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Desserts

Creamsicle (Orange-Vanilla) Fluff

6/11/2014 meps 0

I came up with this recipe for a 1970’s-themed book club potluck. It’s very much in keeping with the “fluffy salads” of the 70’s. They were so sweet, they were actually desserts that were served […]

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Salads

Fish Ambrosia

2/19/2014 meps 0

1 pound fish fillets, cut in 1-inch cubes 1/2 C mayonnaise 2 T lemon juice 1/2 C shredded coconut 1/2 C diced celery or water chestnuts (optional) 2 t sugar (optional) 1 medium pineapple, cut […]

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Salads

Breadfruit Salad

2/17/2014 meps 0

Quarter, peel, and core one breadfruit and cook in salted water until tender. Let it cool, then dice it and continue with your favorite potato salad recipe. Here are a few options to inspire you: […]

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Meps original

No-cook Lentil Salad

2/17/2014 meps 0

From The Best of People and Food Cookbook, edited by Barbara Davis Soak 1-2 C of lentils in water for a minimum of 4 hours — or longer. When they are soft enough to enjoy, […]

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Salads

Perpetual Salad

2/17/2014 meps 0

Chop up any of the following vegetables: Carrots Green pepper Cabbage Onion Celery Cucumbers (seeded) Tomatoes (seeded) Broccoli Cauliflower Radishes Mix with Italian dressing (you can use bottled dressing or make your own) and serve […]

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Asian

Gingered Cucumber Salad with Seaweed

11/2/2013 meps 0

1/4 C wakame 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and sliced ultra-thinly (I use a peeler for this) 2 t ginger, sliced ultra-thinly 1 shallot, sliced Place the dried seaweed in water and soak for 10 minutes. […]

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Appetizers

Spicy Mint-Pickled Vegetables

9/27/2013 meps 0

1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch by 1/4-inch strips 1 C cauliflower, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 C jicama, peeled and cut into 1-inch by 1/4-inch julienne pieces 1 red Thai chile or red […]

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Appetizers

Kielbasa Salad

9/27/2013 meps 0

I never think to eat kielbasa cold, but since it’s fully cooked when you buy it, you certainly can. This would go well on a bed of leafy greens, or you could serve it as […]

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Salad dressings

Real Ranch Dressing

9/27/2013 meps 0

I’ve always been mystified by ranch dressing. What exactly is in those mysterious packets and bottles that are labeled “ranch?” This is a lot more work to create, but now I know what ranch dressing […]