Russian Egg
October 10, 2008
SERVES: 2
INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbsp. Mayo
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. Yogurt
2 slices of ham
1 clove of pressed garlic
2 slices of fire roasted red bell pepper
2 slices of swiss cheese
salt to taste
pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix mayo and yogurt.
2. Add ham, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Cut boiled eggs in half and put on the bottem of a small bowls.
5. Pour mayo mix over top of the eggs.
6. Top with 2 slices of ham, 1 pickle cut in half, 1 slice of cheese, and bell pepper.
side dish: french baguette
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
October 7, 2008
SERVING: 4
Prep time: 10min.
Cook time: 20min.
INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs. fresh pumpkin cubed
1 med. onion chopped
1 tsp. powder sugar
2 c. chicken or vegetable broth
1 tsp. ginger
1 Tbsp. curry
1 c. light sour cream
salt to taste
white pepper to taste
handful of roasted pumpkin seeds
handful of chopped chives
2 tsp. pumpkin oil
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large saucepan melt sugar.
2. Add pumpkin and onion and let caramelize.
3. Add chicken or veggie broth and let boil.
4. Cook on med heat for 20 min. until pumpkin is tender.
5. Add ginger, curry, salt, pepper, sour cream, and mix all together.
6. Serve hot with pumpkin seeds, drops of pumpkin oil, and chives on top.
Gulash soup
October 5, 2008
SERVING: 4
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
2-3 Tbsp. oil
12oz. beef stew
6c. water
2 med. peeled potatoes cut into 1″by 1″ cubes
1 med. onion chopped
2-4 cloves of garlic chopped
1 med. red bell pepper sliced
1 med. tomato cut into cubes
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. red paprika
1 tsp. marjoram
DIRECTIONS:
1. Bake onion until golden brown.
2. Mix salt and pepper with meat.
3. Add meat and 3 c. water to a saucepan and cook until meat is tender. Mix thoroughly.
4. In small saucepan pan heat 1tbsp. of oil and add paprika, marjoram, and mix until ingredients blend with oil. DON’T OVERHEAT. Add mixture to meat.
5. Add potatoes, bell pepper, tomato cubes, and rest of the water continue to cook until potaotes are done.
6. 5 minutes before it is ready add chopped garlic.
7. Garnish with Parsley
8. Serve hot with slice of bread.
Delicate Ham Salad
October 5, 2008
SERVING: 2
INGREDIENTS:
8oz. package of cubed ham
1can green peas
1 sm. red onion
1/2c mayo
1/2c sour cream
1tsp. hot and sweet mustard
pinch sugar
pinch salt
pinch of pepper
1tsp. white balsamic vinager
pinch red pepper powder
1 pressed clove of garlic
DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix gently all ingredients together.
2. Leave for a few hours in the refrigerator until served.
SIDES: bread, sliced french baguette
Grilled Avocados
September 27, 2008
INGREDIENTS
1 Tbsp. olive oil of your choice
1 Tbsp. lime juice or 1 lime squeezed
2 large ripe avocados halved, seeded, and peeled. Tip: Avocados are ripe when they are dark in color and feel soft when you squeeze them.
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. picante sauce
1 oz. Monterey Jack cheese or cheese of your choice.
Fresh cilantro
Sour cream if desired
DIRECTIONS
1. Stir olive oil and lime juice together. Brush avocados with oil mixture all over then sprinkle salt onto the cut sides of the avocados.
2. For gas grills preheat grill and cook on medium heat. For all other grills grill as normal uncovered over medium coals.
3. Grill avocados with cut sides down on rack for 5 minutes or until brown. Then turn avocados cut side up and fill with sauce and cheese. Cover grill and grill 5 more minutes until the cheese starts to melt.
4. Remove avocados when done and sprinkle with cilantro. Top with sour cream if desired.
SERVES: 4
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