Halve lengthwise, seed and cut cucumber into 1 inch pieces. In a bowl, toss the cucumber with 1 Tbsp salt and let it stand for 15 minutes. Rinse the cucumber under running cold water and in a bowl combine it with 1/2 cup water, grated carrot, 2 scallions sliced thin, 1 minced garlic clove, red […]

-FILLING – 2 tb Butter 2 Red delicious apples; cored . and thinly sliced 2 Golden delicious apples; . cored & thinly sliced 1 Onion; thinly sliced 1 cl Garlic; minced 3/4 ts Salt Preheat the oven to 425F. Combine the flour, thyme and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut the butter […]

Soak the dried apricots in the cranberry juice in a medium saucepan for ten minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and stir them well. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until the cranberries have popped and the syrup has thickened slightly – that should take about 5 minutes. Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then […]

Gently rinse & pat dry the mushrooms. Trim to a nuiform size & set aside. Saute garlic in oil over medium heat for 15 to 20 seconds. Add mushrooms & saute for 3 minutes. Add rosemary & margarine & cook until the margarine is melted, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the flour & cook, stirring […]

Cook rice according to package directions. Chop the parsley and onions very fine. Mix all of the ingredients together and pour into a well oiled ring mold. Let stand for 30 minutes. Bake in a preheated 325 degree F. oven for 35 minutes. Turn out onto a hot platter and fill the center with creamed […]

1. Combine eggs, mustard and vinegar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and season to taste with salt and pepper. Process for 1 minute. 2. With the motor still running, dribble in the oil in a slow steady stream. 3. When oil is completely incorporated, turn off motor, scrape […]

Soak cabbage in salted water to cover 5 to 10 hours. Drain. Combine cabbage with salt, green onions, garlic, chile and gingerroot. Mix well and spoon into large jar. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 days before using. Keeps well several weeks. Use as relish or salad. Makes about 1 quart

-APPLE NUT STUFFING – 1 c Soft bread crumbs 1/2 c Apple; chopped 2 tb Pecans; chopped 1/4 ts Nutmeg 1/4 ts Salt PORK CHOPS 4 Pork chops; 1″ thick 1/4 c Margarine or butter; melt 1/4 c Orange juice 1/4 ts Nutmeg Prepare apple-nut stuffing by mixing all ingredients. Cut a deep pocket in […]

In a heavy pot, heat the olive oil and add the salt & garlic & saute for a few minutes. The temperature should be about medium high. Add the anise & stir to mix. Add the fava beans and mix well. Add salt, pepper & water; cover the pot with a tight fitting lid. Turn […]

Cut cabbage into six wedges. Place in a e safe baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons water and sprinkle lightly with salt. Cover with microwave safe plastic wrap and microwave on high power (100%) for 9 to 12 minutes, or until tender turning wedges over and giving the dish a half turn once. Drain, leave cover […]