Desserts
Creamsicle (Orange-Vanilla) Fluff
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 […]
Salads
Salads
Fish Ambrosia
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 […]
Salads
Breadfruit Salad
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: […]
Meps original
No-cook Lentil Salad
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, […]
Salads
Perpetual Salad
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 […]
Meps original
Warm Wakame and Beet Salad With Cabbage
1-2 T dried wakame 1/4 head large cabbage 1 medium onion 3 cloves garlic 1 large beet or 1 can of beets 1-2 T sesame oil 2-3 T rice vinegar 1-2 T soy sauce or […]
Asian
Gingered Cucumber Salad with Seaweed
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. […]
Appetizers
Spicy Mint-Pickled Vegetables
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 […]
Appetizers
Kielbasa Salad
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 […]
Salad dressings
Real Ranch Dressing
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 […]