Dips
Spreads
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 […]
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 […]
Greek
Kalamata Olive Spread
This is almost too simple. 3 C Kalamata olives, pitted 1/3 C olive oil In a food processor, coarsely chop the olives. Then turn on the machine and add the olive oil in a steady […]
Appetizers
Tunisian pumpkin dip (aljouke et potiron)
In North Africa and the Middle East, what we would call “dip” is called salad. 1-1/2 lb pumpkin, cooked 3/4 t caraway seeds 3/4 t ground coriander 1-1/2 T olive oil 1 large clove garlic, […]
Appetizers
Preserved Yogurt Cheese Balls
Pour a quart of yogurt into a white cotton or cheesecloth bag. Tie the bag and suspend it from the faucet over a sink overnight, until the contents are firm. This is labana, yogurt cheese. […]
Dips
Palestinean Olive Dip
2 C green olives, pitted and rinsed 2 T tahini 2 T chopped fresh cilantro 1 T lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/8 t cayenne Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth. Place on […]
Sauces
Winter Pesto
10 oz pkg frozen spinach (thawed and drained well) 1/2 cup walnuts 6 cloves garlic 2 Tbs dried basil 1 tsp salt generous amount black pepper 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1 cup fresh flat-leaf (Italian) […]
Sauces
CRANBERRY SALSA
1 12-oz pkg fresh cranberries 2 whole oranges 1/2 C sugar 1 bunch cilantro 1/2 med onion 2 jalapenios, deveined, seeds removed 1 inch chunk fresh ginger, peeled 1/4 t green chile powder, if available […]