In medium saucepan combine reserved fruit liquid and 1/2 cup orange juice; heat to boiling. Add gelatin; dissolve completely. Stir in remaining orange juice, lemon peel, lemon juice and vanilla. Chill until partially set (60 to 70 minutes). Add egg whites; beat with electric mixer until double in size and creamy (5 to 7 minutes). […]

GRAPEFRUIT DRESSING 2 ts Grated grapefruit peel 1 Shallot; minced 1 tb White wine vinegar 1 tb Balsamic vinegar 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 c Olive oil SEPARATE LETTUCE LEAVES, using only choice ones. Arrange bed of lettuce on 6 individual serving dishes. Evenly distribute grapefruit sections and crab meat over lettuce, arranging it attractively. Drizzle […]

Melt butter in fry pan and add sugar. Stir till sugar is dissolved or softened and everything is well blended, then add vanilla. Core unpeeled apples, cut them into quarters and add to hot sugar. Simmer uncovered over medium heat, basting often with the syrup for 15-20 minutes.

Piloncillo is unrefined sugar that is purchased in hard cones. It comes in colors from beige to brown. Heat piloncillo and water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring constantly. Reduce heat slightly. Cook, without stirring, to 236F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball […]

Adjust an oven rack one-third up from the bottom and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a 9x11x2-inch pan with foil. Brush well with melted butter. Melt the chocolate and butter in the top of a large double boiler over hot water on moderate heat or in a small, heavy saucepan on low heat, stirring […]

Preheat oven to 350. With electric mixer, blend first five ingredients. Spread in greased and floured 15×10″ jelly roll pan, or 13×9″ plus one 8″ cake pan. Sprinkle half of cinnamon/sugar mixture lightly over dough base. Arrange peach slices by rows on top of base. Sprinkle with remainder of cinnamon/sugar mixture and drizzle melter butter […]

1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and onion and cook until soft. Add chicken livers, nuts and garlicand continue cooking, stirring constantly, until livers are just firm. Stir in wine-fruit mixtue and cook over high heat for 2 minutes. 2. Turn into large mixing bowl and blend in remaining ingredients. […]

-WHIPPED APRICOT SOUFFLE- 3 oz Dried apricots 1 c Water; plus 1 tb Water 3/4 c Confectioners sugar 1/2 ts Unflavored gelatin 1 c Heavy cream; well-chilled 1 tb Grand Marnier Position rack in lower third of oen and preheat to 350 degrees. Butter a 10 1/2 by 15 1/2 by 1 inch jellyroll pan […]

Heat oven to 375 degrees. PREPARE RICE: In 2-quart flameproof casserole over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil; add mushrooms, onion and red pepper; cook about 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in chicken broth, 1/2 cup water, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to boil. Stir in rice mix, omittng seasoning packet; remove from […]

Preheat oven to 350F. Mix flours & salt together in a large bowl. Cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add walnuts & stir until they are evenly distributed in the flour. Blend in enough water to form a cohesive ball. Add more water if necessary. The dough should be a little […]