Author: ScottDF

Classic Tuna Salad 2-3 cans of high-quality tuna (or 1 lb of your homemade tunafish)4 T diced celery6-7 T high quality mayonnaise2-3 T Dijon or other good mustard1-2 t finely…

Rose’s German Potato Salad 1½ lbs russet potatoes2 T salt1 C chopped celery2 green onions (chopped)½ lb bacon½ C vinegar½ C sugar1½ C cold water (divided)4 T cornstarch2 T finely…

Fresh Tomato Salad 5 tomatoes (diced)1 onion (chopped)1 cucumber (sliced)1 green bell pepper (chopped)1/2 cup chopped fresh basil1/2 cup chopped parsley2 tablespoons crushed garlicsalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons white…

Garden Pasta Salad COMBINE:1 C Mayo¼ C chopped parsley1 t basil (dried)1 garlic clove (minced)ADD:8 oz cheddar (cubed)2 C broccoli flowerets1 C tri-color corkscrew noodles cooked (4 oz, drained)MIX lightly…

Carrot Apple Raisin Salad Salad:   (all measures approximate, for about 2 quarts prepared volume)2-3 cups shredded carrots2-3 cups diced apples3/4 cup purple raisins1/2 cup golden raisins (or purple)Sauce:2/3 cup unsweetened…

Bulgarian Shopska Salad This is enough for two people or one very hungry salad lover. Yes I ate it all myself. 5 small Persian cucumbers or 1/2- 3/4 English Cuke1…

Horseradish Cream Sauce 1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream1/2 cup prepared horseradish2 tablespoons chives1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juiceKosher salt (to taste)Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)…

Sara's Soft Pretzels 1 package yeast1 t honey2/3 C warm water2 1/2 C flour1 t salt2 T honey1 T olive oil1/4 C warm water1 C water1/8 C baking sodamelted buttersea salt…

Pork Chops 2+ carrots6 med onionsvegetable oil6 boneless pork chopsflour1-2 eggsmilkunseasoned bread crumbs Cut carrots in strips and onions in wedges. Brown in vegetable oil in large frying pan, medium…

Popovers Once popovers have cooled completely, they can be stored at room temperature in zipper-lock bag for 2 days. To serve, adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven…