Heat the oil over med-high heat in a large cast iron skillet. Add the beef, onions, and garlic and cook while stirring for 12-15 minutes. Combine the hot beef stock, with the tomato paste & the tamarind concentrate in a bowl and alow to stand until all of the tamarinf concentrate is disolved, approx. 8-10 […]

((Thai Shrimp and Straw Mushroom Curry) * Soak the dried chilies (Prik Hang) in warm water until soft and drain. ** Powdered dried fish (Pla Yang Pone) are available in jars. In a blender, combine soften dried chilies, salt, Kaempfer, garlic, shrimp paste, onions, coriander seeds, powdered fish and blend until smooth to make curry […]

DRAIN SOAKED BEANS, cover them generously with fresh water and bring to boil. Boil vigorously about 5 minutes, skim off any foam that rises to surface, then lower heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and continue cooking until beans are tender, about another 30 minutes. Taste as they cook to be sure […]

Mix everything together in the crockpot and cook on low 6 or more hours. This is really good with some cheese stirred in just before serving and a dab of sour cream on top.

BISCUIT MIXTURE 3/4 c Low-fat baking mix 2/3 c Cornmeal 2/3 c Skim milk; at room -temperature 1/2 c Low-fat Monterey Jack cheese  grated Preheat to 400. Prepare a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray set aside. To prepare filling, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, onions, and bell peppers. Cook until chicken is […]

Beat the egg in a large bowl until it becomes light and lemon colored. Gradually beat in the sugar. Beat until the mixture thickens. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a second bowl. Add the dry ingredients, alternating with additions of the melted butter, milk and vanilla, to the egg mixture. Stir until […]

DUMPLINGS 4 oz Wholewheat flour 1/4 ts Salt 1 oz Margarine 3 tb Parsley, half if using dried 3 fl Water (or milk if preferred) -OR- less, as needed Drain the beans & cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil & simmer till tender, about 35 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid. Heat margarine in […]

– -OPTIONAL – Diced ham, Onions, Green pepper, Mix . Fry as pancakes. Top with cheese, sour cream or salsa.

DIRECTIONS: Combine chicken, celery soup, mushrooms with liquid, celery, green pepper, steak sauce and marjoram in a large skillet. Heat slowly until bubbly hot, about 10 minutes. Turn into a 4-cup shallow baking dish. Prepare piecrust mix, following label directions, adding dillweed with wa- ter. Roll out to fit top of baking dish; cover pie; […]

Place salmon on well-greased broiler pan. Combine and blend oil, garlic, parsley, dill weed and salt in blender. Stir in bread crumbs and set aside. Brush steaks with butter. Broil about 4 inches from heat 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork. Spread about 2 tablespoons garlic mixture on each salmon […]