Meps original
Andalusian olive soup
A caveat: This is not an authentic Andalusian recipe. But it needed a catchy name. And when I served it to my friend, John, he said it reminds him of the food he ate in […]
Month: October 2006
Articles
An international scavenger hunt
Shopping for international grocery items is sometimes like a scavenger hunt. Last week, I triumphed with two 14-oz bottles of rosewater for $2.59 each at a Persian market in Bellevue, Washington. It had been a […]
Side Dishes
Pickled Pears
6 lbs pears, peeled,cored and halved 2 t ascorbic acid, in a large bowl, mixed with enough water to cover the pears (to prevent browning) 4 C water 1 t pickling spices 1 t whole […]
Breakfast
Pear lime marmalade
5-1/2 C pears, peeled, cored, and chopped 1 T lime zest (about 2 limes) 1/3 C lime juice (about 2 limes) 2 1/3 C sugar 1 T grated ginger (optional) Place all ingredients in a […]
Breakfast
Peach marmalade
1 small orange 1 lemon 1/4 C water 3 lb peaches 1- 3/4 oz powdered fruit pectin 5 C sugar Cut orange and lemon in quarters; remove seeds. Slice crosswise thinly. In medium saucepan, combine […]
Salads
Bermuda Salad
We served this at our wedding in 1991. This version serves 6. 1-1/2 lbs green beans 1-1/2 C thinly-sliced red onions 2 C grated Colby cheese Marinade: 3/4 C olive oil 3/4 C wine vinegar […]
Barry's family
Smoked Salmon Ball
Wondering what to do with that can of salmon that’s been in the cupboard forever? This wonderful recipe turns inexpensive canned salmon into a gourmet dish. If you don’t give the secret away, people will […]