Mexican
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
This came about while looking for a tortilla soup recipe that could be served to someone who is allergic to chicken. 1/2 onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), […]
Month: October 2005
Salads
Zucchini and corn salad
2 cups frozen corn 1/2 C diced red onion 2 C diced zucchini 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 C cilantro leaves 1/3 C boiling water 1/3 C sugar 1/3 C vinegar (any type) 2 […]
Salads
Zucchini and bacon salad
4 cups shredded zucchini 4 slices bacon 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Salt, to […]
Brazilian
Caruru (a Brazilian ritual dish)
On the 27th of September, Brazilians celebrate the festa of São Cosme e São Damião by eating carurú, a shrimp and okra stew. When people say they are having a carurú, they mean they’re serving […]
Salads
SAVORY TOMATO RING
1 small package of lemon instant Jello 14-oz can of whole stewed or diced tomatoes 1 C boiling water 2 T vinegar Pour boiling water into gelatin mix and stir for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes […]
Side Dishes
CREAMED MUSHROOMS
This would also be good with a mixture of fresh and dried mushrooms. 1-1/2 oz dried exotic mushrooms (shitake, morel, cremini, or porcini) 1/2 C sherry 4-5 slices of bread, toasted, buttered, and cubed 1 […]
Side Dishes
CARMELIZED CORN
Canned yellow corn is supposed to be best for this recipe. 3 C corn, fresh, frozen, or canned 3 T butter (for frozen or canned) or 1 T butter (for fresh) 4 shallots or 1 […]
Meps' Favorites
Key Lime Pie – EZ Freezer Version
It doesn’t get any easier or yummier than this. 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk 5 oz Key lime juice 8 oz whipped topping, thawed 9-inch graham cracker pie crust Mix condensed milk and lime juice […]
Non-Food Items
Slime (not edible!)
Haven’t tried this yet, but it sounds like fun for kids and child-like grownups! 1-1/4 t Borax 1/2 C Water 1/4 C White Glue 1/4 C Water Food Coloring (optional) Ziploc bag Stir the Borax […]
Non-Food Items
Silver Polish
Technique #1: Rub silver with a soft cloth and a paste of baking soda and water. Technique #2: Rub silver with a soft cloth and toothpaste. Technique #3: Place a sheet of aluminum foil in […]