-MARINADE – 1/4 c Lime jucie 2 tb Oil 3 tb Fresh cilantro; chopped 1 Garlic clove; minced 1 ts Cumin 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Dried oregano leaves 1/4 ts Crushed red pepper flakes Cut each wing in half; place in large resealable bag. Add all marinade ingredients; seal bag. Turn bag to coat […]
Appetizers
Risotto Parmigiano
Bring the stock to a simmer in a saucepan. Heat the olive oil in a 3-quart saucepan and cook the onion over medium heat, stirring until the onion is golden but not brown – about 3-5 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat the rice. Turn the heat to medium-high, add about 1/2 cup […]
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Mix mayonnaise, cheese, onions, and garlic; spread on bread halves. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and paprika. Wrap each half in foil. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or freeze. Unwrap and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes (20-25 minutes if frozen) or until puffed but not brown. Cut […]
Zucchini And Tomato Caviar
Bring large pot of water to boil. Add tomatoes and blanch 20 seconds. Drain. Peel, seed and chop. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, bell pepper, onion, parsley, garlic, basil and oregano; saute 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, Worcestershire and lemon peel. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate […]
Cucumbers In Yogurt
Cut cucumber into 1/8-inch-slices, place in colander and sprinkle with salt. Drain 30 minutes. Rinse cucumber and pat dry. Combine yogurt, basil, mint, onion and garlic in medium bowl. Blend in cucumber, salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
Smokey Brie Spread
Place bacon in food processor or blender and process until finely chopped. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Yield: Approx. 1 1/2 cups
Hedgehog Roll
Roll out the pastry to a rectangle 30X12 in. (80X30xcm) and brush with the fat. FOR THE FILLING: combine together all the ingredients for the filling and distribute evenly over the pastry surface. Roll up like a swiss roll starting from the long side. Grease a round cake tin 10 in. (26cm). Lay the roll […]
Kalamarakia (greek Squid)
Wash the squid thoroughly, and pull out the soft backbone and ink sack from the head of each. Remove the black membrane from ove the whole squid. Coat them with flour and sprinkle with salt. Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet and fry the squid until brown. Pour the wine over the squid, […]
Eggplant A La Provencale
Cut unpeeled eggplants into 1/2″ diagonal slices, spread slices onto a cutting board, sprinkle with salt & press with a plate to get rid of excess liquid. Allow to drain for 30 minutes. Wipe with a damp cloth. Heat enough olive oil to cover bottom of a large skillet. Fry gently over medium heat, turning […]
Spiced Melon Cocktail
Scoop melon in balls. To make dressing, whip cream until soft peaks form. Mix in mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Stir crabmeat into dressing. Lightly mix in melon and toss ingredients gently until coated. Arrange shredded radi