Monthly Archives: December 2011

Marinated Sundried Tomatoes

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Allison Woods

I think I got this recipe from PCC, but it is not on their website. Shelf life 14 days. 1 bunch basil leaves 8 cups sundried tomato halves–use fresh ones, not sad ones that are all dark and dried out … Continue reading →

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Hot buttered rum batter

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Allison Woods

This is the standard family recipe. I am very big on garam masala these days, so I might try subbing that for the cinnamon this year. Use a garam masala that doesn’t have any coriander in it, for the obvious … Continue reading →

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Bacontini

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Allison Woods

Bacon Vodka Pepperoncini juice (from the jar) Tiny dash dry vermouth Dash Marie Sharp’s hot sauce Smoked salt on the rim You know how to make a martini, now use these ingredients. To make bacon vodka, put 3 cooked slices … Continue reading →

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Artichoke Spread

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Allison Woods

Reverse engineered from commercial spread. Yummy and quite a bit cheaper if you get your artichokes on sale. 1-14 oz can artichokes Walnuts Olive oil Saffron Garlic Hot pepper flakes salt and pepper Sherry vinegar Whirl in food processor. Makes … Continue reading →

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Arhar Dal

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Allison Woods

1c split red lentil 1/2 t turmeric 1 t cumin 2 green chili 2 dry red chili 1 t chopped ginger 2 bay leaves 10 gms mixed spices (onion seeds, fenugreek, aniseeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds) 1 t sugar Salt … Continue reading →

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