by Admin | May 28, 2020 | Salads & Dressings
Pesto is usually served as a sauce on pasta and sometimes is used to enhance vegetables. But by far the most luscious way to enjoy pesto that I know of is to spread it on slices of toasted French bread and have them as an appetizer. MAKES 12 SLICES 12 slices French...
by Admin | May 28, 2020 | Salads & Dressings
This is a richly flavored, spicy dip that is very easy to prepare. It is one of my favorite appetizers, and a good choice to acquaint newcomers to the flavors of curry. I highly recommend serving it with hot pita bread triangles so you can scoop it up, but it also...
by Admin | May 26, 2020 | Salads & Dressings
This dip deserves the popularity that it has gained. Though it’s delicious served with crackers or crudits, I think it’s even more appetizing when served with corn chips. MAKES 1Вј CUPS 2 ripe avocados (preferably Hass variety) Juice of ВЅ lemon or lime 1...
by Admin | May 26, 2020 | Salads & Dressings
This spread is reminiscent of the filling of traditional cheese ravioli and lasagna so luscious and satisfying. MAKES 1ВЅ CUPS 1 cup ricotta cheese (preferably part-skim) Вј cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon milk 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh...
by Admin | May 26, 2020 | Salads & Dressings
This Middle Eastern method of making fresh cheese out of yogurt is easy and fun. You simply place the yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined strainer and let it drip until the yogurt reaches the consistency you want; the longer it drips, the firmer it gets. To make a creamy...
