Brown rice, nuts, and onions in butter, stirring constantly so it doesnt burn. (Get it nice and brown). Add broth, cover pan, and simmer on a very low heat until rice is completely cooked. Connie Lavacek

Prepare the couscous according to package directions, substituting chicken broth or stock for the water. In the olive oil, saute the carrots, peppers and chives for about 3 minutes. Toss with the cooked couscous, dried cherries, salt and pepper. Be careful not to over mix. Keep warm and arrange on the same platter as the […]

Beat eggs well; add remaining ingredients and beat until the dough blisters. Drop from the tip of a wet teaspoon into boiling salted water. Cook until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain. Toss with melted butter. (I like to put sauteed onions with this) Good substitute for potatoes.

Drain the bamboo & sprouts. Remove as many of the green pods as possible. Heat the oil in a wok & crush the garlic into it. Add the onion & carrots. Stir fry for a few minutes or until the onion has softened slightly. Stir in the bamboo shoots & cook for a minute. Add […]

Chop gooseberries, raisins, and onion. Add other ingredients. Heat slowly to boiling. Simmer 3/4 hour. Stir frequently. Rub through coarse sieve. Reheat. Harriet Hinzinga, Pella, IA.

Place cardamom pods, peppercorns and caraway seeds in jar of blender and blend to a coarse powder. Cut stems from chilis, leaving rest of chili intact. Add to blender jar with remaining ingredients and blend to a coarse puree. Turn into a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, then […]

GLAZE 1/2 c Honey 3 tb Dijon mustard 2 tb Balsamic vinegar 2 ts Paprika (Which?)* 1/2 ts Ground ginger 1 1/2 ts Salt 1 ts Pepper Preheat oven to 350F. Peel onion, slice in halfon the equator. Remove centres leaving a bowl in the onion halves. FILLING: In a bowl, stir together 1/2 c […]

1. Heat the oil in a wok or skillet. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir-fry the ingredients for 30 seconds. 2. Add the green beans, and stir-fry them over high heat for 2 to 4 minutes. 3. Add the sesame oil and salt (if desired), toss the ingredients to coat them, and serve the […]

Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 15 minutes Number of Servings: 8 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.50 Ingredients: 2 mangos, peeled and diced 10 tomatillos, husked and sliced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup diced onion 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 cup diced tomatoes Directions: Combine all of […]

* Use 1 4-oz can of mushroom stems and pieces. Melt margarine in a small skillet. Add onion slices and cook and stir until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients and heat through. Serve, hot, over patties.