Archive for March, 2004

Chinese Cabbage Salad

Friday, March 5th, 2004

Ingredients:1 package Ramen Chicken Flavored Noodles1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup peanut oil2 Tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar1 teaspoon sugar3 Tablespoons slivered almonds3 cups shredded nappa cabbage ( you can use regular cabbage BUT this tastes better)a dash of sesame oil or 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Preparation:1. Mix seasoning from Ramen package with onion, sugar, […]

Italian Sausage Black Bean Soup

Thursday, March 4th, 2004

Ingredients:1 link spicy Italian type sausage3/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped carrot1/3 cup chopped celery4 cloves of garlic, minced3 (15 ounce) cans Black beans, drained2 (10 1/2 - ounce) cans chicken broth1 (14 1/2 - ounce) can chopped tomatoes1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons tomato paste or sofrito1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 […]

Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp Scampi

Thursday, March 4th, 2004

Ingredients:Vegetable oilKosher salt1 pound angel hair pasta6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick)5 tablespoons olive oil9 cloves minced garlic2 pounds large shrimp (about 32 shrimp)1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper3/4 cup freshly chopped parsley1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice ( about 4 lemons)1/2 lemon , thinly sliced1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Preparation: 1. Drizzle a little oil […]

Oyster Shooters

Thursday, March 4th, 2004

Ingredients:6 to 12 freshly shucked oysters (depending on the size) 1 tablespoon minced green olives 1 teaspoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced parsley 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 cup vermouth 1/2 cup vodka 1/4 cup crushed ice Hot sauce to taste
Preparation:1. Put 1 to 2 oysters in each of six […]

Bloody Mary

Thursday, March 4th, 2004

Ingredients:4 ounces Vodka3 cups tomato juice 4 tablespoons (or more to taste) fresh lime or lemon juice 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish or horseradish sauce2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 stalk celery for garnish per glassHot sauce to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation:1. Combine the tomato juice, lime or lemon juice, horseradish […]

Roasted Tomatoes

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2004

Ingredients:1 pint grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons kosher salt or sea salt freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 Tablespoon chopped garlic 1/4 […]

Banana Bread

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2004

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon Vanilla5 […]