-GARNISH – Whole Mint Leaves Sumakh; (Optional) Toasted Pita Triangles In a serving bowl, combine the yogurt, sour cream, garlic, cucumbers, mint, cilantro and oil. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours to allow the flavors to settle. Before serving, garnish with mint leaves and sumakh, if available. Accompany this dip with toasted pita […]

* Spice bag should contain: 10 black peppercorns, 1 blade mace, pinch celery seed) ** Should contain parsley, thyme and bay leaf . Skin the kidney, cut down the middle and remove the fatty core and any whitish membrane. (This is what can give a kidney a bad taste, so be thorough.) Heat the fat […]

In a Dutch oven, saute onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in butter until tender. Add next 9 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. Add shrimp and parsley: simmer uncovered, until shrimp are cooked, 7-10 min. Diabetic Exchanges: One serving (prepared with margerine and […]

Saute onions in butter until pale in color. Add asparagus and ham and saute for 2 min. Keep heat low and add heavy cream. After 30 seconds turn OFF heat.(don`t get the cream too hot or it will separate). Pour over hot cooked pasta and toss with cheese. Serve with extra cheese on the side.

1. Place chilies in small bowl with boiling water, let stand 1 hour 2. Heat lard or oil in Dutch oven over med. heat until hot. Add 2 lamb shanks. Cook turning often, until brown on all sides about 20 minutes. Remove to plate. Repeat. 3. Place chilies and 1/3 cup of the soaking liquid […]

Put the water, cinnamon, lemon juice bread crumbs, and the lemon rind in large pot. Bring to a boil, then add the fruits, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 minutes. Puree this mixture in a blender then add the jam, wine, & cranberry juice. Mix well then refrigerate. Serve when well chilled. Note: Apple dumplings […]

Combine all ingreds., except lettuce, eggs and shrimp. Chill. Place shrimp on plate of shredded lettuce. Pour remoulade over shrimp and garnish with eggs.

* Freshly grated Cook bacon in large saucepan until crisp; drain on paper towel. Discard all but 1 tbsp drippings from skillet. Add onion and red pepper flakes; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 mins. Add marinara sauce and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a mixer bowl, beat ricotta, Parmesan, […]

Heat one tablespoon shortening, blend in flour and brown. Add onion and tomatoes and boil until mixture is reduced to about one-half. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and add to stock. Simmer ten minutes. Place mashed avocados in a soup tureen, add cream and mix well. Add a few drops of green coloring […]

Place beef and shrimp in large plastic bag. Combine teriyaki sauce, minced green onions, sherry and ginger; pour into bag. Press air out of bag tie top securely. Marinate 30 minutes, turning bag over occasionally. Thread beef, prawns and green onion lengths alternately on skewers, leaving space between pieces. Place skewers on grill 4-5 inches […]