Chop each vegetable by hand or with food processor. Mix together in a nonaluminum bowl. Add the sugar and salt to taste. Adjust the sesonings if necessary. Let the salsa sit for at least 1 hr. Stir well before serving. Yield: Approx. 2 cups

Partailly freeze beef to firm; slice into 1/8″ thick strips. Combine yogurt, lemon juice, curry and red pepper. Place beef strips and marinade in plastic bag, turning to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, soak 12″ bamboo skewers in water. Peel mango and cut into 3/4″ pieces. Remove […]

Place all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. The Whole Chili Pepper From the collection of Jim Vorheis

This fruit sauce is one of the basics. It can be served on ice cream or with a pastry. COMBINE first amount of juice, cream of tartar, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan and bring to boil. Mix arrowroot with the rest of cold fruit juice. Add to boiling juice. Cook until clear and […]

Serve this with any grilled or baked fish. Bake fish in a 500F oven or under a broiler, allowing 5 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness. PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS in a blender and blend until butter is smooth. Scrape into a bowl and offer at room temperature for dolloping over fish.

Try this marinade for shellfish you wish to barbecue. COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS and pour over shrimp or scallops in a non-reactive container, such as a glass pie plate. Makes enough for about 1 1/2 pounds cleaned weight. Marinate 1 hour and baste with marinade several times while grilling.

Make ready mix by combining first 3 ingredients in medium bowl.Store at room temperature in pint jar with tight fitting lid.Shake before using. For Gravy: Stir 1/4 cup ready mix into drippings.Cook and stir until brown.(This is to cook the flour;do not burn it.) Add water or milk; stir until thick and bouillon is dissolved.

In a small saucepan place the Chablis, white wine vinegar, garlic, shallots, and anchovies. Heat the ingredients on medium low and simmer them for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Strain the liquid. In a blender place the basil and the strained, reduced liquid. Pur‚e the ingredients until […]

Makes 2 cups STEPS: 1. Whisk heavy cream and sour cream together in a bowl. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let stand in the kitchen or other reasonably warm spot overnight, or until thickened. In cold weather this may take as long as 24 hours. 2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, […]

1. In a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the ysmsri, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, oil, lime juice, ginger, 1 teaspoon of the sugar, the red-pepper flakes and salt. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour. 2. In a shallow dish, soak 24 six-inch wooden […]