In 2 1/2- or 3-quart saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat; add annatto seeds and cook until seeds release their color, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and discard seeds. To saucepan add onions, bell pepper, and garlic and saute until onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes; add water, chicken, tomatoes, broth mix, oregano, and […]

In a food processor or blender, combine pineapple chunks, cucumbers, scallions and jalapenos and process until smooth. Add yellow peppers and, using an on/off motion, process until finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in pineapple juice, lime juice, cilantro, sugar and salt. Cover and refrigerate until chillled, at least one hour. […]

GARNISHES Sour cream Grated muenster cheese -=OR=- Monterey Jack cheese Chile pequins; -=OR=- other -Small dried Red Chiles DRAIN THE BEANS and put them in a soup pot with enough cold water to cover by a couple of inches. Bring to a boil and skim off the foam that rises to the surface; then add […]

* add juice from the can. Put clams and juice in a blender; cover. Blend on high speed until smooth. Add cream, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, pepper and salt. Serve chilled; sprinkle with chives and paprika. A little milk can also be added if you prefer a thinner bisque; but must be added during the […]

Heat oil in large pot. Add garlic, onion, leeks and bay leaf and cook until onion is tender but not browned. Add tomatoes, stock, wine, fennel, saffron, salt, pepper and parsley. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes. Add lobster, snapper and halibut and cook 10 minutes. Rinse shrimp and crab and […]

Fry the bacon in a 10-inch skillet until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Combine the onion, chicken broth, au gratin potato mix (both the potatoes and sauce mix), water, undrained corn, and pepper with the bacon in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook, on the low […]

Warm soupstock. Put bean curd, bamboo shoots, and pork strips into soupstock and turn up heat to high until soup boils. After reaching the boil, turn heat to simmer and add soy sauce and stir. Turn heat to high again. Add the beaten egg while stirring. Sprinkle in white pepper and vinegar. Reduce heat. Add […]

Rinse the corned beef under running water and place in a large dutch oven. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil, skimming off any scum that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 3 1/2 hours. Remove the meat from the hot stock and allow to cool. […]

Saute onion, celery, cucumber and garlic in butter until soft. Add tomato juice, lemon juice, sugar, Tabasco and Worcestershire; simmer 7 to 8 minutes. Chill. Place vodka bottle in No. 10 can filled with water; freeze until ice is solid. Remove can but keep vodka surrounded in ice and wrapped in a towel. To serve: […]

Reserve a few melon cubes for garnish. In food processor or blender container, in batches, puree cantaloupe, honeydew, wine and cardamom; chill until ready to serve. At serving time, skim foam from top of soup; pour into soup bowls. Garnish with melon pieces and chopped mint.