Peel the eggplants & cut them into 1/4″ thick slices. Bring the vinegar, water & salt to a boil in a heavy saucepan. In the boiling liquid, immerse as many of the eggplant slices as possible in one layer. Lower the heat to a simmer & set a weighted plate on top of the eggplant […]

Combine honey, sugar, lemon juice and rind from the lemon. Beat in egg. Sift dry ingredients and add to egg mixture. Add citron and nuts and let stand one day (covered). Roll out dough 1/2 inch thick and cut into fancy shapes. Bake on buttered cookie sheet in 400 degree oven until browned.

Combine all ingredients and heat until sugar is dissolved and bubbly.

Dissolve yeast in warm water in medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Beat until smooth. Cover and let rise in warm place until double, 40 to 60 minutes. Grease griddle or heavy skillet and insides of four to six 3-inch flan rings or crumpet rings. (See NOTE). Place rings on griddle over medium heat until […]

MIX THE MARINADE INGREDIENTS together and rub each chicken breast on both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or for 1 hour in the refrigerator. If refrigerated, bring to room temperature before grilling. When the grill is hot or when the charcoal turns ash white, quickly grill the […]

Wash the okra, top and tail, and cut into approximately 1/4″ pieces (or leave whole after topping and tailing if preferred). Fry mustard, coriander and fenugreek seeds in mustard oil for 2-3 minutes (cover the pan or the mustard seeds will leap out all over the kitchen!). Add garlic, onion and ginger; fry gently for […]

1. In a 1 1/2 to 2 quart pan, mix 1/3 cup sugar, yolks, and 3/4 cup coconut milk. Stir over medium-low heat until mixture thickly coats a metal spoon, about 10 minutes; do not boil. Stir in rum. Let cool. If made ahead, chill airtight up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature; stir. […]

Place olive oil and garlic in 9-inch e-proof pie plate. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) 45 seconds. Drain pinto beans, reserving 1/3 cup of juices. Add beans and reserved juiced to garlic mixture in microwave-proof pie plate. Mash beans with potato masher until all are broken up. Stir in pepper. Cover with wax paper and […]

*I use 17 oz. bottles of China Lily (a Canadian Brand) **Laos is also called Galingal and can be found at Asian food/spice stores. METHOD: Put all ingredients in a large pot and cook on medium till onions are limp. Add sugar and bring to a boil to disolve sugar. Strain and pour into bottles. […]

Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle the meat with the salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a casserole, and add the sage, juniper berries, mint, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Add the meat and brown on all sides. Lower the heat and add the wine. Simmer, covered, until the […]