Ingredients 1 jar mushroom slices ½ cup Hellmans mayo 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese Small can French fried onions Cocktail sized pumpernickel bread Dash of salt Directions Mix ingredients well except for bread. Spread mix on bread slices. Bake at 350* until Mixture is brown and bubbly….
Ingredients 1 pint small strawberries, hulled and halved A few sprigs fresh mint 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar 6 cups water 12 lemons, juiced Directions Add the berries and mint to a glass pitcher and smoosh (LOL yes that is a term ) with a wooden spoon. In a  saucepan add the sugar, to taste, and 2/3 cup of water. Cook over medium…
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped 1 package dry taco mix 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives 3/4 cup water 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 med head lettuce, shredded 1 6oz package corn chips 1 large tomato, halved and sliced 1 small onion, sliced and rings separated Directions In skillet, brown the ground beef.…
Ingredients 4 French rolls 4 slices pressed ham Butter or margarine, softened 4 slices salami Several lettuce leafs 2 hard cooked eggs, sliced 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese French salad dressing Directions Split rolls lengthwise, cutting to but not through crust at back. Spread cut surfaces with butter or margarine. For each sandwich: Cover bottom half with a couple lettuce…
Few things symbolize the midsummer season like early vegetables -- peppers, onions, and even asparagus are delicious on the grill. During Litha, when we celebrate the power and energy of the sun, grilled vegetables are the perfect representation of that solar energy. After all, what's better than cooking with fire, like our ancestors did? Toss some veggies on the grill and dig…
These snack wraps are easy to make, and can be prepped ahead of time and chilled in the fridge. They work nicely as an appetizer for any summer menu, or you can put together a variety of them as a main course for a light dinner. Ingredients: 10 flour tortillas 1 package cream cheese, softened 1 Tbs. fresh dill 1…
Lemon balm is in full bloom by Litha, so it's a perfect opportunity to make a pitcher of cool lemon balm tea! Brew this up in your kitchen, and serve it over ice. Ingredients: 2 Cups lemon balm leaves, fresh Honey or other sweetener Water Directions Bring 2 quarts water to a boil, and add the leaves. Reduce heat and…
Ginger is a root vegetable found in a lot of Asian cuisine, but it can be grown all over the world. To make this recipe, you'll need about a pound of ginger root, which you can either grow yourself or pick up at your local grocery store. Candy it with sugar and corn syrup, then store it for a fiery and…
Fennel has a rich, licorice-like flavor, and lends itself well to a cool summer salad. Add a bit of fruit to offset the savoriness of the fennel, top with a light mustard vinaigrette, and you've got the perfect salad to serve as a side or main course. Ingredients: 1 large fennel bulb 2 fresh oranges 1 Granny Smith apple 3…
Ingredients 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped 1 sweet pepper, seeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped 3/4 C. Herb blend, basil, chives, tarragon, parsley, dill, chervil, thyme 1/2 C. olive oil 3 tbsp. lemon juice 3 C. cold water 1 sweet Spanish onion, peeled and sliced 1 C. cucumber, peeled, seeded, and sliced 1/2 tsp. paprika…