Peel the outer skin from the green papaya and finely shred the flesh on a cheese grater or chop very finely into long thin shreds. Set aside. In a mortar, lightly puond the garlic, add the chilis and lightly pound while occasionally stirring with a spoon to prevent the resulting paste from thickening. Add the […]

Heat the oil in a 3 quart pot over medium heat. Add the spices and fry a bit, 10-20 seconds. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil and spices, add the rest of the ingredients except the peas. Bring to a boil. reduce heat cover tightly and cook over low heat for […]

Wash the lentils and soak them in water overnight. Drain. The following day, saute the onion and carrot in 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add cloves, parsley, drained lentils and pepper, and enough water to cover. Cook in a large pot until done – about 1 1/2 hours. While the lentils are still very hot […]

Discard fronds. Clean green stalks and set aside. Clean the bulb. Cut the bulb and a stalk or two into small strips. Clean celery and cut into small strips. Clean and dice the pepper. Bring sherry and broth to a boil with the fennel, celery and green pepper. The liquids will just cover the vegetables. […]

Cook bacon slowly in medium saucepan until brown and crisp. Remove from pan with slotted spoon. Place cabbage slices in pan with wine, sugar, apples, vinegar, and salt. Cook uncovered at low heat until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon just before serving. (Good with rich meats, particularly pork.)

In a wok, heat the oil over medium heat & stir-fry the onion & garlic until golden brown. Add the carrots & green beans & stir-fry for 2 minutes longer Add the pineapple, rice, ketchup & salt. Mix well & stir-fry for another 3 minutes. Arrange the cucumber around the serving platter. Pour the rice […]

Prepare frozen vegs. as directed. Drain. Mix beans and broccoli together as first layer in 9 x 13″ baking dish. Top with sliced water chestnuts. Mix together mushroom soup and sour cream. Spread this over wter chestnuts as the third layer. Sprinkle package of onion soup mix over sour cream mixture. Top with Rice Krispies, […]

Fry onions in oil until translucent. Add chili and rice, followed by the broth. Boil 20 min. covered. Let stand for 5-10 min. and fluff with a fork. If desired, garnish with chili and fresh chives.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the pasta in the boiling water and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until al dente. Test frequently; do not overcook. Drain well. Toss the hot pasta in the mushroom sauce and serve immediately. CHICKEN STOCK: Place chicken bones & trimmings w/2-1/2 qts. water in […]

Place filets in a layer in oiled 9-inch square baking pan, saute onion, zuchini and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender; spoon over filets. Top with tomatoes. Combine sherry, lemon juice, salt, basil, pepper and pepper sauce; pour over filets. Bake uncovered at 350F for 25-30 minutes. Remove fish and vegetables to heated platter; sprinkle […]