Something Special Salad Food

SOMETHING SPECIAL SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. shake well. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes and cheeses. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the croutons, almonds and bacon.

SWEET PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients except the peas.
• When smooth and creamy, stir in the peas.
• Season with pepper as desired.
• Chill 2 or 3 hours.

SOMETHING SPECIAL APPLE CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
• Place the flour, rolled oats, coconut, 1/4 cup of white sugar, 1/4 cup of light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and butter into the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times to make a mixture that looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in the walnuts.
• In a large bowl, mix together the apples, 1/4 cup of white sugar, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, tapioca, vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg until well combined. Pour the filling into the prepared pie dish; spread the topping evenly over the filling.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the apple crisp is bubbling and golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

AMISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and continue to cook until the potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes.
• While the potatoes are cooking, begin the dressing. Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 30 seconds. Add the mixture to a food processor along with the mustard, celery seed and the yolk of 1 of the hard-boiled eggs. Pulse until combined.
• Drain the potatoes and add to a large bowl. Toss together with 2 tablespoons of the dressing and reserve the remaining dressing in the food processor. Chill the potatoes in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Finish the dressing by adding the mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 2 eggs plus the egg white and 1 cup of the potatoes, reserving the remaining potatoes for the salad. Process until smooth yet with some texture remaining.
• Mix the reserved potatoes with the dressing along with the celery, onion and relish. Taste for seasoning.

CHOPPED ICEBERG SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING AND CRISPY CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• For the onions: To pickle the onions, bring the vinegar, sugar, a pinch of salt and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Put the onions in a small heatproof bowl and pour the pickling liquid over them. Let the onions cool to room temperature on the counter. Transfer to a resealable container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• For the buttermilk dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, buttermilk and mayonnaise. Add the dill, hot sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. If too thick, add a splash of more buttermilk or water to adjust.
• For the chickpeas: Pour the oil into a small, heavy-bottomed pot and heat over medium heat until it registers 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack.
• Season the chickpeas with the paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Using a slotted spoon, drop half of the chickpeas into the hot oil and fry until browned and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the fried chickpeas with the slotted spoon to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chickpeas.
• For the salad: Spread the iceberg lettuce on a baking sheet and season liberally with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the dressing and follow with a layer of the scallions. Top with the pickled onions (drained of their liquid) and the crispy chickpeas. Season to taste.

BREAKFAST ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Sprinkle cooked ham and chopped green onions evenly down the center of each tortilla;top each with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese.
• Roll up tortillas and place, seam sides down, in a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Whisk together the eggs and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; pour mixture evenly over tortillas.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
• Remove from refrigerator and let stand 30 minutes at room temperature before baking.
• Bake, covered, at 350°F for 20 minutes; uncover and bake 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheddar cheese and bake 3-4 more minutes or until cheese melts.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.