salt and pepper In large bowl, thoroughly mix cucumber, onion, lemon juice, parsley and tarragon. Pour sherry into medium-size bowl, sprinkle in the gelatin, let soften for a few minutes. Bring stock to boil, pour over gelatin and stir until dissolved, then turn into cucumber mixture, mix thoroughly, season to taste, pour into 5 cup […]
Meats
Martini Steak
In a shallow dish, combine all ingredients except meat and olives. Score steaks with shallow crisscross cuts on one side; add to marinade. Marinate at room temperature for two hours; turn several times. Remove steaks, save marinade. Broil or place on hot grill about three inches from heat. Cook four minutes per side for rare; […]
Minted Lamb Ribs
Blend seasoning ingredients and pour over mean in pan. Marinate 2 to 4 hours, turning occasionally. Pour off marinade for basting sauce and cook ribs 45 minutes to an hour, either on spit or on grill, 5 to 6 inches above coals. Add 1/3 cup olive oil to marinade and baste meat every 15 minutes, […]
Out-of-the-ordinary Chili
In a frying pan, saute meat until lightly browned. Pour off drippings. Add water, chili, and curry powder; simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and beans; heat through. Stir in onions. Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle on cheese.
Mustard Pecan Chicken
LIGHTLY DREDGE THE CHICKEN in the seasoned flour, patting to remove any excess. Brush 1 side of each breast generously with mustard. Pat the pecans into the mustard. Turn and repeat on the other side. Place the chicken in a flat dish, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes. In a large heavy skillet, heat the […]
Turkey Gumbo (1/2)
In a large, 8 quart pot, mix oil and flour. Heat over a medium flame to make a roux. Tilt pot occasionally and stir continuously until mixture becomes light brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Lower heat slightly and saute about 10 minutes, until tender. Add 3 quarts water and turkey carcass. […]
Ribbe
The steak should be without the pork chop part. If you prefer to use a loin, extend the time in the oven to 2 1/2 – 3 hours. Break the ribs every 5 centimeters. Make a checkerboard pattern on the skin side with a sharp knife. 1-2 days before the steak goes in the oven […]
Irish Pot-roasted Chicken
If there are giblets with the bird, take them out, wash all but the liver (reserve that for another use), and cover with water, add salt and pepper, bring to the boil and simmer for half an hour. Wipe the bird inside and out and remove any lumps of fat from the inside; sprinkle with […]
Hot Spaghetti Sauce
Heat oil in a large saucpan set over medium heat. Add ground chicken or turkey to pan along with onions. Stir frequently with a fork until meat loses most of its pink color. Add Tomato sauce and white wine. Simmer or 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Saute for 2 minutes. Cover and bring to a […]
Wisconsin Holiday Fondue
In a sauce pan over medium heat,brown onion and ground beef. Drain.Add pizza sauce and seasonings;stir until heated.Add cheese by handfuls.Stir until smooth.Pour into fondue pot.Keep warm while serving.Serve with Italian or French,cut in pieces or over English muffins for a luncheon treat.Makes 4 servings.