Category: Side

Farmers Market Dill Lime Salad

On By karmarstenIn Salad, Side, SummerLeave a comment

Things needed

  • 1 bunch of spring onions
  • 1 bunch of carrots
  • 2 medium to large cucumbers
  • 1 bunch of dill
  • About 20 (or less depending on taste) key limes
  • Olive oil (about 2 tbsp)
  • black pepper and salt to taste

Directions

Chop the onion, carrot and cucumber and mix them together in a bowl

Finely dice the dill

Juice the key limes

Mix together the dill, key lime juice, black pepper and olive oil (into a marinade)

After about 5 to 10 minutes, mix the marinade into the vegetable bowl well. Immediately cover and refrigerate.

This makes about 8 servings (though it depends on the serving size). (I was using about half a cup as a side salad.)

Israeli Cucumber Salad

On By karmarstenIn SideLeave a comment

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Things needed

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  • 1 lb cucumber (the more flavorful the better) – diced
  • 1 lb tomato (the meatier tomatoes are better) – diced
  • 1 medium sized red onion – diced
  • 1 bunch of parsley
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

Mix the cucumber, tomato and onion in a large bowl.
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In a blender – mix together parsley (chop off most of the stems), salt, olive oil and lemon juice.
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Pour parsley mixture over cucumber mixture and stir well til cucumber/tomato/onion are coated.
Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.

Green Bean Casserole

On By karmarstenIn Side, ThanksgivingLeave a comment
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Things Needed
  • 1 pound green beans (with the ends removed and cut into about inch long lengths)
  • 1 to 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 1 14.5 can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 to 2 small onions (diced)
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/8 black pepper
  • Olive Oil

Directions

In a skillet type pan or electric skillet, add olive oil garlic and onions.  Let cook until the onions are nearly clear.  Add the tomatoes and spices and let cook for about 3 to 5 minutes.  Add in the green beans and stir them around until they are covered in the tomato/onion mixture. Cover and let simmer/steam for 6 to 8 minutes.

Serve this in a dish with a lid as this has a tendency to lose its heat fairly quickly.