Slice onions into 1/4 inch slices. Separate into rings. In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, egg, beer and oil. Blend until smooth. Dip onion rings into batter to coat well, fry in hot oil at 375 degrees until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

You can serve this dish hot or cold. We prefer the crab balls hot, when their exterior is crisp and the meat hot and moist. They also go better with the vinegar dip when hot. If you prefer to serve them cold or at room temperature, delete the dip, or substitute something like mustard and […]

1. Prepare and slice all ingredients. Cook noodles in salted boiling water. Drain in colander, run cold water over noodles to remove excessive starch from them. Reserve. 2. Place oil in wok, heat to smoking point. Add chicken and onions, salt to it and stir fry 3 minutes, then add celery, celery cabbage or bean […]

Remove the outer skin of the duck webs; wash and clean well. Crush the ginger root and onions. Heat up 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil; toss in the crushed ginger root and onions followed by the duck webs; stir a few times; add rice wine or sherry and soy sauce. After 5 minutes or so, transfer […]

Combine shrimp and marinade; let stand 30 minutes. Heat WOK over high heat. Add 2 tbsp of oil, coat WOK. Add shrimp, green onions, garlic and ginger; stir fry 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Remove from WOK. Heat remaining oil in same WOK add pork. Stir fry 1 minute, or until […]

*Or can substitute butternut or buttercup squash or sweet potatoes. Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook & stir occasionally, until it begins to brown. Add pumpkin pieces to skillet as you prepare it. Stir to coat. Chop apricots and add to skillet along with salt and 3/4 cup […]

The caramel: Heat the sugar for the caramel in a small, heavy frying pan over low heat until it begins to dissolve. Shake the pan slightly (do not stir) until all the sugar has melted. Increase the flame and let the sugar bubble and color. Pour the caramel into the mold and quickly turn it […]

Toss beef with salt,pepper and paprika until coated.Heat shortening in large skillet or Dutch oven.Add meat;brown well over moderately hot heat.Stir in onions;cook 5 minutes.Remove from heat.Add 1/4 cup brandy; ignite.When flames die out,return to heat.Stir in consomme.Cover tightly;simmer until meat is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.Add marjoram and caraway;cook 10 minutes.Blend cornstarch with […]

In a medium size pot, heat the oil. Add onions, garlic, and rice, and saute for 5 min. stirring frequently. Add the water, herbs, salt, pepper and butter. Stir til it is all mixed together. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 40 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. […]

Pound the octopus in order to tenderize it, and cut into cubes. Saute the onions in1/4 lb butter until golden brown; add garlic, bay leaf, oregano, fines herbes, and octopus. Saute for a few more minutes; then add tomato paste, whole tomatoes and wine. Stir well, cover and simmer over low fire for one hour, […]