1. Boil shrimp in hot water for approximately 8 minutes. 2. Rinse in cold water. Shell and de-vein. 3. In a heat proof bowl, add shrimp, soy sauce, and garlic. Then all remaining ingredients and top with black pepper. 4. Place bowl in steamer and cook for approximately 25 minutes.

Heat molasses in small saucepan to boiling point. The boil 1 minute. Add sugar and butter and stir until butter is melted. Cool. Beat in egg. Sift together flour, salt, soda and spices. Add to first mixture and mix thoroughly. Cover bowl tightly and chill overnight. Roll out a portion of the dough at a […]

Fried Corn Cakes From Antioquia With Cheese Or Pork Rind Knead dough with cheese or chicharrones until smooth. Shape into 4-inch discs and deep-fry in hot oil until crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve hot. These arepas can also be cooked on a griddle and served with butter.

Cut steak into thin pieces, about 4 1/2 by 2 inches. Score, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine bread crumbs, egg, onion and 4 T of the melted butter, salt and pepper. Spread the dressing on each piece of meat, roll up and fasten with a skewer or a toothpick. Roll in flour and brown […]

-MIKES KITCHEN- The tremendous success of this Beef Burgundy depends primaily on three things: The cut of meat used; The long, slow baking time; The quality of wine used. The meat needs to be extremely lean and durable enough to last through several hours of baking. Round or rump is perfect for the purpose. The […]

Finely chop the canned tomatoes with scissors and mix with the other ingredients. Turn into a bowl or jar and cover tightly and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to blend the flavors. Serve at room temperature as a side dish with meats, beans, and barbecue. Any leftovers can be refrigerated for several days.

Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Split the chicken in half down the breast or cut into serving sized pieces. Pound or process the lemon grass, ginger, garlic, and coriander root in a mortar, blender, or processor until a smooth paste is formed, adding a little of the oil if necessary. Add turmeric, brown sugar, […]

Heat the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meat to the skillet. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned. Stir in the remaining ingredients up through the water. Taste and adjust seasonings. If the flavor is too sweet, add a […]

Heat the dripping in a frying pan. Skip and chop the onions finely, and add to the pan. Cook gently for 5 minutes until lightly browned. Add enough oatmeal to absorb the fat, and cook gently for another 10 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper. NOTE: Skirlie is traditionally served with potatoes, as an […]

Arrange taco shells in a shallow baking pan.Place in very slow oven (250 degrees) to crisp while making filling. Heat large skillet;crumble meat in and cook until browned, stirring constantly.Tilt skillet and spoon off excess fat. Stir in chili seasoning mix.Add corn,tomatoes,tomato sauce, onion and celery.Heat to boiling. Turn heat to low and cook,uncovered,for 15 […]