Shake your way to great pickles
These are not called Shaker Pickles because of the religious group, but because you shake the jar for seven days. I don’t like to process in a hot water bath because I think the pickles become soft. I like crunchy! Shaker Pickles 1 gallon sliced cucumbers (about 7–8, depending on size) 3 cups white vinegar […]
This easy spread makes a wonderful everyday appetizer, and is perfect for gatherings
Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Bruschetta 4 red bell peppers (about 1 1/2 lbs.) 2 large eggplants (2–3 lbs.) 2–3 fresh garlic cloves 1/4 cup olive oil 2 large ripe tomatoes 3–4 Tbsp. fresh basil 1 small red onion 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 2–4 Tbsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar 1–2 tsp. salt 1/2 […]
When my health-conscious daughter was working at a local food co-op, she invented this sweet and savory finger food to offer customers at the co-op’s monthly wine tastings. This lovely, tasty snack has become my favorite gluten-free offering for any gathering of friends and guests, because it’s just enough out of the ordinary to stand […]
No Fuss Summertime Tomatoes and Mozzarella This recipe will result in approximately even numbers of tomato halves and mozzarella balls. It is an appetizer/side dish for four to six people. It can be made year-round, but fresh summertime tomatoes are, of course, sweeter and juicier. 1 8-oz. container of fresh mozzarella “pearls” (in water is […]
CHICKPEA SALAD 1 can 15.5 oz chickpeas (drained & rinsed) 1 pkg frozen edamame (cooked) ½ cup dried cranberries 1 small to medium onion (red or yellow) chopped 1 red pepper chopped 1 green pepper chopped 1-2 cloves garlic minced 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1-2 tbsp. chopped parsley ½ tsp. cumin […]
