Pound the octopus in order to tenderize it (not necessary if you use the baby ones), and cut into cubes. Saut the onions in 1/4 lb butter until golden brown; add garlic, bay leaf, oregano, fines herbes, and octopus. Saute for a few more minutes; then add tomato paste, whole tomatoes and wine. Stir well, […]

Cut away the thick stem at the base of the cauliflower and remove the green leaves. Break the florets off the center core and cut the core into 1″ cubes. Wash the florets and cubes under cold running water. In a 3 to 4 qt enameled or stainless steel saucepan, bring 1 qt of water […]

Soften cream cheese, drain can of chilies, set out other ingredients. Place cream cheese, milk, garlic, onion flakes, and salt in bowl. Beat until fluffy. Stir in chilies and cilantro leaves. Brush both sides of a tortilla with water. Spread one side of torilla with thin layer of the cream cheese mixture. Cover torilla with […]

Great side dish for any meat. Lightly beat 4 eggs. Coat eggplant with flour, dip in beaten eggs & coat with bread crumbs. Cook in 2/3 C hot oil until lightly browned; drain on paper towels. Place thawed spinach in sieve and squeeze out water. Com- bine with remaining egg, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, oregano, […]

SAUCE 1 tb Rice wine or dry sherry 3 tb Water 1 tb Light soy sauce 1 tb Bean sauce 1 ts Sugar 1 tb Dark soy sauce RUB THE FISH FILLETS with salt and cornstarch. Heat a wok or large frying pan until it is hot, then add the oil. Brown the fish on […]

Set a large pot of cold water to boil. When it reaches a full boil, toss in a pinch of salt, and when the water returns to a boil, start cooking the pasta. In the meantime, in a saucepan heat the cream, salmon, and pepper for a few minutes. When the pasta is al dente, […]

Cut each cucumber in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut each in hlaf again lengthwise and then cut into bite-sized pieces. Put into a mixing bowl and toss with the salt. Chill for onehour and pour off accumulated liquid. Bring salted water to a boil on the stove. Simmer the cucumbers in boiling salted […]

-GARNISH – 10 Green onions Thin cucumber slices Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic & stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the curry paste & stir-fry until it releases its aroma. Add the tofu & cook another 3 minutes. Add the rice, mix & fry for 2 minutes. Add the […]

Fry th eonion in 3 tb of butter or oil until golden, add the chicken pieces and brown on all sides. Season to taste with salt and pepper, add raisins and appricots, and continue to cook for a minute or two longer, turning the fruit in the fat. Sprinkle with cinnamon, cover with water and […]

Season beef to taste with salt and pepper. Fry in butter until browned. Add onion, garlic, wine and water. Cover and simmer over gentle heat about l5 minutes. Add chocolate and simmer, uncovered, l0 minutes longer. At serving time, slice meat, pour sauce over and sprinkle with cheese. Broil to melt cheese. Sprinkle with parsley. […]