Cut pork into bite size pieces. Peel carrots, cut into cubes. Place oil and garlic in wok. On high heat, brown pork. Stir-fry 5 minutes. Add plum sauce, celery, ginger, sherry, carrots, sugar, salt scallions and water. Simmer covered, 12 minutes. Add cornstarch to water and mixture to wok. Stir until thickened.

The original recipe calls for hibiscus flowers and suggested strawberries as a substitute. I have reversed the order. As well, I dont think it is necessary to use distilled water in most locations. In medium saucepan, combine 2 1/2 cups water, sugar and hibiscus flowers (or hulled strawberries). Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve […]

Wash shrimp and put into lge. pot. Add enough water to cover. Add salt and whole onion and celery, and bring to a boil. Cook for abt. 5 min. Remove the shrimp with slotted spoon and reserve liquid. Shell and devein the shrimp. Heat the oil in lge. pot. Saute chopped onions until light golden. […]

Peel onions and cut into thin slices to measure about 4 cups.Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet.Stir in onions and parsley.Saute over medium heat until golden brown.Meanwhile,halve sausages,lengthwise,and score,crosswise,in 2 places.Dip cut sides in flour.Push onions to one side of skillet.Pour in remaining 3 tablespoons of oil.Add sausages.Fry until sausages are crisp and […]

In a 4-quart pot, over medium heat, saute chicken in 2 teaspoons oil for 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pot. In same pot, over medium-high heat, saute onions and garlic in remaining oil for 3 minutes. Add chiles, jalapenos, cumin and oregano; cook for 3 minutes more. Add […]

A basket of golden potato shreds, called a Phoenix nest, makes a handsome presentation for almost any stir fried dish. After you eat the contents, you break the next apart with fingers and nibble. You can make one large next for a single entree or several small ones for individual servings. Because the nests are […]

BATTER 1 c White Flour 2 Eggs 1 tb Olive Oil or Melted Oleo 1/2 c (Generous) Milk 1/2 C (Generous) Water 1. Saute Mushrooms in 2 T. Oleo for 2-3 Min. Just until Tender. Mix With the Cottage Cheese and Season To Taste. 2. Put All Batter Ingredients in a Food Processor and Whizz […]

Simmer carrots in water until al dente. Drain and saute in butter and sugar for about 2 minutes. Add salt, pepper, wine and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in creme fraiche, return to heat and heat until slightly thickened. Stir in dill. Enjoy, Sheryl

Coat a small nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot. Add onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, and garlic; saute until tender. Stir in cumin and white pepper. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in mashed beans and corn. Spread 1/2 cup bean mixture evenly over surface of each […]

Cook the broccoli rabe in lightly salted water until just tender. Drain well. Squeeze excess water out by hand. In a large frying pan, melt the butter in the olive oil and sautee garlic for 1-2 min. Coarsly chop the broccoli rabe and add it to the pan. Sautee about 5 min.Add salt and pepper […]