Heat cooking oil in heavy pot; add flour to oil and cook until golden brown. Add onion, bell pepper and celery; cook about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, mustard, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce and water (the amount of water depending upon whether a thick or thin gravy is desired). Cook about 1 hour. Add […]

Cook vegetables according to package directions; drain and reserve. Heat to boiling in large saucepan milk, water, minced onion, bouillon granules, salt and celery. Remove from heat. Stir in instant mashed potatoes. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.

In a small dry skillet, toast sesame seeds over medium-high heat, shaking often, until lightly browned and aromatic, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, garlic and ginger; bring to a boil over high heat. Add rice, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer […]

Fry sausages, cool and cut into thin slices (pork links each into 3 pcs). Cut beef round into pieces. Fry pieces in large pot until meat iss brown and tender, remove meat. Chop all vegs., add to drippings in pot, saute until light brown. Add flour to make a roux. When roux is golden brown, […]

The red chilies are also known as “prik khee nu”. Puree peppercorns and coriander roots. Trim root and tough layers from lemon grass. Thinly slice first six inches. Bring 2 c. of stock to boil. Add coriander paste and simmer while adding lemon grass, ginger and shrimp. Stir in remaining stock and bring to boil. […]

In a large pot, bring broth to a boil. Add lentils, tomatoes, garlic, and onions. Partially cover pan and simmer 45 minutes or until lentils are tender. Put soup in blender. Return to pot and season with cumin, salt, and pepper.

PLACE 1/2 TEASPOON SAFFRON THREADS IN 1/4 CUP HOT WATER AND SET ASIDE FOR 30 – 40 MINUTES TO STEEP.PEEL AND CUBE 3 MEDIUM ONIONS,(APPROXIMATELY 3CUPS).PLACE IN A LARGE SAUCEPAN WITH 2 TO 3 TABLESPOONS WATER,COVER AND LE SWEAT OVER LOW HEAT FOR 5 TO 6 MINUTES UNTIL TRANSPARENT.WATCH CAREFULLY,D NOT LET BURN.PEEL AND CUBE […]

In 2 quart saucepan over high heat, heat 2/3 cup water to boiling. Stir in rice, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed. Meanwhile, in 4 quart saucepan over medium heat, in hot salad oil, cook celery and onion until […]

Saute onions, celery and garlic in 1/2 cup stock in a large saucepan until soft. Add carrots, bell pepper, tomato sauce, pepper and remaining stock. Simmer 20 minutes. Add 1 cup garbanzo beans and the kidney beans. Cook 2-3 minutes. Puree half the mixture in a food processor fitted with the metal blade and return […]

Soak the dried apricots and prunes in 6 cups cold water for 30 minutes. Since the dried fruit expands considerably as it absorbs the soaking liquid, you will need a saucepan (of stainless steel or enamel) with a capacity of at least 3 quarts. Add the cinammon stick, lemon slices, tapioca and sugar and bring […]