This spectacular stuffed pumpkin can be the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table. Pumpkin is stuffed with rice, apples, raisins and sour cherries, then baked. Cut the stem end of the pumpkin as if you were about to carve a jack olantern. Set aside “lid”. Remove insides of pumpkin and discard (or save to roast and [...]

-BEEF MARINADE- 2 ts Dark soy sauce 2 ts Rice wine or dry sherry 1/2 ts Sugar 1 ts Cornstarch 1 ts Peanut or sesame oil CUT THE BEEF into 1/4-inch thick by 1 1/2-inch long by 1/2-inch wide slices; put into a bowl and toss with the beef marinade. Set aside. Cover the black [...]

Scrub the clams with a stiff brush and place them a deep pot with a tight lid. Pour in enough water to come 1 inch up the sides of the pot. Cover tightly and steam over medium heat just until the shells open slightly. Meanwhile, combine the parsley, garlic, parmesan cheese, oregano and pepper. Discard [...]

Cut zucchini into strips 1/4 inch thick. Heat oil; add garlic and onion and cook until vegetables are tender but not browned. Add meat and brown, stirring to keep meat crumbly. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, wine, oregano, thyme, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer uncovered 1-1/2 hours. Place half of the zucchini [...]

Mince a bit of the tomato, pepper, and cucumber for garnish, and set aside. Soak bread in a cup of the water for 5 minutes, then squeeze out excess water. Place bread in a blender or food processor with the remaining tomato, pepper, cucumber and water, garlic and vinegar; process until smooth, then add olive [...]

Put veal, carrots, celery, onion and parsely in a large saucepan and cover veal with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours. Cool veal completely. Meanwhile, puree tuna, capers, pickles and anchovies together in a food processor or blender. Add mayonnaise, lemon juice and oils; mix [...]

Wash and dry meat; cut into 1 1/2″ chunks; lightly salt & pepper. Brown the butter in lge. pot. Add meat and brown well on all sides. Remove and place in deep dish. Add onion to the pot with the butter and let it brown. Add carrot and parsley, and cook until they wilt. Add [...]

Saute the meat, onions and Bell peppers together. Add this to the large cooking pot into which you have combined all the other ingredients. Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes, reduce heat, and cook for 40 minutes. Be sure to stir frequently. Salt to taste. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil [...]

Make shortribs into short, flat strips. Begin by placing rib fat-side-up on cutting board and cut 1/4″ high layer almost (but not through) the bottom-most section of the rib. Turn meat over and continue to make 1/4″ layers until the rib is completely layered and is now one long strip. Using the edge of a [...]

Heat oil in wide frying pan over med heat; add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until onion is soft. Stir in sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, over high heat until a thick sauce forms (abt. 8 min.). Blend together lemon juice, water, and cornstarch; stir into tomato mixture. Cook until [...]