Saute mushrooms in olive oil, covered, about 15 minutes. Uncover; add garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Simmer until liquid evaporates. Do not let garlic brown. Serve and enjoy.

Clean potatoes; boil until just tender; cool. Peel them and place on platter. Cut 6 very thin slices from the cheese and grate the rest. Wash tomatoes and cut off tops; scoop out pulp and pass thru a strainer; reserve. Salt and pepper the tomato cases and turn upside down to drain. Sprinkle the potatoes […]

1. Wash beans, snip off ends. Drop into salted boiling water, reduce heat and cook until barely tender. Turn out into a colander and immediately rinse under cold water to stop cooking process. 2. Cook the bacon over low heat in a deep heavy pot until crisp. Remove bacon, drain on paper toweling, and crumble. […]

Sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together in a small bowl and set aside. Combine the sugar, oil and eggs in a mixing bowl. Beat, with an electric mixer set on medium speed, for 2 minutes. Add the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Stir in the carrots and walnuts. Pour the […]

Saute the chilis and onions in oil until soft. Add the tomatoes, cactus and cilantro and simmer until moisture is absorbed. Add the eggs to the mixture and sprinkle cheese on top. Cover and cook over low heat until eggs are set. Heat Index = 5

Wash and dry the peppers. Broil under a preheated broiler as close to the heating element as possible, or on a rack on the barbecue grill. Cook and turn them as the skin chars to black. Roast until skin is completely black. Allow peppers to cool uncovered. Peel the peppers with a sharp knife and […]

Blend basil, buttermilk, green onions and salt in processor until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Add mayonnaise and pepper and whisk until dressing is smooth. Let stand 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Core and slice tomatoes. Arrange on platter. Spoon dressing over to coat. Garnish with basil leaves.

Place cut side up in e pan. Dribble with honey and dot with butter. Add a little water to the pan and cover with plastic. Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes. Turn 1/4 after 3 minutes, Turn 1/4 after 3 minutes.

PEEL THE POTATOES AND SLICE them lengthwise into quarters or, if large, into 6ths. Trim the fennel, remove the outer leaves if theyre scarred, and cut into wedges 1/2-inch thick or a little wider. Leave some of the core so that the pieces stay intact. Cut the tomatoes into large, neat pieces. Bring a pot […]

Presoak peas, if necessary, according to package directions. Drain well, if presoaked. In a large pot, add water or stock, whole onion, carrot, turnip or parsnip, marjoram, thyme, and salt. Cook until peas and vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain well. Mash peas and vegetables in blender or press through a […]