Peel and halve the jerusalem artichokes. In a large pan, heat butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onion and fry 2 minutes. Add jerusalem artichokes, white wine, bay leaf and water to cover. Bring to boil, and cook on low heat until the jerusalem artichokes soften, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, thinly slice a […]

Beat the ginger and cream cheese to a smooth consistency, then add the sour cream, blending well. Add the orange juice and orange zest, blending well. Cover and chill. Makes about 1 1/4 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Apricots, Chicken, Pound Cake Cubes

Scrub 6 to 7 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds) under cold running water and peel, if desired. Slice the potatoes as thinly as possible, (thin enough to see through). As you proceed, place the slices in a bowl of cold water to remove the starch. The water will turn white. Drain and refill the bowl, […]

Mix tomato juice and egg. Add crab meat, crumbs, parsley, lemon juice and seasonings; mix thoroughly. Roll into 18 fingers, about 2 inches long. Wrap each roll with 1/2 slice bacon; fasten with toothpick. Broil 5 inches from heat about 10 minutes, turning often to brown evenly.

Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 30 minutes Number of Servings: 4 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00 Ingredients: 5 cups water 4 ripe plantains 1 Tbsp butter 1 clove garlic, minced 4 green onions (scallions), chopped Directions: Peel plantains and slice into 1 inch pieces. Bring water to a boil. Add plantain pieces and […]

Thaw pastry sheets according to package directions. Saute onions in oil in a large skillet until lightly browned. Add mushrooms & cook until mushrooms are lightly browned. Set aside. Place egg substitute in a bowl & toss the kasha in it. Place tossed kasha in a large skillet with a tightly fitting cover. Over high […]

Cut a hole in the top of the bread loaf about 5 inches in diameter. If you wish, make a zigzag pattern to be decorative. Remove soft bread from cut portion and discard. Reserve crust to make top for loaf. Scoop out most of the loaf and save for other purposes, such as stuffing or […]

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl & blend gently. Refrigerate one hour before serving.

Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 10 minutes Number of Servings: 4 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.50 Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp paprika 1/8 tsp pepper 1 (19 oz) can chickpeas, drained Directions: Put all ingredients […]

Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice each croissant open, starting from the front and leaving the back unbroken. Divide the salami and arrange over the bottom of each croissant. Cover with the cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place in the oven for 10 minutes or until the […]