: NOTE: Cascabel Peppers, this pepper is small (1 1/2 inch or so), round and dark brown. This is the “little rattles” pepper that comes from the Veracruz area. This pepper is not elongated, not black, not from South America, and not real hot. Cascabel is also known as the chili bola. : METHOD: Remove […]

Unfold grape leaves & rinse with cold water. Remove & discard small stem from each leaf. Pat dry & set aside. Bring rice & broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover & simmer until the rice is tender, about 25 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Saute onions in 3 tb olive oil […]

Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the halved peppers until soft & just beginning to change colour. Halve the tomatoes & gently squeeze out the seeds & juices. Place cut side up in the skillet & continue to cook, shaking the skillet from time to time. Turn the peppers occasionally. Cook until the […]

Cut chicken into serving pieces. Place in a large, heavy pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for 2. Remove from the heat, cool, and remove meat from the bones. Skim the fat from the top of the liquid when has cooled. Chop the chicken meat into coarse chunks […]

1. Cut off the tough lower stems of the asparagus and discard. Cut each stalk diagonally into 3 or 3 pieces. 2. Heat the oils together in a wok over high heat. Add the ginger and stir-fry for one minute. 3. Add the asparagus and stir-fry until tender but still crisp…4 to 5 minutes. 4 […]

Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes 1. Preheat the oven to 160C. Heat the oil in a medium pan, add the onion and cook over a medium heat until soft and lightly golden. Add the pepper and chilli and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook , uncovered, […]

Rub 1 t. of cumin evenly onto both sides of chicken; set aside. In large skillet, cook onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender but not brown. Add tomatoes, picante sauce, ham, oregano and remainning cumin; mix well. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Add chicken; spoon sauce over chicken. Reduce heat, cover and […]

Peel and chop onions. If large mushrooms are being used, slice into rather large slices. I prefer to use small mushrooms and leave the whole. Dredge beef cubes in flour and give them a light coating. Heat a large stewing pot and add olive oil. Brown beef cubes thoroughly in olive oil. Add onions, garlic […]

Cut meat into 2-inch cubes. Wash and wipe dry Brown meat in two-thirds of the butter. Add onions and brown these too. Add wine, tomatoes (or tomato paste), salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes. Addd water. Cook until meat is tender and about 1 c. sauce remains. Cook rice as directed on package. […]

* Veal cutlets should weigh about 6 oz each. +++++ ++++ ++++ Pat cutlets dry with paper towels. Heat oil in frypan and brown cutlets on each side approximately 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove cutlets from pan and keep them warm. Blend wine and evaporated milk in a pan and simmer for […]