Endive and Walnut Salad

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a classic food funny from Freddie Johnson:

I have changed my system for labeling homemade freezer
meals. I used to carefully note in large clear letters, "Meatloaf"
or "Pot Roast" or "Steak and Vegetables or "Chicken and
Dumplings" or "Beef Pot Pie." However, I used to get very
frustrated when I asked my husband what he wanted for dinner
because he never asked for any of those things. So, I decided
to stock the freezer with what he really likes.

If you look in my freezer now you'll see a whole new set of
labels. You'll find dinners with neat, legible tags that say:
"Whatever," "Anything," "I Don't Know," "I Don't Care,"
"Something Good," or "Food."

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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I discovered this dish way back in 1980 at the famous Ma
Maison restaurant in Los Angeles. The Chef at the time was
Wolfgang Puck who went on to super-celebrity as chef/owner
of Spago's, as well as many other world-class eateries. It is
elegant, simple, and an absolutely magical combination of tastes and
aromas.

Endive and Walnut Salad
(The exact proportions of this recipe are not important. Use your own
judgment in determining exact quantities.)

2 to 3 Belgian endives (known as chicory in the UK), washed, dried, and
cut crosswise into 1/2 in (1 cm) pieces
12 to 16 walnut halves, coarsely chopped
2 to 4 Tbs walnut oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Heat the walnuts in a saute pan over medium heat for 1 or 2
minutes, just until they are warm and aromatic. Combine the
endive, walnut oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and toss to coat
the endive with the oil. Go easy on the salt and pepper, as
they tend to mask the flavor of the walnut oil. Place on
individual salad plates, and sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Sat Jul 31 21:17:47 2010