Avocado and Radish Salad (Perdue)

Suggested as a side dish for Turkey Chili Roll. 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1/8 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon dry mustard¼ cup olive oil2 ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced½ cup sliced radishesOR½ cup sliced jicama¼ cup chopped fresh parsley Lettuce cups In salad bowl, combine lemon juice, salt, pepper, sugar, and… Continue reading Avocado and Radish Salad (Perdue)

Moroccan Chicken Stew, or Chicken Tagine

1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth¼ cup tomato paste½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cloves garlic, minced1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon¾ teaspoon black pepper4 carrots, sliced2 large onions, cut in half and thinly sliced3 pounds skinless chicken breasts, thighs, and drumsticks½ cup raisins½ cup chopped,… Continue reading Moroccan Chicken Stew, or Chicken Tagine

Tonnato Sauce for Spaghetti

This is a high-protein pasta sauce if I ever heard one. Essentially, it is tuna-mayonnaise. 1 can Italian tuna in oil or water8 anchovy fillets (drained on paper towel)¼ cup lemon juice2 tablespoons brandy¾ cup olive oila few capers fresh parsley, choppedParmesan cheese Place tuna, anchovies, lemon juice and brandy in blender; blend slightly, then, blending… Continue reading Tonnato Sauce for Spaghetti

Pork in Peanut Sauce for Pasta

1 pound ground pork1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 teaspoons sugar2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger root4 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons dark sesame oil2/3 cup smooth peanut butter 1 pound spaghetti1 cup thin-sliced scallions1 cup hot water Cook pork in oil, breaking up lumps, until no longer pink. Add 2 teaspoons sugar,… Continue reading Pork in Peanut Sauce for Pasta

Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach

(Goes great with Pulled Pork and Peaches) 8 ounces elbow macaroni (2 cups)½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut in 1 inch lengths (2 cups)¼ cup lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup plain yogurt1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cups fresh spinach leaves1 large… Continue reading Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach

Lemony Herb Pasta

1 container (15 ounces) part skim ricotta cheese5 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons lemon zest¼ cup grated cheese1/3 cup chopped parsley1 tablespoon olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper1 pound penne pasta1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a… Continue reading Lemony Herb Pasta

Pasta with Peas and Ham

We made this for the first time the other night, all because of my blogging these recipes. I used extra virgin olive oil and a ham slice in it. We all liked it, with one criticism, that the taste of the olive oil clashed with the taste of the ham. My advice is to either… Continue reading Pasta with Peas and Ham

Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach

(Goes great with Pulled Pork and Peaches) 8 ounces elbow macaroni (2 cups)½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut in 1 inch lengths (2 cups)¼ cup lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup plain yogurt5 ounces cheddar cheese, (1 ¼ cups)1 cups fresh spinach leaves1… Continue reading Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach

Chili-Marinated Sirloin

1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon finely-chopped, peeled, fresh ginger¼ teaspoon Asian chili paste1 pound (1 ¼" thick) London broil (a.k.a. boneless top sirloin) Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Score the steak on both sides. Place in plastic food-storage bag with marinade; seal, then turn… Continue reading Chili-Marinated Sirloin

Lemon Meringue Pie

You could always use a package of lemon pie filling, but there is nothing so tart and lemony as a filling you made yourself out of fresh lemon juice. 1 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1 ½ cups cold water3 egg yolks, slightly beatengrated rind of one lemon¼ cup lemon juice1 tablespoon corn oil margarine1 baked 9… Continue reading Lemon Meringue Pie