Scoop out melon with melon baller. Cut peel from oranges, remove white membrane, and slice crosswise. Cut grapes in half and remove seeds. Line a glass bowl with lettuce leaves; arrange melon balls, orange slices, grapes, and walnuts in layers on top of lettuce. Mix and blend well all ingredients for the dressing. Adjust seasonings. […]

*Dressing, not mixed. Preheat oven to 350F. Peel potatoes and slice for French fries. Lay out on paper towel, pat dry. Potatoes should be as dry as possible. Put potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with oil, tossing to coat evenly. Lay in a single layer on a large baking sheet; sprinkle dry dressing […]

PAN: 12 BY 20 BY 2 1/2-INCH STEAM TABLE PAN 1. PREPARE FROZEN VEGETABLES AND FRESH VEGETABLES TO COOK IN STEAM COOKER 2. DRAIN; RESERVE LIQUID FOR USE IN STEP 4. 3. COMBINE COOKED VEGETABLES; TOSS LIGHTLY; PLACE IN SERVING PANS. COMBINE BUTTER OR MARGARINE AND RESERVED COOKING LIQUID. POUR AN EQUAL QUANTITY OVER EACH […]

1. COOK BACON UNTIL CRISP; CRUMBLE; ADD WITH BACON FAT TO DRAINED BEANS. 2. ADD BEANS TO WATER. 3. BRING TO A BOIL; COVER; SIMMER 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL BEANS ARE TENDER. DRAIN; RESERVE 1 QT LIQUID. ADD RESERVED BEAN LIQUID, CRUMBLED BACON AND 3/4 TSP BLACK PEPPER. MIX LIGHTLY AND SERVE. NOTE: 1. FOLLOW […]

*I used enough cabbage to feed 4 people; about 4-5 cups or so *Black mustard seeds may be purchased at Indian grocery stores (rai) Heat oil in wok over medium heat. Add black mustard seeds and cook until they pop. Add ground tumeric. Add some slices of red & white cabbage (about 1 inch wide) […]

1. Beat the softened butter until creamy. Blend in the chopped herbs. 2. Place the butter on waxed paper and form ti into a roll or other shape with a flat-bladed knife. (A pastry bag can be used to create more intricate shapes.) 3. Allow the butter to rest in the refrigraaator for at least […]

–THE MIXTURE– 1 1/2 c Bread crumbs 2 Eggs 1/2 c Kefalotiri cheese, grated OR 1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated 1 tb Baking powder 2 tb Parsley, chopped 1 ts Onion, chopped Salt & pepper to taste Wash the eggplants and pierce in several places with a fork. Boil in lightly salted water until tender; […]

Peel away some of the the papery layers from the garlic heads, particularly from down among the top cloves, taking care not to break off the cloves. Slice off the tops. From 8 squares of heavy aluminum foil, form 8 muffin sized cups, making sure that they are pinched together firmly to prevent leakage. Place […]

Wash chitterlings in warm water, rubbing as you would clothes, to remove all grease and residue. When washing water runs clear they are clean. Place the chitterlings in a large pot. Do not add water. The chitterlings will produce their own water, aided by the dampness produced from the washing. Add salt and onion (it […]

1. Preheat oven to 375. Cut out four large squares of aluminum foil. 2. Peel back BUT do not remove the corn husks. Remove the corn silk. 3. In a small bowl, blend together the butter, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. 4. Spresd about 1 tablespoon of the herbed butter on each ear of corn, […]