Season chops with salt and pepper. heat oil in saucepan wide enough to hold all chops in a single layer. Brown on both sides. Spoon off any melted fat and add enough water to cover chops. Bring to a boil and add parsley, bay leaf, peppercorns, thyme and rosemary enclosed in cheesecloth. Lower heat and […]

Preheat oven to 350F. Cut off top 1/4 inch of each garlic head. Place garlic heads in small shallow baking dish. Drizzle oil over. Bake until golden, about 1 hour. Cool slightly. Press individual garlic cloves between thumb and finger to release garlic. Chop garlic. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add […]

HEAT THE OIL IN A SOUP POT, add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the sauerkraut, pickles, stock and ham hock. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove ham hock and serve. This soup is delicious […]

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until tender, about 6 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, picante sauce and basil; bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini; simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Stir in bell pepper; continue to simmer 3 to 4 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Ladle into […]

Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 30 minutes Number of Servings: 6 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00 Ingredients: 4 medium red potatoes (about 1-1/2 lbs) 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced onion 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1-1/2 Tbsps tomato paste 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp […]

Heat oil & saute garlic for 1 minute. Add carrot, barley, bay leaf & 2 1/2 c stock. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for 15 minutes. Puree half the chick peas & add to the pot with the spinach, zucchini & seasonings. Simmer covered for another 10 minutes. Add the rest of the […]

Combine okra, garlic, tomato paste, stewed tomatoes, onion, bay leaf and water. Cook slowly until done. Brown flour, add enough water to make a roux. Add roux, shrimp, crabs and season to taste. Cook slowly until done.

Cook prunes until tender. Remove pits. May be rolled in sugar before placed in pirohi.

Put the lentils in the saucepan and add 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand while you prepare the vegetables. Fry the bacon in a pot until it is browned. then add the onion and garlic and fry until the onions […]

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large kettle, add leeks and onion and cook until tender but not browned. Add water and broth and bring to boil. Knead flour into remaining 3 tablespoons butter to form paste and stir into boiling mixture with wire whisk to blend well. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. […]