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    White bean salad

    White bean salad

    Serves 8 to 10 • 1 lb. small dried white beans (about 2 cups) • 2 medium-sized tomatoes, coarsely chopped • ⅓ cup finely chopped red onion • ⅓ to ½ cup cured black olives, sliced • 6 Tbs. olive oil • 6 Tbs. white wine vinegar • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced • ½ cup...
    Rice salad vinaigrette

    Rice salad vinaigrette

    Serves 4 to 6 Serve with an antipasto or as a separate course. • ⅓ cup finely diced carrots • ¾ cup green beans, cut in ¼-inch bits • ¼ cup diced celery • ¼ cup diced green bell pepper • ½ cup chopped red onion • 3 Tbs. minced fresh parsley • 2½ cups cooked rice, warm...
    Marinated mushrooms

    Marinated mushrooms

    Serves 6 • 1 lb. fresh white mushrooms • 1½ cups water • 1½ cups cider or white vinegar • 1 Tbs. pickling spice, or: • 4 cloves, 4 peppercorns, ¼ tsp. mustard seeds, ½-inch stick cinnamon, pinch of dried rosemary, and 1 bay leaf • 2½ Tbs. olive oil • ¼ tsp. basil,...
    Lima bean salad

    Lima bean salad

    Serves 8 • 2 cups large dry lima beans • 1½ qts. water • salt • ⅓ cup olive oil • ¼ cup white wine vinegar • plenty of fresh-ground black pepper 1. Put the beans in a large pot with the water and 1 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil, then reduce the flame. Simmer the...
    Peperonata

    Peperonata

    Serves 2 to 4 as a first course This makes a very good addition to an antipasto, or it can be served as a separate course. • 2 large green bell peppers • 2 large red bell peppers • 1 Tbs. olive oil • 1 tsp. white wine vinegar • 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice • salt to taste...