Deli Dills Refrigerator Pickles

4 -5 quarts cucumbers (enough to fill an ice cream bucket) 2 -4 heads dill 2 -4 garlic cloves 1 small onion 7 1/2 cups water 2 cups vinegar 1/2 cup salt (I use just a bit less than 1/2 c.) Preparation Bring brine solution of water, vinegar & salt to a boil, then...

Sweet Cucumber Salad

1 large cucumber 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 cup white vinegar 1 small purple onion 3/4 cup water   Preparation Put water, sugar, and vinegar into small pan and bring to boil to dissolve the sugar. Turn off and let cool. Dice the cucumber and onion. When liquid is cool,...

Ginger and Herb Carrots

2 tablespoons dill seeds or 2 tablespoons cumin seeds 1 tablespoon extra-virgin coconut oil 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated finely 1 tablespoon turmeric 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 lb carrot, cut lengthwise and just long enough to fit...

Hummus and Grilled Veggie Wrap

2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper 1 cup hummus (store bought) 4 pieces wraps (about 9 inches in diameter) 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 ounces baby spinach...

Bloody Mary Tomato Salad

2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons vodka (optional) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce salt, to taste pepper, to taste 3 pints grape tomatoes, cut in half (may use...

Sauteed Swiss Chard With Parmesan

2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 bunch swiss chard, stems and center ribs cut out and chopped together, leaves coarsely torn separately 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2...