cauliflower pancakes

January 1, 2000

½ large head cauliflower
1 small onion
1-tablespoon vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
½ cup grated Cheddar cheese
oil for frying

Steam cauliflower until tender. While cauliflower is steaming, sauté onion in 1-tablespoon vegetable oil. Set aside. Cut steamed cauliflower into bite size pieces. Mix eggs, milk, flour, baking power, salt, pepper, cheese, and sautéed onion until smooth. Add cauliflower to the batter and mix well. Heat 1 inch of oil until hot. Drop mixture by tablespoon into hot oil and cook until golden brown on each side. Drain well on paper towels.

Makes about 12 pancakes

Note: Broccoli can be substituted for cauliflower

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tabbouleh

January 1, 2000

I don't think I need much of an introduction here: these ingredients speak for themselves.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup bulgur (easy to find in the bulk food section)
2 T olive oil
2 cups chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 T chopped fresh dill
3 T chopped fresh cilantro
2 diced tomatoes
3/4 cup diced red onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1/3 cup lemon or lime juice

Stir bulgur and half of the oil in glass bowl. Add boiling water to cover the bulgur, and cover bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain bulgur with a sieve, press to remove excess liquid. In a large bowl, add bulgur and stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for several hours and serve cold.

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pesto

January 1, 2000

Here is a favorite pasta sauce of ours: Pesto!

Ingredients:
1 cup fresh basil
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
salt and pepper

We love the garlic, but if you're not quite such a fan, you might just put in 1 clove. Blend all ingredients together with hand mixer or food processor. Use about 1 tablespoon per person when mixing with cooked pasta and serve immediately. This lasts up a week in the refrigerator, making multiple meals.

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