Combine sygar and cocoa in a small saucepan. Stir in water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in margarine and vanilla. Cool. Makes about 1 1/3 cups.

Clean mushrooms thoroughly under brisk running water. Combine the mushrooms & about 2 cups of water in a saucepan, & bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat, & let simmer for 30 minutes. Remove reconstituted mushrooms from broth, & set aside for later addition to sauce. Prepare a roux: Saute the onions in the […]

–CREAM SAUCE– 4 tb Butter 1 c Heavy cream 3/4 c Parmesan; freshly grated Cook the spinach with just the water that clings to it from cleaning. Cool. Squeeze as dry as possible with hands and chop finely. Saute the spinach and onion in the butter until soft. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in ricotta, […]

Combine the tomatoes, onion, peppers, cilantro, and garlic in a medium bowl. Stir in oil, chili powder, and cayenne to taste. Yields 2 1/2 to 3 cups.

GREMOLATA 12 2×1/2″ strips orange zest 4 md Garlic cloves 2 tb Whole Italian parsley leaves -packed Cooked pasta of your choice Put the orange zest, garlic, and parsley in a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulse the machine several times, stopping to scrape down the bowl, then process until finely chopped. Bring […]

Combine dry ingredients. Add beaten eggs and mix well. Add liquids. Cook, stirring constantly until thick.

-MUSTARD MAYONNAISE – 1 c Sour cream or mayonnaise 1/2 ts Dry mustard (or to taste) -salt and pepper to taste. –SOUR CREAM HORSERADISH– 1 c Sour cream 3 ts Horseradish -salt and pepper -paprika HOT SAUCE 1 c Catsup 3 ts Worcestershire sauce 3 ts Prepared mustard 3 ts Prepared horseradish For the first […]

ROAST AND VEGETABLES 1/4 c Horseradish 1/2 tb Sugar 2 ts Dijon mustard 1 ts White vinegar or lemon juice 1 c Heavy cream, whipped 1/2 ts Salt 1 pn Paprika The 1/4 cup of horseradish is prepared white, drained and squeezed dry. Mix it with the sugar, mustard, salt and paprika until smooth. Gently […]

1. Combine all ingredients in saucepan; bring to a boil. 2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes; stirring often to prevent sticking. 3. Refrigerate. 4. Serve with meat loaf, ham, sausage, eggs, hot dogs and sandwiches.

Combine mushrooms with juice, onion soup mix and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch and remaining water; add to mushroom mixture and thicken.