Pickled Fennel 3 cups champagne vinegar 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 4 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons coriander seeds 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 bulbs fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored and sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick In a pot, bring the vinegar, water, sugar and salt…

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Horseradish Coleslaw 1st make dressing 1 1/2 cups real mayo 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 bunch finly chopped green onion 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons koshar salt or smoked salt 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper 3-4 tablespoons prepare horseradish ( depends on how stong) 2 tablespoons course groung mustar or…

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2 cups cooked rice 1 pkg Brocolli (defrost and chop it – frozen) 1 jar cheese whiz 1 can chicken cream soup 1/2 cup milk 1  small can mushrooms 3 T butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup onions 1 can chestnuts Saute onions, celery in butter,  mix soup milk and 1/3 jar…

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2 pounds heirloom tomatoes sea salt freshly ground black pepper extra-virgin olive oil vinegar (balsamic, red wine or sherry) sprinkling of herbs (tarragon, basil, chives, and/or Italian parsley Pull out the extra-virgin olive oil, good vinegar, and highfalutin sea salt because each of this salad’s few ingredients defines the final flavor. Of course, the most…

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INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 lb mixed heirloom tomatoes, quartered if small or cut into 1/4-inch-wide wedges if larger 1 lb cherry tomatoes 1 lb very small mozzarella balls (1/4 inch; sometimes called perlini) or…

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