• Homemade Soups & Salads • Coney Specials • Greek Specialties • Omelettes • Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials the beans. Serve at room temperature. Makes 8 servings. ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES 8 large beets, peeled (wear gloves) and cut into 1-inch chunks 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil leaves 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped fine kosher salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400E Toss the cut beets with olive oil and arrange in a roasting pan or disposable aluminum pan (be sure the pan is large enough to spread the beets so they are not piled high). Roast the beets, uncovered, for 30 minutes, turning once or twice. Remove from oven and cool com- pletely before adding remaining ingredi- ents and tossing well. You may serve the salad alone, as a side dish or over a bed of-greens. Makes 8 servings. ASIAN CABBAGE SALAD WITH SESAME SOY VINAIGRETTE Everybody's favorite. The dressing should be sweet and pungent, so be sure to taste it and add more sugar or vinegar as necessary. Dressing: 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil (not virgin or extra virgin) 2 T sesame oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup sugar 2 T sesame seeds Salad: 1 large head Napa or Chinese cabbage (about 2 pounds), shredded thin 1 bunch scallions, white and green parts chopped Crunchy Topping: 4 packages ramen noodles, uncooked and crushed (Discard the flavor pack- et). 1 cup sliced or slivered almonds 1/2 cup sesame seeds 3 T vegetable oil Make the dressing: Put all dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well to combine. Adjust seasonings to taste. Note: Vinegars and soy sauces differ in potency so adjust the vinegar or sugar to taste. The dressing should be sweet and salty. Set aside until ready to use. (Dressing is good for at least one month, refrigerated). Make crunchy topping: Combine crushed noodles, almonds and seeds. Toss with oil. Spread on a cookie sheet and bake at 350F. for about 10-15 min- utes, stirring occasionally, or until browned. Assemble salad: Toss the Napa cab- bage and scallions with - about 1/2 cup of the dressing. Add more dressing to your taste. (You will not use all the dressing at once). Add half the crunchy topping and toss well. Sprinkle with more crunchy topping and serve. Makes 8 servings. Variation: Add Chinese vegetables to the salad for even more variety and attractiveness to the salad — slivered red or yellow bell peppers, shredded carrots, bean sprouts, pea pods, bok choy, celery, sliced mushrooms, etc. FRUIT AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH WALNUTS 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breast; grilled or boiled, cut into 1/2- inch chunks 3 cups 1/2-inch diced apple, any vari- ety, peeled or not 1 cup dried cranberries, golden raisins, blueberries or cherries 1 cup chopped celery 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, lightly toasted 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 3 T mayonnaise 3 T dried parsley flakes 1 T dried tarragon or 3 T. fresh tar- ragon leaves 1/2 t. ground cayenne pepper kosher salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients and toss well. Adjust seasonings to taste. Can be made up to 1 day ahead. Serve alone or on a bed of greens. Makes 8 large servings. • Homemade Sandwiches vet eat 2acalia#14 Farmington Hills Ann Arbor 1235 S. University 37580-W. 12. Mile Rd. (Halsted Village) Birmingham 154 S. Woodward Ave. Livonia Laurel Park Mall (37622 6 Mile Rd.) Bloomfield Tw_p. 6527 Telegraph Rd. Livonia Brijkliton Millennium Park (Middlebelt & 1-96) 8260 Moviedrive in Brighton Square 1735 Canton Center Rd. Commerce Commerce & Carrol Lk. Rd. Royal. Oak 13 Mile Rd. & Woodward Ave. Northwood Plaza Southfield Taylor 30422 Milford Rd. Lyon Crossing 47830 Grand River Ave. (Grand River & Beck Rd.) Detroit P hmo 1513 1 Sheldon Rd. (Sheldon at 5 Mile Rd.) Farminton Hills Main Street Downtown Royal Oak New Hudson 26?4r1034rolrIc1 1 Rd. (The Heights Plaza) Comerica Park Stadium Royal Oak 15647 W. 9 Mile at Greenfield Rd. Novi 11°1ts 3999 Center Point Parkway 512 N. Main Milford Canton Pontiac 3u985 Imhard Lake Rd. (between 13 &.14 Mile Rd.) 9845 Telegraph Rd. West Bloomfield 4763 Haggerty Rd. (Pontiac Trail & Haggerty Rd.) Hercules Family Restaurant - 33292 W. 12. Mile Rd. • Farmington Hills % TOTAL BILL OFF With This Coupon Expires 06/30/04. Not good with any other offeit.: as Es as mit ow ow mot ma am ma am ma . amm um. Um THE ORIGI ESTAURANT VOTED BEST GREEK RESTAURANT BY METRO DETROIT! • PRIVATE PARTIES FOR 55 IN OUR DINING ROOM • PARTY TRAYS •ALL MENU ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR CARRY OUT •GREEK & AMERICAN CUISINE yo OFF TOTAL • CHEF'S SPECIALS DAILY • FULL BAR FOOD BILL:, ❑ For more recipes, see vvvvvv.detroitjewishnews.com Expires 06/30/04. 1 coupon per table.. Not good with any other offers. "a"'"WiL102411015.'" -. 4301 Orchard Lake Road • West Bloomfield • Crosiwinds Plaza 248-538-6000 FAX: 248-538-0932 6/18 2004 47