Jenny's Tabouli

 

1/2 C fresh Mint leaves, chopped fine

3 Bunches Curly-leaf Parsley

3/4 C bulgur (fine or medium cracked)

2 large Tomatoes, diced

2/3 C boiling water

1 bunch Green Onions, chopped

 

Dressing:

2/3 C fresh-squeezed Lemon juice

2/2 C Olive Oil

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp cracked pepper

 

Soak the bulgur in the boiling water for 1 hour. While the bulgur is soaking, clean parsley, removing stems. Chop fine. Combine the bulgur, tomatoes, scallions, chopped mint and chopped parsley in a medium bowl. Add the dressing ingredients and stir together. Let set in refrigerator until bulgur is soft. This salad keeps well for several days, but is best fresh. Serve with warm pita bread, hummus, and your choice of meats... like Chicken Shawarma...

 

Jenny's Chicken Shawarma

 

4 Chicken breasts

1/2 cup malt vinegar

1 tsp mixed spices *

1/4 tsp ground cardamom

1/4 cup yogurt

1 tbsp oil

Salt & pepper

 

*The 'mixed spices' used here are the traditional '7 spices' you can buy off the shelf.

   

Slice the chicken. Marinate using all the above ingredients for 4 hours or overnight in the fridge. Put the chicken with the marinade in an oven tray and bake covered in a hot oven for 30 minutes, turning once. Uncover and put back in the oven for 5 more minutes, or 'til the chicken is done. If desired, pour off fat . Serve with sliced tomatoes, onions, and chopped parsley, rolled in a pita bread with hummus and tabouli.

   

                                                                                                             

Jenny's Stay Crisp Layer Salad

 

      1 head iceberg lettuce

      1 10-ounce package fresh spinach

      1 bunch green onions, chopped

      1 can peas, washed and drained

      1 jar bacon bits

      7 hard cooked eggs, chopped

      8 ounces grated cheddar cheese

      Parmesan cheese

 

Wash greens, break into bite size pieces. Layer ingredients in a large  container that seals in the order given. After all ingredients are used, spread the dressing over salad as you would in icing a cake. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Seal bowl and refrigerate the salad overnight.

 

      Dressing:

      1 cup sour cream

      1/2 cup sugar

      1/2 cup mayonnaise

 

Mix all the ingredients together. To serve salad, toss dressing well through the other ingredients.

 

Jenny's Bleu Cheese Salad Dressing and Hot Wing Dip

 

      1 cup mayonnaise

      2 tablespoons buttermilk

      1 tablespoon crumbled bleu cheese

      1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

      1/8 teaspoon onion powder

      1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

 

 Mix all ingredients together by hand in a small bowl until smooth. Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving. Makes 1 cup.

 

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"I've been on a constant diet for the last two decades. I've

lost a total  of 789 pounds. By all accounts, I should be

hanging from a charm bracelet."  ~Erma Bombeck

 

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