Thoroughly mix egg, bread crumbs, celery, salt, pepper, and half the garlic. Form into SMALL balls. Roll in flour and brown in hot oil. AS they brown, remove to a plate. In the same oil sautee the remaining garlic and parsley. Deglaze with 2 T wine or water. Put all ingredients into a pot, simmer […]

In a soup pot, cook onion in oil for about 10 minutes. Add garlic and spices; cook 2 more minutes. Add bouillon cubes, water and lentils; bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 1 hour. Ladle into bowls over rice.

In a heavy 3 to 4 qt saucepan, bring stock to a boil over high heat. Stir in the milookhiyya, tomato paste, salt and a few grindings of the pepper and reduce the heat to low. Stirring occasionally, simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the milookhiyya has dissolved and the soup is thick and […]

IN A LARGE, DEEP SKILLET over low heat, combine the olive oil, garlic and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, until the onions are soft and translucent. Roughly crumble the bread into 1/4-inch pieces, add it to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, marjoram, salt, pepper, wine and water. Cover […]

Cut meat from bones, set aside, reserve bones and gristle. Add onions, celery, bay leaf, parsley, cloves, sugar, tomatos, bones, gristle and salt and pepper to water; heat to boil. Simmer covered for 1 hour. Meanwhile, cut meat in 1/4-inch dice and brown in butter. Strain broth and discard bones and vegetables. Add browned meat […]

Combine peaches, water and lemon juice in a sauce pan; simmer 15 minutes. Puree in blender with maple syrup and arrowroot. Add wine and liqueur. Pour in half the cream; mix thoroughly; chill 1 hour. Whip remaining cream and dollop on top of each serving. Add a sprinkling of nutmeg if desired.

[I prefer galangal–even dried, to ginger, but ginger will do. S.C.] Place chicken breasts in pan with just enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat; immediately reduce heat so water barely ripples. Simmer uncovered, until done, about 12 minutes. Meat should be moist and opaque throughout; cook only to just […]

In a large saucepan, brown the onion in the butter. Add the potatoes, carrot, water, salt, pepper, and dillweed. Cook on low until potatoes are creamy, about 45 minutes. Stir in the milk and parsley and continue cooking until mixture is heated through. Stir in the potato flakes. Note: if youd like, add frozen peas […]

Preheat oven to 325F. Heat fat in a deep heavy pot. Cook the onions, peppers, and garlic until the onions are limp and transparent. Add paprika and cook until it has lost its raw taste. Add beef and remaining ingredients except sour cream. Stir well to combine. Simmer in preheated oven for 1 1/2 to […]

Place meat and pork rinds and pork shanks in a large kettle and add about 5 quarts of water or enough to cover meat. Add approximately 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for about 1 1/2 hours. Remove excess grease and set aside. Reserve liquid. Wash the posole very […]