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Salad

Unique Coleslaw (Oriental Coleslaw)

By fejhog@gmail.com July 7, 2018

ingredients

  • 1 16 – ounce package shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix)
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 3 – ounce package chicken-flavored ramen noodles, broken up
  • 1/2-3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/2-3/4 cup sunflower nuts
  • 1/2 cup salad oil
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Sliced green onion (optional)

directions

  1. Combine coleslaw mix, green onions, ramen noodles (set aside seasoning packet for the dressing), almonds, and sunflower nuts in a salad bowl. Chill, covered, until serving time, up to 1 hour.
  2. For dressing: In a screw-top jar, combine oil, vinegar, sugar, pepper and seasoning from the package of noodles. Cover and shake. Chill until serving time.
  3. Before serving, shake dressing; pour over salad and toss to coat. If you like, garnish salad with additional sliced green onion.
Salad

Quinoa Salad

By fejhog@gmail.com June 18, 2018

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup quinoa, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 chopped red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cans black beans, rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 Tbs. Olive oil
  • 3 Tbs. lemon juice
  • 3 Tbs. Rice vinegar
  • Salt, cumin, and chili powder to taste.

 

Directions:

  1. Prepare quinoa according to the package directions and let cool.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients
  3. Additional thoughts – grate in some lemon zest before squeezing the lemon, and add a little more of the liquids if it seems too dry.
Side Dish

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Orange Zest

By fejhog@gmail.com November 18, 2015

This looks good!  Just re-linking to the main page.  Thank you KQED Food site whoever you are!

http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/11/10/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-dried-cranberries-toasted-hazelnuts-and-orange-zest/

Main Dish

noodles and company mac and cheese

By fejhog@gmail.com February 2, 2011

MAC AND CHEESE LIKE NOODLES AND CO.

1 lb. elbow noodles
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups half and half
1/2 tsp salt
3 Cups Monterrey Jack (or Colby Jack)

Cook pasta according to package directions.

In large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour making a roux. Gradually stir in half and half whisking until thickened. Stir in salt. Remove from heat. Add cheese, stir until cheese melts. Top with fancy shredded mild cheddar cheese.