Clean and trim asparagus and cook in lightly salted water until tender. Carefully remove the tender tips (1″ + 1″ again) reserve on the side. In a blender puree the rest of the stems with some of the water and strain . Add enough of the water to make the required 2 cups of liquid. […]

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Work in the lard and water. Form into a soft dough and roll out on a floured board and cut in rectangles. Deep-fry at 400 F, pushing the fritters under the fat two or three times to assure even puffing. Cook on both sides until nicely browned […]

Preheat oven to 375~F. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in stock and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until thickened; remove from heat. Stir in onion, chilies, salt and cheese. Arrange 1/2 a sliced egg and 1 rounded tablespoon ham on each tortilla. Spoon […]

Peel carrots and apples. toss in melted butter, add honey and vinegar and cook for 4 minutes. Add water and boil for 20 minutes. Allow liquid to evaprate as much as possible. Season to taste.

1. Remove (do not discard) the outer leaves from the cabbage. Quarter the cabbage and place together with the outside leaves in a large bowl. Sprinkle on the salt. Let stand 3 hours, turning occasionally. 2. Peel the daikon and cut into long thin strips. Cut the onions into 1.” strips and then shred lengthwise […]

Position racks in the upper and middle thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 450F. In a large bowl, stir together 3 1/2 cups of the flour, the masa, baking powder, and salt. With a pastry cutter, blend in the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles a coarse and slightly lumpy meal. […]

-MARINADE – 1/2 c Good quality virgin olive -oil spanish preferred 2-3 cloves fresh garlic -crushed into paste 1 c Fresh squeezed lemon juice -3-4 lemons 2-3 tablespoon dried -oregano rubbed between -palms to release flavor 2 tb Dried rosemary hand rubbed -to release flavor or ground 1 tb Dried basil hand rubbed to -release […]

Wash lentils thoroughly. Place in pot with the water & bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook about 10 minutes. Stir in salt, garlic, chili & mustard. Lower heat & simmer for 30 minutes till lentils are soft. In a skillet, heat the ghee & toss in the cumin seeds & chili powder. Top […]

Toast chilies on hot griddle on all sides until skins begins to blister. Place in plastic bag, seal bag, and allow chilies to steam for 20 minutes. Peel chilies, and discard skins. Slit chilies lengthwise 1/4 inch from stem to 1/4 inch from tip. Remove seeds and piths; leave stem intact. Place equal amounts of […]

Pierce beef with fork several times on both sides. Mix lime juice, oil, tequila, salt, cumin, red pepper and garlic in shalloq glass or plastic dish. Place beef in dish; turn to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours, turning beef occasionally. Remove beef from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill beef […]