Put the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, nutmeg and red chili in a small frying pan. Place over a medium flame. Now quickly dry-roast the spices, stirring them frequently until they emit a very pleasant roasted aroma. Empty the spices into a clean coffee grinder or spice grinder and grind until […]

-GARNISH – 2 Green onions, chopped Cube the tofu & drain for 10 minutes in a colander. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat. Stir-fry the onion for 2 minutes. Add the tofu, spreading it evenly in the bottom of the wok & fry until it begins to change colour. Turn over […]

In large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil for the pasta. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, warm 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add eggplant and cook, stirring frequently, until it starts to soften and brown, about 10 minutes. Add half of garlic and all the rosemary and cook until the […]

Mash the potatoes until lump-free. Separate the yolks and whites of the eggs and beat separately; the yolks until lemon-colored, the whites until stiff. Add the almonds, orange extract, sugar and egg yolks to the potatoes; mix well, then add the glass of whiskey, and when combined, fold in the egg whites. Have ready a […]

Bone chicken and cube it. Mix sherry, soy sauce and corn starch. Marinate chicken in cornstarch mixture for 15 minutes. Heat oil. Add chicken cornstarch mixture and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Remove chicken. Add bamboo shoots, hoison sauce, scallion, ginger and crushed red peppers. Stir well, then add chicken and serve.

Halve avocados lengthwise; remove pits and peel. Mash avacado in bowel with potato masher. Add onion, chili pepper, vinegar and salt; mix well. Place in plastic freezer container and cover lightly and freeze. To serve, let thaw; finely chop tomato; stir into avacado mixture. Serve with raw vegetables, cooked shrimp or chips. Note: excellent fresh […]

Marinate chicken in next eight ingredients overnight. Wrap two slices of bacon around each breast and secure with a toothpick. Grill over medium hot coals for approximately 35 minutes or until moist but firm. Chicken can also be baked in the oven at 375 F for 40 minutes.

1. Heat skillet at med-hi temperature; brown meat and onions. 2. Drain well in colander removing all grease. 3. Return meat and onions to skillet add cumin and mix well. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine refried beans and taco seasoning mix; blend well. 5. Add grated M. Jack cheese to bean mixture; mix […]

Mix riced potatoes with cream and lard. Chill for 1 hour. Add sugar, salt and flour. Blend thoroughly. Take about 1/3 cup of mixture and form into 2 balls. Continue with remaining dough. Chill balls for 1 hour. On a lightly floured board roll each ball into a paper thin round about 5 inches in […]

Wash and peel potatoes and cut into paper thin slices. Pat dry with towel. Cut onion into paper thin slices. Heat half of the bacon fat in a heavy frying pan and fill the pan with alternate layers of potatoes, onions, and cheese, finishing with potatoes. Sprinkle each layer with salt and pepper. Dot the […]