Trim excess fat from beef cubes.Brown cubes in hot oil in Dutch oven over high heat(in 2 batches,if necessary).Add onions;brown lightly;add garlic.Stir in tomatoes,3 tbsp.parsley,thyme,salt and pepper.Add wine and beef broth to just cover;bring to boil.Reduce heat;cover and simmer 1 hour. Add mushrooms;cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender.If [...]

Preparation: In bowl, thoroughly mix pork, water chestnuts, ginger root, green onions, cooked rice, dark soy, sesame oil & water. Allow mixture to marry for 30 minutes. Form into firm balls, one for each serving, each the size of a tennis ball (about 3 1/2″ across). Braising: Heat wok or skillet to hot; add oil. [...]

In 3-qt casserole, combine all ingredients. Cover. e at High 25-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring once or twice. PER SERVING: 35 calories, 315 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetables Exchanges

In pan bring milk, cream, bay leaf & 1/4 lb butter to gentle boil. Simmer. In skillet melt butter & add onions, celery & garlic. Cook slow until soft but not brown. Drain oysters, reserve liquid. Add oysters & parsley to skillet & saute until edges begin to curl. Add liquid & all ingredients in [...]

Heat the butter, and when foaming, add the parsnips, apples, and onions. Soften them but do not let them color. Add the curry powder, the spices and garlic; cook for about 2 minutes, stirring well. Pour in the stock slowly, stirring until well mixed. Cover and simmer gently for about half an hour, or until [...]

Heat the lard in a Dutch oven or deep, heavy saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the veal and stir. Cook, stirring often, until the veal looses its red color. Sprinkle with the paprika and stir. Cook for 5 minutes and sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Stir briefly [...]

1. Bring soup stock to a boil in a large pot and add shredded pork, black mushrooms, ginger and wood ears. Cook for 2-3 minutes; discard ginger. 2. Add remaining ingredients, excekpt cornstarch, eggs and green onion. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Add cornstarch solution and cook until thickened and clear. 3. Remove from [...]

Saute Leeks, Onion & Celery in Margarine in A Large Saucepan 3 Min. Add Potatoes, Carrots & Chicken Broth. Bring To A Boil, Reduce Heat & Simmer 20 Min. OR Until Vegetables Are Tender. With Knife Blade in Processor, Add Half Of Cooked Vegetables & Half Of Liquid. Process 5 Min. OR Until Smooth. Pour [...]

Drain oysters, reserving liquor. Saute bacon until brown; add green pepper, onion & celery, sauteeing until vegetables soften. Melt butter in separate pan; stir in flour, salt & white pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Add reserved oyster liquor; cook until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add crumbled bouillon cube, sauteed vegetables, oysters [...]

* Poblano Chiles should be roasted and peeled, (See Sowest1), and ~– Trim excess fat from lamb shoulder; cut lamb into 1-inch cubes. Cook and stir lamb, onion and garlic in oil in 4-quart Dutch oven until lamb is no longer pink; drain. Stir in broth, salt, juniper berries and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce [...]