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Fusilli Alla Sorrentina (sorrento-style Fusilli)

Drain the tuna. In a skillet, saute the garlic and parsley in a little oil over medium heat. As soon as the garlic starts to become transparent, add the tune crumbled by hand and let cook for 2 minutes longer. Then add the olives, wine and tomatoes, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes longer. […]

Raspberry Fool

Combine fruit and kirsch and fold into the whipped cream. Chill well. Other berries or fruits may be substituted for the raspberries.

Beans For Burritos

Soak the beans overnight, changing water several times. Put beans in crock-pot and cover with an inch or so of water. Add salt, onion, garlic, and chili powder. Cook on low until beans are soft (about 18 hours? I forget). When beans are cooked, ladle off and reserve some of the liquid from the top. […]

Persian Grated Apples

Simple, but a true conversation piece. The first time I ate them, they were covered with red rose petals. Peel the apples and grate into a clear glass bowl. Stir in the lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Add sugar, rose water, and mix gently. Cover and refrigerate 3-4 hours. To serve, top with finely crushed […]

El Charro Frijoles Refritos (refried Beans)

Mash beans in skillet and add hot oil. Mix well. Stir in evaporated miklk. Cook over very low heat, stirring frequently. Before serving, refry beans by adding 2 tablespoons smoking hot fat, shredded cheese to taste and some Salsa and stir briskly over high heat. El Charro Cafe Favorite Recipes

Chinese Pot Roast

eat Oil in dutch oven. Add meat and brown on both sides. Combine tir-fry Sauce with Wine and pour over meat. Cover, reduce heat and immer for 1 hour 40 minutes. Add mushrooms and simmer, covered, nother 15 minutes or until Beef is tender. Combine cornstarch and /4 cup Water. Remove meat to platter and […]

Oriental-style Beef Kabobs

Combine first 6 ingredients.Cut steak into 16 1″ cubes;place in plastic bag.Pour marinade over beef,turning to coat.Tie bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 to 8 hours or overnight. Drain marinade into small saucepan.Cook slowly 5 minutes.Alternately thread 4 beef cubes,2 pineapple cubes and 2 green pepper pieces on each of 4 12″ skewers.Place kabobs […]

Trimlestown Roast Sirloin

Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Wipe meat, season and place in a roasting pan. Place pan in oven and cook for one hour. Add the whiskey and wine to the pan. Cook for a further hour, basting once more. Remove the roast from the pan, place on a serving dish and keep warm. Pour off excess […]

Lasagna Maria

* Shredded and divided Cook Lasagna noodles according to package directions, omitting salt, and then drain. Cook sausage until browned, Stirring to crumble; drain. Stir spaghetti sauce into sausage, and set aside. Combine egg and next five ingredients, stirring well. Spread about 1/2 cup meat sauce in a lightly greased 13x9x2″ baking dish. Layer half […]

Penne With Smothered Scallops, Tomato, Basil

Drop tomatoes, briefly into boiling water to loosen skins and peel. Remove most seeds and chop coarsely. Slice scallops into thin rounds about 1/4-inch thick and place in bowl with lemon rind. Saute garlic in oil until pale golden and add the tomatoes, salt and hot pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes. Boil a large […]

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