With a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon, crush the fenugreek seeds to a fine powder. Pour in 1 cup of boiling water and steep for 2 or 3 hours. then drain the fenugreek in a fine sieve. Puree the tomatoes through a sieve set over a bowl and stir the fenugreek [...]

Beat all ingredients at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended. Serve immediately or refrigerate several hours. Serve with vegetable dippers or tortilla chips. Makes 2 cups. TO HEAT: e all ingredients in 1 quart microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring every minute. TO MAKE AHEAD: Prepare as directed, [...]

Beat chili seasoning with cream cheese and salsa. Shape into a log and top with chopped nuts and Jack cheese. Chill until firm. Decorate as desired. Serve with assorted crackers and vegetables.

Blend all of the ingredients, together until smooth. Cover and chill. Makes about 1 1/4 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Shrimp, Crabmeat, Duck, Brussels Sprouts, Jimcama, Radishes.

Combine cheese, sherry and mayonnaise in small bowl. Beat until smooth. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.

Mix all of the ingredients together and blend until there are no lumps. Preheat the oil in your deep fat fryer to the proper temperature for the food you are cooking. Dry the fish or the vegetables with a paper towel and dip into the batter. Place in the hot oil one piece at a [...]

Put roast pork, parsley, nutmeg, stock, onion, mace, salt and pepper in a heavy pot, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes to heat through and blend flavors. Pour contents of the pot into the bowl of your food processor and process – using a pulsing action. Do not puree. If the pork roast had a [...]

Stir all ingredients until well mixed. Spoon into small overproof dish. Bake at 350 degrees F 30 minutes or until bubbly. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

Mix the mustard, ginger and soy sauce, blending well. Blend in the sesame oil, sesame seeds, pepper and green onion, blending thoroughly. Blend in the sour cream. Cover and chill. Makes about 1 1/4 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Chicken Strips Or Cubes, Fried Wonton, Noodle Chips, Bok Choy

Heat oil in medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook 1-2 minutes. Add the wine and tomatillos; stir to combine. Remove from heat. Add the red and yellow tomatos to the skillet while the mixture is still warm but do not heat or cook. Season to taste with salt and pepper [...]