Peel and slice the parsnips, then boil in salted water until tender. Drain and mash them well. Add flour, mace, melted butter, salt and pepper, then form into small flat, round cakes. Dip into the beaten egg, then into the breadcrumbs, and fry in hot oil until brown on both sides.

NOTE: If unable to find Tamarind Concentrate, (Available in Indian or Middle Eastern stores), use plum butter (available in Health Food stores), plus 2 Tb of Fresh Lemon Juice. These are a substitute for the local Georgian Sour Plum paste that is unavailable here. Combine the beans with the onion, carrot, and celery in a […]

Wash eggplant. Do not peel, Cut into 1″ cubes. Season with salt and pepper. Fry in heated oil until tender. Take out and set aside. Saute onion in the same oil until tender. Add garlic, celery, tomatoes, and olives. Cook slowly for 10 minutes. Add eggplant, pine nuts and capers. Heat vinegar and stir in […]

Combine all ingredients EXCEPT water and mix well. Then add the water, mix well and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer to an air-tight jar and store sealed, in the refrigerator. Serve with Steak and hamburgers

In a medium bowl cover brown rice with hot water and soak for 3 hours. Drain. In a 2-quart saucepan combine rice, 3 cups water, and 1 1/2 t salt. Simmer covered for 40 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Add the dillseed, marjoram, and 1/2 t pepper. In a large skillet saute 1 […]

Saute chicken livers over medium heat in equal amounts of butter and olive oil. Chop well, mix with capers and finely chopped anchovies. Season with a little salt and pepper. Return to the pan and stir in a little broth. Puree everything until the consistency of a thick paste. Serve warm or at room temperature […]

Calories per serving: 84 Fat grams per serving: 4 Approx. Cook Time: 2:30 Grind onion, garlic, and pepper together in a food processor. Add galangal, coriander, cumin, and shrimp paste. Fry together in a little oil until light brown. (This step can take up to 20 minutes, depending on the stove and pan.) Combine with […]

In a large pot cook macaroni about 10 minutes, or until tender; drain. Saute onion, mushrooms, green pepper and garlic in olive oil until onion is transparent. Add beef broth, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, and cooked macaroni; simmer 10 minutes. Ladle into bowl and top each with mozzarella. Makes 4 servings.

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the onions and parsley; saute until onions soften, about 3 minutes. Add reserved juices from the canned tomatoes; simmer until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and wine; simmer to blend flavors, about 5 minutes. Add the crabmeat; simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season […]

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well until thoroughly mixed and serve.