* Use 2 or 3 ripe tomatoes or to taste. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cook and stir the meat in a large skillet until brown. Drain off the excess fat. Season the meat with the salt and pepper, then set aside. Mix the cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and onion and set this […]

Trim the beans & cut into 1″ lengths. Blanch, drain & rinse immediately in cold water. Set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, put in the mustard seeds. When the pop, add the garlic & stir until they begin to darken. Add the chili & stir for a few […]

In two quart pot, add oil, and brown ham or ham hocks. Add water, peas, and season to taste. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally until peas are tender (about one hour). Serve hot over rice or corn bread. Note: All beans, peas may be prepared in the same manner. Dry beans should be rinsed and […]

Wash potatoes and cook them in their jackets; when cool, peel and dice them, then add the onion. Mix lightly, and set aside. Fry the bacon crisp; drain, and set aside. Blend flour into bacon drippings with a fork; add vinegar, sugar, seasonings and liquid to make a sweet and sour sauce; stir with a […]

1. Wash artichokes carefully and drain. Slice off upper tip of each artichoke with a sharp knife. With kitchen shears, trim off the thorny ends of the leaves. The stems should be cut off even with the base of the artichoke. 2. Combine water, vinegar and pickling spices in a deep, 3-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole. […]

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large saucepan, saute onion, pepper and celery in 4 T butter. Stir in soup and milk, and cook over low heat 10 to 12 minutes. Add mushrooms, salt, pimiento stuffed olives, and tuna. Pour into a 2-quart casserole. Melt 4 T butter; stir in corn flakes and […]

Put water into a large pot and bring to a boil. Add rice, stir, and reduce heat. Add the fruits & salt. cook for 15 minutes on Medium heat. Add remaining ingredients, stir, cover and continue for balance of cooking time. Stir as needed. Note: This dish may be served as a meatless maindish or […]

Roasted rice is used quite frequently in Vietnamese cooking. We generally prepare a quantity of it and keep it in a jar to have on hand when needed. Heat a small, dry frying pan over high heat and add the rice. Toast, stirring constantly, until rice is brown. Transfer to a blender and grind into […]

Cook rice as directed on box. While rice is cooking, prepare sauce. Melt butter, saute mushrooms in butter and add flour. Brown slightly and add liquid. Stir until smooth. Add to rice mixture as soon as rice is done. Stir well. Top with bread crumbs and brown at 350 degrees. Delicious with ham and sweet […]

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice each potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch ovals, then slice even oval lengthwise into matchsticks. Coat a baking sheet with 3 sprays of the vegtable oil (like PAM). Combine the egg whites and Cajun spice in a bowl. Add the matchstick potatoes and mix to coat. Pour the coated potatoes […]