Cut off beet tops and wash beets well. Simmer beets, covered, in enough water to cover for 45-60 minutes or until tender. Drain and cover with cold water; trim off tops and roots and remove skin. Slice 1/4 inch thick and set aside. In medium saucepan, combine cornstarch, salt, allspice, pepper, orange rind, and brown […]

1. Mix all ingredients in a 1-quart glass measuring cup. 2. Cook in e oven 4 minutes at High. Stir twice. Yield: About 1-1/2 cups. .

Place the butter or margarine in an 8 inch square eable baking dish and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in the orange juice and cinnamon. Add the potatoes, tossing to coat. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring and turning the dish once […]

Pit cherries. Wash cranberries. Remove stems. Wash orange and lemon. Cut in small pieces. Remove seeds. Combine ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Cook slowly, stirring frequently, until thick. Theresa Lessmeister, Peru, IL.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove 1 clove of garlic from the head; peel and cut in in half. Rub the garlic on both sides of bread slices; cut the bread into 1/2 inch cubes. Place on a baking sheet. Remove the loose, papery skin from the garlic head and slice 1/2 inch off the […]

Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 50 minutes Number of Servings: 2 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.50 Ingredients: 1 buttercup squash (approximately 2 lbs) 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp butter salt and pepper Directions: Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Place in baking dish cut side down in about 1 inch of […]

1. First cut the onion in half. Grate 1 half then slice the rest finely. 2. Warm the oil in a pan and soften the onion slcies in it. 3. Meanwhile, combine the grated onion, chili, coriander and thyme in a bowl with the tomatoes and add this to the cooked onion slices. Contniue to […]

Combine pears, wine and lemon juice in heavy large saucepan. Cover and simmer until pears are soft, pushing unsubmerged pears into liquid occasionally, about 25 minutes. Force through food mill or coarse sieve to remove pear peel. Transfer to processor and puree. Return puree to heavy large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients. Stir over low heat […]

Seed chiles. Put all ingredients in blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Place in small dish. Chill. Serve with water crackers, low fat crackers (e.g. Cracked Pepper Snackwells), low fat white corn chips, or pappadams (crisp Indian bread).

Grind oranges and cranberries with the coarsest blade of a sausage grinder. Mix with all other ingredients. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.