Toast pumpkin seeds until brown, or use pumpkin seeds called Pepitas (This Id prefer. I think you can get these at the spice rack in the store). Grind, with the chiles and parsley, very fine. In a skillet, with 1/4 C cooking oil, add a little of the chicken stock. Add the green chile mixture […]

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Makes about 1-1/4 cups

Peel and chop the tomatoes and add to diced carrots. Season with salt. Add jalapenos, oregano, pickling liquid, oil, and mashed garlic. Let sauce stand for at least 1 hour so that the flavors will blend. Mexican Family Cooking

Cream sauce can be made simply with heavy or whipping cream. Cook pasta, like angel hair, til done. Drain, pour a little oil on and toss to keep it from sticking while you finish the sauce. Sauce. Take a frying pan or skillet, on low heat, put in one teaspoon of butter, two minced cloves […]

1. Combine first 13 ingredients in a processor. Finely chop using on/off turns. Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill at least 4 hours. Can be made two days ahead. Mix cilantro into salsa. Serve with chips.

In a large skillet, heat the oil with the parsley and garlic over moderate-to-high heat. When the garlic and parsley sizzle and begin to brown, after 1 to 2 minutes, stir in the broth, taking care to avoid splattering. As soon as it simmers, pour the sauce over cooked pasta.

Preheat oven to 350~. Soften tortillas according to package directions. Press each one down in ungreased 10 oz custard cup. Bake 10-15 minutes or until crisp. Set aside to cool. Combine peaches, strawberries, sugar, ginger and lime peel; mix gently until well blended. To assemble, remove tortillas from custard cups. Place each tortilla shell on […]

Day before or early in day: 1. Turn temperature control of refrigerator to coldest setting 2. Turn ice cream, slightly softened, into 2 ice cube trays. 3. Into each tray, fold half of walnuts and preserved fruits. 4. Freeze until firm; then reset temperature control. Serve with Royal Grape Sauce. Makes 8 servings. ROYAL GRAPE […]

GRATE THE LEMON CAREFULLY, avoiding the white area under the skin, which has a bitter flavor. Beat the egg yolks well and pour them through a strainer into a small non-corrosive saucepan. Then add the lemon peel, the lemon juice and the sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Take care […]

Cook first 6 ingredients over direct heat until reduced by half. Strain mixture and cool. Before serving; in top of double boiler over hot (not boiling) water, alternately beat in yolks and melted butter.