Chile crisp in a vinaigrette really defines this tomato salad. Fresh, ripe tomatoes touched with basil and garlic, pre-made dumplings and finishing with store-bought crispy dried shallots. This salad is hearty yet light and requires little cooking. Of course you can make your own dumplings and crispy shallots especially if you make them ahead of … Continue reading
Wontons are the simplest Chinese dumplings to make if you buy the ready-made wrappers. I always do as there is a limit to how far I will take “homemade”. There are 100’s of versions which can be wrapped or stuffed and then steamed, baked, deep-fried, pan fried or boiled. This is the first time I … Continue reading
I just love these little bites of crab meat encased with Wonton wrappers. This was one of the appetizers I served on New Year’s Eve. The pineapple sauce is delicious – add less water to get a thicker dipping sauce. I prefer the flower bud and nurse’s cap shapes better than triangles for … Continue reading
Well, it is time for another Weight Watcher’s dessert. Yes, I have a bunch of not-so-good-for- you recipes but I am trying to venture more into healthier desserts which Gene would never agree to. So, instead of a piece of Gene’s Favorite Apple Pie try these tasty little treats. You get 4 wontons, with a dusting of … Continue reading
These appetizers are a good do ahead recipe for a special college football game tomorrow night; Notre Dame versus Alabama. I received my Masters in Library Science at the University of Michigan but Notre Dame holds special memories. First, my Dad attended, then my youngest sister was in the first freshman class when they first accepted women … Continue reading
These crepes are very rich and a good recipe to cut back on the calories and fat if you choose to. I have made them with 2% sharp cheese, low fat cream cheese, 2% milk (don’t use skim) and egg beaters instead of real eggs. No one has ever complained.