Place tomatoes, cilantro, onion, garlic powder, salt and jalapeno peppers in blender; buzz until chunky smooth. Preparation time: 10 minutes

PREPARE THE CABBAGE LEAVES: The Old timers would freeze the head solid, then peel the leaves from the head as they thawed. The best way Ive found is to 1)cut the core out with a knife, then put the hole-where-the-core- was, side down in a steamer over boiling water. Let it sit for about 10 […]

To make Yellow Tomato Salsa, in a food processor, using steel blade, process tomatoes until well chopped. Dont puree. Combine tomatoes and their juices with shallot, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, chilies, lime juice, salt, and mix well. Add maple syrup, if needed, to balance flavor and slightly sweeten. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours […]

Cover an oval platter with a thin smooth layer of cream cheese. On this arrange the spears to represent a Menorah with candles. On top of each candle place a cherry for a flame. Trim edge of platter with walnut halves.

In a Dutch oven or heavy medium saucepan, brown ground beef drain fat. Add Soup Mix, tomato sauce, water kidney beans, corn and seasonings; mix well. Bring to a boil, simmer covered 15 minutes. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese and dollop of sour cream. May be accompanied by Nacho Chips Makes 4-5 servings.

1. Thaw fish according to package directions. 2. Cut fish into serving-size portions; place in a well-greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3. Mix rice, onion and curry powder; spread over fish. 4. Top with lemon slices and dot with butter. 5. Cover and bake in preheated 350F. oven 25 to […]

Cut green onions into pea-sized pieces. Drain and chop coarsely the smoked clams and water chestnuts. Detach lettuce leaves from core, wash and dry them gently. Arrange lettuce leaves around the edge of a large platter. Heat oil in wok until it is about to smoke. Tear bean thread noodles apart and cut with scissors […]

-MUSTARD SAUCE- 1 c Mustard-your choice 1/2 c Honey 1 c Dry white wine (opt)or stock Preheat oven to 300 F. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the ribs, the place them in a large baking pan, and bake in oven until tenter, about 1 hr. Drizzle with the mustard sauce. Yield: 10-20

SAUCE 2 tb Dry white wine 2 ts Soy sauce 1/2 ts Sugar 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Sesame oil 1/4 ts White pepper Marinate chicken in egg whites, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce for 30 minutes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large fry pan or wok to 300 degrees and stir-fry chicken pieces […]

Soak wood ears and lily buds in 3 cups hot water 15 minutes to soften. Remove stems from softened wood ears. Shred wood ears with a cleaver. Slice pork into thin strips. Use a cleaver to chop strips into shreds. Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Add pork shreds; mix well. Let stand 15 […]