Combine butter, onion, garlic, and peppers in a 4 cup able casserole. Microwave uncovered at High for 2 – 3 minutes or until softened. Blend in flour and microwave at High for 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add tomatoes; microwave, covered at High for 3 5 minutes or until mixture comes to […]

Lightly butter jelly-roll pan. In large bowl, combine popcorn, pecans, almonds and melted butter. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Spread in buttered pan. In medium heavy saucepan, combine sugar, 1/2 cup butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5-10 minutes or until mixture turns a light caramel […]

Fritto Misto Pieces of vegetables, fish, seafood, cheese Oil for deep frying Sift together the flour, salt and pepper. Beat the egg yolks until light. Add the beer and mix into the dry ingredients, stirring only until well-blended. Stir in the butter. Let stand at room temperature for 1 1/2 hours. Beat the egg whites […]

Strain the cottage cheese in a colander to remove the excess water then cream in a blender or food processor or with an electric mixer. Put into a bowl and add the paprika, caraway seeds, capers, mustard and green onion. Blend all of the ingredients together until almost smooth. Blend in the sour cream. Cover […]

Saute walnuts & sesame seeds in sesame oil over medium-low heat, until the walnuts begin to sizzle. Sprinkle curry powder, salt & sugar over the walnuts, stirring to coat. Stir-fry until the curry powder begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle over the walnut mixture. […]

Fill deep-fat fryer with peanut oil. Let heat to 375F. Put raw shelled peanuts in frying basket and drop down into hot oil. When white peanuts start turning brown, take basket out and let drip. Pour out on paper toweling; salt while hot. After they are cool, place in airtight containers to keep fresh.

Rather at the opposite end of the spectrum from crisp raw vegetables lies another kind of dipper. One that at least began life in the vegetable kingdom ~-miniature potato pancakes. Theyre delicious and practical since they can be made weeks in advance and reheated. Place the potato in a strainer and run under cold water […]

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cream the butter and shortening, add the sugars and beat until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well, then add remaining ingredients (if youre using a mixer, stir in the last four ingredients with a spoon). Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet and bakd […]

1. Preheat oven to 375F (moderate). 2. Lightly grease baking sheet. 3. Heat water, margarine, and seasonings to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in cornmeal and mix well. 4. Divide dough into 30 portions using about 1 teaspoon dough each. Roll each portion into a ball about 3/4 inch in diameter. 5. Place balls on […]

Heat oil in medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook 1-2 minutes. Add the wine and tomatillos; stir to combine. Remove from heat. Add the red and yellow tomatos to the skillet while the mixture is still warm but do not heat or cook. Season to taste with salt and pepper […]