-TOPPING – 3/4 c Firmly pkd. brown sugar* 6 tb (3/4) stick butter* 1 1/2 c Chopped pecans* 1 1/2 c Graham crkr crumbs -FILLING – 1 c Sugar 6 tb (3/4) stick butter; melted 3 8oz pkgs cream cheese 3/4 c Firmly packed brn sugar 5 Eggs 1 lb Canned solid packed pumpkin 1/2 […]

1. Cut off the tough lower stems of the asparagus and discard. Cut each stalk diagonally into 3 or 3 pieces. 2. Heat the oils together in a wok over high heat. Add the ginger and stir-fry for one minute. 3. Add the asparagus and stir-fry until tender but still crisp…4 to 5 minutes. 4 […]

Preheat oven to 425. Scrub potatoes under cold running water and pat dry with a kitchen towel. In a roasting pan combine the potatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper. Using a large spoon or by shaking the pan from side to side, coat the potatoes evenly with the oil mixture. Roast the potatoes for 20 […]

* The onions should be sliced and separated into rings.

In a frying pan heat a little bit of olive oil. When warm, saute a little onion and when almost translucent, add a clove of garlic,chopped. Then add a few generous dollops of refried beans around the perimeter of the pan. Between the bean portions pour a little salsa (I used La Victorias Salsa Casera […]

Quality: Beets with a diameter of 1 to 2 inches are preferred for whole packs. Beets larger than 3 inches in diameter are often fibrous. Procedure: Trim off beet tops, leaving an inch of stem and roots to reduce bleeding of color. Scrub well. Cover with boiling water. Boil until skins slip off easily; about […]

Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes or until onion softens. Turn heat to high and add thyme, chili flakes and shrimp. Cook shrimp stirring rapidly for 1 minute or until shrimp is slightly pink. Remove shrimp and reserve. Add brandy to […]

–ALTERNATIVES– Tarragon would also work Wash and dry cherries, discarding any soft or blemished ones. Trim stems to 1/2 inch and prick each cherry. Prepare the jars, lids and boiling water bath. Put three springs of hyssop into each hot, dry jar. Fill the jars with cherries leave 1/2 inch headspace. Combine the vinegar, sugar […]

Wash eggplant; do not peel. Trim ends and cut eggplant crosswise into rounds 1/4″ thick. Place on broiler pan or baking sheet, brush surface with oil, and broil about 3″ from heat 5 min, until lightly browned. Turn, brush uncooked side with oil, and broil 3 min on other side. Place single layer of cooked […]

This is so simple there are really no rules on how much of any of the ingredients you need. Just adjust to your own taste. Cook the rice in your normal manner, but add a little soy sauce to the water. (I prefer a few dashes of hot sauce) Dice the onion and cabbage and […]