In a large pot, bring water to a boil & add kasha: cook for 15 to 20 minutes, till soft. Heat oil in a skillet & add the chopped vegetables. Saute for 7 minutes till soft. Mix kasha & add to the vegetables. Add seasonings, using more if necesary. Add tahini & cook for 8 […]

–MEAT MIXTURE– 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 1/2 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Md 15 oz Tomato Sauce; 1 Cn 2 ts Oregano Leaves 1/4 ts Pepper -TOPPING – 1/2 c Green Pepper; Chopped, Opt. 2 c Mozzarella Cheese; Shredded 1 c Parmesan Cheese; Grated Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Mix the baking mix […]

In large pan, heat beans in water. Boil gently for 2 minutes, turn off heat and let stand 1 hour. Pour into slow-cooking pot. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 12 to 14 hours or until beans are very soft. Remove bay leaf and ham bone. Cut meat off bone and return […]

Tart-and-sweet and slightly astringent pomegranate juice the base for the marinade in the recipe for this popular dish. True Russian style? Da! Russian overabundance of calories? Nyet! Trim away all fat from meat. Cut into 2″ chunks. Place in small bowl together with onion, garlic, shallot, parsley, cayenne pepper and pomegranate juice. Cover and refrigerate […]

Spray a 12-inch skillet with nonstick spray coating. Brown chicken pieces on all sides over medium heat about 15 minutes. Remove chicken. Drain fat from skillet, if neccessary. Add mushrooms, carrots, rice, onion, bouillon, poultry seasoning, 2 cups water, salt. Place chicken atop rice mixture. Cover; simmer 30 minutes or till chicken and rice are […]

Bring to a boil all ingredients except the oats. (I use a 3 quart pot, why do you ask?) Turn heat to low and stir in 4 1/2 cups rolled oats. Cook for about 5-10 minutes until the water is absorbed. Dont overcook. Not a major warning here, but if it is too soupy, add […]

Crumble chorizo into wide frying pan. Cook over med. heat, stirring, until meat is browned; then drain off fat. Remove from heat and stir in croutons, onions, parsley, and eggs. Butterfly steak by slicing in half horizontally almost all the way through. Spread open and pound to 1/4″ thick. Spoon chorizo mixture over half the […]

-HORSERADISH SAUCE – 8 oz Sour cream -OR- 1/2 sour cream and — 1/2 low-fat yogurt Freshly grated horseradish — (to taste) 2 ts Finely chopped green onion 1 ts Lemon juice TO GARNISH Flat-leaf parsley Combine bulgur and half-and-half or evaporated skim milk in a 1-quart glass measure. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap and […]

In a small skillet cook carrot and potato in hot oil till tender, stirring occasionally. In a medium mixing bowl combine egg and milk. Stir in bread crumbs, parsley, onion salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Add ground meat and mix well. Criscross three 18×2-inch foil strips atop a sheet of waxed paper. In the center […]

For falafel, drain and rinse 1 cup chick peas that have been soaked overnight in fresh water. Grind them in a food processor. Soak 1 slice white, crust-less bread in water and squeeze dry. Chop with 2 cloves minced garlic and 2 tablespoons parsley. Add to the chick peas. Add 1/4 cup bulgar (rinsed and […]