In medium bowl combine lamb, onion, parsley, mint, cumin, marjoram, salt, and pepper; mix well. Divide lamb mixture into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a sausage shape, pressing each onto a 12-inch wooden or metal skewer; transfer skewers to rack in broiling pan. In measuring cup or small bowl combine oil, lemon juice, […]

Cook ground beef and taco seasoning mix according to package directions. In bottom of a medium casserole, spread refried beans; sprinkle with onions. PLace meat over beans. Bake at 400 F for 15 minutes. Tuck nacho chips around edge of casserole. Top with green pepper and grated cheddar cheese. Bake 5 minutes. Garnish with sour […]

1.Place broccoli in boiling water; heat to boiling. 2.Boil uncovered 1 minute; drain. 3.Rinse in cold water; drain. 4.Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl. 5.Stir in broccoli. 6.Cover and refrigerate 1 hour; drain.

This pureed soup is terific. If you don;t puree the mixture it also makes and excellent vegetarian soup stock. In three quart pot saute the chopped onions and carrots in the oil and water mixture for 10 minutes over medium heat. Add 6 cups water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and […]

Combine butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, salt and white pepper with mustard to taste in top of double boiler. Whisk over simmering water until well blended and sauce is warm. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated, or up to 2 hours before serving and kept warm in double boiler. Cover tightly and stir […]

Stir the yeast into 1/2 c warm water & let proof for 10 minutes. Stir in the rest of the water & the biga. Mix until the starter is broken up & well mixed. Add the salt & the flour, 1 c at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Add more water if […]

Heat a large skillet until hot and add the oil. Add the meat, garlic, chilis (or peppers) and onions and cook for 30 seconds. Add the rice, fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce and white pepper and continue to cook until the rice is hot. Toss in the basil leaves and stir to combine. Remove to […]

Prepare fish as described above. Cut cleaned carp in portion size pieces. Salt and let stand 30 minutes. Pat dry. Heat butter in a skillet and when hot and bubbling, add fish and brown over moderate heat, turning once or twice. Using a heavy, shallow casserole, add cut up bread crusts, onion, parsley, garlic, herbs […]

In Wok medium heat oil: Add meat 1/3 at a time.Stir fry 3 minutes or until browned. Return all beef to Wok. Add: peel, garlic and ginger. Stir fry 1 minute. Stir together: corn starch, beef broth, soy sauce, sherry, marmalade and pepper. Stir into beef. Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium heat. Boil […]

Mix together soy sauce, sake, mirin and dashi. (Sake and Mirin wines can be bought in most liquor stores. Dashi, a base for Japanese soup stock,is available in most Oriental stores.) Bring to boil.Add steak and return to boil.Cook 3 to 5 minutes.Be careful not to overcook the meat;it should be rare on the inside. […]