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SANDRA'S SOURDOUGH and AVOCADO PANZANELLA

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It's terrific how these pickled red onions become so crispy while being refrigerated in this flavorful brine giving you a delicious sweet-salty vib... Servings: 4 Prep: 10 Mins. Toast bread cubes: 12 Mins. Let stand: 10 Mins. Sourdough Baguette (recipe) INGREDIENTS Panzanella: 2 cups cubed sourdough baguette (measure after cubing) 2 cups chopped tomatoes (measure after chopping) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/4 cup sliced pickled red onions 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Final addition: 1 avocado, cut into 1/2" cubes METHOD Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Arrange the bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until lightly toasted, about 12 minutes. Pickled Red Onions (recipe) Meanwhile, place chopped tomatoes in a colander placed over a bowl, and toss them with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Let stand 10 minutes to allow excess liquid to dra...

SANDRA'S HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

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A classic dressing that I've been making for years! It's my 'go to' dressing to enhance grilled Reuben sandwiches, moose and venison burgers, iceberg wedge salads, as a dip for fresh veggie sticks, etc... Yield: Appx. 2 cups Prep: 15 mins. Chill: 2 hrs. minimum INGREDIENTS 1 cup prepared mayonnaise (I use Best Foods) 1/2 cup Ketchup (I use Heinz) 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup finely diced sweet gherkins 1 large egg, hard boiled, cooled, peeled and finely diced METHOD Mix all ingredients in a small glass bowl. Transfer to a glass wide-mouth pint-size Mason jar, cover with a plastic lid, and chill for a minimum of 2 hours or up to 2 wks. ~ Enjoy!