DRAIN SOAKED BEANS, cover them generously with fresh water and bring to boil. Boil vigorously about 5 minutes, skim off any foam that rises to surface, then lower heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and continue cooking until beans are tender, about another 30 minutes. Taste as they cook to be sure […]

Note: Melons should be RIPE. Finely chop 1 1/2 cups each of cantaloupe and honeydew melons. Set aside. Place remaining coarsely chopped melons in blender with orange juice, lime juice and honey (this will only take a few seconds). Pour into large bowl. Stir in champagne and reserved melon. Cover and refrigerate until ready to […]

Puree artichokes and chicken broth. Place in saucepan with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Heat just to boiling. Remove from heat and stir in cream. Chill Soup. If hot is required, reheat, but to not boil. Garnish with lemon slices. Yield 4-6 servings.

In large kettle, cover beef with water and add chopped onion, salt, thyme. Bring to boil. Skim fat from surface. Add split peas, cover and simmer over low heat, 3-4 hours. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning.

Dice cucumber. Put all ingredients in blender. Blend till smooth. Store in refrigerator several hours or overnight. Garnish each serving with cucumber slice and chopped chive. Serve with croutons and carrot sticks. Makes an excellent cold soup.

Simmer apples, water, lemon peel, cinnamon, and maple syrup until apples are tender, about 20 minutes; remove cinnamon. Puree soup in blender; return to sauce pan. Remove about a cup of liquid and combine it with arrowroot. When thickened, return to soup. Stir in lemon juice, and wine. Heat through. Serve with a spoonful of […]

Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 6 hours Number of Servings: 6 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 2.00 Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalk, thinly sliced 1/4 cup sliced green onions 3 cups […]

Wash, clean, and chop the potatoes, onions, carrots, and celery. Add to the water and boil for 20 min. Add salt and tomatoes (if you are using ripe tomatoes, pierce with fork) and cook for 30 to 45 min. Remove from the heat. Pass all the vegs. through a strainer or puree machine or blender, […]

1. In a deep, 3-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole place 1 cup water, potatoes, onion, carrots and celery. Heat, covered, in e Oven 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. 2. Add remaining ingredients, except parsley, and heat, covered, 5 minutes or until soup bubbles and cheese has melted. Stir occasionally. 3. Serve garnished with chopped […]

Serves 4 *DIRECTIONS* Heat oil in a large skillet. Add beef and brown on all sides. Add onions and celery and saute until golden brown. Add garlic and saute mixture 1 minute longer, stirring constantly. (Do not let garlic change color.) Stir water into mixture, then add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours, […]