It is so cold in LI that I decided to cook
It was bitterly cold outside today that I decided to cook. I took advantage of the cold. I dusted my house. My obligatory cleaning event of the day. I purchased hot house cucumbers over the weekend. I looked at them and had an urge for my great grandmother’s cucumber salad. It is light, refreshing and low calorie. It is so simple and delicious. Have I mentioned that simple foods and recipes are the best. I sliced 2 cucumbers and a large onion. I put them in a colander and added salt. This draws the water out. After 30 minutes I rinsed them and put them into my grandmothers pickle jar. I made the dressing of a 2 to 1 mix of white vinegar and sugar. I added black pepper to taste. I put it in the fridge and waited an hour. It is so good. I also watched the Food Network and gazed a recipe for pasta and chicken. I changed it around by swapping out some ingredients. It came out really good. Mine was healthier. Instead of nuts I used frozen chopped spinach. I used half and half instead of cream. I cut the amount of Parmesan cheese by more than half. It came out really good. The only thing that was the same was that we both used the white meat of the chicken. I might make it again and maybe add a little wine. I really love to cook. I really love to eat. Stay safe my fans and Bon Appetit