1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dried dill 1/2 tsp pepper 2 1/2 lb potatos, cubed, boiled until tender and cooled 1 cup unpeeled cucumber, chopped 1/2 tsp onion salt 1/2 cup diced pickles, drained 1/2 cup diced red radishes Combine the sourcream, the mayo, and the seasonings. … Continue reading Potato Salad
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Avocado and Egg with Mousseline Sauce
1 avocado, halved, peeled, pitted 2 eggs 3 egg yolks 2 tbsp warm water 1/3 cup butter, cubed juice of half a lemon 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cayenne In a double boiler beat the egg yolks with the warm water. Gradually add the butter cubes, beating constantly. Stir in the lemon juice. Season. Beat… Continue reading Avocado and Egg with Mousseline Sauce
Cucumber Salad
1 medium cucumber 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tsp paprika 1 minced scallion, green part only 1 tsp lemon juice salt and cracked pepper Peel and halve the cucumber lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds. Combine the remaining ingredients and spoon into the trough of the cucumber shell. Serve.
Mattar Panir on Rice
1 quart of milk juice of 1/2 a lemon 1/2 cup plain yogurt cheesecloth 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup frozen peas 1 large tomato, diced 1/4 tsp ground coriander 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tbsp butter 1 1/2 cups panir whey (this will be made when you make the panir) 1/2 cup minced onion… Continue reading Mattar Panir on Rice
Rice Balls in Tomato Sauce
2 tbsp butter 1/2 onion minced 1 1b canned roma tomatoes, drained, chopped 1 tsp dry basil 1/s tsp dry thyme 1 tsp salt 1/s tsp cracked black pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 1/4 cup water mixed with one chicken oxo cube 1 lb cooked rice 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tbsp flour… Continue reading Rice Balls in Tomato Sauce
Wild Rice Cakes with Mushroom Sauce
2 1/2 cups water salt 1/3 cup raw wild rice 2/3 cup raw basmati rice 3 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, minced 1 tsp dry thyme 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/2 cups crimini mushrooms 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup stock 3 tbsp heavy cream salt and cracked pepper 2 tbsp flour 2 eggs, beaten… Continue reading Wild Rice Cakes with Mushroom Sauce
Baked Rice with Cheese and Jalapenos
2 tbsp butter 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 onion, minced 1 cup basmati rice, raw 2 cups water 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup sourcream 1/4 cup minced cilantro 1/2 cup canned jalapenos, drained, and diced 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated In a large saucepan, melt the butter and saute the onion and garlic until… Continue reading Baked Rice with Cheese and Jalapenos
Zucchini Risotto Cakes with Chili Mayo
3 tbsp olive oil 3/4 cup minced onion 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 cup raw Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine salt and pepper 3 1/4 cups water, kept at a low simmer 1 zucchini, grated 1/2 cup parmesan, grated 1/4 cup mayo 1 tsp sambal oelek chili sauce Make sauce: combine the mayo and… Continue reading Zucchini Risotto Cakes with Chili Mayo
Creamy Vinaigrette Dressing
1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 tsp salt 1 green onion, minced 2 tbsp parsley, minced 1/2 tsp dijon 3/4 cup olive oil 3 tbsp light cream Combine the vinegar, salt, onion, parsley and mustard in a blender. Add 1/4 cup of oil and blend. Stop and add another 1/4 cup of oil. Blend. Add… Continue reading Creamy Vinaigrette Dressing
Radicchio Risotto
2 tbsp olive oil 2 scallions, minced 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 tsp dry thyme 2 cups raw Arborio rice 1 large head radicchio, shredded 2/3 cup red wine 3 cups water mixed with 2 chicken oxo cubes 2 tbsp minced sundried tomatos (in oil) salt and pepper parmesan, grated Heat the oil in a… Continue reading Radicchio Risotto