Blanch almonds. Dry in oven, mash with mortar and pestle, or pulverize in blender or food processor or grinder. Place sugar, egg whites, and vanilla in bowl; add the almonds. Blend, using your fingers, into a thick dough or mass. Shape into narrow “fingers,” and place on a buttered baking sheet. Bake in preheated 300 […]

-CRUMB TOPPING- 3 tb Soy or safflower margarine 2/3 c Matzo meal 1/3 c Ground walnuts 1/2 c Light brown sugar 1/2 ts Cinnamon Preheat oven to 350F. Combine filling ingredients in a mixing bowl & pat into a 9-inch square baking pan. Melt margarine in a skillet & remove from heat. Stir in the […]

Put the garlic, ginger, almonds, and 6 tablespoons water in a blender and blend until you have a paste. Heat the oil in a wide, heavy, preferable non-stick pot or wok over a medium-high heat. When hot. put in just enough meat pieces so they lie, uncrowded in a single layer. Brown the meat pieces […]

Cut chicken in bite size pieces. Combine soups, tomatoes, chicken stock, salt and pepper. In a 3 qt casserole, layer corn chips, chicken, tomato mixture, onions and cheese in the order given. Bake at 350~F for 45 mins. May be frozen. Makes 8 servings.

SAUCE 2 tb Honey 1 tb Butter Lemon juice –RICE PUDDING– 2 dl Milk (7/8 cup) 50 g Unpolished rice (1.75 oz) 1 1/2 tb Butter 1 tb Kefir (or yogurt) 2 tb Whipped cream Granulated sugar Walnuts, freshly roasted -GARNISH – Angelica, finely chopped — (or other fruits — confits) Brischtner nytlae (Dried pears […]

Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper and then dry spaghetti seasoning mix. Place in crock-pot. Top with chopped tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or until meat is tender. Slice and Serve on hot spaghetti; spoon sauce over all. Makes 6 to 7 servings….

-MARINADE – 1 tb Light soy sauce 2 ts Rice wine 1 ts Sesame oil 1/2 ts Salt 3 tb Cornstarch 1 tb All-purpose flour 2 c Peanut oil SAUCE 1 1/2 tb Peanut oil 5 Dried chiles; halved 3 tb Garlic, finely sliced 1 ts Salt 3 tb Sugar 1/2 c Water 1 ts […]

Many Vietnamese dishes require this delicate scallion- flavored oil. Brushed over noodles, barbecued meats, vegetables or breads, it complements each item. Heat the oil in a small saucepan until hot but not smoking, about 300 degrees F. Remove the pan from the heat and add the sliced scallions. Let the mixture steep at room temperature […]

Shell and devain the shrimp. Rinse well and pat dry. Set Aside. Heat the butter in a skillet and add the onion. Add the chili. Cook briefly and add the shrimp, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring often, about three minutes. Add the cardamom and cumin and stir. Add the lime juice, sour cream, […]

Kreplach Prepare one recipe noodle dough (see below). Roll out but dont let dry. Cut into 3-inch squares and place a tablespoon of one of the following mixtures on each. Fold over the dough into a triangle. Press edges together with a little water. Cook in boiling salted water or soup 20 minutes, or until […]