By Jeanie Rose | Tomatoes
For years we have enjoyed eating Mexican food in our hometown of Delano. One favorite is Lupe’s Restaurant, known for the homemade tortillas and the salsa fresca served with every dish. “Salsa fresca” is simply a fresh, raw, tomato salsa. As you make salas fresca, keep in mind two important points: Salsa fresca should be […]
Continue readingBy Jeanie Rose | Basil
One of the greatest perks of having your own garden with plenty of fresh produce is to have your own basil plants for making basil pesto. Basil pesto freezes beautifully, making this a key way of preserving the fresh brightness in basil. Of primary importance is using tender young leaves, not the ones that are […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Garlic
Are you looking for a salad dressing that will wake up your senses? That will turn the simplest dishes into gourmet fare? That will cause your dinner guests to never forget their meal? Here it is! Your own…rugged garlic dressing! This dressing has been a family favorite for almost 25 years. It comes from Julie […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Berries
You can hardly find a more delightful way to add fresh fruit or vegetables to your menus than with salsas. If you have not tried a fruit-based salsa before, strawberry salsa may strike you as being off the wall. Actually, it is a lovely mix of flavors. A splash of vinegar on freshly chopped strawberries […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Beets
If you eat with your eyes, you will love this beet beauty. It is basically a crustless quiche, filled with color and flavor. I got the original recipe from Martha Rose Shulman at the New York Times. Don’t you love her articles? She provides so much education on how to handle food. It’s like having […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Nuts and Seeds
If you have already developed a taste for tahini, also known as sesame seed butter, then you will love these cookies. The recipe comes from the splendid cooks at The Armenian Kitchen. This site is a gem of a find, loaded with authentic Armenian recipes. Armenian cuisine falls into the category of “Mediterranean healthy” with […]
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