodium beef broth
1 l g. fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped
1 sm. leek, white & pale green parts only, ha...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:26:00 GMT |
WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP |
Start to finish: 30 min.
Servings: 6
2 tbsp. peanut oil (canola or other vegetable oil can be substituted)
1 lg. yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. crushed red pep...
Posted by on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:11:00 GMT |
TIPS FOR POTATO SALADS |
* To cook potatoes for salads, scrub and wash potatoes; remove any eyes or sprouts. Place whole unpeeled potatoes in a large kettle. Cover with cold water; add 1-2 tsp. salt for each...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:07:00 GMT |
TIPS FOR BETTER GELATIN SALADS |
* Always used canned or cooked pineapple in gelatin salads. Fresh pineapple and kiwi fruit will prevent the salad from setting.
* For easy removal of gelatin salads from mold, moisten the interi...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:00:00 GMT |
TIPS FOR GREAT SALADS |
* Select greens that are crisp and free of discoloration. Iceberg lettuce and cabbage should be firm and solid.
* Wash greens thoroughly in cool water, pat them dry with a clean towel or paper t...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:57:00 GMT |
HANDY HINTS FOR AROUND THE HOUSE |
TIME-SAVING SHORTCUTS YOU’LL THANK US FOR!
RUST STAINS from metal outdoor furniture can be removed from concrete by using lemon juice and rubbing with a soft linen cloth.
DON’T THROW AWAY ...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:42:00 GMT |
