Raw Mirepoix

Many recipes start with a Mirepoix or mix of sauteed carrots, celery, onion and herbs. On a good week, I get ahead and chop a big, raw, mix to use throughout the week. I use it raw to add crunch to salads, or toss a little in my pan ahead of scrambled eggs or meat. Because I use most of this raw, I chop things a little finer than you might otherwise.

Chop finely:

2 parts carrot

2 parts celery

1 part onion (rinse onion in cold water in a strainer to take some of the bite out of it)

Mix together.

Add to taste:

Crushed garlic chips (I use this instead of fresh garlic because it is a little mellowed, you can get dried garlic at any of those quasi-amish food stores)

Black Pepper

White Pepper

Add to salad, eggs, soup, sauteed veggies, pot roast, pork loin, slaw, greens, or meatloaf as you see fit.