Easy No-cook Pickles

Safe canning is all about making sure there is no chance of bacteria. Wash the canning jars with hot soapy water. Drain on a clean towel. Do not dry. Place the jars, the lids and the rings into a boiling water bath. Boil for at least 15 minutes. Remove and allow to drain and air… Read More »

Tabbouleh

admin July 14, 2011

1 cup bulgur 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped 3 green onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup lemon juice 2/3 cup olive oil Place cracked wheat in a bowl and cover with 2 cups boiling water.… Read More »

Summer Bean Salad

admin June 30, 2011

We will have green beans, wax beans and Italian beans all summer long. This recipe with the variations can be adapted to any bean combination. 1 lb of beans 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced salt & pepper to taste This is a very… Read More »

Scallion Hummus

admin June 23, 2011

2 – 3 medium cloves garlic 1 cup scallions, white & green parts, sliced, divided 1 and 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 15-oz can), divided 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste) Juice from 1 medium lemon 1 –2 tbsp. tamari (soy sauce) 2 – 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or… Read More »

Quick Pickles

admin June 9, 2011

Here’s an easy recipe for quick pickles: 1/2 cup white vinegar 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp mustard seed 1 tsp salt 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp fresh dill leaves, chopped 1 bay leaf 4 Kirby cucumbers, cut into 1-inch slices Heat vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, salt, and garlic in a saucepan until it begins… Read More »

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