Posted in /Cooking/Soups on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Sometimes my avocados don't ripen in time for the recipe I bought them for and 3-4 days later they need to be used. That's when I break out this recipe. It's creamy goodness with just the barest hint of heat.
Posted in /Fabric_Projects/Quilts on Saturday, July 15, 2017
This was the second quilt I made as an adult
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Salads on Saturday, July 15, 2017
4 medium juicy tomatoes cut into wedges
1 cucumber, partially peeled and cut into large dices
1 green bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Greek pitted kalamata olives
dash of salt
1-2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 Tbsp dried oregano
1. Place all the cut vegetables in a salad bowl and add a handful of pitted olives.
2. Season lightly with salt (about a pinch). Pour the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the vegetables and toss the mixture well.
3. Sprinkle with oregano and crumbled feta.
4. Serve with Tzatziki Sauce, Pita Bread & Chicken Kebabs
Yield: 4 servings as a main, 8 servings as a side dish.
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Salads/Dressing on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Ifyou have extra fresh herbs laying around or want a lovely light fresh dressing for your next salad this is it!
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Sauces on Saturday, July 15, 2017
1 large English cucumber
1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 Tbsp lemon juice
3 cloves minced garlic
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
salt & pepper to taste
1. Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds in the middle.
2. Using a grater, finely grate the cucumber into a mesh strainer over a bowl.
3. Once you've grated all the cucumber sprinkle some salt on the cucumber and squeeze out some of the moisture using your hands.
4. Allow the grated cucumber to sit in the strainer for 25-30 minutes to drain any extra moisture away.
5. Discard the water that acumulated in the bowl from the cucumber.
6. In a medium bowl combine all ingredients. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
7. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour before using in order for the flavors to develop more fully.
8. Serve with Pita Bread & Chicken Kebabs
Yield: 2 cups sauce