Costco Connection

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Recipes reprinted here originally appeared in Costco’s cookbooks, Entertaining The Costco Way (2002) and Cooking The Costco Way (2003).

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BC HOT HOUSE PRODUCE is hand-

picked and greenhouse grown.

These nutrient-rich vegetables are

grown hydroponically, not in soil.

The growers combine the latest

technology with traditional indoor

growing techniques to create the

ideal growing environment.

BC Hot House Marinated

Campari Tomato Salad

1¹/4 cups white wine vinegar 1 bag Campari tomatoes on

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar the vine ( 2 pounds), quartered ¹/2 teaspoon salt vertically*

1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 2 yellow tomatoes (if available), cut
2 tablespoons finely chopped horizontally into ¹/2-inch slices
chives 4 sweet bell peppers (assorted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice colors will provide a great
¹/4 teaspoon white pepper presentation!), cored, seeded
2¹/2 tablespoons extra virgin and cut in ¹/2-inch slices*
olive oil 1 long English cucumber, cut in
¹/2-inch slices*

11. To prepare the marinade, combine vinegars and salt in a large bowl; stir until salt is completely dissolved. Add shallots, chives, lemon juice and white pepper; mix well. Slowly whisk in oil until well blended. 2. Add tomatoes and peppers to marinade; toss well. Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 to 3 hours. 3. Add cucumber and mix. 4. To serve, remove any remaining marinade (you can save it for later if you like) and place salad in a large bowl or serving plate. Makes 8 servings.