In large bowl, combine all ingredients, and do NOT drain canned tomatoes. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least overnight. This is a great salsa for homemade Mexican dishes!

Crumble cheese into very small pcs. Melt butter in small pot. Add flour, blend well. Slowly add scalded milk, stirring constantly to make a smooth bechamel sauce. Add a little salt & pepper. Remove from heat and stir until cool. Add crumbled cheese and mix well. Add eggs and mix again. Butter a pan abt. […]

With Knife Blade in Processor, Add Bread Cubes. Process About 30 Sec. OR Until Crumbs Are Fine. Spread Crumbs On An Ungreased Baking Sheet. Bake At 350 For 7 Min. OR Until Crumbs Are Lightly Browned. Combine 1 C. Bread Crumbs & Parmesan Cheese in A Shallow Bowl; Reserving Remaining Crumbs For Another Use. Set […]

-THAI BANANA SALSA – 1 Large firm-ripe banana 1 ts Oriental sesame oil 1/2 c Chopped golden raisins 2 tb Chopped fresh cilantro 1 ts Grated lemon peel 1 ts Japanese chili spice * – cut into 6 equal portions (see cooking basics) ==== === Pat fish with chopped cilantro and saute (see cooking basics). […]

Place drained beans in blender. Add all other ingredients and then add enough water to almost cover beans. Blend until smooth. Pour into serving dish. Pour thin layer of olive oil on top and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pita bread.

* Note – use any combination of red and green chilis, hot or mild, to suit your own taste, but use both colors. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms and chilis; cook covered until softened. Do not drain. Set aside. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. […]

* 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 […]

In a 6-8 quart pan over high heat, stir milk and sugar until simmering. Over medium-high heat, boil until reduced to 2 cups, 25-35 minutes, stirring often; slide pan partially off heat if milk threaten to boil over. Let cool; to speed cooling, set pan in ice water. Place saffron in a small bowl. Add […]

Mash garlic in a wooden salad bowl. Add remaining ingredients, including cilantro, if desired, and toss. Chill before serving. Yield: 2 cups El Charro Cafe Favorite Recipes

Wash the squid thoroughly, and pull out the soft backbone and ink sack from the head of each. Remove the black membrane from ove the whole squid. Coat them with flour and sprinkle with salt. Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet and fry the squid until brown. Pour the wine over the squid, […]