Contest Rules Photo due: April 26, 2011Stonehouse Apple Salad 3 apples cored and cubed (I use pink Crispin, but also find Ida Red and Royal Gala very nice.) Zest and juice of one lemon 1 cup celery finely chopped 1/2 cup raisins (dried cranberries make a nice variation) 1/2 cup walnut halves 1/2 to 3/4 cup mayonnaise or low-fat yogurtSalt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill at least…
Contest Rules Photo due: April 25, 2011Chick Pea Salad 1 540 ml can chick peas drained and rinsed6 slices turkey summer sausage cut into ¼” cubes (or whatever summer sausage or salami you have) 2 large tomatoes diced½ large English cucumber diced3 cloves garlic minced3 tablespoons olive oilJuice of one lemonSalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon dried or 1 tablespoon fresh mint Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss well and serve with fresh,…
Contest Rules Photo due: April 24, 2011These biscuits are simply a must to accompany that winter bowl of chili. Chilli Cheese Biscuits 2 cups white flour1 teaspoon baking soda¼ cup low-fat margarine1 cup no-fat natural yogurt1 can green chillies (about ¼ cup)1 cup old cheddar cut into ½” chunks Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl combine flour and baking soda. Cut in margarine until mixture is fine and crumbly. Combine yogurt and chillies and…
Contest Rules Photo due: April 23, 2011I first made these pancakes over an open fire for one of our June al fresco breakfasts. Cranberry Pancakes 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda3 tablespoons white sugar1 egg1 ¼ cup unsweetened cranberry juice3 tablespoons olive oil1 cup dried cranberries Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl combine wet ingredients. Add wet to dry and stir until just blended. Fold in cranberries. Pour…
Contest Rules Photo due: April 22, 2011Corn Bread 1 cup water1 cup frozen niblet corn2 tablespoons olive oil2 ¼ cups white flour1 cup corn flour1 cup corn meal1 jalapeno pepper chopped finely (seeded if you wish less heat)1 cup grated cheddar cheese1 ½ teaspoons salt1 tablespoon sugar2 tablespoons fresh, chopped coriander (cilantro)2 ½ teaspoons yeast (or 2 teaspoons quick rise yeast) Place all liquids in your bread machine pan. Add all dry on top. Make…