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Archive for May, 2010

Quick Pickled Green Beans

05.31.2010 · Posted in Preserves & Condiments

"From vine to brine in less than 12 hours" is the rule of thumb for home pickling. This brine is so simple to make and can be made in large volumes so you can pickle as you pick those young tender beans, baby cukes and okra. Add a slice of garlic, a ...

Homemade Cheese in Meditterean Marinade

05.26.2010 · Posted in Appetizers, Marinades, Salads & Dressings

A mezze platter would not be complete without MediterraneanMarinated Cheese.  The cheese is traditionally feta but any firm fresh cheese will work;  tangy, salted yogurt cheese balls (recipe included) or queso fresca cubed (recipe included).  Serve this old-world favorite with pita bread, kalamata olives, shaved pastrami, eggplant crisps, lemon-rice dolmas, crust-less spinach quiche, tomato and anchovy bruschetta, cucumbers in tzatziki, proscuito wrapped ...