"WASTE NOT, WANT NOT"

"BUY LOCAL, BUY SEASONAL, BUY FRESH"

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

APPETIZERS

WATER CHESTNUTS WRAPPED IN BACON

Toothpicks soak in water

Mix together:  � cup soy sauce

                       1 Tbsp. sugar

One can of water chestnuts

Drain one can of water chestnuts. Toss with mixture and let sit for two hours.

Cut each slice of bacon in 1/3's and wrap 1/3 piece of bacon around water chestnut and spear with toothpick.

Bake 300 degrees 5 minutes and then broil until bacon is cooked.

BOUISIN CHEESE

16 Ounces cream cheese, softened

� cup mayonnaise

2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

2 Tbsp. finely chopped chives

2 Tbsp. finely chopped dill

1 clove garlic, finely minced

Using and electric mixer, thoroughly blend in mayonnaise, mustard, chives, dill and garlic. Spoon into small bowl and refrigerate 24 hours. Serve with choice of crackers.

SALAD

This past week I made a delicious salad, all ingredients from the farm.

Variety of lettuces, arugala, etc.

Radishes

Onions

Cauliflower

Tomatoes

Tosses altogether do not add dressing in the bowl. Place salad in a metal bowl and cover with a shower cap. When ready to serve, chill plates, and dress salads with your favorite dressing.

CHEESE FROSTED CAULIFLOWER

1 head of cauliflower

� cup mayonnaise

1 � tsp. Dijon or Grey poupon mustard

� cup shredded cheese

Steam whole cauliflower 15-20 minutes. Place cauliflower in a baking pan. Stir together mayonnaise and mustard. Spread over head of cauliflower. Scatter � cup of shredded cheese on cauliflower.

Bake 375 degrees - five minutes.

ENTR�E

Pescado a la Naranja (Fish in Orange Juice)

2 pounds fresh or frozen halibut, cod or other fish steaks

� cup finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic minced

2 Tbsp. cooking oil

2 Tbsp. snipped cilantro or parsley

1 Tsp. salt

1/8 tsp pepper

� cup orange juice

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Thaw frozen fish. Arrange fish in an oven proof baking dish.

In small skillet cook onion and garlic till onion is tender, but, not brown. Stir in cilantro, salt and pepper. Spread mixture over fish.

Combine orange juice and lemon juice; pour evenly over all.

Bake covered in 400 degree oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with orange slices, if desired.

SERVE YOUR FISH ON TOP OF COOKED RICE. THE SAUCE IS SO YUMMY POUR ANY EXTRA OVER FISH AND RICE.

DESSERT

KAHLUA BROWNIES

Your favorite brownie mix, except use half the amount of water indicated and substitute the remaining half with Kahlua. When ready to serve place a dollop of whip cream and garnish with some strawberries.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THESE RECIPES E-MAIL ANDREA AT afreebody@verizon.net.

RECIPES COURTESY OF ANDREA FREEBODY, APOLLO BEACH, FL.