Recipes of the Week–August 22nd

 

Fruited Cabbage Salad from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fruited-Cabbage-Salad/Detail.aspx 
 
    4 cups shredded cabbage
    1 medium red apple, diced
    1 medium firm banana, sliced
    1/3 cup chopped pecans
    2 tablespoons raisins
    1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
    2 tablespoons milk
    2 tablespoons sugar
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    salt to taste
In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine mayonnaise, milk, sugar, lemon juice and salt if desired; shake well. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.

Carolina Slaw from: http://southernfood.about.com/od/coleslawcabbagesalads/r/bl90612a.htm
This coleslaw is made with a tangy vinegar dressing, with sugar, cider vinegar, celery seed, and other seasonings.
Ingredients:
    1 large head of cabbage, finely shredded
    1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
    1 medium sweet onions, finely chopped
    2 carrots, grated
   
Dressing:
    1 cup sugar
    1 teaspoon salt
    2/3 cup vegetable oil
    1 teaspoon dry mustard
    1 teaspoon celery seed
    1 cup cider vinegar
 
Combine coleslaw vegetable ingredients; chopped cabbage, chopped bell pepper, chopped onions, and grated carrots in a large serving bowl.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring, until sugar is dissolved; pour over vegetables and toss well. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

Some ideas from the web for Fava Greens:
 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/283300   “Fava GREENS not beans”

Sauteed Greens from: http://www.tolayvalleyfarms.com/category/recipes
This recipe works great with any greens (Kale, Turnip greens, Fava Greens, or any leafy greens)  If the greens have a large stalk remove it first.
Chop up:
    one bunch of greens
Heat in a frying pan:
    2tbsp of olive oil
    3tbsp of water (add more as necessary)
Add:
    Chopped Greens
    Salt & Pepper to taste
Cook until the greens are nice and tender then toss with:
    A little olive oil.
Also good with toasted sesame seeds or with oven roasted garlic squeezed in just before serving. Enjoy