Wash the rice & drain. Place in a heavy pot, add the milk, water, salt & sugar, mix, cover & bring to a boil. Let it boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low & cook for 20 minutes, until done. A richer flavour can be obtained by increasing the amount of […]

SALAD 2 lb Small red potatoes 1 md Shallot; peeled and minced 1/2 lb Green beans; trimmed and cut -into halves if long 1/2 c Kalamata olives -halved and pitted 3 Plum tomatoes; seeded and -cut into slivers 8 Basil leaves; slivered 1. TO PREPARE THE DRESSING: Combine about 1 tablespoon of the water with […]

1. Crumble meat into a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole. 2. Add onions and heat, uncovered, in e Oven 7 minutes or until meat is browned and onions are tender. Stir occasionally. Drain off excess fat. 3. Add corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder to taste and salt and pepper. Stir to combine. 4. […]

In a large skillet heat oil over med-high heat. Add beef and onion, stir fry 2-3 minutes. Add peppers and continue to cook and stir 2-3 minutes. Stir in water and red wine or orange juice, sauce mix, orange rind, and oregano. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. […]

Oil for deep frying Add boiling water to instant mashed potatoes. Add finely minced anchovy fillets, flour, parsley, salt, mustard, pepper and mace; mix well. Form into walnut-sized balls, coat with beaten egg yolk, then bread crumbs, and deep fry in hot oil (375F) a few at a time until golden brown. 4 servings

Sterilize pint or half pint canning jars. Into each jar, place a clove of garlic (optional), and a sprig of Mexican oregano (also optional, but highly recommended). Pack the washed peppers into the jars. For a hotter product, prick each pepper a couple of times with a fork (I dont know why, but it seems […]

1. Place frozen carrots in a deep, 1 1/2 quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole. 2. Heat, covered, 2 minutes in e Oven. Add remaining ingredients. 3. Uncover and heat an additional 4 minutes or until carrots are tender. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

*Or 2 lbs.fresh sweet potatoes, pared and cooked in water to cover until tender. 1. Place butter in baking dish and place in oven to melt as oven preheats. 2. Prepare potatoes. They should be left whole if small, or cut into 2-inch chunks if large. 3. Turn potatoes in melted butter in baking dish […]

Combine potato, water and garlic in two-quart e safe casserole dish. Cover and microwave on high 11-13 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir every 5 minutes. Mash potatoes until smooth. Add milk to potatoes and beat on medium speed with mixer until smooth. Add chives and stir.

Wash jars and scrub cumbers. Cut off stems and blossom ends and prick cucumbers with a fork. Pack in jars and pour boiling water over cumbers and let stand for 3 minutes. Drain off water. Combine vinegar, 10 cups of water and salt. Bring to a boil. Pour over cucumbers in jars, add a sprig […]