Put lentils & rice in separate pots. Pour enough boiling water over the lentils to cover them. Add 1 1/2 c boiling water to rice. Simmer both pots, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes. Drain & combine in one large pot. Addsalt & another 1/2 c water. Cover & simmer 15 to 20 minutes […]

-OPTIONAL TOPPINGS – Sour cream Chopped cilantro Shredded monterey jack chese Cook onion and carlic in oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven until onion is tender but not brown. Add remaining ingredients except optional toppings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; continue to simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. […]

Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onions for 8 minutes. Add the garlic and fry for a further 2 minutes. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Place the mixture in a large greased oven proof dish and cover with foil. Cook in the oven at 180 c, 350 f, […]

In a sm. saucepan combine the water and sugar. Heat and stir mixture till sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temp. Add the frozen concentrate and the orange peel; stir till the concentrate is dissolved. Freeze in a 1 or 2 qt ice-cream freezer according to manufacturers directions.

In medium skillet, heat oil:saute shallots and garlic 1 minute. Add zucchine, yellow squash and bell pepper; saute for 3-4 minutes. Stir Contadina pasta ready chunky tomatoes, paste, wine, and salt; simmer for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in basil; simmer for 1 minute. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Pour sauce […]

1. Melt butter; add flour, stirring until smooth.~ 2. Add mustard, salt, Tabasco and bean liquid plus milk to make 1 1/2 cups; cook until thick.~ 3. Add beans and drained onions.~ 4. Place in a greased 1-quart casserole; border with buttered bread crumbs.~ 5. Bake in preheated 375F. oven 30 minutes, or until bread […]

1. Place the green and broad beans in a saucepan with a little lightly salted water and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. 2. Mix the cooked beans with the shallot or spring onions, celery, red pepper, kidney beans and tofu. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and season […]

-OPTIONAL – 1 c Cooked mashed potatoes 1/2 c Cornmeal 1/2 c Bran 1/2 c Cracked wheat 1 sm Pepper — diced 1 Grated carrot Heat greased (I use cooking spray) grill or electric frypan on med heat. ***Or, you can grease a 13″x9″ glass baking pan and bake at 350* for 30 Min. Just […]

Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till light & fluffy. Add molasses & water. Mix well. Add the baking soda, cinnamon, ginger & salt. Mix. Finally fold in flour. Mix well. Form into 1 inch balls. Place on a greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly & bake at 375F for […]

In large skillet or electric frying pan, heat oil and saute onions and garlic until onions are golden. Add potatoes, eggplant, and mushrooms and cook over medium-high heat ten minutes. Add tomatoes and all spices to mixture along with 1 C. water. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until veggies are cooked, about 30 to 40 […]