FOR THE FRITTERS Vegetable or peanut oil for -frying 4 md Ripe bananas, or 8 -ladyfinger or Red Cuban -bananas, Peeled and sliced 1/2-inch -thick Confectioners sugar for -dusting 1 At least an hour in advance -of serving, combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl, then whisk together with the eggs, milk, butter, and […]
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Four Spices (quatre Epices)
Mix, then grind in a spice grinder or coffee mill, then re-mix. Store in an airtight container, keep in a cool place away from light. Muchly used in French charcuterie and with slowly cooked meat and poultry dishes.
Veal Scallopine
Heat oil and half the butter in skillet over a medium-high heat. Coat thinly-sliced veal in flour and brown both sides in the hot skillet. Transfer to a warm platter and season with salt and pepper. Remove skillet from heat, add lemon juice, capers, parsley and remaining butter. Stir. Briefly warm sauce to medium heat. […]
Crisp Sugared Walnuts
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 […]
Spicy Beef Satay
Place steak in freezer 30 minutes to firm; slice into 1/4″ thick strips. In shallow glass dish, combine soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil, onion, garlic, sugar, ginger and 1/2 tsp of the red pepper flakes. Add beef strips; turn to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours. Soak twenty-four 8″ bamboo skewers […]
Calavo Guacamole Dip
pepper to taste Chop chili pepper, onion, garlic, peeled tomato and blend. Cut avocado into halves, remove seed and skin, mash with chili mixture. Blend in lemon or lime juice, salt, pepper, seasoned salt and dry mustard. Serve with crackers, corn chips, potato chips or tortillas. Makes 1 1/2 cups dip.
Fava Bean Salad
Shell the beans & cook (with three or four pods) for about 20 minutes, until tender, in the top of a steamer. Drain & peel. While still warm, add the olive oil, cumin & salt, to taste. Toss well & chill. Serve tossed with parsley, garlic & lemon juice. Add more oil if necessary.
Mock Parmigiana
Serves: 8 Combine first 7 ingredients and shape into patties. Set aside. To make sauce, saute onion slices in 3 Tbsp butter or margarine until soft. Add remaining ingredients for sauce. Place patties in large baking pan in single layer and pour sauce over. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake one hour at 375F. […]
Italian Baked Fish
Place fish in shallow baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients and pour evenly over fish. Marinate several hours in the refrigerator, turning the fish occasionally. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake fish uncovered for 30 minutes. Broil for 5 minutes, or until fish is crisped. Each Serving: 154 Calories, 29g Protein, 2g Fat, 3g Carbohydrates, 427mg […]
Tortilla Crusted Snapper With Cilantro-lime S
Dust fillets on both sides with flour, then dip in eggs, then into tortilla strips. Press firmly so tortilla strips crust fillets. Pour olive oil into large skillet and place over medium heat. Saute fillets for 40 seconds on each side. Remove to a baking dish. Bake fillets in preheated 350 degree oven 7-10 minutes […]