Sprinkle the eggplant withh the coarse salt and toss the cubes. Let them drain in a colander for 1/2 hr., then pat dry with paper towels. Preheat oven to 375 F. Heat olive oil in a 12″ skillet and saute onion, peppers, and celery over med. high heat for 5 min., stirring. Add the eggplant […]

pan: 12 by 20 by 2 1/2-inch steam table pan 1. prepare frozen vegetables  and freshvegetables to cook in steam cooker 2. drain; reserve liquid for use in step 4. 3. combine cooked vegetables; toss lightly; place in serving pans. combine butter or margarine and reserved cooking liquid. pour an equal quantity over each pan. […]

With for, mix cream cheese and milk in small bowl until it has the texture of peanut butter. Press garlic and add to cream cheese mixture. Salt to taste and mix thoroughly. Garnish with parsley and paprika. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Combine all ingredients in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. When mixture comes to a boil, immediately remove from heat and pack into hot sterilized jars. Vacuum seal. Makes 4 1/2 pint jars.

Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil and add corn. Reduce heat and let corn simmer until tender. Drain corn, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Bring cooking liquid to a boil and add quinoa and […]

Trim the beans & cut into 1″ lengths. Blanch, drain & rinse immediately in cold water. Set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, put in the mustard seeds. When the pop, add the garlic & stir until they begin to darken. Add the chili & stir for a few […]

Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 45 minutes Number of Servings: 4 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.50 Ingredients: 2 medium parsnips or rutabagas, peeled and cut in 3/4″ x 1/4″ strips 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut in 3/4″ x 1/4″ strips 1 tsp olive oil 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper Directions: […]

PLACE TOMATOES AND VINEGAR in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cover and cook until soft, about 30 minutes. Strain the tomatoes or place through a food mill. Discard seeds and skins and replace tomato pulp in a clean saucepan. Add all other ingredients and let simmer over medium heat about 2 hours, or until […]

In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat. Add pepper, zucchini, onion and asparagus and saute, stirring, for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a medium saucepan, bring 1-1/4 cups water to a boil. Add remaining oil and couscous. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Spoon couscous onto a […]

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, put in potatoes & stir-fry them for a minute or so. Sprinkle in the salt. Cover & let the potatoes heat through gently for 5 minutes, reducing heat as necessary. Add pepper & mix gently. Cook for a few more minutes, stirring every now […]