The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

A simple side dish using fresh green onions. It can also be used as a topping on other dishes where you want a bite of onion to dress them up.
4 whole green onions (scallions)
1 teaspoon oil
1 tablespoon water
garlic salt
dried basil
dried oregano
black pepper
Wash and dry the green onions. Chop the green portions into 1/2-inch pieces. Slice the bulb (white portion) into quarters or slice if they are small.
Place the onions in a pan with the oil and water over high heat. Cook until the water just starts to simmer then reduce the heat. Sprinkle the onions with the garlic salt, basil, oregano, and pepper (to taste). Place the lid on the pan and let cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Stir the onions and serve the green onion saute immediately.
Serve plain or use as a topping. We created a cracker-cheese-onion hors d'oeuvre: Top a cracker with a slice of your favorite cheese (cheddar or farmer's cheese is delicious), and place a small spoonful of the onion saute on top. Divine!
Christine Gable, CDKitchen Staff
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