Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain & rinse with cold water. Set aside. While pasta is cooking, heat 2 ts balsamic vinegar & 2 ts water in a large skillet & saute onions & garlic over medium heat. Stir frequently. Add tomato paste, dissolved in 1 […]

Throw everything into a pot, and boil for approx. 1 hour, or until it has thickened. Taste for sweetness, and adjust the sugar as you need to. You cannot overcook, so make sure you have a nice, thick consistency. Let it cool, and bottle the excess. It keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator. Please enjoy. Christine

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Makes about 1/2 cup

In a food processor, puree the tomatoes, and set aside. IN a 1 1/2 quart saucepan, saute the garlic, onion, and chili flakes in oil for 2 minutes. Add the pureed tomatoes and remaining ingredients, and simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered. YIELD: Makes 2 cups Each 1/4-cup serving: 32 cals, 0.7gm protein, 0.4gm total fat, […]

Combine the plum sauce, hoisin, sherry and soy sauce in a nonreactive mixing bowl. Whisk in the oils a little at a time. Add the ginger, garlic, cilantro and chili pepper. Makes 2 cups. Recommended cuts: Chicken Breasts (4 to 6 hours) Chicken Wings (6 to 8 hours) Spare Ribs (8 hours to overnight)

Cream butter in electric mixer. When light and fluffy, beat in tomato paste, salt and sugar. Transfer to serving bowl, chill until ready to serve. Serve cold, with hot grilled or fried fish.

Pour the coffee into the skillet containing the hot drippings. Stir but do not allow to boil. Sprinkle the pepper into the mixture. Pour off into a bowl or gravy boat. serve hot over grits, mashed potatos, rice, corn bread, or biscuits.

1. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or firm to the bite. Drain and place in serving bowl. 2. Meanwhile, in food processor, puree spinach, water, oil, nuts,cheese, garlic, and pepper until smooth. Pour over pasta. tip: Refrigeraate sauce up to 3 days ahead or freeze for up to 6 weeks.

In a small saucepan combine the vinegar, water & sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool. Put the peanuts and vinegar-sugar mixture into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Add the […]

GARNISHES Dairy Sour Cream * See Sowest 2 for recipe ** See Sowest 3 for recipe *** Tortillas should be 6 to 7-inches in diameter and be cut into **** Chiles should be seeded and finely chopped. Prepare Basic Red Sauce and Southwest Guacamole; set aside. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook tortilla […]