Author: The Jen

Aidan’s Spicy Pimento Cheese

Ingredients 12 ounces (1 block) Murray’s mild cheddar cheese6 ounces (1/2 block) Monterey Jack6 ounces (1/2 block) white cheddar Two small containers of diced pimento (8 oz. total)1 cup of mayonnaise 1 lemon, juiced 1 diced jalapeno1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon tabasco1/2 teaspoon cayenne1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon black pepper1 tbs dijon mustard1 tbs parsley Directions: Shred cheeses, fold in remaining ingredients. Chill. Serve with your favorite cracker

Italian Spinach

Italian Spinach Ingredients: Red onion 2 tomatos cut into ½ wedges 1 ½ t. garlic (3 cloves) 1T olive oil 10 oz. spinach 1 lemon (zest and squeeze) Directions: In a sauté pan, caramelize onions and garlic in olive oil. Add tomatos and saute. Add spinach. Saute 1-2 minutes. Add lemon zest and juice from one lemon. Season with salt and pepper.

La Scala Salad

LA SCALA CHOPPED SALAD1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped1 head Romaine, finely chopped1/4 pound Italian salami, cut julienne1/4 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded1 (15 1/2-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained Leon DressingCombine iceberg lettuce, Romaine, salami, cheese and beans in serving bowl. Toss with Leon Dressing. Makes 6 servings.Leon Dressing1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons wine vinegar1 teaspoon dry mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseCombine oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and cheese. Makes about 1/2 cup.