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Sneezing Purple Cow Salad

September 6, 2009

Turn a Salad into a Meal… Slice some strips of beef (chicken would be ok too). Marinade or season the meat to your preference & then grill or pan grill. Slice the fantastic purple marker potatoes into French fry slices & fry in oil. Season the fries generously, immediately after removing from oil. Mix some [...]

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Snakes ‘n Brains Salad

September 6, 2009

Eat Smart & Slimy … Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Slice the brain tomato into long ways slices & place aside. You can cut up the purple beans, but it will be coolest to leave the snake beans whole & long. Add the beans to the boiling water and cook for [...]

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Bean Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

September 6, 2009

Dress Up Your Beans with this Recipe… In a small skillet over low heat, stir cumin seed until fragrant and lightly toasted. Transfer to a cutting board to cool, and then crush with the side of a chef’s knife. In a small bowl, combine the cumin seed with some olive oil, sherry vinegar, fresh cilantro, [...]

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Over the Rainbow Salad

January 28, 2009

Somewhere There is a Salad Even Kids Will Eat … If you have kids, they may actually even help you make this one. Mix some of the nose-tickler/nasturtium leaves with some summer greens. Place a handful of the mixed greens on the middle of each salad plate. Slice some of your favorite colored carrots and [...]

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Blue & White Tater Salad

January 28, 2009

Great for all your blue & white tailgating! Yield: 6 servings of 1 cup Ingredients: 2 cups of blue taters, cut halved lengthwise 2 cups of fingerling taters, cut halved lengthwise 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley 1 tablespoon of fresh dill 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped chives [...]

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