garnish cherry tomato garnish sliced cucumber garnish sliced lemon garnish fresh sprigs basil Cut lamb into 1-inch cubes and grind in processor to consistency of hamburger using on/off turns. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons wheat and then 2 teaspoons water; knead into meat, punching down with fist and turning. Repeat with remaining […]

Stir together oranges, pineapple, jalapeno pepper, green onion, cilantro, lime peel and dash salt in a bowl. Cover and chill for about 4 hours.

Cover bottom of casserole with 1 inch of white wine. Add chopped vegetables and bring to the boil. Add mussels and steam until opened, about 4 to 5 minutes. * Dont forget to “beard” the mussels before steaming. Serves 4.

FOR THE FRITTERS Vegetable or peanut oil for -frying 4 md Ripe bananas, or 8 -ladyfinger or Red Cuban -bananas, Peeled and sliced 1/2-inch -thick Confectioners sugar for -dusting 1 At least an hour in advance -of serving, combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl, then whisk together with the eggs, milk, butter, and […]

Mix the cheese, sour cream, and seasonings together until thoroughly blended. Add the finely chopped chicken. Serve on crackers. Makes 1 cup.

Traditionally, these crispy sweet walnuts are served as a “starter” appetizer to a Chinese banquet dinner to tease the palate before the first entree. They make wonderful snacks or a perfect cocktail food. PREHEAT OVEN TO 325F. Bring a pot of water to a full boil. Add walnuts, remove from heat and set aside for […]

MUSHROOM FILLING 2 cn Stems and pieces (4 oz) 1/2 c Onions (minced) 1/2 ts Salt 1/8 ts White Pepper 1 ts Lemon juice 2 ts Flour 1/2 c Light cream Pastry: Combine butter, cream cheese and salt and beat well. Add flour and blend. Wrap dough in waxed paper 8×6 rectangle and chill overnight. […]

Warm milk, sugar, salt, and shortening in e for 1-2 min. Let cool. Shortening need not be melted. Set aside. Put 2 cups flour in bowl. Add yeast, egg and liquid ingredients. Using electric mixer, beat well. Add flour, 1/2 c at a time until mixer can no longer turn. Then stir with wooden spoon. […]

Shell the beans & cook (with three or four pods) for about 20 minutes, until tender, in the top of a steamer. Drain & peel. While still warm, add the olive oil, cumin & salt, to taste. Toss well & chill. Serve tossed with parsley, garlic & lemon juice. Add more oil if necessary.

Reserve & set aside 1/2 lb carrots. Heat oil in a large soup pot, saute onions & celery till golden. Add all but reserved carrots, water, orange juice, wine & spices. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer over moderate heat till vegetables are tender. Puree till smooth. Return to a low heat & stir […]