Pickled Fennel

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…

Horseradish ColeSlaw

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…

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

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…

Guacamole 

Herbed Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe

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…

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Recipe

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…