Instructions

1. Peel the cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon or a melon baller, scoop out the seeds and watery center from each half, forming a shallow groove down the center. Using a mandolin, slice the cucumbers crosswise as thin as possible, ideally about 1/8 inch thick.
2. Place the cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle with the salt. Using clean hands, toss to combine the cucumbers with the salt. Set the colander over a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
3. Using clean hands, squeeze handfuls of cucumber slices to release any excess liquid, and transfer the cucumbers to a medium nonreactive bowl. In another medium nonreactive bowl, combine the white vinegar, cider vinegar, and sugar. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers, add the chopped chives, and stir to thoroughly combine. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 12 hours or overnight, and serve cold.

Instructions

1. Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 10-20 minutes. Cut vegetables and meat into 1 inch squares. Layer the vegetables and meat onto skewers. Place marinade on the kabobs. Refrigerate for a couple of hours or over night. Barbeque the skewers until meat is cooked. Serve with rice.

Instructions

1. In a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, lime peel, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice.

Instructions

1. Slice bacon into pieces. Place pork into crockpot. Top with bacon. Cook on low for about 6 hours. Shred pork. Serve on tortilla with toppings such as cheese, black beans, corn, salsa, rice, avocado, lime, lettuce, tomato, etc.

Instructions

1. In a bowl combine all ingredients.

Instructions

1. Put on a large cookie sheet that has been greased/sprayed and has a layer of cornmeal. I form into a long skinny form and use a sharp knife to cut slits in the top like the stores do. This loaf will rise large. It should be about double its size on the pan when you put it in the oven. While it is rising I keep it covered with sprayed saran wrap. Before putting in the oven I beat 1 egg and use a basting brush to brush a layer over the top of the bread. Be gentle so it doesn’t fall.
2. Bake at 350 for 27-30 minutes.

For normal French/white bread just don’t add the rosemary and garlic.

Instructions

1. Mix the dressing together and set aside. Add the other ingredients together. Stir in the dressing. Chill before serving.

Instructions

1. Bake potatoes. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the potato from the skin. Save the skin.
2. In a bowl, combine the scooped out potato, sour cream, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Whip the ingredients together with an electric mixer. Add ½ the cheese, bacon, and green onions and whip until well mixed.
3. Spoon the whipped potatoes onto the potato skin shells. Sprinkle the green onions, bacon and cheddar cheese on top of whipped potatoes.
4. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Instructions

1. Heat heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion and garlic and sauté until sausage is cooked through, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices to pan. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in pesto. Season sauce with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
2. Preheat oven to 375° F. Lightly oil 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish. Combine pasta, spinach, mozzarella and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese in large bowl. Stir in hot tomato sauce. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese over. Bake until sauce bubbles and cheeses melt, about 30 minutes.