Cut pears lengthwise into halves; remove cores with melon baller or 1/2 tsp. measuring spoon. Set aside. Marinate salmon in wine for 15 minutes; turning & marinate 15 minutes longer. Dry steaks, reserving marinade, & shake with flour; coat both sides with salt & pepper; sprinkle with paprika. Heat butter in skillet; add steaks & […]

In a 3-4 quart pan over medium heat, stir coconut until golden, 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside. Add garlic, onions, and 1 tablespoon oil to pan; stir often over medium heat until onions are limp, 3-5 minutes. Add corn, bell pepper, olives, and 2 tablespoons water; cook, covered, until corn is tender to […]

Ingredient notes: Chicken stock may be used in stead on dry white wine. Seafood should consist of shrimp, scallops, lobster, crab, or a combination. The seafood should be fresh, although defrosted is acceptable. 1. Melt butter in a lare saucepan or Dutch oven. Add bacon. cook until crisp. Remove and reserve bacon bits. Add onion […]

Lightly poach the fish in the court bouillon until opaque. Remove the fish and reserve the liquid. Cook the mushrooms, green onions, and garlic in the butter until tender. Blend in the flour, nutmeg, and white pepper aqnd salt to taste. Add the milk and reserved liquid all at once. Stir constantly until well blended. […]

Cut celery/or chinese cabbage into 2-inch segments. Mix ground pork, crab, eggs, sherry, salt, cornstarch, pepper, scallion, ginger and soy sauce into 5 large meatballs. Heat oil then fry meat mals until brown, approximately 8 minutes. Add broth and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add celery or Chinese cabbage. When cabbage is done but crisp, […]

Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan until very hot. Add the frozen vegetables, fry for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the prawns, garlic and coriander and cook for a further minute. Add the soya sauce and sesame oil, stir well and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately on […]

Generously butter 9-1/2-inch diameter deep-dish pie plate. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface (cover remaining pieces with plastic wrap, then with clean damp towel). Brush phyllo sheet with butter and fold in half lengthwise. Brush folded surface with butter. Cut in half cross- wise. Place 1 phyllo rectangle, buttered side down, in prepared pie […]

Smoky Salmon xxxxxxxxxxxx Drain and flake salmon. Combine salmon, lemon juice, onion, horseradish, liquid smoke, salt and peppe4 r with cream cheese. Blend together well. Shape into a ball or log on wax paper. Wrap and chill for several hours. Combine nuts and parsley on wax paper. Roll salmon mold on this. Chill. If desired, […]

In a non-aluminum medium skillet, combine scallops with white wine. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Turn off heat and let scallops stand in wine 5 minutes. Drain, discarding wine. Transfer scallops to glass bowl and let cool. Add tomato, shallot, vinegar,oil, capers, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season to taste with salt […]

Arrange fish in lightly oiled shallow baking pan. Sprinkle evenly with salt. Mix together sugar & cornstarch in saucepan; add orange juice & cook, stirring constantly, until clear & thickened. Add orange rind, lemon juice & butter: heat. Brush fish with small amount of glaze; broil3-4″ from heat for 8-10 minutes. Garnish platter with orange […]