richard-in-cincy
Well-known member
This is amazing!!!
3 large beets
1/3 cup brandy
8 pitted prunes
1 clove garlic
2 tbls. lemon juice
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3 tabl. mayonnaise
salt
pepper
Clean beets, wrap in foil, and bake at 375F until tender. Let cool. Peel.
Meanwhile, bring the brandy to a simmer in a small saucepan. Pour over the prunes and let soak at least 30 min. Remove the prunes, reserve the brandy, and finely chop the prunes
Chop peeled beets coarsely. Process beets and garlic in food processor until finely minced, but not pureed.
Transfer the beets to a bowl and add the lemon juice, 2 tabl. of reserved brandy, the chopped prunes, and walnuts. Toss thoroughly with the mayo and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. Serve with crackers as appetizer.
3 large beets
1/3 cup brandy
8 pitted prunes
1 clove garlic
2 tbls. lemon juice
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3 tabl. mayonnaise
salt
pepper
Clean beets, wrap in foil, and bake at 375F until tender. Let cool. Peel.
Meanwhile, bring the brandy to a simmer in a small saucepan. Pour over the prunes and let soak at least 30 min. Remove the prunes, reserve the brandy, and finely chop the prunes
Chop peeled beets coarsely. Process beets and garlic in food processor until finely minced, but not pureed.
Transfer the beets to a bowl and add the lemon juice, 2 tabl. of reserved brandy, the chopped prunes, and walnuts. Toss thoroughly with the mayo and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. Serve with crackers as appetizer.