Stir peppers into wine. Cover and let stand at least 3 hours. While peppers are marinating, prepare jars (see note). String wine into 3-quart saucepan; stir in sugar and food colors. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Immedately stir in pectin; skim off foam. Fill […]

1. Heat the gee, and stir-fry the garlic for 1 minute. 2. Add the curry paste (or powder made into a paste with water), and stir-fry for 2 minutes more. 3. Add the curry gravy, using less if you want a dryish curry and more a liquid sauce. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes then […]

Place all the ingredients in a small electric coffee grinder, spice grinder or blender. Grind for 10 seconds or until the mixture is fine. Insert a funnel in the top of a a glass salt shaker, pour the mixture into it and tap the funnel lightly to fill the shaker. Cover the rest of the […]

Roast rice in a small dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan frequently, until the grains are a light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Add all spices to the skillet except turmeric and roast over medium heat, shaking the pan, until toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer […]

Mix all ingredients together well. Store in a tightly covered glass jar. This is an excellent seasoning for veal, but you may use it on other dishes if you like. Do not add extra salt to the dish. Lagniappe: You can make larger amounts of this seasoning and store it for use as you need […]

Cut fish into small cubes, about 1/2 inch, and cover them with the lime juice. Set in the bottom of the refrigerator for at least five hours, or until the fish loses its transparent look and becomes opaque. Stir from time to time.

Yield: 6 Servings With electric food grinder, coarsely grind pork. Add all of the above ingredients and with hands, mix together until well blended in. With meat press, press into thin patties. Freeze in handi-wrap and scott wax paper until ready to use. In covered frypan, cook for 20 minutes, turning over every 5 minutes.

1. Combine all ingredients in saucepan; bring to a boil. 2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes; stirring often to prevent sticking. 3. Refrigerate. 4. Serve with meat loaf, ham, sausage, eggs, hot dogs and sandwiches.

Mix allingredients and divide the sauce among several small dishes. It can be prepared up to a day in advance and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Saute the onion and garlic in the oil until softened. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Puree in blender for a smoother sauce. Eliminate the tomato for a “purists” sauce. The Whole Chile Pepper From the collection of Jim Vorheis