First, roast your soup bones for 45 minutes at 325 degrees. Remove from oven and put into 6 quarts water along with the rest of the stock ingredients. Boil gently for about 45 minutes, skimming off the scum that rises to the top. While the stock is boiling, soak the dried shiitakes in warm water […]

Simmer 1/2 stick oleo and onion until done the way you want. Sprinkle flour to thicken. Add milk, 1/2 stick oleo, cheese, potatoes, salt and pepper. Heat until cheese melts, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.

Cover beans with water and allow to soak overnight; cook until tender; drain; set aside. Place beef, bacon and water in large soup pot; bring to a boil. Skim fat from surface. Add bay leaf, peppercorns, garlic, parsley, carrot, celery, onion and salt. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 1 1/2 hours. Scrub […]

1. In large saucepan saute onion and carrots in olive oil until onion is translucent. 2. Add green beans, macaroni, broth and salt. Bring to boil and simmer about 10 minutes or until veggies are tender and macaroni is cooked. 3. In medium bowl, combine tomato paste, garlic, basil and cheese. Slowly whisk in oil. […]

Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 30 minutes Number of Servings: 4 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00 Ingredients: 3 cups chopped broccoli (or 2 10-ounce packages frozen broccoli) 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup low sodium chicken broth 2 cups nonfat milk 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1/4 tsp salt Dash pepper […]

* rinsed well, then drained GARNISH: grated Parmesan cheese, optional Cook pasta in boiling water for about 6 minutes, until al dente. While pasta is cooking, in Dutch oven or 4-5 qt saucepan, heat oil. Stir in onion, garlic, and green pepper. Saute till tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except macaroni. Cover and cook for […]

Beat together egg, flour & salt. Gradually add enough water to make a stiff dough. Turn dough onto a floured board & knead it well for 10 minutes. Roll out dough with a rolling pin or pasta maker until dough is paper thin. Cut into 6″ squares. Place about 3 Tbls. of any filling in […]

Cut all but 1/2 LB of tomatoes into quarters. With parsley, process until well pureed. Dice the rest of the tomatoes & set aside. Slice the white part of the leek into 1/4″ slices. Chop the tender green leaves. Discard all but a 2 or 3 of the tougher part of the leaves. Wash carefully. […]

Heat ghee in a large soup pot. Saute the diced vegetables & garlic for 15 minutes. Pour over water, bring to a boil & simmer until the vegetables are almost tender. While the vegetables are simmering, add the herbs in order. About 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the cooked rice. […]

Cut one cucumber into chunks and process with 2 cups of the broth, cilantro, lime juice, salt and Tabasco. Pit, peel and chop avocados. Process with pureed mixture and add the third cup of broth. Process briefly to coarsely puree the avocado, leaving some chunks. Chill at least 2 hours. Just before serving, dice the […]