In a large pot, heat chicken broth. In a large skillet, saute onions and garlic in olive oil for 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano, basil, and pepper. Saute 10 more minutes, until tomatoes are softened. Then Blend all of above in a blender. Add the mixture to hot broth. Add celery, bay leaves, red bell […]

In e-safe steamer, shape turkey into ring. Place in microwave-safe casserole; cover with wax paper. Microwave at high 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir in seasoning mix and water. Microwave at high 2 minutes. In shallow, microwave-safe baking dish, combine meat mixture and cheese; spoon beans on top. Sprinkle with chilies; cover with wax […]

Mix 2 1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt in large bowl. Bring milk and butter to simmer in medium saucepan, stirring until butter melts. Cool to 125 degrees to 130 degrees. Stir into dry ingredients. Mix in enough remaining flour to form soft dough. Turn out onto floured surface and knead until smooth and […]

-MARINADE – 1 ts Chili bean sauce -=OR=- chili powder 2 ts Rice wine or dry sherry 1 ts Light soy sauce 1 ts Dark soy sauce 2 ts Finely chopped ginger 1 tb Finely chopped scallions 1 ts Granulated sugar CUT THE CHICKEN INTO STRIPS 2-inches-by-1/2-inch long and put them in a large bowl. […]

Kapuska (Sauerkraut) and Kielbasa Simmer sauerkraut, sugar, and optional ingredients with kielbasa (it doesnt say how much) for about 20 minutes. Note: Some fresh cabbage may be added in place of sauerkraut. But usually not more than 1/3 the amount of sauerkraut being used.

1. Melt the lard, butter, or drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat. add the onions and cook until they are translucent. 2. Combine the meat with the garlic, ground chili, and cumin. Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring accasionally, until the […]

Preheat oven to 350 deg. Butter the insides of 6 muffin cups in a large muffin tin. Cook bacon until most of the fat is rendered out but bacon is still limp. Place 1 slice each into the bottom of the buttered muffin cups (curl around so that bottom is completely covered. Crack 1 egg […]

Put grated ginger & stock into a pot & bring to a boil. Simmer 30 minutes till the water has reduced by half. Add salt, cumin & pepper. Simmer for another 2 minutes. Squeeze in lemon juice & garnish with coriander. Excellent as a cold remedy & as a starter to an Indian meal.

Combine sugar, salt, honey, soy sauce and broth, pour over roast and let marinate for at least one hour, turning occasionally. Place roast in shallow pan, pour sauce over and bake at 350 degress for 2 1/2 to 3 hours (170 on meat thermometer). Baste as often as you can with a mixture of the […]

-OPTIONAL – 1 tb Dry Madeira Put stock – which should be home made and reasonably clear, and not oversalted, in a saucepan and start heating gently while you wash the dried cepes (porcini in Italian) in a sieve. Add the cepes to the stock and when boiling, turn down to a very gentle simmer. […]