from The Farmhouse Cookbook by Susan Loomis Cranberries are so full of natural pectin that they are ideal for conserves, and this sweet, tart spread is wonderful. It can be […]
Raita with Onion and Tomato
2 cups plain nonfat yogurt 1 cup 1/4- inch tomato cubes1/2 cup 1/4-inch cucumber cubes1/2 cup finely chopped onion3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder**1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional) Stir the […]
Salsa Verde
adapted from a Cooking Light recipe 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 3 jalapeno peppers 2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed and tomatillos washed 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro3 […]
Pickled Peppers- No Salt
Yield: 8 pints 8 quarts peppers (red, green, yellow, banana, cherry, and hot)1/4 cup sugar8 cups white vinegar2 cups cold water16 cloves garlic Wash the peppers. (Remember to wear rubber […]
Basil Pesto
recipe by Ina Garten 1/4 cup walnuts1/4 cup pignolis (pine nuts)3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves)5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 1/2 […]
Creamy Cucumber Salad
4 medium cucumbers — cut into slices1 small onion — thinly sliced8 ounces sour cream2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper In a large bowl, […]
Michael’s Fennel Spice Rub
1 cup fennel seeds3 Tablespoons coriander seeds2 Tablespoons white peppercorns3 Tablespoons sea salt (preferrably grey) ** I tend to agree, grey salt is a great splurge. In a saucepan over […]
Three Pepper Salsa
Salsa 10 pounds tomatoes — peeled and chopped 4-6 medium onions — chopped 3-5 cups chopped bell peppers 5 jalapeno chile peppers — seeded and chopped 4 serrano peppers — […]
Big Daddy’s Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce
Big Daddy’s Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce #120492 recipe by Rita L1 cup prepared yellow mustard1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup light brown sugar3/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup water2 tablespoons chili powder1 teaspoon […]
Red Barbecue Sauce
Joy of Cooking Barbecue Sauce 1 1/2 cups ketchup1 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup worcestershire sauce1/4 cup soy sauce1 cup packed light brown sugar2 tablespoons dry mustard4 tablespoons chili powder1 […]