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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Bermuda Spinach Salad Submitted by Giamia


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
6 eggs
1/2 pound bacon
2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
2 3/4 ounces croutons
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 onion, chopped
2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
DIRECTIONS
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. Once cool, peel and chop.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Prepare the dressing in a blender by combining the onion, sugar, salt, oil, vinegar, pepper, celery seed and Dijon mustard. Blend until smooth.
In a large salad bowl, combine the eggs, bacon, spinach, croutons and mushrooms. Toss to mix. Pour enough dressing over salad to lightly coat. Toss and serve.

Spareribs Cantonese Submitted by Giamia


INGREDIENTS
4 pounds pork spareribs
1 cup orange marmalade
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Lemon wedges


DIRECTIONS
Cut the ribs into serving-size pieces; place with meat side down in a shallow roasting pan. Cover with foil; bake at 450 degrees F for 45 minutes. Drain; turn ribs. Combine marmalade, water, soy sauce and seasonings; spoon over ribs. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour longer or until tender, basting occasionally with sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.