Combine warm 1/3 cup water, yeast, and 1 T. sugar till bubbly. In mixing bowl combine 2 T. sugar, 2/3 cup warm water , mayonnaise, salt and 2 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth. Beat in Yeast Mixture, then 2 MORE cups of flour to smooth batter. Let rise in greased bowl, covered, till […]

–THE EGGPLANT– 1/2 lb Japanese eggplants; -=OR=- 1 md -Firm shiny eggplant 1 lg Garlic clove; thinly sliced 1 Bay leaf Thyme branches, if available 1 tb Extra-virgin olive oil – or more to taste Lemon juice -=OR=- Red Wine Vinegar Salt Coarsely ground pepper Fresh herbs for garnish PREHEAT OVER TO 400F. Combine the […]

Combine ingredients, mix well. Prepare dip ahead of time and chill.

Combine yeast, sugar, warm water and oil. Let yeast dissolve; add corn- meal, salt and flour. Knead 5 minutes, using additional white flour if necessary. Place in greased bowl, turn. Let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down. Roll into rectangle 10 x 16 inches. Cut with a pizza cutter into 10 equal sized rectangles. […]

Cut tofu into rectangles, 1 1/2 X 3/4 X 3/4 inch. Pat dry. Heat oil in a wok over a medium high heat. When hot, put in half the tofu. Cook 3 minutes on one side. Turn over & cook for another 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Keep on a warmed platter. Repeat […]

Put all the ingredients in a blender or in a food processor & blend. You may leave the paste chunky or proceed to make a smooth paste. Leave to mellow for several hours before serving. The olive paste will keep for weeks under a 1/4″ layer of olive oil in a tightly covered container kept […]

Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: 8 hrs Slice round steak, cut in strips about 4 in. long and 1/8 in. thick. (The slicing is easier if the steak is partially frozen.) Combine all the ingredients and marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hrs, mixing occasionally. Then skewer the marinated strips on […]

Melt butter in 1/4 cup boiling water. Add flour and a dash of salt; stir vigorously. Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball that doesnt separate. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add egg; beat vigorously until smooth. Stir in cheese. Drop dough onto greased baking sheet, using 1 level teaspoon dough for each […]

* Orange Marmalade ~ ~– In a medium bowl, stir in cream cheese until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until serving time, at least 2 hours. Garnish with pepper rings. Serve with fresh vegetables or crackers for dipping.

Combine all ingredients and whisk to blend well. Makes about 1/2 cup. Store in refrigerator for a short period. Serve with hearty salads, fish, beef, or vegetable chunks.