Mushroom, Snow Pea, and Spinach Salad

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
1 tsp minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 tsp dried
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
1 1/4 lb snow peas, strings removed
1 bunch spinach, stemmed
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 large radishes, thinly sliced

Whisk oil, vinegar, tarragon and mustard in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring large pot of salted water to boil, add snow peas, blanche for 45 seconds. Drain, run peas under cold water, drain again. Combine peas, spinach, mushrooms, and radishes in large bowl. Toss salad with dressing to lightly coat. Serve remaining dressing on the side. 6 servings.

From: Bon Appetit, 1991

Cold Chicken with Pea Pods

WHISK together:

1 Tablespoon lime juice

1 Tablespoon peanut oil

2 Tablespoons soy sauce

2 crushed garlic cloves

1 teaspoon minced ginger

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

MARINATE 12 ounces of chicken, cut into 1 inch strips for minimum of one hour and up to overnight.

WHEN chicken has been marinated sufficiently, broil chicken at 475F until done, grill or saute until cooked.

STEAM 2 cups snow or snap peas, rinse in cool water, drain and chill.

WHISK together:

1/3 cup peanut oil

2 Tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

COOK pasta or rice to go with dish. Pour sauce over all and eat.

OPTIONAL: Cilantro, Chopped scallions and/or Toasted sesame seeds on top are great.