Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Asian Marinade



Delicious on anything grilled!


INGREDIENTS


1/4 cup  light soy sauce
1/4 cup  mirin
1 tbsp  sesame oil
2 tbsp  seasoned rice vinegar
2 tbsp  fresh ginger root
2 1/2 tbsp  fresh chopped green onion
3 tbsp  minced garlic

DIRECTIONS

Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and green onion until blended.

Use as marinade up to 24 hours prior to cooking a grilled meat, or simply douse the meat just before grilling.






    Classic Potato Salad


    America’s favorite side dish is this Classic Potato Salad. This recipe is a nice choice for picnics, Barbecues and pot luck meals, the classic combination of ingredients makes a big favorite among family and friends.


    Ingredients

    5 to 6 medium russet potatoes peeled; cut into ¾ inch chunks
    2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
    1 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise
    1 Tablespoon French’s mustard
    1 cup thinly diced celery
    1/2 cup diced yellow onion
    1/4 teaspoon sea salt
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    Directions

    Cover potatoes with water in 4-quart saucepot; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

    Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.

    Drain and cool slightly.

    Gently toss potatoes, mayonnaise, celery, onion, salt, pepper and eggs.


    Serve chilled or at room temperature.





    Macaroni and Parmesan Cheese Salad


    This recipe is incredible! This recipe for Macaroni Salad lovers taste great and goes well with almost anything.


    Ingredients

    1/2 cup macaroni, uncooked 6.0
    6 cup tap water
    1/4 cup chopped red bell peppers
    1/2 cup fresh cucumber, peeled and chopped
    1/2 cup shredded carrots
    1/4 cup fresh chopped green onion 

    1/4 cup chopped yellow bell peppers 0.5
    1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half

    Parmesan Cheese Dressing

    1/2 cup mayonnaise 1.0
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 0.125
    2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
    1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 
    1 teaspoon celery seeds 
    1/2 teaspoon sea salt 
    1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne (red pepper) 
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper

    Directions

    Macaroni

    In medium saucepan, over high heat, bring water to boil.

    Add pasta, cook 7 minutes or until just tender.

    Reduce heat as necessary to prevent boil over.

    Drain pasta and allow to cool to room temperature.

    Toss macaroni, peppers, cucumber, carrots, and green onions.


    Parmesan Cheese Dressing

    Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl.

    Toss with macaroni salad.

    Cover and chill 30 minutes. 
    Serve