Saute onion and garlic clove in oil until onion is soft. Crush garlic clove. Add green peppers and spices, saute another 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes and corn. Mash 2 cups of the beans and add to pot along with whole beans, salt and oregano. Simmer another 30 minutes. If chili without tears isnt chili for […]

Using a stationary or hand-held mixer, beat together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture is light and airy. Melt the butter and let it cool. Sift the cardamom and flour together. Mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the butter and flour to the sugar-egg […]

Wash the duck, dry thoroughly and cut into serving pieces. Set aside. In a deep saucepan or casserole bring the coconut milk to the boil; simmer for 5 minutes. Pour off half and set aside, then simmer the remaining milk for about 15 minutes. Add the duck and simmer 10 minutes. Drain the chilies and […]

Heat 1 tb ghee in a skillet. Saute the cumin seeds until golden. Add onion, cauliflower & peas & mix well. Mix in asafetida & mango powder, stir. Add garam masala, salt & cayenne. Cover the pan & cook over a moderate heat for 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat & cool. Divide mixture into […]

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, marinate 15-20 minutes in ginger, sherry, soy sauce mixture. Cut scallion and hot peppers diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Grind anise pepper to powder. Mix chicken broth, soy sauce, wine vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Heat oil. Add scallion, and stir fry several times. Add ginger, sherry, soy mixture and chicken […]

Roll out each pizza dough round on a lightly floured board with a rooling pin, until it forms a 12″ circle, 1/8″ to 1/4″ thick. Turn dough over as you roll to prevent shrinkage. Place each piece on an oiled baking sheet or pizza pan. Dimple the dough & brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with […]

Soak the mung beans in 2 c cold water for 30 minutes. Remove any beans that float to the top. Drain. In a large pot, combine beans with 7 c cold water. Simmer, uncovered, over medium heat for 30 to 35 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove any floating skins. Stir in the sugar & […]

In a small dry skillet, toast sesame seeds over medium-high heat, shaking often, until lightly browned and aromatic, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, garlic and ginger; bring to a boil over high heat. Add rice, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer […]

Peel and mash very ripe avocados. Mix well with remaining ingredients and pile into a serving dish with an avocado pit in the center. (This is supposed to keep the guacamole from turning dark). If not using immediately, cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate. Use etiher as a sauce or a salad. […]

until fragrant, then cook the garlic and onions, stirring, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, sherry, pimientos, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and Scotch bonnet pepper and cook until the mixture has thickened, another 10 minutes. 2. Five minutes before serving, add the crabmeat and lime juice and cook over […]