Bagna Cauda

Bagna Cauda, hot creamy garlic dip for fresh vegetables 1 cucumber (peeled, seeded and cut into 2-by-1/2-inch strips)2 carrots (peeled and cut into 2-by-1/2-inch strips)1 sweet red pepper (seeded and cut into 2-by-1/2-inch strips)1 green pepper (seeded and cut into...

Nancy’s CHEESE BALLS

Nancy’s CHEESE BALLS ½ pound grated cheddar (preferably Kraft’s extra sharp)1 stick softened butter1 cup unsifted all-purpose flour½ teaspoon saltred cayenne pepper (to taste) Mix butter, flour, salt and pepper as if making pie crust dough. Then, mix in...

JIMMY RICHMONDS’ SALSA

JIMMY RICHMONDS’ SALSA 1 bulb garlic2½ bunches scallions1 large purple onion4 medium whole tomatoes1 medium bunch cilantro2 teaspoons cumin seed (comino)3 15- oz. cans Hunt’s tomato sauce20 four-inch (4″ fresh, green chili peppers with seeds (approx. 2 cups))27 ounces...

Cranberry Fruit Nut Bread

Cranberry Fruit Nut Bread 2 cups all-purpose sifted flour1 cup sugar1 ½ teaspoons double-acting baking powder*½ teaspoon soda**1 teaspoon salt¼ cup shortening¼ cup orange juice1 tablespoon freshly grated orange rind1 egg (well beaten)½ cup chopped nuts1 or 2 cups...