Microcook all ingredients in bowl 4 to 7 minutes at high power, stirring halfway through cooking time. Spread nuts on foil to cool.

Puree the herring (sauce and all) in a food processor or blender until smooth. Add all the other ingredients and continue to process until smooth. Cover and chill. Makes about 2 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Cocktail Rye Bread, Lavasch Crackers, Broccoli, Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini

Mix soy and hoisin in a saucepan at medium-high heat. Stir in other ingredients, cornstarch slurry last. Bring to a soft boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly as sauce thickens. Reduce heat, continue stirring and adjust to taste. Put aside to cool. Wings: Rinse with water and trim off tips. In batchs, brown wings on […]

In large saucepan, heat oil and gently saute garlic until golden brown. Add diced eggplant, water, and cover. Reduce heat and gently steam until eggplant is very soft. In mixing bowl, combine eggplant, bread crumbs, parsley, eggs and cheese. Mix well and let stand 20 minutes. Form into balls and fry on all sides in […]

Combine cheese, eggs, parsley and salt and mix well. Cut each sheet of phyllo dough in halves, working with one sheet at a time. Keep rest of pastry covered with damp towel until ready to use. Brush with butter and fold each half twice vertically to form narrow strip. Place about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture […]

Take Kielbasa and slice into bite size slices. Coat liberally with spaghetti sauce. Add honey and mix well. You should use about 1 part honey to 5 parts spaghetti sauce. Cook on high heat, stirring frequently, until hot and bubbly. Turn heat down and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. May be cooked on stovetop, […]

In saucepan, brown noodles in butter; stir often. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

In a food processor blend together the cream cheese and the jam until the mixture is smooth; add the raisins and pulse the motor until the mixture is just combined. Transfer the spread to a ramekin or small decorative bowl and chill it for 1 hour. Garnish the spread with the walnut halves and serve […]

Position racks in upper and lower third of oven and preheat to 500F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Arrange potato slices in single layer on prepared baking sheets. Brush generously with butter. Bake 7 minutes. Switch pan positions and continue baking until potatoes are crisp and browned around edges, about 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer […]

Cook bacon; drain and crumble. Combine with rest of ingredients (except nuts) and form into ball. Roll in nuts.