caprese salad
INGREDIENTS | makes 6 - 8 servings |
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| 1/4 cup Green onions finely sliced |
1 lb Caprese Mozzarella Cheese | 1/4 cup Italian basil finely sliced |
DRESSING |
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2 cloves Garlic minced | 1/3 cup Olive oil |
1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar | 1/2 tsp Oregano leaves crushed |
PREPARATION
Unwrap and slice the mozzarella using the 7mm slicing insert, food guide and holder. Wash and slice tomatoes using the 7mm slicing insert, food guide and holder. Mince garlic, slice basil and onions. Combine all dressing ingredients; garlic, vinegar, oil and oregano leaves.
On a platter alternate tomatoes and cheese, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with basil and green onions. TIP: Partially freeze cheese for easier slicing.
japanese noodle salad
makes 8 servings
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3.5 oz pkg Japanese (potato) Starch Noodles | 4 | Tbsp Rice wine vinegar | |
2 | Cucumbers | 2 | Tbsp Soy sauce (low sodium) |
1 | Head Lettuce | 2 | Tbsp Sesame oil |
6 oz Honey baked ham | 1/4 tsp Black pepper | ||
2 | Tbsp Sesame seeds |
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1/2 tsp Wasabi (Japanese horseradish powder) |
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PREPARATION
Wash and dry cucumbers and lettuce. Peel and remove cucumber seeds. Julienne cucumber, lettuce and ham using the thin 3.5mm julienne insert, food holder, and food guide. Boil noodles for 5 minutes, drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, soy sauce and Wasabi, stir in noodles. Toss remaining ingredients together. Chill until served.
TIP: Substitute horseradish powder for the Wasabi.
scalloped potatoes
INGREDIENTS | makes 8 servings | |
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6 | Potatoes (medium) | 3/4 tsp Sea salt |
3 cups Milk | 1/4 tsp Black pepper | |
3 | Tbsp Flour | Shortening |
3 | Tbsp Unsalted butter |
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PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 3 quart pan with shortening. Slice potatoes using the 1.5 mm slicing insert, food holder, and food guide. Layer pan with 2 sliced potatoes, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and top with 1 Tbsp flour. Repeat this process twice more. Pour milk over layers. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes covered. Uncover and bake
TIP: Top with shredded cheese to make au gratin potatoes.
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