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Cucumber Salad

Mix your dressing ingredients in a food processor.  I love my Cuisinart. 1 cup yogurt 1/4 cup fresh dill 2 T. lemon juice 1 clove garlic salt and pepper to taste.  If you happen to have flavored salts, this is a great time to use some.  Add about 1/2 tsp. for this amount of yogurt.  […]

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Deviled Eggs

Keep it simple!  Once you have mastered hard boiling eggs- pickled eggs and deviled eggs are only minutes away.  We raise chickens, so fresh eggs are always on hand.  Fresh eggs boil horribly- they need to be older eggs.   I have a egg boiler- you prick each egg and place in the boiler and it’s […]

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Pasta Salad

I love making pasta salad in the summer.   It makes a good lunch or side dish.  I usually make a large bowl- so cut this down if only serving a few people! Cook 2 boxes of rainbow pasta according to the box directions, drain, run cool water over pasta and chill.  Steam a head of […]

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7 Layer Dip

If you are looking for a quick addition to a tailgate party or any summer picnic- think about making a 7 layer dip.  Of course, I start with homemade refried beans- but you can buy a couple large cans of Rosarito or your favorite brand instead.  And you can get an disposable aluminum pan so […]

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Pico de Gallo

Another thanks to Cecilia Flores.  This is a chunky salsa- just make enough for the day as it does not keep well. FANTASTIC on tacos, burritos or with fresh chips.  Great over fish, chicken, steak.  Wonderful with carne asada or quesadillas. Just find a confortable spot and assemble your ingredients- tomatoes, tomatillos, carrots, jalapenos, green […]

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Greek Salad

When you get tired of the cost of the wonderful Greek salads, learn to make your own!  Not so hard and you will be able to tweak it like you like it. Wash and shred romaine lettuce.  Slice ripe tomatos, cucumber chunks, kalamata olives (oh, find the ones marinating in red wine), feta cheese, red […]