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5/30/2012
Salad season is upon us. Let’s talk salad dressing and my whopper Blue cheese dressing recipe.
Kosta’s Blue Cheese Dressing
Ingredients:
½ Cup Crumbled blue cheese
2 Tbsp Grated parmesan
1 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar
2Tbsp Extra Virgin olive oil (Greek if possible to ”help out the Greek economy”)
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
½ Cup Mayonnaise
½ Cup Sour cream
Method:
In a jar add all of the ingredients except the mayonnaise and the sour cream. Using a spoon mix well. Then add the mayonnaise and the sour cream and mix again. Place in the fridge till ready to use. May be stored until the expiry date of the sour cream. Stir well before using.
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5/16/2012
The Only English Cucumber Salad
Serves two
Ingredients:
1 Large English cucumber partially peeled and thinly sliced
¼ Small Red or white onion thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar
½ Cup Creamy feta crumbled
½ Tbsp. Fresh chopped dill
1Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Method:
Place the sliced cucumber in a colander and season with sea salt to taste. Then coat with the vinegar and let drain for 5 minutes. Place the sliced cucumber in a serving bowl and add the onions, feta, dill, olive oil and the pepper. Toss well and serve.
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5/9/2012
We are talking spot prawns and how to buy them and how to cook them etc. The season just opened now and will run from 6-8 weeks.
Steam Fried BC Spot Prawns
Ingredients:
1 lb Whole spot prawns
1 tbsp. Grape seed oil
¼ cup White wine or water (if using water add 2 or 3 slices of lemon )
1 tsp. Sea salt
Chopped parsley for garnish
Method:
In a pan or wok on high heat add the oil. Season the prawns with salt. Toss in the pan for a minute or two. Add the white wine or water and cover. Cook for another minute. Reduce the heat to medium/ low and continue cooking for another two minutes covered but tossing periodically . Place on a plate, garnish with parsley and serve with melted garlic butter.
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5/2/2012
Left Over Rice Makes Fried Rice
Step 1- In a wok or large fry pan on high heat, add some cooking oil and a dash of sesame seed oil. Next, add your choice of diced carrots, onions, celery, garlic, ginger etc. If you like it spicy you may also add some chopped chile peppers. Stir continuously until the carrots are tender.
Step 2- Add the left over rice and any type of frozen vegetables such as peas. The rice should comprise about 80% of the mixture. Any leftover cooked meats may be diced and added as well. This includes chicken. pork, beef or shrimp. Stir well and cook until all is well heated. Remove from the pan and place on a platter. Wipe the pan clean.
Step 3- Place the pan back on high heat and add some more cooking oil. Crack 1 or 2 eggs into the pan and scramble them. Season with salt and white pepper. Add the rice mixture back to the pan and stir fry together for another 2 minutes. Add some soy sauce to taste and stir in. Place back on the platter and garnish with sliced green onions or cilantro.
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4/25/2012
Tomato Sauce for Pizza - Montreal Style
Ingredients:
1 Cup Italian crushed tomatoes
¼ Cup Extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. Tomato paste
1 Tbsp Chicken stock powder
½ Tsp. Oregano
1 Tsp. Sugar
Salt and white pepper to taste
Method:
Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate up to four days or freeze for longer storage.
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