Drain off exces liquid from the cucumbers & combine with the sugar, vinegar, oil & salt. Crush the zaatar between your fingertips & sprinkle over the cucumbers. Mix well with two forks, then chill. Decorate with olives before serving. *An herb found only in the Mediteranean, similar to marjoram which may be sustituted for it. […]

-FILLING – 10 oz Frozen peas; (this was a -bit too much, use about 7 -oz instead) 2 c Chicken/turkey, cooked; Chopped 2 tb Pimiento, chopped Paprika (opt) CREPES 1 c Flour 1 1/2 c Milk 2 Eggs 1 tb Cooking oil 1/4 ts Salt (Note: make crepes *first*; then theyll be ready when the […]

This richly flavored sauce is usually served with satays. ~– Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Makes 2-1/2 cups.

Place oil in a 5 to 6 quart pan with meat and onions. Saute, stirring frequently. Add garlic powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and tomato sauce. Chop the whole tomatoes into large pieces, then add to mixture. Heat 2 cups water to boiling and add ancho peppers. Stir occasionally, until peppers are soft. Drain and […]

Place Bulgar in 8 inch square glass baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup very hot tap water over bulgar. Cover dish with foil. Let stand 2 hours until water is absorbed and bulgar is tender. For dressing, in small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, peanut oil, sesame oil, vinegar, honey and pepper flakes; cover […]

Heat oil in large pan over medium heat; add onion and garlic. Cook until tender. Add turkey, rice, beans corn, chilies, broth and cumin. Cover and simmer over low heat to serving temperature. Stir in hot pepper sauce. Serve with cheese. 05/29

-GARNISH: GREEN ONIONS, CHOPP – Chinese parsley, cut into 2 -inch lengths In a wok heat oil on medium heat and cook garlic until light brown. Add onion and stir fry for 1 minute. Stir in rice, water chestnuts, tomato, tomato sauce, pineapple, carrots, and salt; mix well and stir fry for 3 minutes. Serve […]

Rolls chunks of chocolate in flour tortillas. Seal edges with water like when frying a wonton and deep fry until tortilla is crispy and blistered. Drain; then roll in a cinnamon and sugar mix. Can be served with or without ice cream and you decide on the size.

1. Combine chicken and 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce in bowl. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. 2. Drain chicken; slice into thin strips. Stir-fry chicken in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes until cooked through. Add sesame seeds, ginger, walnuts, 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce and rice; stir-fry to heat through. Add orange and lemon. […]

Crumble sausage; add onion and garlic. Saute in a skillet until sausage is browned, stirring and breaking up with a fork while cooking. Crush rosemary leaves and add to sausage, along with thyme leaves and tomato sauce. Simmer 15 minutes. Drain limas; add to sausage mixture. Stir to mix well. Transfer to a 1 1/2 […]