Pleasing to the Summer Palate

This evening my mom and I had turkey wraps with avocado, homemade refrigerator pickles and homemade egg- free mayo. Delicious! The picture shows my mom's plate with the addition of tomatoes. I have been craving pickles, but need them to be made without garlic and mustard. These pickles hit the spot and I was delighted to eat them. The wraps are rice wraps from Food for Life. I keep them in the freezer then place them on the griddle for a few minutes till warm and pliable.

Rosemary and Sage Pickles

Original recipe is from The Herb Companion

~These are quick and easy to make~

1 red or white onion, sliced thinly

2 cups cucumber, sliced

herbes de Provence to taste

4 to 8 sage leaves

2 whole cloves

Whole black peppercorns

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1TB sea salt

1 cup cold water

~Tightly pack cucumbers in two 16 ounce jars until 3/4 full. Layer with onions and herbs. Add 1 whole clove and a few black peppercorns to each jar.

~Combine vinegar and salt in saucepan. Bring to a simmer and stir til salt dissolves. Remove from heat.

~Add cold water to vinegar mixture and let cool. Then pour in jar to cover cucumbers. Add more cold water if necessary. Leave room at the top. Refrigerate.

Egg-Free Mayo Recipe

From karinaskitchen.blogspot.com

1 heaping TB chilled raw tahini

2-3 TB apple cider vinegar

3-6 TB plain rice or hemp milk

1-2 teaspoons honey or agave nectar, to taste

1/4 to 1/2 ts sea salt

1/4 ts paprika

1/4 ts xanthan gum

1/2 cup EVOO

~Start with the lesser amounts and add a little more as you go to adjust thickness or taste

~Place all ingredients except the EVOO and whisk to combine.

~While whisking start pouring EVOO into the bowl in a thin steady stream. After all the oil is added, do a taste test to see if you need more salt, sweetness or acid. Continue to whisk until mixture is creamy and starts to thicken.

You want it to emulsify and thicken, but if you beat it too long it can fall apart. When in doubt, stop beating and check it. It will not be as thick as commercial mayo. Chilling thickens it, so make ahead.

ENJOY!