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Don’t Judge

OpineAway — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:52:11 +0000

Don’t judge.
For some reason I had cocktail hot dogs stuck in my brain, so I got some, and this happened when it was dinner time.

Hot dogs and thin sliced onions went into the toaster oven for 25 minutes on 450f.

A little butter on two small buns I sliced, and since the oven was busy with the dogs, I seared the buns with a plumbing torch. Then I placed one slice of prosciutto on each, and seared it a bit with the torch, and since the torch was on, a few sliced grape tomatoes received torch love and got burnt edges.

Then I places a handful of blueberries in a bowel with some sugar and water, and microwaved (oh no!) it for 5 minutes (covered!), then smeared it on the prosciutto.

By then the dogs and onions were broiled so I took them out, cut the tiny dogs in half the long way, placed on the blueberries prosciutto, and covered with the onions. I ate it all.

Don’t judge.

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Shrimp over veggies

OpineAway — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:48:14 +0000

I got requests for videos. Here’s last night’s dinner. Notice the exciting buildup music!!!

All info is in the video…I’m too lazy right now to write anything else.

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Turkish Salad (Israeli Style) Recipe

OpineAway — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 05:16:27 +0000

Turkish salad (Hebrew: סלט טורקי) is a common condiment in Israeli restaurants. Served side by side with Humus and Tahini, this is one of my favorite salads.

It seems that there are as many versions of Turkish Salad in Israel as there are people who make them. Never the less, my sister and I always agreed on that one Tel Aviv restaurant that had the best one, we were so disappointed when we found out it was closed.

So what can one do? Make his own!

Turkish Salad

This makes a nice amount that will make you smile.

Ingredients:

1 small onion, chopped to 1/4″ pieces
3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
3 large tomatoes chopped to 1/2″ pieces
1 tbsp tomato paste
A pinch habanero or cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tbsp harisa or 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped

Heat oil on medium flame, add onion and garlic (and red bell pepper if used), saute until onion start to become translucent, 4-5 minutes
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, harisa if used and all spices. Saute while mixing from time to time for 5 minutes
Add parsley and cilantro, turn off the flame, mix and let cool down
Enjoy

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No Mayo Salad

OpineAway — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:54:10 +0000

Crunchy, sweet, sour and spicy combo, no mayo dressing makes this a favorite.

Serves 5-6 as a side salad

Mint

2 Tomatoes
2 Cucumbers
1 romaine lettuce heart
1 Apple
10 baby carrots
5-6 fresh mint leaves

Dressing:

2 tbsp honey
Juice from 1 lime
Juice from 1 lemon
pinch smoked habanero or cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
pinch white pepper
pinch garlic powder
3 tbsp heavy cream

Cut and place into a large salad bowl:
- Tomatoes and cucumber to 1/4″ – 1/2″ pieces
- Lettuce to strips about 1/4″ by 1″
- Apple to tiny 1/8″-1/4″ inch pieces
- Carrot to 1/8″ slices
- Mint finely chopped
Place all dressing ingredients but the heavy cream in a bowl and whisk till combined.
Add heavy cream and whisk for 20 seconds to combine and aerate.
Add dressing to salad bowl and mix together.

Sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds when serving.

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