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 […]

-HOT WINE SAUCE- 1/2 c Butter 1 c Sugar 2 Eggs 3/4 c Dry sherry 1 ts Grated lemon peel 1/4 ts Nutmeg Pudding: Cream butter until soft. Beat in eggs and molasses until fluffy. Stir in figs, lemon peel and buttermilk. Resift flour with soda, baking powder, ginger and salt. Stir dry ingredients into […]

–VINAIGRETTE– 1 1/2 tb Pear or champagne vinegar -or to taste Salt 3 tb Virgin olive oil 3 tb Walnut oil SEPARATE LEAVES OF WHICHEVER type of green youre using. If using escarole or curly endive, use just the pale inner leaves. (Outer leaves can be sauteed with garlic and chile– delicious!) Gently cut or […]

** Use about 4 medium, very ripe persimmons to make puree. Its not necessary to peel fruit). Sift all five dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Then make a well in the center and add the melted butter, eggs, Cognac, persimmon puree, and, if you like, the nuts and raisins. Mix the dough until it […]

-CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING- 1/4 c Water 1/4 c Shortening 1/4 c Light corn syrup 2 c Sifted powdered sugar 1/2 c Cocoa powder 1/4 ts Salt 1/2 ts Vanilla Pour boiling water over prunes and let soak 30 minutes. Combine oil, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla in bowl. […]

COMBINE ALL THE INGREDIENTS except the walnuts to be used for garnish in a large saucepan and stir to blend well. Cook the soup over medium heat until warmed through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls and add a few chopped walnut pieces in the center.

In small bowl, stir cream cheese until smooth; stir in walnuts, lemon juice, green onions and garlic powder. Serve with whole wheat or pumpernickel party bread. Makes 3/4 cup.

Prepare sweet and sour sauce; set aside. Also prepare lumpia wrappers and set aside. Soak mushrooms in warm water to cover for 30 min., then drain. Cut off and discard stems; finely chop caps. Crumble porc into a wide frying pan. Add onions and garlic and cook over med. high heat, stirring, until meat is […]

In measuring cup, dissolve coffee in boiling water; set aside. In heavy saucepan, combine cream and sugar. Bring just to boil, stir constantly, over medium heat. Add butter, chocolate pieces and coffee; stir until smooth. Remove from heat. In small bowl, beat egg yolks. Gradually stir in 2 tbls chocolate mix; mix well. Return to […]

Combine dry ingredients and mix with dates, pecans, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix in egg whites. Drop by teasponnful onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325F for 15 minutes.