Recipes that appear in Idea Alley have not been tested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
The June 13 cover story featuring fresh parsley inspired Alley Kats to share some uses of their own.
Jganash writes in an email:
I had to laugh when I saw the article "Nine Great Things to do with Boring Old Parsley." I turned to my husband and said that I bet our way wouldn't be listed. Sure enough ... it wasn't. I have to admit that I have done this only once, because you have to use bacon grease (and a lot of it)!
Wash a large batch of curly parsley. Let it dry making sure it is completely dry. Heat bacon grease in a skillet until hot. Drop your parsley in and cook for a minute or so. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
It tastes just like fried okra! No kidding!
"The parsley article today in the Style section reminded me of this recipe I picked up in Texas many years ago," writes Steve Long.
Parsley Salad
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1/2 pound Swiss cheese, cubed
1 bunch parsley, chopped
Italian dressing
In a large bowl, toss together the mushrooms, green onions, Swiss cheese and parsley. Add the Italian dressing just before serving.
And to finish with something sweet, Mary D shares this lemon pie.
Quickie Lemon Ice Box Pie
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8-ounce) carton Cool Whip, or to taste
1/2 can frozen lemonade concentrate, well stirred, or to taste
Graham cracker crust
Combine the sweetened condensed milk, Cool Whip and lemonade and mix well. Pour mixture into graham cracker crust. Chill until ready to serve.
REQUEST
• Recipes that use leftover mashed potatoes for Mary D of Conway.
Send recipe contributions, requests and culinary questions to Kelly Brant, Idea Alley, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, Ark. 72203; email:
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Food on 06/27/2018