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Tuesday's Vegetarian Recipe: *Blue Cheese Waldorf Salad*
Requests & Replies from Subscribers:  Gyros

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Blue Cheese Waldorf Salad

Recipe By : Real Food for Real People
Serving Size : 4           Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fruit                   Salads
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 medium Apples -- unpeeled and cubed
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 cup Dried Tart Cherries
1 cup Celery -- sliced
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Almonds -- slivered
2 tablespoons Blue Cheese, crumbled

In a medium serving bowl, toss apple cubes in lemon juice. Add cherries, celery,
mayonnaise, almonds and blue cheese; mix well. Refrigerate, covered, to blend flavors.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 484 Calories; 35g Fat (59.9% calories from fat); 6g
Protein; 46g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 13mg Cholesterol; 248mg Sodium.

Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fruit; 4 Fat.

NOTES : Prepare early in the day to blend flavors. Use an apple variety suitable for salads
such as McIntosh, Stayman, Empire, or Golden Delicious and Cortland, both of which
resist browning when cut.

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Re: Gyros Sandwich Makes 4 generous sandwiches

Gyros (pronounced,'year-os')

1/3 lb Ground Lamb
1/3 Ground Beef
1/3 lb Ground Pork
3 Tbs. Lemon Juice
2 Cloves Fresh Garlic, crushed
1 med Onion, chopped fine
1 Tbs. Dried Oregano
1 Tbs. Dried Crushed Mint
2 Tbs. Water
1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Mix lamb, beef & pork water with spices, lemon juice & water. Shape into 8 flattened oval
patties. Place patties in broiler, turning frequently, until done on both sides, about 8 to 10
minutes. (crispy on the outside, moist on the inside is good)

Tzatziki Sauce (pronounced, 'za-zee-kee')

2 C plain Yogurt
1 large Cucumber, diced
4 cloves of Fresh Garlic, pressed
5 Tbs. Olive Oil
1/4 C Fresh Parsley, snipped fine
Salt and Pepper to taste

Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of salt on diced cucumber and place in a strainer (to drain excess liquid)
for about 1/2 hour (discard excess liquid). Mix all ingredients in small bowl cover &
refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. Stir well before serving.

To Assemble Gyros Sandwich You'll need:

4-6" Pitas or Pocket Breads
1 medium ripe Tomato, chopped
1 medium Sweet Onion, sliced very thin

Split the top third of the Pita bread with knife and carefully separate to create a 'pocket'
Place two gyros patties inside each pita pocket. (side by side). Add chopped tomatoes &
onions. Spoon tzatziki sauce inside pocket. ENJOY!

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The following are authentic Chinese recipes.

Fried Rice

4 to 6 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup diced onions
1 cup diced green onions
1/2 cup of diced or small whole mushrooms
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup cooked meat (your choice)
2 whole eggs
pinch of salt and black pepper
2 Tbsp light soy sauce
3 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Heat wok, add 3 Tbsp vegetable oil, add eggs and scramble in wok. Add onions and
mushrooms, stir fry one minute. Add rice, stir fry until hot, then add the green peas,
cooked meats and half the green onions. Add soy sauce, salt, pepper and half the sesame
seeds. Mix thoroughly. Serve on heated platter, garnishing with remaining green onions
and sesame seeds. Serves 4 to 6 persons.

Notes: Chopped bacon can be cooked and added. If raw meat is used, cook first in wok
and leave in wok after cooking and proceed with rest of the preparation. There are many
fancier versions of this dish, but this is a basic.

Green Peas Egg Swirl Soup

1 qt clear chicken soup
1 cup green peas
2 whole eggs (unbeaten)
1/4 cup diced green onions
2 Tbsp light soy sauce

Bring clear chicken soup to a boil. Add the green peas, boil for two minutes. Add salt and
light soy sauce. Season to your taste. Crack eggs into soup and stir quickly to create the
swirl effect. Add diced green onions and serve hot in individual bowls. Serves 4 to 6
persons.

Cream of Corn Swirl Soup (one of my favorites)

1 can creamed sweet corn.

Cooking procedure is the same as for the green pea egg swirl soup, just substitute a 14 or
19 oz can of creamed sweet corn for the green peas.

Jack Poulter On an Island in the Pacific              jpoulter@islandnet.com
 

For donna jb. I'm not sure where I got this- it might have been from top secret recipes.

Olive Garden's House Dressing (clone)

1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup corn syrup
3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons dry, unflavored pectin
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Pour the vinegar, lemon juice, and egg into a blender; Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Add
remaining ingredients to blender and blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Chill at least 1
hour before serving.

MightyMom0@aol.com
 

Two recipes my family always enjoys.

Trudy                 pelealoha2000@yahoo.com

Pork Fried Rice

1 cup roast pork, diced
1/4 cup green onions, cut in 1/2-inch sections
2 eggs
4 cups cold, cooked rice
2 to 3 Tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce

Beat eggs well. Break up and separate cold cooked rice. Heat oil in wok or skillet, over
medium heat, add pork and green onions; stir-fry to coat with oil. Add rice, salt and soy
sauce and stir-fry to heat thoroughly. If necessary add a bit more oil. Add beaten eggs
and fold in until they begin to set. Serve hot. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Egg Fried Rice

4 cups cooked rice
2 teaspoons salt
2 to 3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon MSG
1/2 teaspoon cooking sherry
1 Tablespoon minced green onions
4 Tablespoons cooking oil

Place cooked rice in a large bowl; break eggs over rice and add other ingredients except
oil. Mix slowly with wooden spoon or hands, breaking up lumps of rice. Place oil in hot
skillet over medium-high heat, add rice mixture and stir fry for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring
constantly. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
 

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