Soak the cous-cous in about double its volume of boiling water, until all the water is absorbed. Peel and chop the tomatoes and onions, and drain the sweetcorn and beans (you will probably want to rinse the latter). Mix everything together, season and dress with lemon juice, and possibly 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil for […]

Beat eggs 4 to 5 minutes until light. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Fold in cheese and chilis. Pour into greased 9x13x2 baking pan. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Cut into 2″ squares. Good hot or cold.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are soft. Remove from heat. Place mushroom mixture in food processor outfitted with steel blade. Add rice and carrots and pulse a few times until mixture has a mealy consistency. Transfer to a large bowl and add […]

Combinechopped scallions, bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in a shallow baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes, stirring once, or until vegetables are soft. Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Drain hot cooked pasta and toss with vegetables. Serve in a warmed bowl […]

-NAM PRIK SAUCE- 10 Shallots — finely sliced into rings 5 Garlic cloves — finely chopped 1/2 c Dried split moong beans — soaked in water for 6 hrs 2 Coriander roots 1 tb Red curry paste 1 1/4 c Coconut milk 2 tb Light soy sauce 1 tb Sugar 1 tb Tamarind juice 1 […]

Finely chop the coriander and chili. Dice the garlic clove. Cut the peppers and carrot into fine strips. Drain the mushrooms and corn. Cut the onion into thin wedges. 1. Deep fry the chinese vermicelli in hot oil. Drain on absorbent paper. Place on a large serving plate and keep warm. 2. Heat the teaspoon […]

Peel and cube the potatoes Place in a large bowl with the cold water Leave to one side Top and tail the leeks, then slice into chunks Wash in a bowl of cold water, drain and rinse Leave to drain in a colander Finely chop the onion Saute the garlic and onions in a large […]

To cook bulgur wheat: Put one cup bulgur wheat in a saucepan with 2 1/2 cups water and one teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then turn down to medium-low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from hat and let stand for 10 minutes before using. In a bowl, mix cooked bulgur wheat […]

PASTA AND VEGETABLES 1 c Chopped sweet red peppers 1 c Chopped yellow peppers 1 c Small broccoli florets 1/2 c Diced onions 8 oz Fettuccine or tagliatelle 1. TO MAKE THE SAUCE: In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, simmer the ketchup, water, puree, mustard, paprika, garlic, oregano, thyme, cumin, nutmeg and pepper […]

-TOPPING – 3 Red or yellow bell peppers 3 md Red onions, thinly sliced 1/4 c Olive oil 4 md Ripe tomatoes, seeded & — squeezed dry Basil leaves 1 ts Salt Warm the garlic cloves in the olive oil over low heat until the garlic begins to brown. Discard the garlic & let the […]