.....NINA'S RECIPES.....

Thursday, March 11, 2010

BEAN SPREAD WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND HOMEMADE PICKLES

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Enjoy!

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN NO SODIUM VEGETA SEASONING

INGREDIENTS:
3 medium onion, peeled and cut in 2 inches cubes
6 celery ribs, diced,
3 potatoes, peeled and diced,
3 big red bell pepper, seeded and diced,
3 big yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced,
3 big orange bell pepper, seeded and diced,
3 big green bell pepper, seeded and diced,
3 large carrots, diced
10 garlic cloves, peeled,
1 bunch fresh parsley;

DIRECTIONS:
Using a food processor or grinder, process all vegetables in no particular order.
Place the vegetable mixture into a strainer and let release the moisture for 1/2 hour.
To speed the process, use a cheesecloth to squeeze out the moisture.
Spread the vegetables onto baking sheets and bake for 4.1/2 to 5 hours an 175 F.

Let cool, and use the food processor to crush the baked vegetable mixture. Process longer if you want more powdery looking; makes 2 cups.
You can use this "Condiment" on any dish you like; soups, rice, potatoes, stews...

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Enjoy!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

MOVIE NIGHT

Family movie nights are special, simple events that became a family tradition.
Tonight we are watching TRANSPORTER 3! (again...). We have a vast collection of all kinds of movies, from comedy to drama, musical to sports. When we are not in the mood for a movie, we play games, like TABOO or MONOPOLY. We are having lots of fun.
And here is a sample of our snack during the movie, instead of popcorn.

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Enjoy!

GRAPE TARTS

These beautiful and delicious tarts are made with vanilla pudding, topped with cool whip and
garnish with fresh sweet seedless grapes!

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MY THIRD SHRIMP DISH - Another STIR FRY SHRIMP WITH VEGETABLES!

And this is my third SHRIMP DISH!
Another STIR FRY SHRIMP WITH VEGETABLES!

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Here is another Chinese TEA SET that I love so much!

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

STIR FRY SHRIMP WITH VEGETABLES.

Today was SHRIMP day.
First (the previous one) SPICY TOMATO SHRIMP WITH PASTA
and second, this one, STIR FRY SHRIMP WITH VEGETABLES.
There is a third one on the making...so stay tuned :))