RINSE THE CRACKED WHEAT several times then cover with water by 1/2-inch and let soak for 20 minutes, then drain well, squeezing out excess water. Combine minced onion with the allspice, pepper and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the parsley, scallions, tomatoes and mint. Gently fold in the drained wheat and refrigerate […]

Combine 2-1/2 cups water, lentils, diced carrots, and bay leaf in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain; transfer to large bowl. Cool. Mix all remaining ingredients into lentils. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. […]

-DRESSING – 2 ts Sugar 1 ts Dry mustard 1 ts Celery seed 1 ts Salt 1 c Vinegar 3/4 c Vegetable oil In a large bowl, combine first four ingredients. Sprinkle with sugar; set aside. In a saucepan, combine dressing ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and pour over vegetables, stirring […]

Peel, pit, and cut mangoes to make 3 cups chunks. In a blender or food processor, whirl fruit with corn syrup and lemon juice until smooth.

In bowl, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, onion flakes, salt, dry mustard, celery salt, TABASCO sauce. Mix well. Add cabbage, carrot and pepper. Toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate. Toss again before serving. Serves 4.

* – or green cabbage, with outer leaves attached (if available) ** – or red cabbage leaves *** – rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar may be substituted ==== === 1. Carefully remove 4-6 outer leaves from head cabbage. Rinse these and red savoy kale leaves; drain, wrap in towels, and enclose in a plastic […]

dissolve the jellos in hot water. Add remaining ingredients in the order given. Place in ring mold and refrigerate until firm. When ready to serve, unmold onto a platter and fill center with fresh strawberries. Serves 8, needs no dressing.

cook pasta according to directions. Rinse in cold water and drain well.Place macaroni, olives, tuna and parsley in a large bowl and toss well. Put the rest of the ingredients in a jar and shake well. Pour over pasta and gently mix well to coat all ingredients. Refrigerate for 2 hours befor serving.

*Note: ham, turkey and/or roast beef, julienned Combine lettuce, watercress, mushrooms, olives and croutons in large bowl. Toss lightly to mix. Arrange avocado and eggs on top of salad. Top with Swiss cheese and meat. Make vinaigrette. Just before serving, shake dressing, pour over salad and toss.

1. Wash beans and cut off ends. Place in a deep, 2-quart heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole with water. 2. Heat, covered, in e Oven 10 to 12 minutes or until until beans are crisp-tender. Drain beans. 3. Add remaining ingredients to drained green beans. 4. Stir to combine. 5. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 […]