* In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup hot water and 2 1/2 Tbsp packaged tamarind pulp or 4-5 inch long whole tamarind pod (shell and coarse strings removed). Let stand for 30 minutes. Knead pulp from seeds: discard seeds. Prepare tamarind liquid using 1/2 cup hot water and 1/4 cup pulp. Set aside. Heat oil […]

Combine lemon juice,onion,vinegar,oil,cumin,garlic powder and red pepper in bowl.Add beef cubes,stirring to coat.Thread beef cubes and pepper pieces onto 4 skewers,adding 1 onion to each.Place kabobs on rack in broiler so surface of meat is 3 to 4″ from heat.Broil 12 to 15 minutes,turning occasionally,to desired doneness.Season with salt and pepper to taste.Makes 4 servings.

* See Sowest 2 for recipe. ** Use 1 4-oz can of chopped green chiles that have been drained. Prepare Fresh Tomato Salsa and set aside. Mix remaining ingredients. Shape into 6 patties, each about 1/2-inch thick. Set oven control to broil. Place patties on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops of burgers about […]

Mince garlic and chop onion (finely). Mix all ingredients with the steak strips. Let marinate for 1 hour room temp. or 2 hours refrigerated. Broil until done to your liking. Serve over rice. It says it makes 4 servings, but its never enough for us. I always double it.

* Steak should be 3/4 inch thick. ** Onion should be thickly sliced. ~– Cut steak into 4 pieces; rub with salt and pepper. Heat butter in large frying-pan until hot but not brown. Brown meat on both sides; remove to platter. Add sliced onions to frying-pan and fry lightly; remove from pan. Add water […]

* See Sowest 2 for recipe. Prepare Chipotle Sauce and set aside. Mix remaining ingredients together and shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Heat sauce and meatballs to boiling; then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer until meatballs are done, about 20 minutes. Serve with hot cooked rice or noodles, if desired.

Dip container of frozen mix into hot water just to loosen. In Dutch oven, heat frozen mix and remaining ingredients to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring frequently, until mix is thawed and barley and vegetables are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

Soak rice noodles in warm water to cover for 15 to 20 minutes. Prepare all the remaining ingredients and place them next to the stove, along with a small serving platter. When the noodles are very limp and white, drain and measure 2-1/2 cups. Set by the stove as well. The idea is to keep […]

-TOPPING – 4 tb Butter 4 tb Flour 2 c Milk 3 tb Parmesan cheese to taste 6 oz Feta cheese to taste 2 To 3 eggs * Prepare ahead of time!!! Let cool completely! While toppping is cooling, prepare pasta and meat filling. Cook pasta tender but firm. Do NOT overcook! Brown the meat […]

-STUFFING – 2 tb Vegetable oil 1 sm Onion,chopped 1 cn (4 oz) mushroom pieces, Drained, chopped 1/4 c Chopped parsley 2 tb Chopped chives 1 tb Tomato paste 1/4 c Dried bread crumbs 1/4 ts Salt 1/4 ts Pepper 1 ts Paprika GRAVY 3 Strips bacon, cubed 2 sm Onions,finely chopped 1 c Hot […]