Pickled Zucchini

Ingredient: 8 zucchini  1 sprig mint 4 cloves garlic  Olive oil  White wine vinegar  Salt Directions: Trim off the ends of the zucchini, rinse them, and dry. Cut diagonally into ¼ in slices and spread these out in a single layer on a clean cloth or paper towels and blot dry with another cloth or [...]

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The allergy mystery

Why do so many kids have allergies? Theories abound, but answers are few By Julie Deardorff / Chicago Tribune   House dust mites, those microscopic insects we unwittingly sleep with every night, are among the few known causes of asthma and allergic symptoms. But pesky mites alone can’t explain why the prevalence of childhood allergies has risen [...]

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Baked Tandoori Salmon

Ingredients: 6 salmon steaks salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup 1% yoghurt 1 tsp marsala tandoori powder ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp oregano ½ lime 1 tbsp chopped parsley Directions: Flavour the salmon steaks with salt and pepper and place in shallow pan. Mix the remaining ingredients together and spread onto salmon; let marinate [...]

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Roast Pork Loin and Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 boneless pork loin roast, about 3 to 4 pounds 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 ½ tsp dried thyme 4 to 6 medium potatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp thyme 1 to 2 tsp freeze-dried or fresh chives ½ tsp garlic powder salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Rub pork [...]

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Lamb and Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 chopped red onion 3  garlic cloves crushed ½ cup of dry white wine 3 cups of steamed sliced asparagus 1 ½ lb boneless lamb chopped into small cubes Salt  Ground black pepper Directions: Heat a large frying pan and add ½ of the wine. Bring to the boil and add the onion, garlic [...]

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Pork Loin with Apricot Glaze

Ingredients: 2 tbsp  apricot spread jam 1 ½  tsp  White wine 1 tsp  dijon  mustard 1 tsp  honey 1/8 tsp. minced pared ginger root 5 oz  pork loin chops dash of each: salt, pepper and garlic powder  Directions: In small saucepan, combine apricot spread, wine, mustard, honey and ginger. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, [...]

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Carrot and Ginger Soup

Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil as required 2 medium, washed, thin sliced 2 tbsp fresh ginger – finely grated 1 tbsp garlic – minced 2 pounds carrots peeled, thinly sliced 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp white pepper 5 cups chicken broth 1 tsp Lemon juice 2 drops Tabasco sauce as required ½ [...]

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Spanish Omelette or Potatoes Tortilla

Ingredients: ½  pint of olive oil 5 medium (40 oz each) baking potatoes, peeled, sliced and lightly sprinkled with salt ½ yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 5 eggs Salt Direction: Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch skillet and add the potato slices carefully, because the salt will make the oil splatter. Try [...]

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Vegetables Stew

Ingredients:  2 tsp olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 6 garlic cloves, peeled ¼ tsp thyme 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 2” pieces 2 celery stalks, chopped into 2” pieces 5 small or 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 bay leaves 1 cup dry red wine 1 cup water 1 tbsp tomato [...]

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Thanksgiving Turkey

Ingredients: 18 pound whole turkey 2 cups salt ½ cup butter, melted or  garlic oil 2 large onions, peeled and chopped 4 carrots, peeled and chopped 4 stalks celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic 3 tbs fresh parsley 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1 cup dry white wine Ditections: Rub the turkey inside and out with the [...]

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