by RRAdmin | Jun 18, 2020 | Molded Salads, Salads and Salad Dressings
PESTO (blender) 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 to 1/2 cup pine nuts (to taste)3 garlic cloves (or more, to taste)1 1/2 cups basil leaves (well-washed, dried, and pickedover, no stems; tightly packed)1 tsp. salt (may omit)1/2 cup grated Parmesan (Pecorino, or Sardo cheese (or a...
by RRAdmin | Jun 18, 2020 | Molded Salads, Salads and Salad Dressings
Raisin Beer Sauce ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar1 ½ tablespoons cornstarchPinch salt1 cup “stale” beer¼ cup raisins (use currants, if you have them; don’t bother to go buy them for this)8 whole cloves1 two-inch stick cinnamon1 tablespoon butter Combine¼ cup firmly...
by RRAdmin | Jun 18, 2020 | Soups
Elin Lawrence’s Black Bean Pumpkin Soup 3 15½- ounce canned black beans (rinsed and drained)1 cup drained canned tomatoes (chopped)1 ¼ cups chopped onion½ cup minced shallot (or onions)4 cloves garlic (minced)1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon...
by RRAdmin | Jun 18, 2020 | Soups
VELVET CORN SOUP 2 large fresh ears of corn (shucked, or substitute an 8¾ -oz. can of creamed corn)2 egg whites2 tablespoons milk3 cups chicken stock (fresh or canned)1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold chicken stock (fresh or...
by RRAdmin | Jun 18, 2020 | Vegetables
Cerni Kuba — Barley and Mushroom Casserole Cerni Kuba (Czech) is a great dish for entertaining, e.g. a buffet during the holidays. It can be kept warm awhile in a lower-temp. oven, e.g. 275° F. ½ cup imported dried mushrooms2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 cup...
