By Jeanie Rose | Cucumber
It is just in the last ten years that I have been exposed to ethnic versions of cucumber salad. The familiar cucumber and red onion floating in vinegar is OK, but there is a whole world of flavors out there to try. This salad is inspired by Anita’s Mexican Restaurant in Bakersfield, California. Their authentic […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Dairy
Did you grow up believing that Cool Whip was actually whipped cream? Hopefully not! But gauging by responses when serving a whipped cream dessert to guests, I’d say that very few people indulge in honest-to-goodness whipped cream. We must have at least three generations now of Cool Whip kids. Cool Whip: quick and easy, cheap […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Antiques , Desserts , Recipes
After decades of owning and using Julie Jordan’s Cabbage Town Cafe Cookbook, I finally got around to trying this recipe. You know how you stick a little something between the pages to indicate interest? Or maybe you dog-ear the page? This recipe had both a little slip of paper and a dog-ear. Another decade or […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Beans
This black bean dish is superb over brown rice pilaf (here at Traditional Foods). Making the two dishes is a bit of work, so make plenty for a second meal or even a third. A simple green salad with vinaigrette completes the menu or serve with fresh garden tomatoes and cucumber sticks and garnish with […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Asparagus
You’re going to love this simple but utterly delicious meal. It is perfect for a weekend brunch. My inspiration is from Claire Robinson at the Food Network (here). I’ve tweaked the original recipe and surely you will tweak this one. Tweak away! When I make this recipe, I make extra of the asparagus and the […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Turmeric
With the ever-expanding interest in Mediterranean foods and flavors, Ras el hanout is beginning to show up in recipes. Ras el hanout? What is it? Have you seen it at the grocery store? Not in my neck of the woods! Ras el hanout is a blend of spices rather like the curry powder from India, […]
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