Buttermilk Coleslaw

 

Buttermilk Coleslaw

1 small savoy cabbage, cored, shredded thinly
2 orange carrots, shredded
2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and shredded
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped fine
1 shallot chopped fine
4 scallions chopped fine

1-1/2 cups full fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
zest and juice of one lemon
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher or himalayan salt

I had a craving for coleslaw. I prefer slaw with no mayonnaise.
Here's what I came up with.
So good !

Sizzling Spices Indian Cuisine

Sizzling Spices Indian Cuisine

We were in Gainesville yesterday and 
decided to try this restaurant.
I had the goat curry and
Gary has the lamb curry.
Now I can say I've had goat meat.
We both ordered medium heat;
glad we didn't order them hot.

Nonetheless, both were delicious.

Apparently their dinner menu is quite expensive,
glad we opted going for lunch.

Spicy Dill Pickle Spears

 
Spicy Dill Pickle Spears

6-8 pickling cucumbers, ends removed, cut into 6-8 spears

2 cups white vinegar
2 cups distilled or spring water
4 tablespoons pickling salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Per jar:
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dill seeds
1/4 teaspoon coriander seed
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon dried ground turmeric
4 whole allspice seeds
4 whole cloves
1 crushed garlic clove
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon fresh dill sprigs, leafy part

Cut cucumbers into spears and set aside. Add per jar each of the herbs and spices. Stuff cucumber spears tightly into jar within half an inch from the top. If spears are too long cut a bit off. Heat vinegar, water, salt, and sugar till all is dissolved. Do not use tap water because the chlorine makes the mixture cloudy and the liquid mix may not be correct. Pour liquid over the cucumber spears to within half an inch from the top. When cool refrigerate for 10 days to 2 weeks before tasting. Hope I can last that long before tasting these. Nothing better than homemade spicy dill pickles. Makes 4 pint jars of pickles. Yummy and good for you too.

Quick Italian Baked Chicken Thighs

Quick Italian Baked Chicken Thighs

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 medium heirloom tomatoes
6 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash
1 tablespoon dried oregano

Place chicken thighs in an 8 x 8 inch glass baking dish.
Sprinkle with Mrs Dash (salt substitute)
Remove core and slice tomatoes into 3/8 inch rounds
Place tomato slices over the thighs.
Sprinkle dried oregano over tomatoes.
Sprinkle minced garlic over the top.
Bake in 350 F oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
Serve with small baked potatoes or pasta.
The fragrance of an Italian kitchen was heavy in the air.

Enjoy !