Heat the oil and butter together in an earthenware pot over hot water or in a double boiler. In another pan cook the garlic in a bit of the oil until it is soft. Add the anchovy fillets, and cook until the fish dissolves into a paste, about 5 minutes. Add all to the pan […]

This spinach and yogurt dish is Persian in origin, The yogurt is redolent with both musky and sweet spices complementing the slightly tart taste of the spinach. Borani Esfanah is enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or dip to spread on bread. Though untraditional, the hot pepper flavoring adds zip. Accompany with French bread, or […]

Mix all ingredients and spread on bread or use as a filling in Nonbread Sandwiches. Variations: Use other veggies of your choice, or pineapple and raisins, or raisins and nuts. NONBREAD SANDWICHES: * Lettuce Rollups: Use romaine, iceberg, or escarole. You can even use spinach leaves if you have the patience. Spread them with cream […]

In a saucepan or e-safe bowl, combine Pace and Velveeta cheese food. Cook over low heat 10 minutes or microwave at HIGH 5 minutes – just until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Surround with chips or Christmas-colored red and green pepper rings or strips and, if youre so inclined, sprinkle the dip with chopped fresh […]

Serve this low-fat pate with toasted pita triangles and sliced veggies. The dip can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days. Soak the beans in water overnight; drain, and cook in 4 cups of water for about 1-1/2 hours or until tender. Drain again. In a blender or food processor, combine beans, […]

Preheat the broiler. In a flat baking dish, layer the chili peppers so that they do not overlap. Broil for 3 minutes. Allow to cool then slice across diagonally. In a small ceramic dish, mix together the remaining ingredients. Stir in the chili peppers & serve. It will store indefinitely in the refrigerator, but, as […]

Open can of olives. Eat a handful, just to make sure. Eat a few more. As long as you leave at least half the can, youve got enough. Chop them up. Add the chopped olives to the rest of the ingredients, stir, and chill for 2 hours before serving. Quantities on the spices are left […]

* Very finely chopped. ~– Mix together thoroughly the mayonnaise, chopped egg and ginger. Peel garlic and crush thoroughly with the salt (or mash garlic and mix with salt, or add separately). Add garlic and salt, onion, curry powder and lemon juice, blend well. Put in small bowl surrounded by critters. Also good with crackers.

With a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon, crush the fenugreek seeds to a fine powder. Pour in 1 cup of boiling water and steep for 2 or 3 hours. then drain the fenugreek in a fine sieve. Puree the tomatoes through a sieve set over a bowl and stir the fenugreek […]

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Makes about 2 cups Store for short periods in the refrigerator. Serve with chicken, beef, or blue corn tortilla chips.