Brown hamburger, onion, garlic and pepper. Add rest of ingredients except macaroni. cook for at least 20 min add macaroni and cook until macaroni is done. If you can find the fresh herbs use them, I think it makes a big difference in the soup.
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Apple And Matzo Kugel
Cover matzos with water then squeeze out as much as possible. Add apple and fat. Beat yolks into mixture, season with salt and sugar to taste. Beat egg whites until stiff, fold in above gently. Pour inot pre-heated, greased casserole. Bake in slow oven (300 F.) about 1 hr. until top has an even brown […]
Chicken Soup With Passatelli
Pour chicken broth into a large pot and bring to a boil. Add carrots, celery, garlic and salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, cheese and nutmeg. Make a well in the center and add eggs; mix until thoroughly combined. The dough should be […]
Zucchini Napoleon
Cut zucchini into 1/2″ slices. Saute onions in margarine until tender. Add tomatoes and cook 5 min. Then add zucchini, salt, oregano, and pepper. Cook covered over low heat until zucchini is tender (abt. 12 to 15 min.) If a thicker sauce is desired, sprinkle in flour and cook a few minutes longer.
Shredded Pork With Yu Shon Sauce
*Note: Pork should be trimmed of fat. Soak wood ears in warm water until softened, about 1/2 hour. Rinse well, then shred. Cut pork in paper-thin slices and shred. Crush water chestnuts with heavy cleaver and shred. Combine pork, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, cornstarch and egg and mix well. Meat mixture should be moist. If […]
Unusual Chinese Grilled Shortribs
Make shortribs into short, flat strips. Begin by placing rib fat-side-up on cutting board and cut 1/4″ high layer almost (but not through) the bottom-most section of the rib. Turn meat over and continue to make 1/4″ layers until the rib is completely layered and is now one long strip. Using the edge of a […]
Musakhan
1. Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Trim off excess fat. 2. Combine the sumac, spices, and salt. Set aside 2 teaspoons and mix the rest with the lemon juice. Rub into the chicken flesh and marinate up to 2 days. 3. Place the onions in a large skillet, toss with 1 1/2 tablespoons of […]
Molded Christmas Cookies
NOTE: These cookies are made with a special rolling pin or cookie cutters. ~– Beat eggs until very light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar; beat for 15 minutes. DO NOT underbeat. Fold in anise extract and flour. Roll dough 3/8-inch thick. Thoroughly flour springerle mold or rolling pin. Press molds firmly to dough. Cut cookies […]
Turkey Tostadas
Place Tortillas On A Baking Sheet, Bake At 350 F. For 7 To 10 Min. OR Until Crisp. Set Aside. Combine Turkey, Onion, Garlic & Jalapeno Pepper in A Large Skillet Coated With Cooking Spray; Cook Over Medium Heat Until Meat Is No Longer Pink, Stirring To Crumble Meat. Add Tomato Sauce, Oregano, Thyme & […]
Baked Vegetable Gumbo Creole
Cook fresh okra briefly in boiling salted water; drain. Blanch celery in boiling salted water. Add bell peppers and lima beans and cook until just tender; during last 30 seconds, add corn (do not overcook), then drain vegetables. Oil a large baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs; add a layer of corn-bean mixture and […]