CUT THE PEPPERS into strips 1/3-in wide, and drain in a colander. Combine the garlic, shallots, pepper, thyme, mustard, anchovy paste and vinegar in a mixing bowl and stir well to blend. Slowly whisk in the olive oil in a slow stream, beating until emulsified. Stir in the peppers, and refrigerate for at least 2 […]

In a large bowl, mix oil, mustard, vinegar, basil and bell peppers. Set aside. Wash mushrooms and slice. Add to the dressing mixture and marinate for 10 minutes. Serve each salad portion on a leaf of lettuce. Fan sliced avacado on top and serve with two slices of grilled Italian bread.

Leave cucumbers unpeeled, slicing thinly. Score sides before slicing with tines of fork. (You may peel if desired for decorative effect.) Place slices in bowl with salt. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes or as long as 24 hours. Drain off accumulated liquid. Season with dressing. Dressing: Blend sour cream, lemon juice, onion, dill […]

Grind oranges and cranberries with the coarsest blade of a sausage grinder. Mix with all other ingredients. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Combine salad ingredients together and toss lightly. For dressing, add spices to the lemon juice and beat in oil. Pour over salad and chill for several hours.

Mix together oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, pepper and sugar. Add remaining ingredients and toss until all ingredients are well coated. Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight. Makes 10 cups.

Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 45 minutes Number of Servings: 4 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00 Ingredients: 1 cup cleaned and finely chopped cactus leaf or 1 (14oz) jar cactus, drained and rinsed 1 small white onion, cut into thin wedges 1 serrano chile, finely chopped 3 Tbsp cider vinegar Pinch of salt, […]

Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein shrimp, set aside. Combine vinegar and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; gradually add olive oil, beating well with a wire whisk. Set aside. Peel oranges, […]

Combine vinegar and paprika in bowl. Whisk in oil. Mix in horseradish and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Using medium shredding disk, shred kohlrabi and carrot in processor. Transfer vegetables to bowl. Thinly slice enough kohlrabi leaves to make 1 cup; add to bowl. Toss with dressing. Let stand at least 30 minutes before […]

Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Number of Servings: 16 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.50 Ingredients: Salad 16 oz can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 16 oz can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 16 oz can no added salt cut green beans, rinsed and drained 15 oz can […]