Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Sauces on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Ingredients
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
Directions
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
Posted in /Cooking/Soups on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Ingredients
1 cup dry lentils
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 bay leaves
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth (2 cans)
1 1/2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Rinse lentils.
2. Place all ingredients except the pepper into a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low for at least 12 hours, or high for at least 5 hours.
4. Season with pepper and remove the bay leaves before serving.
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Tasty Professional Development Days
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