-ROULADE – 1/4 c (1/2 stick) unsalted Butter 1/3 c Unsifted all purpose Flour 1 1/3 c Warmed milk 1/4 ts Pepper 6 Separated eggs 1 1/4 c Grated parmesan cheese 1 Egg white FILLING: Saute onion in oil in large skillet, stirring often, until soft and golden, about 8 minutes. Add red pepper and […]
Appetizers
Chili Gourmet Style
In a kettle, cook the onions in oil, covered over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft. Add the garlic, cook for one minute. Add the ground beef or turkey, cook over moderate heat, stirring to break up the lumps. Cook until no longer pink. Add chilli powder, cumin, cocoa, paprika, oregano, red […]
Accra (saltfish Cakes)
Sprinkle the yeast on warm water and stand for 10 minutes. Pour boiling water over codfish, allow to cool. Rinse in cold water, remove skin and bones, and shred fish very fine. Mix fish with flour, sugar, onions, garlic, peppers, chives, salt and generous amount of pepper. Add yeast and beat until smooth. Allow to […]
Chilie Tomato Salad
Quarter the tomatoes. Mix parsley & chili with the tomatoes & chill. Combine the remaining ingredients & set aside to rest. Just before serving, mix the salad dressing with the salad.
Cheese Puffs Appetizer
Whip cream cheese. Combine with egg, lemon juice, chives and a dash of pepper, black or red. Beat well. Stir in cheddar cheese and bacon. Chill well. Roll one of the patty shells to an 8×4-inch rectangle. Cut into 2-inch squares. Top each square with a rounded teaspoon of filling. Brush edges with milk; fold […]
Aceitunas Rellenas – Stuffed Olives
Drain olives and stuff with the anchovy fillets. Combine the other ingredients, except parsley; pour over the olives and marinate over-night. Mix in parsley half an hour before serving. If the idea of stuffing the olives throws you, dont do it. Simply add the anchovies to the marinade and pour over the olives. These will […]
Another Falafel Recipe
-HARISSA – 1/2 lb Red chilis, stemmed, seeded — & chopped 6 Garlic cloves, peeled 1 ts Caraway seeds 1 ts Salt 1 1/2 ts Pepper 1 1/2 ts Cumin 1 ts Coriander Olive oil Place cooked chick peas in a blender. Add onion, parsley, garlic, stock, soda, spices, salt & pepper. Process until smooth. […]
Condimento Pugliese (sweet Pepper Spread)
Roughly chop the roasted peppers. Set them in a food processor & add the remaining ingredients. Pulse until you have a slightly chunky mixture. Be careful not to puree the mixture otherwise it will be too fine. If you dont have a processor, finely dice the ingredients by hand & mix them together. Taste for […]
Crab Mousse
Coat a 4 cup mold with cooking spray; set aside. Sprinkle geletin over skim milk in a small saucepan; let stand 1 minute. Add Neufchatel cheese, and cook over low heat, stirring until gelatin dissolves and mixture is smooth. Add yogurt, stirring until well blended. Remove yogurt mixture from heat. Add crabmeat, celery, green onions, […]
Creamy Purple Onion And Basil Dip
Beat the cream cheese to a smooth consistency, gradually adding the basil. Blend in the sour cream and add the remaining ingredients, blending well. Cover and chill. Makes about 2 1/2 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Unsalted Potato Chips, Water Crackers, Green Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Fennel, Smoked Deli Meats