*if using self-rising flour Omit salt. This basic dough lets you make a cornucopia of rolls, from Fan Tans. Mix 2 cups of the flour, the sugar, shortening, salt and yeast in medium bowl. Add warm water, warm milk and egg. Beat on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 1 […]

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Work in the lard and water. Form into a soft dough and roll out on a floured board and cut in rectangles. Deep-fry at 400 F, pushing the fritters under the fat two or three times to assure even puffing. Cook on both sides until nicely browned […]

Saute chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until soft and golden; add cooked artichoke hearts and stir over medium-low heat for 3 minutes. Add chopped parsley, wine, olives, and lemon zest and cook briefly. Toss with hot pasta and top with grated Parmesan. JACQUELINE MALLORCA

Peel carrots and apples. toss in melted butter, add honey and vinegar and cook for 4 minutes. Add water and boil for 20 minutes. Allow liquid to evaprate as much as possible. Season to taste.

1. In a large pan, combine the broth and water; add the rice and bring to a boil. Continue boiling until the level of the liquid just covers the rice. Turn the heat to low, cover and cook 15 minutes. 2. While the rice is cooking, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce and ginger. Stir […]

Butter a 2-quart casserole. Mix all of the ingredients, except the cheddar cheese, together. Pour into the casserole and sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top of the mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

CUT THE TOFU INTO SLABS 1-inch thick–firm tofu often comes in pieces that size–and drain them: Set them on a bread board or the back of a baking sheet and raise 1 end; point the lower end toward the sink to let the water drain off. Cover the tofu with another tray and weigh it […]

Preheat oven to 400F. Separate the segments of the onion pieces and spread them in a heavy frying pan. Add no liquid or fat. Heat the frying pan gently. Cook at moderate heat, without stirring, for 7-10 mins, until the onions are sizzling, speckled with dark amber, and beginning to stick to the pan. Stir […]

Place split peas and water in a saucepan over med. heat. Simmer until tender, about 30 min. Add peas and continue simmering until they are cooked, 6 – 7 min. Cool slightly. Place peas, water, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth. Serve hot or chill and serve. Bean Power by Tamara […]

Peel the eggplants and cut them into slices about 1/2 inch thick. Brown the slices quickly in 1/4 cup of the oil. Set aside. Heat the remaining oil in the same skillet and cook the onions until they are brown. Add the ground meat and cook 10 minutes. Pour off excess fat. Combine the tomato […]