Wash the potatoes and drain. Using a paring knife, trim a band of the peel about 1/2 inch wide (depending on the size of the potatoes) around the circumference of each potato. This will form an attractive “belt”. Boil the trimmed potatoes gently in ample, lightly salted water until just tender. The potatoes are done […]

Heat oil & saute the onion & rosemary for 5 minutes. Add the artichokes & water & bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 30 minutes. Blend the soup till smooth with the garlic, soy sauce & salt. Reheat to serve.

–VINAIGRETTE– 1 tb Wine vinegar 1/2 ts Dijon mustard 1/4 ts Salt 1 pn Pepper 4 ts Olive oil In pie plate, e butter until melted. Stir in almonds, microwave at High for 2 minutes or until browned, stirring often. Chop and set aside. In 8-cup casserole, microwave stock, rice and barley at High for […]

Combine Potatoes & 5 C. Water in A Large Saucepan; Bring To A Boil. Cover, Reduce Heat & Simmer 15 Min. OR Till Tender. Drain Potatoes & Chill. Cut Potatoes Into 3/4 in. Cubes. Combine Potatoes, Cucumber,& Tomatoes in A Large Bowl. Set Aside.Drop Garlic Through Chute in Processor With Processor Running. Process About 3 […]

1. In a food processor, combine chick-peas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Puree until smooth. If made in advance, transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate. 2. Before serving, top with chopped parsley, and a dusting of paprika. Serve with pita bread.

Procedure to soften beans: Look through beans and discard any rocks and ugly beans. Using a pressure cooker (best method) – put the beans in the pot (spread them on the bottom) and add enough water to have 2 fingers of water over the beans. Add a big slice of the green pepper. Cover and […]

Wash the cauliflower and break into flowerets. Skin and wash onions; drain. Heat the oil in a pot and lightly brown the whole onions. Add garlic and cook until golden. Add diluted tomato paste, vinegar, resemary, and bay leaf, and cook for 30 min. Bring lge. pot of salted water to a boil; add cauliflower. […]

Heat chickpeas in their liquid and drain. Place in a bowl. Combine all ingredients for chickpea dressing and pour over chickpeas while they are still warm. Mix well. Cool, cover and set aside. Combine all ingredients for green bean dressing. Wash and trim beans, and cut into 3/4-inch long pieces. Steam or boil beans until […]

TRIM,CLEAN,AND DRY MUSHROOMS AND SLICE THEM IN 1/8 INCHTH IN.PLACE IN AN ENAMLED OR NON STICK SAUCEPAN WITH THE OIL,ONION,GARLIC.COOK UNCOVERED,STIRRING OCCASIONALY,FOR FIVE MINUTES.ADD THE TOMATOES,BASIL,PARSLEY,SALT AND PEPPER AND COOK,UNCOVERED,10 MINUTES LONGER.STIR IN VINEGAR AND CAPERS.GARNISH WITH SLICED TOMATOES,AND MUSHROOMS.SERVE HOT OR AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.SERVES 6 TO 8.

Soak the pork overnight in cold water to remove the salt, and cut into cubes. Extract the water from the grated potatoes by putting them in a cotton bag and squeezing vigorously. Mix the mashed potatoes with grated potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Roll the potato mixture into balls resembling small snowballs. Make a […]