PRESERVING FOODS - Pineapple Pickles - Old Recipe

Fresh Pineapple

As strange as it sounds, Pickled Pineapple is a really tasty treat that you should try when they are in season.

It really works as an appetizer or on a Buffet table as a flavor surprise for others.

It can also be used as a colorful addition to cold salads and other dishes, with a surprisingly interesting  flavor.

A Simple Guacamole Recipe

Guacamole by Joe Macho

Simple Guacamole Recipe

Love Guacamole! And this little recipe by Hubber Joe Macho is one that pretty much anyone can make. Check it out!

Artificial Sweeteners - Which One?

Artificial Sweeteners - Which One?

A great Hub on Artificial Sweeteners and what the basic differences are between them. 

Jalapeno Pepper Paste - RECIPE

Jalapeno Pepper Paste - by DON BOBBITT

Jalapeno Pepper Paste - RECIPE

This is a great recipe of mine that shows you how to take those unused pieces of the Jalapeno Peppers that you use in your other dishes, and make a fantastic Paste to use for spicing up other dishes.

ZUCCHINI RELISH - Recipe

So you have a bumper crop of Zucchini Squash this year? Or your friends had a bumper crop. Or they are just so darned cheap right now.

You might enjoy making this tasty Zucchini Relish.  It is relatively easy to make and it will be a great treat when you use it as a condiment later.

INGREDIENTS:

10         cups             Zucchini, chopped

4            cups            Sweet Onion, chopped

4            medium       Green Peppers, chopped

2            medium       Hot Peppers, chopped

5            tbs.             Salt

2            jars             Pimentos, small

4            cups           Sugar

3            cups           Vinegar

1            tsp.            Nutmeg

1            tsp.            Celery Seed

1            tsp.            Pepper

1            tsp.            Turmeric

DIRECTIONS:

1.       Using your blender, combine the Zucchini, Onion and Hot Peppers, and rough grind (or finely chop with a knife).

2.       Remove the mixture and place into a container with the Salt, and set aside.

3.       Place the Green Peppers and Pimentos into the Blender and rough grind together (or finely chop with a knife).

4.       Mix the Sugar, Vinegar, Pepper, Nutmeg, Celery Seed and Turmeric together and then place into a Pot.

5.       Add the other mixed ingredients and bring to a Boil for 25-30 minutes.

6.       Place the Relish into sterilized Jars and seal the jars.

7.       Store in a Cool, Dry place.

FRENCH DRESSING (Kind of) - Old Recipe

OK, this is another old recipe that we have used occasionally over the years.
With the many manufacturers brands of Salad Dressings that are on the market today, we have all become used to that STANDARD taste that they all attempt to provide to the consumer.
This recipe, is KIND OF the same flavor.
It tastes somewhat different, but the bottom line is that it has a very nice flavor and makes a really good Salad Dressing. Try it, or not! I think is a nice and different dressing that is both quick and easy to make and it requires absolutely NO COOKING!

INGREDIENTS:

1        Can          Tomato Soup (10-3/4 ounce size)
1/2      cup          Sugar
3/4      cup          Vinegar ( a mild variety)
1         tsp.           Worcestershire Sauce
1         tsp.           Dry Mustard
2-1/2  cups          Vegetable Oil (your choice, original recipe used Crisco Oil, I use EVOO)
1         tsp.            Salt
1/2      tsp.            Black Pepper, fine grind
2         tbs.            Sweet Pickles, finely chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Mix all of the ingredients together until well blended ( use a Blender if desired), and serve chilled or at room temperature