-GARNISH – Pickled Beets; Sliced 4 Lettuce Leaves Sprinkle cutlets with lemon juice and season with salt, pepper and paprika. Heat oil in a frypan and fry cutlets for 3 minutes on the first side. Turn cutlets over and add drained capers to pan. Fry again for 3 minutes; remove cutlets and arrange on a […]

Place the meat in a large Dutch oven and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and skim the surface. Lower the heat and add the bay leaves, garlic cloves and 1 t salt. Cover and cook over low heat for one hour or until the meat is tender. Let cool […]

Beat the egg whites with one-third of the sugar and, in a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with another third. Soften the butter and cut into small pieces, them mix this with the remaining sugar and beat until light and creamy. Place the three mixtures into one large bowl, add the flour and vanilla […]

Use Monterey Jack cheese if you prefer. Heat brown sugar, water, margarine, cinnamon and orange peel to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Layer half the bread cubes, almonds, (or walnuts) raisins, apple and cheese into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole; repeat. Pour hot syrup over top. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven until […]

Combine turkey with sour cream, cheese and 1 ts salt. Heat 1/3 c oil and dip tortillas in until soft and drain. Stuff with turkey mix and roll. Arrange side-by-side with seam side down in shallow pan. TURKEY SAUCE Rinse seeds from chillies and chop. Saute with garlic in oil. Add stewed tomatoes, onions, 1 […]

SOAK BLACK BEANS in lukewarm water for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water; drain. Combine black beans with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, dry vermouth and sugar; gently mash together. Cut 3 green onions into 2-inch-long sections and cut 3 into 2-inch-long slivers. Put green onion sections and half the shredded ginger on bottom of […]

Heat oil in a saucepan. Add onion and fry gently until lightly golden. Add ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, cardamom seeds and turmeric and fry gently 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add lamb and fry until brown, stirring frequently. Stir in yogurt and bring to a boil. Stir well, cover and cook gently 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. […]

* Potatoes should be peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick. ** Chicken broth may be either home made or commercial. +++ Boil potatoes in broth with 1/4 t salt for 5 to 8 minutes, until tender. Drain. Toss warm potatoes with vegetable oil and onions. Dissolve remaining 1/4 t salt and the sugar in lemon juice. […]

Fold a cloth towel in several layers. Holding the towel in 1 hand, place 1 unpeeled egg on towel. Hold egg lengthwise. With a heavy, sharp knife, split egg lengthwise halfway through with a firm stroke of the knife. Firmly cut the rest of the way through so shell does not break apart. Repeat with […]

1. Put vermicelli in a large bowl and cover with hot tap water. Soak until soft, 10 minutes; drain. 2. Heat both oils in a wok or large skillet over high heat. When it is hot, add noodles, stir well and cook 45 seconds. Add onions, bell pepper, sprouts, cilantro and salt; cook and stir […]