It’s been a while since we got together, and the requests and responses have piled up. So let’s get down to business.
Marti has tried unsuccessfully to locate two recipes for a while now, and is turning to you, reliable readers, for assistance. She thinks the recipe for shrimp enchiladas with Enola’s seasoning was possibly published within the past five to 10 years in a local paper or magazine.
Her second lost recipe originated with the (New Jersey) Shop-Rite that once sold brochures of recipes. The one she wants for Hungarian goulash dates to the 1960s.
Fiona returned to Colorado from Hong Kong and is having trouble getting rice to cook. Anyone out there have any high-altitude adjustments for rice or recommendations on rice cookers?
Sue Ann Kay wants to know the best place to buy tres leches cake. Anyone got a fave?
And now for responses.
Ages ago we got a request for kosher/halal meat markets. Elena provided two: Steving Meat Co., 443 Fourth St., Kersey, CO 80644; 970-356-2333. The other is Brush Packing Plant, AK Foods, 29429 Morgan County Road R, Brush, CO 80723; 970-842-4831. Her USDA contact was Anna Gallegos at 303-497-5411, ext. 225. Closer to home is Zaler’s Kosher Meats, 3333 S. Tamarac Drive; 303-306-6328. (It’s good idea to call first, in case the store is closed for a holy day.)
If you know of more, please let us know.
For now, keep those cards, letters and e-mails coming, and remember, due to the volume of calls, I can’t respond to individuals, much as I would like to. However, if your request/response isn’t here, look for it next time – or shoot me an e-mail to jog my memory.
As the summer winds down, remember the very freshest fruits and vegetables are at farmers markets where vendors grow and sell their own produce.
Until next time, bon appetit.
Waldorf Salad
In response to Pamela’s request for Waldorf salad made with chicken or salmon, Marlyn thinks this might be the recipe Pamela wants. “In fact,” she says, “I made this … and found it refreshing during the hot days of summer.” Serves 6.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine salad dressing, chicken (or salmon), apple, celery, walnuts and raisins. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Variations:
Add one or more of the following:
Fresh Strawberry Pie/Tart
Joni found this recipe in a Denver Post of many years ago. She adapted it to the microwave instead of making the glaze in a saucepan.
Ingredients
Directions
Place 2/3 cup of strawberries in a 2-quart casserole. Crush strawberries. Cover with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap. Microwave on High 2-3 minutes or until boiling.
Combine sugar, cornstarch, water and lemon juice. Stir into strawberries mixture. Microwave on High for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Cool.
Fold remaining strawberries into cooled glaze and spoon into baked pastry.
Chill. Top with whipped cream if desired.
Staff writer Ellen Sweets can be reached at 303-820-1284 or esweets@denverpost.com.
