Thursday 26 April 2012

Sour Cream, Not Just a Topping!

Sour Cream is usually used as a behind-the-scene condiment. It plays a supporting role for mashed potatoes, guacamole or a dollop in a soup.Why not give sour cream the lead role?. The following recipe's will give sour cream a star on the Walk of Fame!.


Sour Cream and Radish Salad

Ingredients:

1 bunch Red Radish
1 bunch Green Onion
1 English Cucumber
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
1 container Sour Cream (I prefer full fat, for heart healthy go for 1%)


Directions:

Cut the green leaves off of the radish (put them in a zip-loc to use later as a substitute for spinach) and thoroughly wash the radish and slice into 1cm thick rounds and place in a bowl. With a potato peeler, peel the skin off of the English cucumber. Cut the cucumber in half and with a melon baller or spoon, spoon out the seeds and discard. Cut the cucumber into 1cm pieces and place into bowl with radish. Wash and dry the green onion. Cut the roots off, cut the remaining into 1cm pieces and add to the bowl. Add about 3-4 table spoons of sour cream and mix together. Salt and pepper to taste (a little more salt than pepper). Enjoy!


Strawberries and Sour Cream

Ingredients:

2 cups Fresh Strawberries
3 Table Spoons Sour Cream
Sugar to taste


Directions:

Wash and dry the strawberries. Slice the strawberries into thick rounds and add to a bowl. Add the sour cream and sprinkle with sugar. Toss together. Enjoy!


* The Radish Salad could be served along side meat or as an appetiser. The Strawberry salad, should be eaten right away otherwise the strawberries will start to soften and wilt.*

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