Cut corn from cobs, boil cobs to make stock. Make roux, add onions, garlic, ham, green pepper, corn, and fry. Add tomatoes and cook down. Add stock and seasoning. We make this every year with the latter part of the corn crop, since the corn doesnt have to be too tender. We never have written […]

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Melt the butter over medium heat in a saute pan just large enough to hold the chicken. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook for about eight minutes over medium heat. If the butter in the pan starts to brown, lower the heat slightly. Turn the chicken […]

Cook potatoes for 6-8 min. in boiling water to cover, then peel, and dice them into 0.5 in chunks. Melt butter in heavy 4-qt sauce pan. Add potatoes. celery, parsnips, onions, and carrots. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionly until lightly browned. Sprinkle with flour, and stir until well coated. Add stock, marjoram, salt, pepper, and mushrooms. […]

In a large heavy saucepan melt the margarine over moderate heat. Add the onion, leek and celery and cook, uncovered, stirring, occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes> Do not brown. Add the potatoes, stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, […]

In a heavy pot cook bacon with onion, parsley, and black pepper for about 5 minutes. Add the 1/2 bay leaf, minced celery, and minced green pepper; cook for 15 minutes. Add juice from minced clams, 1 eight-ounce bottle of clam juice, reserved liquid from tomatoes, diced potatoes and water; simmer for 25 minutes longer. […]

IF USING DRIED BEANS, soak overnight in 5 cups of water. Drain beans and place in a large pot. Add 10 cups cold water, cover and bring to a boil. Simmer beans and cook until tender, about 1 hour. In an 8-quart pot, saute the pancetta in olive oil until soft. Add onion and celery […]

Cut a 6-inch square of heavy-duty foil. Place all ingredients in center of foil. Fold foil to make an airtight package. Label with date and contents. Store in a dry cool place. Use within 6 months. Makes 1 package ONION SEASONING MIX. Use this mix whenever your recipe calls for dry onion soup mix. I […]

Wash peas and soak them overnight in cold water, or in hot water for one hour. Drain them and set aside. Heat the butter in a saucepan and saute the onion until light brown. Add the carrots and turnip and continue cooking 5 mins. Add the peas and veg stock, and stir well. Cover the […]

Brown the meat and add about 1 and 1/2 cups water. Add tomato paste, turmeric, cinnamon, saffron and salt and pepper and sauteed onion. Cook covered ata simmer for about 1 and 1/2 to two hours. Meat should be tender and nearly falling apart stage. You may need to add water during cooking but you […]

Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Stir in onion; cook until tender. Stir in flour, bouillon, thyme and pepper. Cook until mixture is smooth and boubly. Gradually stir in milk and water; cook over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Add potatoes, ham and vegetables. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes […]