Archive for May, 2004

Faux Fruit

Sunday, May 23rd, 2004

Ingredients:
2 packages Jell-O (pineapple, orange and cranberry are all awesome)1 1/4 cup boiling water3 medium/smallish-sized oranges
OR
2 packages Jell-O1 cup boiling water1 cup cold vodka or grain alcohol3 medium/smallish-sized oranges
Preperation:
These recipes are devestatingly easy to do, but the end result is really charming (and great for summer parties and cookouts). It should be noted that I […]

Confetti Salad

Sunday, May 16th, 2004

This is a very tasty summer salad.
Ingredients:1 11 ounce can niblets corn, drained1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed1 15 ounce can chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed1 red or green pepper, diced1/2 cup sliced green onions1 medium tomato, chopped1/2 cup red or sweet onion, diced1 clove garlic, mincedparsley sprigs for garnish
dressing:3/4 […]

Simple Pasta Sauce

Wednesday, May 5th, 2004

As I said before, I’m not a big fan of tomato-based pasta sauces, so when I cook pasta (it’s usually cheese/ham/spinach/etc-filled tortellini), 9 times out of 10 this is the sauce I use. Not only is it really, really damn good, but it only takes about 30 seconds to make.
Ingredients:A good drizzling of good-quality […]

Spicy Lentil and Bulgur Salad

Saturday, May 1st, 2004

I know the title doesn’t sound very appetizing, but this is a very tasty meatless dish. I like to stuff it in pita pockets or scoop it with tortilla chips. Tastes great warm or cold.
Ingredients1/2 cup bulgur, rinsed and drained1/4 cup small french lentils ( or any lentils)1/4 cup olive oil1 small red onion, minced1/2 […]