here are two really easy and delicious recipes, both use the same secret ingredient (no one has ever guessed what it is)-A good bottled Italian dressing. Most of the heimish brands don’t cut it- the only heimish one that I’ve used successfully for cooking is La Jolla’s Bravo Italian.
Marinated mushrooms (this is for you Kapusta):
mushrooms -whole or cut in half or quarters, depending on the size
2 or 3 bay leaves
Italian dressing (see above)
put mushrooms and bay leaves in container and cover with dressing. Let marinate at least a few hours. This salad will last for weeks in the fridge. I’ve even been known to just add more mushrooms after a week or two.
4-bean Salad – this is just an open and dump salad but this is the salad I’m always asked to make. People love it.
1 can chick peas, drained & rinsed
1 can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 can green beans (reg cut, NOT french cut), drained
1 can wax beans, drained
mix together and add Italian dressing. This salad can be eaten right away but tastes better after it marinates, It will last a long time. If you keep it pareve you can add some cubes of cheese to the leftovers and it makes a great lunch!