Cucumber Yogurt Dressing
It’s men’s health month so give this recipe a try. It is a great complement to a variety of dishes. You’ll Need 1 cup plain yogurt 1 medium cucumber peeled, deseeded and finely chopped ½ teaspoon of salt plus an additional ½ teaspoon 1 teaspoon sugar 1 to 3...
Basil Pesto Sauce
It’s men’s health month and making herbs a regular part of the diet is a super idea as many are a great source of antioxidants. Yields approximately 1 ½ cups You’ll Need 1 cup packed basil leaves ½ cup toasted walnuts 1 garlic clove ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 1/3 cup olive...
Greek Salad
This month we care for men’s health. Eating a diet in which the building blocks are vegetables is a great way to do just that. A diet rich in veggies may help to prevent a variety of cancers. You’ll Need 3 vine tomatoes cut into chunks 1 medium red onion, sliced...
Egg Salad
Nutrition Boosters and Busters is the topic for the week. Vitamin D helps in the absorption of calcium and egg yolks are a great source of Vitamin D. Incorporate them into your diet because they will help you boost your calcium absorption. You’ll Need As many hard boiled eggs...
Saffron Butter Sauce
This is a wonderful sauce to complement both pastas and seafood. Yields Approximately 1 cup You’ll Need ¼ teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled 2 Tablespoons shallot, minced 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar 3 Tablespoons heavy cream 14 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into 14 pieces Salt and Pepper Directions...
Fantasic Green Beans
This is a simple way to make green beans and can be a nice complement for anything from fish, to chicken or simply a vegetarian bean dish. You’ll Need 3 lbs fresh green beans (or frozen thawed) 3 medium onions, thinly sliced 3 large green or red peppers, thinly...
Potato Pancakes
You’ll Need · 2 cups grated potatoes (approximately 1 pound of potatoes) · 1 teaspoon baking powder · 2 Tablespoons flour · 3 Tablespoons finely chopped onion · 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley · 2 large eggs, well beaten · 1 teaspoon salt · 4 Tablespoons cooking oil Directions Wash...
Grilled Teriyaki Eggplant
Teriyaki sauce is a easy flavor to create in the home. Enjoy with anything from meats to veggies. Marinade 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup Sake 2 Tablespoon olive oil 2 Tablespoon sesame oil 3 Tablespoon light brown sugar 2 Tablespoon rice vinegar 2 garlic cloves, crushed or minced...
Pickles
Timeframe: 1-4 weeks Special Equipment: Ceramic crock or food-grade plastic bucket Plate that fits inside crock or bucket1-gallon/4-liter jug filled with water, or other weight Cloth cover You’ll Need: (for 1 gallon/4 liters): 3 to 4 pounds/1.5 to 2 kilograms unwaxed cucumbers (small to medium size) 3⁄8 cup (6 tablespoons)/90...
Creole Salad Dressing
Submitted by Sue at HHM. Thank you Sue! You’ll Need 1 small onion 1 clove garlic 1 C. olive oil 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 6 T. Creole mustard (stone ground) 1 tsp. salt 2 to 3 dashes of Tabasco sauce 1 T. cold water Vinegar (enough to make...
Cheese Sauce
Yields 1 cup You’ll Need · 2 Tablespoons butter · 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour · ¼ teaspoon salt · 1/8 teaspoon pepper · 1 cup milk · ¼ teaspoon dry mustard · ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese Directions · Heat butter in 1-1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat...
Bulgur Pilaf
Serves 4 You’ll Need 1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 2/3 cup bulgur, uncooked 1 1/3 cup water ½ teaspoon paprika 1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon dried oregano salt...