Ingredients : 1 lb. fresh spinach 2 tbsp. soy sauce (light or dark) 1 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. vinegar 1/4 cup walnuts Cooking Procedures : Wash spinach and remove large stems. Blanch in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes. Rinse under cold water immediately to stop cooking. Squeeze out all water and arrange in a serving dish. Combine all the remaining ingredients in blender. Pour blend vinaigrette over spinach and toss. Read more »
Potato Salad
Ingredients : 4 medium unpared potatoes 1-1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup sliced celery 1/4 cup minced onion 1/4 cup pickle relish 1/4 cup French dressing 3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing Cooking Procedures : Boil potatoes. Use enough water to cover potatoes and 1 tsp. salt. Cover and cook 30 to 35 minutes or until skins start to break and fork inserts slips in easily. Drain water and then cover potatoes with cold water and drain again. Cool slightly. Place potatoes on cutting board and pull off skins (use a fork to hold potatoes, if you like). […] Read more »
Quick and Easy Recipes
Basic Cucumber Salad
Ingredients : 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into thin round slices Dressing 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 tbsp. finely ground black pepper 1/2 cup white vinegar Cooking Procedures : Mix garlic, black pepper, and vinegar in a bowl. Put cucumber slices in mixture. Chill for several hours. Tips This recipe is best if you want your cucumber salad sourer than usual. When immersed in the dressing, the cucumber absorbs the tangy taste of vinegar, pepper and garlic. But if you prefer, you may chill the cucumber first then add the salad dressing just before serving. Read more »