Mash then fry sausage and ground chuck until well browned; add onion, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside to cool; cook pasta al dente; hold under cold running water until cool; drain well and set aside; mix ricotta, bread, spinach, parsley and egg in a large bowl; add 1/2 of the Parmesan and the shredded […]

Clean, scrape, and wash the tripe and feet. Scald in boiling water; cool. Cut the tripe into small pieces, place in a large pot with the feet, cover with plenty of water; bring to a boil, skimming off the froth as it rises. Lower the heat. Add the garlic, and cook at a slow boil […]

You may also use crawfish heads and/or shells, or rinsed fish carcasses (heads and gills removed), or some combination. In a large stockpot, combine the watere and the seafood. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer 3 to 4 hours, or until the liquid is reduced by half. Remove from the heat […]

In a stockpot, combine water, lime leaves, soy sauce, pepper, lemon juice, sugar & lemon grass. Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer for 15 minutes. Add cayenne, tofu & mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add bok choy & simmer until tender crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard lime leaves. Ladle hot soup into […]

In storage container with tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; mix well. Seal tightly. Store in cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Makes 21 teaspoons (about 1/2 cup). Seven teaspoons of mix equal a 1.25 oz. pkg. of purchased taco seasoning mix. TIPS: Cumin, an herb, is ground from cumin seeds, and there is […]

SEASONINGS 1 1/2 c Coconut cream 1/2 c Sugar 1 ts Salt SAUCE 1 1/4 c Coconut cream 2 tb Sugar 1/4 ts Salt 6 Ripe mangoes, well chilled -GARNISH – 2 tb Sesame seeds, toasted Soak the rice in cold water for 2 hours. Drain. Line a steamer with cheesecloth, heat steamer & lay […]

Crumble sausage into 2 quart casserole. Add onion, bell pepper, and drained mushrooms. Cover and e on high for 5-7 minutes stirring once. Drain on paper towel, set aside. Combine soy sauce, rice, drained chestnuts, and chicken broth. COver and microwave on high for 6-7 minutes. Stir. Then cover and microwave on medium, 50 percent […]

Wash beans thoroughly; cover with water and place on medium fire. Chop sausage and salami and add to beans; add garlic celery, onions, green pepper, sugar, and thyme. Continue cooking until beans are soft, adding more water if necessary. When beans are soft, add weiners, sliced in 1″ pcs., and salt and pepper to taste. […]

Saute onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in heated oil in a large kettle for 5 minutes. Add water, lentils, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook slowly, covered, about 30 minutes, until lentils are just tender. Add frankfurters and cook another 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in […]

Saute onion, carrot and parsley in butter until the onion is transparent. Add bay leaf and buttermilk. Sprinkle flour in a baking bag large enough to contain the lamb. Place half the buttermilk mixture in the bag. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Place lamb in bag, and cover with remaining buttermilk mixture. Seal bag […]