Salt Saute the onion in the shortening until it begins to brown. Add the collards & salt & cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the collards are tender, or about 15 minutes.

Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise. Bake, cut side down, on a greased cookie sheet at 400 degrees F. for 60 minutes. As the eggplant cools, gently squeeze out the excess water. Use a spoon to scoop pulp from the skin. Place the pulp in a bowl and mash with a fork. Using a garlic […]

Place wild rice in a large pot with 2 cups of boiling water. Cover and let sit 30 minutes. Then drain. Place onions chopped into 1/2 inch pieces in a heavy skillet. Add 1 cup water, 2 tbs red wine vinegar and 1 tbs of olive oil. Bring to a boil stir well, lower heat […]

“Salted herbs are a central element in traditional Acadian cuisine; they are a basic ingredient in fricot, soups and most dishes which use meat and fish. Traditionally made with chives, shallots and onion shoots, salted herbs may also contain finely chopped onions.” Layer the ingredients in a stoneware or glass pot. Let the mixture stand […]

Wash and drain seeds. Mix water and salt; pour over seeds in jar or crock. Cover and let stand 2 days. Drain seeds and pour into sterile glass jar. Heat sugar and vinegar to boiling; pour over seeds. Seal. Makes 1 pint.

Heat the ghee in a pot & saute the onion & garlic over medium heat till golden. Add cloves, bay leaves & cinnamon stick. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Add garam masala, chili powder, tumeric, coiander, tomatoes, salt & mix well. Add potatoes & peas. Pour in water & bring to a boil. Lower heat, […]

Wash peppers. Cut small slits in in each hot pepper. Blanch hot peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Cool in ice water. Drain and then flatten the peppers. Combine remaining ingredients, except sweet peppers, pot and bring to boil. Boil for 10 minutes. Fill jars with flattened hot peppers and mild peppers strips. Fill […]

Layer vegetables in a shallow dish. Rectangular containers work well. Distribute basil into layers. Add enough oil and vinegar to cover vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to blend. This will keep for several days, especially if the tomatoes are nice and […]

SCRAPE THE CARROTS and slice them into pieces 2- to 3-inches long. Cut each piece lengthwise into quarters or, if the carrots are very large, into sixths or eighths. All the pieces should be about the same size. Tear or chop the herbs. Warm the oil with the cumin seeds and green herbs for a […]

Cut tomatoes in half crosswise. Squeeze gently to remove juice and seeds. Broil 6 inches from heat for 5 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients together. Spread over tomatoes. Broil about 2 minutes more until tinged a golden color. Serves: 8