Archive for May, 2008

Barbecued Pizza (Sunset Magazine)

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Ingredients
1 loaf (1 lb.) frozen white or whole-wheat bread dough, thawed
About 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings (choices follow)
Salt and pepper
Preparation
1. On a floured board, divide dough into 4 equal pieces; shape each into a ball. Roll out each ball into a 5- to 6-inch-wide round. Brush tops lightly with about half the […]

CSC Is Looking To Double Its India Workforce To 32,000 By 2011

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

One of the top software service vendors in the world, CSC plans to double its Indian workforce to 32,000 in the next three years, as this country becomes the nucleus of the offshoring growth strategy for the company and gets set to take on work in new businesses that it plans to enter. The Virginia […]

Grilled Shrimp Cocktail (Eating Well)

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Yellow Gazpacho Salsa Recipe
Source: © EatingWell Magazine
4 servings
Here’s an American classic, made more elegant with a full-flavored, summery salsa that’s reminiscent of our favorite cold Spanish soup.
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the salsa (Step 1), cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
4 medium yellow tomatoes (1 pound), seeded and […]

Tarragon Cooler (Imbibe Magazine)

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

6 fresh tarragon leaves
1″ slice of cucumber, cut into cubes
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. double-brewed chamomile tea (chilled)
1/2 oz. Sparkling water
Ice
Tools: mixing glass, muddler, strainer
Glass: tumbler
Garnish: sprig of tarragon
Place first two ingredients in a pint glass filled with ice. Muddle all three breaking up the cucumber and tarragon, and crushing the […]

Mexican Potato Omelet (AOL)

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Ingredients
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup frozen hash-brown potatoes or diced cooked potatoes
1 4 1/2-ounce can chopped mild green chiles
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated pepper Jack or Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Directions
1. […]

CSC settles government kickbacks case - IDG News Service

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Computer Sciences (CSC) has agreed to pay $1.37 million to settle allegations that it received kickbacks on technology contracts with U.S. government agencies, part of an alleged scheme involving millions of dollars and dozens of IT vendors and systems integrators. The settlement, announced by the U.S. Department of Justice Tuesday, stems from a 2004 lawsuit […]

Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes (AOL)

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Ingredients
1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (see Source)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk (see Tip)
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
3/4 cup fresh or frozen […]