RAITA 3 md Cucumbers; peel, seed, thin – sliced 1 tb Onion; minced 2 c Plain yogurt 1/2 ts Black pepper 1/4 ts Cumin 2 tb Cilantro; chopped Make raita by combining ingredients. Cover and chill for 2-24 hours to combine flavors. Cut pork into 1/2″ cubes; place in shallow dish. In blender or food […]

* Use 1 5-oz can of water chestnuts that have been drained and sliced. ** Drain the can of Orange Segments, but reserve the syrup for the recipe. Cook and stir the meat, onion and garlic in a large skillet until the meat is brown. Drain off the excess fat. Mix the soy sauce, cornstarch, […]

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine beans, onion, catsup, and flour in a shallow 2 quart casserole. Add 1 cup cheese. Pour milk over beans, top with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until sauce is thickened and bubbling. As it cools, the sauce will thicken further. We serve this with Irish Soda Bread, and […]

**Blue cornmeal is available in Mexican specialty stores and the ethnic department of major supermarkets. Blue cornmeal originated in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where the dark exotic corn is a staple. Blue cornmeal is coarser, heavier, and nuttier tasting than yellow cornmeal. One may be substituted for the other quite easily. Using a cast-iron corn […]

GARNISH: toasted sesame seeds, minced scallions, finely chopped tomatoes, or Herbed Garlic Croutons, optional In 4-5 qt saucepan, heat oil. Add carrots, garlic, and onion; cook until tender. Set aside. Menawhile, in food processor, puree chick peas, 1 cup of vegetable stock, tahini, and lemon juice. Stir pureed mixture into saucepan. Add remaining ingredients including […]

Sautee onions in 1 TSP oil (olive and canola mixed) until translucent; add garglic and eggplant. Cook 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, meat substitute (if used), pepper, oregano, basil. Cover pan. Cook 5 minutes, serve. We served with a green salad, and graines (brown rice, kamut, couscous). A wonderful and fast supper.

-ZESTY TOMATO SALSA – 1 tb Vegetable oil 1 Red pepper, cored, seeded And diced (about 2 cups) 1 Green bell pepper, cored, Seeded and diced (about 2 Cups) 1 md Onion, diced (about 3/4 cup) 1 lg Clove garlic,crushed 2 lg Ripe tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups) 1/2 ts Hot red pepper sauce Heat […]

1. Arrange 1/2 of the potatoes in the bottom of a shallow, 1 1/2- quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic baking dish. Combine flour and salt in a small bowl and sprinkle 1/2 of the mixture over Potatoes. Sprinkle half of the cheese over potatoes. 2. Repeat with remaining potatoes; flour mixture and cheese. 3. Pour scalded milk […]

Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder together into a bowl, blending well, and set aside. In a mixer bowl, beat the eggs, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, until well blended. Gradually add the sugar and oil, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the vanilla extract. Add the […]

Wash the spinach well and shake gently to remove the excess water. In a dry large pan or skillet, toast the ground cumin and coriander, taking care not to let the spices turn dark brown and burn. Add the damp spinach and garlic, then stir continuously to wilt the spinach leaves, Transfer to a serving […]