Monthly Archives: November 2009

Tomato Sauce Recipe Using Pomi Chopped Tomatoes

November 30, 2009
By Melanie Mendelson
Tomato Sauce Recipe Using Pomi Chopped Tomatoes

I came across Pomi Chopped Tomatoes in the supermarket.  Unlike the usual chopped tomatoes that come in tin cans, the Pomi Tomatoes come in a paper carton.  Here’s a picture of Pomi Tomatoes package: I just had to try out Pomi Tomatoes.  I’m glad I did!  Pomi Tomatoes have a cleaner, fresher and more...

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Salad With Mache Lettuce (Lamb’s Lettuce) And Avocado

November 28, 2009
By Melanie Mendelson
Salad With Mache Lettuce (Lamb’s Lettuce) And Avocado

I went to Trader Joe’s and saw that unusual lettuce sold in packages.  It had tiny cute crisp green leaves.  The name of the lettuce on the package was Mache Lettuce, and the package also noted the lettuce’s alternate name – Lamb’s Lettuce.  The package with lamb’s lettuce also had an orange sticker that...

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Salad With Tomatoes, Cucumbers And Cilantro

November 25, 2009
By Melanie Mendelson
Salad With Tomatoes, Cucumbers And Cilantro

This is a very refreshing and healthy salad! Ingredients For The Salad: Tomatoes Cucumbers Cilantro Oil Vinegar Directions How To Make The Salad: Cut tomatoes and cucumbers into cubes.  Chop cilantro. Make a salad dressing with a ratio of 3 parts of oil to 1 part of vinegar. Mix all ingredients.

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Garlic Beef With Green Peppers Recipe

November 7, 2009
By Melanie Mendelson
Garlic Beef With Green Peppers Recipe

This garlic beef tastes just like garlic beef from a Chinese restaurant.  Who need the takeout when you can make authentic tasting garlic beef at home :)  This garlic beef recipe is very quick and easy to make.   For a perfect side dish, use the rice cooker to make the rice. Ingredients For Garlic...

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How To Zest A Lemon

November 6, 2009
By Melanie Mendelson
How To Zest A Lemon

Lemon zest is a wonderful addition to baked goods.  If you are making cakes, cookies, bars, pies or muffins and want them to have lemon scent and taste, add lemon zest! Do you love intense lemon flavor? Mild lemon flavor comes from lemon juice. BIG lemon flavor comes from lemon zest!  Have you not...

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