Prick the eggplant all over and roast it on a baking sheet at 350F for 30-35 minutes, or until it is desiccated. Let it cool, then scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl and mash it with a fork until smooth. Saute the garlic and shallots in a nonstick pan (with water or a […]
Vegetables
Cauliflower Italiano
IN AN 8″ SKILLET,COOK ONION AND GARLIC IN SALAD DRESSING TILL TENDER;ADD CAULIFLOWERETS AND 1/4 CUP WATER.COOK,COVERED,OVER LOW HEAT FOR 10 MINUTES.ADD GREEN PEPPER;COOK TILL CAULIFLOWER IS TENDER,ABOUT 5 MINUTES.STIIR IN REMAINING INGREDIENTS;HEAT THROUGH.SERVES 6
Satay With Peanut Sauce
–PEANUT SAUCE– 2/3 c Crunchy peanut butter 1 1/2 c Unsweetened coconut milk 1/4 c Fresh lemon juice 2 tb Soy sauce 2 tb Brown sugar or molasses 1 ts Grated fresh ginger root 4 Garlic cloves — minced or pressed Ground cayenne pepper 1/4 c Homemade chicken stock 1/4 c Heavy cream GARNISHES Grated […]
Nuoc Cham With Shredded Carrots And Daikon
-VEGETABLE PLATTER – 1 lg Head of Boston lettuce, -separated into individual -leaves 1 bn Scallions, cut 2″ lengths 1 c Coriander leaves 1 c Mint leaves 1 c Fresh Asian or regular -basil leaves 1 Cucumber, peeled in -alternating strips, halved -lengthwise and sliced -crosswise 4 oz Fresh bean sprouts Combine the garlic, chile […]
Asparagus And Shrimp Oriental
Shell; devein shrimp. Drain and slice water chestnuts. Arrange shrimp, chestnuts, mushrooms, onion, celery, asparagus, and oranges on lg. tray. Heat oil in wok or electric skillet. Add onion, celery, salt, pepper, and sugar; cook, stirring, until veg. are crisp-tender. Add asparagus and shrimp; place mushrooms and water chestnuts over shrimp. Sprinkle with soy sauce; […]
Pickled Mangos
Combine above ingredients and bring to boil, cool, Peel green mangoes and cut into long slices. Dont add salt or water to them. Fill sterilized jar with slices. Pour cool syrup over them. Add more slices after 30 minutes. Cover jar. Leave it out for 2-3 days & refrigerate.
Good Bar-b-q Beans
Mix ingrediends and cook slowly over low flame in thick skillet until all juice is absorbed.
Herbed Corn On The Cob
1. Preheat oven to 375. Cut out four large squares of aluminum foil. 2. Peel back BUT do not remove the corn husks. Remove the corn silk. 3. In a small bowl, blend together the butter, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. 4. Spresd about 1 tablespoon of the herbed butter on each ear of corn, […]
Herbed Vinegars
Take any fresh herb(basil, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano, garlic, etc) and place washed herbs in vinegar in glass bottle. Close tightly and let sit for at least a month. Decant into another container straining through a cheesecloth. Use in salads, soups or sauces to add a little zip!
