Prepare rice as usual. When the water begins to boil add the lemon juice and saffron, then reduce heat, cover, and proceed as directed. This can also be made in a rice cooker. Add the lemon juice and saffron when the water begins to boil usually about 10 minutes from starting time. Goes well with […]

Drain peas & rinse well. Place in medium pot with water & 1/2 cup of chopped onion. Stir in garlic, cumin, ginger, cayenne & salt. Bring to a boil & simmer for 30 minutes, till all the liquid is absorbed. Cool slightly. In a blender, combine the peas with the remaining onions, pepper & cilantro. […]

Wash eggplant; do not peel. Trim ends and cut eggplant crosswise into rounds 1/4″ thick. Place on broiler pan or baking sheet, brush surface with oil, and broil about 3″ from heat 5 min, until lightly browned. Turn, brush uncooked side with oil, and broil 3 min on other side. Place single layer of cooked […]

Remove the tops from the carrots, then scrub them. Bring a large steamer to the boil and steam the carrots for 5 minutes. Add the mange tout and steam for a further 2 minutes. Place the vegetables, soy sauce, garlic and ginger in a large pan and stir for one minute until thoroughly mixed. Put […]

Stem, seed, and coarsely chop bell pepper. Chop onion and cilantro leaves. In a 2-3 quart e safe bowl mix rice, beans, 1/2 cup lettuce, 1/2 cup tomato, 1/2 of the bell pepper, 1/2 of the onion, and 1/2 of the cilantro. Cover and cook on full power for 3 minutes. Stir, cover, and cook […]

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine first four ingredients in a pot. Heat slowly, stirring till the mixture resembles a syrup. Let cool to room temperature. Combine flour with baking powder & spices. Pour in chocolate syrup & work into a stiff batter. Add almonds & raisins. Form into balls no larger than 1-inch & arrange […]

Cube the tofu. Wash vegetables. Heat oil in a wok & fry the bean curd for 2 minutes. Remove & drain. Add more oil if necessary & stir fry the vegetables & red chilies for 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, sherry & yellow bean paste. Mix well, add the bean curd & stir together for […]

MINCEMEAT 4 oz Raisins 4 oz Sultanas 2 oz Cooking dates 2 oz Candied peel 2 oz Glace cherries 2 oz Flaked almonds 1 Ripe banana, peeled 4 tb Brandy or whisky 1/2 ts Ground ginger 1/2 ts Grated nutmeg 1/2 ts Mixed spice PASTRY 8 oz Flour 4 oz Shortening 6 tb Cold water […]

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain & rinse with cold water. Set aside. While pasta is cooking, heat 2 ts balsamic vinegar & 2 ts water in a large skillet & saute onions & garlic over medium heat. Stir frequently. Add tomato paste, dissolved in 1 […]

-COMPOTE – 1 Orange, peeled & chopped 1 Apple, cored & chopped 1/2 c Dried apricots, chopped 1 c Water 1/2 c Frozen pineapple juice — concentrate 2 ts Slivered fresh ginger CREME 1/2 c Raw cashews 1/3 c Water 1/3 c Maple syrup 1 ts Vanilla PUDDING: Preheat oven to 350F. Whisk together soy […]