What's Cooking with Jean
Tuesday, July 31, 2007 some new links on the sidebar...

If I don't blog often enough, you can always check out the links of my friends who have delicious recipes!

Flavorful Finds...the creation of Caroline (Shaw) Motley.

for a healthy twist on things, try PanKates...the creation of Kate (Gusmer) Cole.

and then there's Daily Offerings from London. I don't know Somer personally, but she's in London now with my uncle and aunt (and her family.) I've grown to love her recipes, suggestions, and photos.

I've included a great site for those of you who need help with DC restaurants!

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Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Potato Salad

How many potato salad recipes can you have? Well, I assure you that this is one you should keep. I really like how this doesn't include the typical cup of mayo and hard boiled eggs, for a lighter taste. I also love leaving the skins on the red potatoes. and it's yet another great way to use fresh summer herbs. Oregano is my new favorite that I put in everything.

3 pounds red potatoes
1/3 C olive oil
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 small onion diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
1/2 red or green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste

Combine potatoes and water to cover in a dutch oven; bring to a boil, and cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

Whisk together olive oil and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, blending well. Add potatoes, onions, and remaining ingredients, gently tossing to coat.

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Pita pizzas

Look in your bakery section for whole wheat pita. (I love Father Sam's Pita Pockets (whole wheat) at both Harris Teeter and Whole Foods. ) Spread either tomato sauce or pesto then add some sauteed onions, peppers, eggplant, mushrooms, and fresh spinach, sprinkle some low fat mozzarella and then slide them in your toaster oven for a quick, mini pizza.

(Let me know if you're is searching for a good pesto recipe, because I've started making my own to make use of basil.)

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Wednesday, July 11, 2007 Garlic



Just a short post on garlic, since I use it daily. I read this article a few weeks ago and was shocked that China produces 75% of the world's garlic!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/19/AR2007061900423_pf.html

D.C. doesn't make time for Tupperware, Mary Kay, and Pampered Chef parties. But next time you're sitting at your friend's house with Pampered Chef accessories thrown before you, my absolute favorite item is their garlic press.
http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products/catalog/product.jsp?productId=239&categoryCode=KW

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Turkey Burgers

According to the Mayo Clinic, "substituting ground turkey breast for ground beef sheds about 200 calories, 7 grams of fat and 4 grams of saturated fat."

Thanks to my sister-in-law, Elizabeth, here's a great recipe for turkey burgers that is quickly becoming a favorite AND a great way to use summer herbs.

1 ½ lb. lean ground turkey
½ c. breadcrumbs
½ small onion, minced
2 T. chopped fresh parsley
4 fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
1 T. mayo
1 T. Dijon mustard
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. hot sauce
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper

4 hamburger buns

Combine first 11 ingredients and form 4 patties. (Do not over mix; burgers will be mushy). Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper (optional) and grill on lightly oiled rack over medium-high heat 6-7 min. on each side until completely done. Remove from grill, cover loosely and let rest about 5 minutes.

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