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Roasted Tomatillo Chile Salsa

Tomatillo Salsa

In Fruit and Veg, Mexican Cuisine On August 20, 2012 0 Comments

I used to go to this place in East Chicago, Indiana called Taco Joe’s when I was a kid.  Somehow my mom talked them out of their recipe… Read More »

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Mango Strawberry Salsa

In A Nikko Original, Fruit and Veg, Mexican Cuisine, Salsa On August 29, 2011 1 Comment

If you are longing for a tropical paradise but don’t have it in the budget to dart off to an island then this is a dish that could… Read More »

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Turkey Sausage & Apple Stuffing

In A Nikko Original, Breads, Fruit and Veg, Penzeys Spices, Sausage, Side Dishs On December 4, 2010 0 Comments

I have made stuffing before, however it came from my friends at Stove Top… A friend was having an early Thanksgiving Day dinner and I decided it would… Read More »

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Not Quite Bruschetta…

In A Nikko Original, Cheese, Fruit and Veg, Italian Cuisine, Mediterranean Cuisine, Penzeys Spices, Vegetarian On November 3, 2010 0 Comments

This is called not quite bruschetta because there’s no bread involved – there’s cheese… I had an amazing lunch the other day that involved some of the best… Read More »

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Sushi – Cucumber Roll

In Fruit and Veg, Spicy, Sushi, Vegetarian On June 14, 2010 0 Comments

The yin and yang of sushi – Nice cool cucumber and nice spicy wasabi all wrapped up in a little roll… 1 Sheet Nori 1 Cup Sushi rice… Read More »

Guacamole

The Perfect Guacamole

In Avocado, Fruit and Veg, Vegetarian On June 10, 2010 1 Comment

The Aztecs used to dig on guac before it as fashionable… Oddly enough they referred to the avocado tree as the “testicle tree” – I don’t know what… Read More »

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Greek Coleslaw

In A Nikko Original, Cheese, Fruit and Veg, Greek Cuisine, Penzeys Spices, Vegetarian On June 4, 2010 0 Comments

I had some cabbage that needed used up one day and this is what came out of it. I was going to make some regular coleslaw but I… Read More »

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Sushi – How to Make Pickled Ginger – Gari

In Fruit and Veg, Sushi, Vegetarian On January 11, 2010 1 Comment

1 Large piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced 1.5 Cups Rice vinegar 1 Cup Sugar 1 tsp Salt The first thing you need to do is wash your ginger… Read More »

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Green Bean Casserole

In American Cuisine, Fruit and Veg, Holiday Dishes, Vegetarian On November 26, 2009 0 Comments

The Green Bean Casserole I don’t think a holiday has ever passed that this dish wasn’t on the table. Prep time is about 2 minutes – if you… Read More »

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Roasted Butternut Squash

In A Nikko Original, Fruit and Veg, Penzeys Spices, Vegetarian On November 13, 2009 5 Comments

Until the other day I had never cooked with butternut squash. I’ve seen recipes for all types of things to do with it, but I went off the… Read More »

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Black Bean and Corn Salsa

In Fruit and Veg, Mexican Cuisine, Penzeys Spices, Vegetarian On November 3, 2009 0 Comments

I’ve taken this dish to a few parties now and it is always quickly gobbled up. It’s a nice light dish that can be used as a salsa,… Read More »

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The Hummus Wrap

In A Nikko Original, Fruit and Veg, Greek Cuisine, Mediterranean Cuisine, Sandwiches, The Tortilla Guy, Vegetarian On October 29, 2009 0 Comments

First things first – Start with a good wrap – I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, until I’m proven wrong the best wraps I’ve used… Read More »

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Greek Salad…

In Fruit and Veg, Greek Cuisine, Salad, Vegetarian On August 28, 2009 0 Comments

I love salads of all types. There’s just so many things you can do with a salad. When I’ve had a hard day at work and don’t want… Read More »

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French Onion Soup

In French Cuisine, Fruit and Veg, Soup On August 8, 2009 2 Comments

French Onion Soup Julia Child’s last meal was French onion soup… When I was in Paris last year I had French onion soup for dinner Thanksgiving night. I’ll… Read More »

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Zucchini, Squash & Onions – Almost Healthy Food Warning

In A Nikko Original, Fruit and Veg, Penzeys Spices, Vegetarian On August 6, 2009 3 Comments

Zucchini, Squash & Onions Yes believe it or not sometimes I eat food that’s almost healthy for you. I guess you could go ahead and say this was… Read More »