In large pot, bring at least 3 qts water to a boil. Slowly add soba. When water returns to a boil, add 1/2 c cold water. Repeat steps of returning water to a boil and adding cold water 2 or 3 times, until the noodles are just tender (it will take 5 to 7 minutes […]

Remove any stones from the beans and wash them thoroughly in a sieve. Place the beans in a pot with beef, onions, garlic, chili powder, salt, tomato paste, tomato and add 6 c of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to very low and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup butter over low heat, stir in 1/3 cup lemon or lime juice, Italian seasoning, 2-1/2 teaspoons salt, garlic, dry mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle each side of chicken halves lightly with salt and pepper. Place chicken on grill skin side up; brush with herb butter. Grill about […]

In a 4-5 quart pan on high heat, combine meat, garlic, anise seed, gorund cinnamon, ground cloves, soy sauce, and 1 quart water. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer until meat is very tender when pierced, about 1 1/2 hours. Boil, uncovered, on high heat until sizzling, about 30 minutes; stir often. Drain off […]

Mix all ingredients together, by hand, in a large bowl. Fill wanton wrappers with approx. 1-1 1/2 teaspoons filling and press firmly in wanton press. (I dont have a wanton press and it turned out just fine) Moisten edges for better adhering. Saute in Peanut oil on medium heat till bottoms are golden. Add enough […]

Combine Vegetable Juice, Vinegar, Hot Sauce, Oregano, Minced Garlic in A Large Shallow Container; Stir Well. Add Chicken, Turning Once To Coat. Marinate in Refrigerator 30 Min. Remove From Marinade, Reserving Marinade. Place Chicken On e Glass Platter; Cover With Plastic Wrap, Turning Back 1 Corner To Vent. Microwave At High 8 To 10 Min. […]

IN TRIMMING THE FAT AND SKIN FROM THE POULTRY,TRY NOT TO INCLUDE BITS OF MEAT.PLACE THE CUT UP SKIN AND DICED FAT IN A HEAVY BOTTOMED SAUCE PAN,ADD THE WATER AND SIMMER VERY,VERY SLOWLY OVER LOW HEAT.WHEN ALL THE WATER HAS EVAPORATED AND PURE YELLOW FAT BEGINS TO COLLECT,POUR IT OFF AND RESERVE.T FAT IS […]

“Its important to cut Potatoes into very small pieces, so they get done by the time the pastry is brown.” Preheat oven to 400 F (205 C). Trimbeef; discard fat. Cut beef into cubes no larger than 1/2 inch. In a medium bowl, combine beef, Potatoes, soup mix, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and parsley. On a […]

* You can use either Mozzarella or Swiss cheese slices. Each slice should be 3 X 3 inches square. Mix the meat, bread crumbs, onion, egg and seasonings together. Shape the mixture into 12 thin patties, each about 4-inches in diameter. Top each of 6 patties with 1 Tbls of the cottage cheese, spreading to […]

Place meat in large baking dish. Coarsely chop 1 carrot, 1 stalk celery, & 1 onion, & add to meat. Pour wine over meat & vegetables, cover, & marinate 24 hours, turning occasionally. Drain meat, reserving marinade. Pat meat dry with paper towels. Brown in olive oil over high heat. Strain marinade, reserving wine & […]