The Weekend Chef Recipe Database

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MUSHROOMS A LA GREQUE

Ingredients
2 lbs. mushrooms, sm.
1/2 c. olive oil
1 tbsp. finely minced garlic
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. coriander seeds
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
Unless mushrooms are small, cut in half or quarter. Heat oil in large skillet and add garlic. Do not brown! When oil is hot add spices, cover and cook one minute. Add mushrooms and cover. Cook on high heat for 7 minutes. Stir occaSionally. Remove from heat and transfer to quart jar. Makes about 1 1/2 pints. Let cool to room temperature and refrigerate for several days. 53 calories per serving, low sodium and no cholesterol.

NO - BAKE COOKIES

Ingredients
1 lg. box vanilla wafers
1 (1 lb.) box powdered sugar
1 stick butter
1 (6 oz.) thawed frozen orange juice
1 bag coconut
Instructions
Mix together. Shape into balls and roll in powdered sugar.

MOROCCAN HERBED OLIVES

Instructions

Moroccan Herbed Olives

1 pound Kalamata or Greek olives
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons snipped parsley
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Rinse olives under cold running water; drain. Place in 1-quart jar with tight-fitting lid.

Mix remaining ingredients; pour over olives. Cover tightly and refrigerate, tu
ing jar upside down occasionally, 1 to 2 weeks.

Serve at room temperature. These keep well if tightly covered and refrigerated.

CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Instructions
1 (8 ounce) package cheese-filled tortellini 1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey (about 8 ounces) 1/3 cup dry white wine OR 1/3 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon OR 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups bite-size pieces of salad greens (spinach, leaf lettuce, romaine) 1 small red or green bell pepper -- cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Cook tortellini as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain. Mix tortellini and chicken in large bowl. Shake wine, oil, lemon juice, tarragon, sugar, salt and pepper in tightly covered container. Stir into tortellini mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Toss tortellini mixture with salad greens and bell pepper just before serving.

PINEAPPLE COOKIES

Ingredients
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 beaten egg
3/4 c. crushed pineapple
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
Instructions
Bake in 400 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Sift flour, baking powder, soda. Cream shortening, sugar and add egg. Add pineapple nd vanilla, mix well. Add dry ingredients until well blended. Drop by teaspoonful on cookie sheet and set high in oven to prevent bu
ing on bottom.