SAUCE 1 tb Dark soy sauce 2 tb Rice wine or dry sherry 2 ts Sugar 2 tb Chicken or vegetable stock 2 Scallions – sliced on the diagonal CUT THE BEAN CURD into 2-by-1/2-inch squares. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan or wok. When the oil is hot, fry the […]

Layer the eggplant slices in a colander, sprinkling each layer with the salt. Set aside to drain for at least 1 hour. Pat the eggplant dry with paper towels. Preheat the oven to 375F. Using 1/4 c. of the olive oil, brush both sides of each eggplant slice. Arrange the slices in a single layer […]

1. Cook pasta in boling water according to package instruction or until firm to bite. Drain and place in serving bowl. 2. In food processor puree basil, parsley, garlic, avocado, oil, 2 tbsp of the Parmensan cheese, stock and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over pasta. Sprinkle with pine nuts and remaining Parmensan cheese. Toss. […]

Preheat oven to 500F. In a large bowl, toss all the ingredients until the beans are well coated. Place on a non-stick baking sheet in one layer (use more than one sheet if necessary). Roast for 10 minutes, stirring once. Serve at room temperature garnished with the bell pepper slices.

-BALSAMIC DRESSING – 2 tb Balsamic vinegar *** 1/4 c Virgin olive oil Salt, pepper *Note: Eggplants should be split lengthwise. ** (basil, oregano, thyme) ***Fresh lemon juice may be substituted for Balsamic vinegar if desired. Combine garlic, olive oil, basil and salt and white pepper to taste in shallow pan. Place eggplants, split side […]

* See Recipe 12. ** Carrots should be scraped and cut into 1-inch pieces. *** Celery should be cut into 1-inch pieces with strings removed. **** Potatoes should be pared and cut into 1-inch dice. Prepare basic meatballs except — cook in a Dutch oven. Drain off excess fat. Add the remaining ingredients and heat […]

Quality: Select mature, dry seeds. Sort out and discard discolored seeds. Procedure: Place dried beans or peas in a large pot and cover with water. Soak 12 to 18 hours in a cool place. Drain water. To quickly hydrate beans, you may cover sorted and washed beans with boiling water in a saucepan. Boil 2 […]

Melt butter or margarine and combine with all ingredients in buttered casserole dish. Cover and bake for 325° oven for 45 min.

Preheat oven to 400*. Cut each potato* (cooked whole new potatoes, chilled) into 4 wedges and transfer to small bowl; set aside. In small saucepan or metal measuring cup melt margarine; add soy sauce and stir to combine. Pour margarine mixture over potatoes and toss to coat thoroughly. Transfer potatoes to baking sheet, brushing with […]

Trim and wash the carrots and halve lengthwise. Melt butter over med. heat. Add milk, season with salt and pepper. Add carrots and cook gently until just tender. Remove from heat and stir in cream and beaten egg yolks. Reheat but do not boil, stirring constantly until the eggs thicken. Correct seasoning and add parsley. […]