Monthly Archives: January 2011

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Food & Wine

Mandarin Salad

1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 TBL wine vinegar 2 TBL lemon juice 2 TBL sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dry mustard Mandarin orange segments (or substitute pineapple chunks) Mixed greens Thinly sliced red onions Toasted slivered almonds Mix the … Continue reading

Recipes, Salad

Chocolate Cherry Triffle

1 can pitted, dark red cherries 1 1/2 TBL corn starch 1/4 cup brandy 1/2 cup Triple Sec 1 8×8 chocolate cake (prepared) 2 cups heavy cream 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp almond extract sliced, toasted almonds Combine cherry … Continue reading

Dessert, Recipes

How to Clean Mushrooms

This is a trick to clean mushrooms that I picked up in a cooking class and it works really well. Put whole mushrooms in a plastic bag.  Add a handful of flour and salt. Add water. Close the bag and … Continue reading

Food & Wine, Recipes

Spinach, Mushroom & Watercress Salad with Chutney Dressing

12 1/2 oz Major Grey chutney 1 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup whole grain mustard (Grey Poupon works) 1/4 cup sugar 4 or 5 garlic cloves, minced fine 2 cups peanut oil Spinach leaves, washed and stems removed Sliced … Continue reading

Recipes, Salad