Friday, September 11, 2015

Salad - Estrellita Salad

A light summery vegetable salad just right as a side dish at a BBQ or main dish for a simple luncheon. The first time I made this for a family dinner, my Mom and I ate it ALL before the dinner started, it was so delicious!

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Fruits And Vegetables - Persimmon Raisin Cookies

Bright orange persimmons inspired this favorite family recipe for spicy drop cookies enriched with raisin pulp and walnuts.

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Pasta - Frog Eyed Salad

Acini de pepe pasta tossed with a cooked sweet pineapple sauce, cherries, mandarin oranges, and pineapple and chilled.

Friday, September 4, 2015

Bread - Mama Ds Italian Bread

Just flour, yeast, sugar, salt and water in the right proportions make this basic bread a winner. The recipe makes three loaves, so you can freeze what you cannot use or give them away to your friends.

Herbs And Spices - Cilantro Serrano Cream Sauce

This quick sauce is great for chicken tacos and fish tacos. It's also great as a dip!

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Mediterranean Lamb And Lentil Stew

This lamb and lentil stew is finished with lemon then served with crumbled ricotta salata or feta cheese for a perfect springtime meal. Serve with rice or, ideally, a pilaf.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015