Pre-heat oven to 300F. Cut the marinated tofu slices lengthwise into 3 strips per slice. Brush the tofu slices on all sides with oil and lay them, side by side, in a dish. The slices should not touch. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Pass bamboo skewers […]

Pack eggs in 2 quart jars. Combine vinegar, peppers, pickling spices, peppercorns, salt and mustard seeds in a saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Pour over eggs, seal, and let cool and chill. Refrigerate for 2 days before using to allow flavors to permeate the eggs.

Saute the onions, garlic, berbere, and paprika in the niter kebbeh for 2 minutes. Add the beans, carrots, and potatoes and continue to saute for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes, or until all […]

Cook and stir the meat and onion in a large skillet until the meat is brown. Drain off the excess fat. Stir in the UNDRAINED corn and the rest of the ingredients. TO COOK IN A SKILLET: Heat the mixture to boiling then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are […]

1. Scrape and slice carrots thinly; peel and chop onion; cut pepper in half, remove seeds, and cut into thin slivers. 2. Combine remaining ingredients, blend well, and pour over vegetables in a large nonmetal bowl. Cover and refrigerate several hours before serving. 3. Drain and serve as an appetizer or as a relish.

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the meat, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, egg, celery, onion and seasonings, blending well. Shape into a 9-inch round loaf in a shallow casserole. Bake for 1 hour and pour off the drippings. Pour the tomato sauce over the meat and sprinkle with the remaining […]

Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees F. Butter a 2-qt casserole and set aside. Melt the 3 tb of butter in a 2-quart saucepan, on moderate heat, and add the flour; cooking for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the milk and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Remove […]

Yield: 7 to 9 pints Procedure: Wash cucumbers. Cut 1/16-inch slice off blossom end and discard, but leave 1/4-inch of stem attached. Dissolve 3/4 cup salt in 2 gals water. Pour over cucumbers and let stand 12 hours. Drain. Combine vinegar, 1/2 cup salt, sugar and 2 quarts water. Add mixed pickling spices tied in […]

In a medium mixing bowl with a cover, stir together garlic, peppers, tomatoes, onion, hot peppers, cilantro, and green onions. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, pepper, chili powder and salt. Pour dressing over vegetables and mix completely. Cover and refrigerate several hours to let flavors meld, then return […]

Soak The beans overnight. Drain beans and reserve. Dice the bacon into 1″ pieces and fry until crisp. Remove the bacon and reserve enough fat to saute the peppers, jalepeneos and onions. Saute until the vegtables are soft. Add the vegtables to the beans in a soup pot along with the tomatoes with their juices. […]