Wash broccoli. Split ends of large stalks lenghtwise into halves or quarters, depending on size. Place in large skillet. Sprinkle with water, peanut oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover tightly; cook over very low heat (20 to 30 minutes), or until stalks are tender. Turn broccoli several times during cooking.

Combine the onion, garlic, butter, wine, 1/2 cup of stock, and thyme in a heavy skillet and simmer briskly for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionallly, for 5 – 7 minutes or until the onions are browned and tender. Stir in the sauerkraut, bay leaf, and enough remaining stock to barely cover the contents. […]

-STREUSEL – 1/4 c Firm margarine or butter 1/3 c All-purpose flour 1/4 c Sugar 1/3 c Slivered almonds Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare Streusel. Grease square pan, 9 X 9 X 2 inches. Beat all ingredients except chocolate chips, raspberries and Streusel in medium bowl on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium […]

Saute the leeks and celery in a little oil for 5 min. Add 2/3 cup water. Season, cover, and cook until the vegetables are tender. Put them into an ovenproof baking dish. In another pan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour, mustard powder and turmeric. Cook for 2 min. Gradually add the milk, stirring […]

If using dried chipotles, rehydrate by soaking in hot water until softened. Using a mortar and pestle or food processor, mash or puree chilies with garlic clove. Blend into mayonnaise. Stir mixture into shredded cabbage, seasoning to taste with salt, pepper, and a few drops of lemon juice if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

“For a picnic, serve these squares of cheese, and other herb-flavored rice warm or at room temperature. They are also delicious eaten hot with tomato sauce and thin slices of cold rare roast lamb or beef.” Preheat oven to 350F. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, salt, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil […]

Preheat the broiler. In a flat baking dish, layer the chili peppers so that they do not overlap. Broil for 3 minutes. Allow to cool then slice across diagonally. In a small ceramic dish, mix together the remaining ingredients. Stir in the chili peppers & serve. It will store indefinitely in the refrigerator, but, as […]

Wash cucumbers and remove 1/16 inch from blossom end. In a 3 quart saucepan, combine water, vinegar, salt, and red pepper. Bring to a boil. Meanwhile, place 2 pieces of garlic and 1 head of dill in each hot pint jar. Firmly pack cucumbers upright in jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Place 2 additional […]

1. Beat egg yolk; add mashed potatoes, parsely, seasoning, and onions. 2. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into potato mixture. 3. Bake in greased muffin pans at 350 degrees until browned. These are often served in the following manner: Get one of those bag-and-nozzle things that bakeries use to squirt icing onto cakes for […]

MELT BUTTER IN 3 QUART,HEAVY PAN OVER LOW HEAT,PREFERABLY CAST IRON OR COPPER.ADD ONIONS AND COOK,COVERED,15 MINUTES.UNCOVER AND CONTINUE TO COOK 30 TO 40 MINUTES,STIRRING FREQUENTLY,OR UNTIL ONIONS TURN A DEEP GOLDEN COLOR.ADD STOCK AND NUTMEG.COVER AND BRING TO BOIL.REDUCE HEAT AND SIMMER MINUTES. MEANWHILE,BRING BEER TO BOIL IN SMALL PAN OVER MEDIUM HEAT.BOIL UNTIL […]