Saute bacon, onion, celery & carrot over moderate heat without browning for 10 min. Stir occasionally. Add beans, potatoes, marrow and stock. (If you want to substitute barley for the rice, add it now.) Simmer covered for 1 1/2 hrs. Add tomatoes and rice (if you didnt use barley). Season and simmer for another 20 […]

Saute garlic in oil until golden. Add with lime juice to chicken broth. Add salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Lower heat and continue to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the garlic taste permeates the soup. Meanwhile, blend eggs andj grated lime rind in a bowl, adding a little salt […]

Serves 8 (dont leave these out they are cheap, tasty and attractive) You can buy a 1/4 or 1/2 lb. of several items. Even if shrimp is $6 per lb. 1/4 lb. is affordable and will add flavor and variety. Chopped parsley for garnish Saute the leeks, onions, celery, garlic and mushrooms until the onions […]

ALBONDIGAS 3/4 lb Ground Beef 3/4 lb Ground Pork 1/3 c Raw Rice 1 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Pepper 1 Slightly Beaten Egg 1 tb Chopped Mint Leaves Wilt onion and garlic in oil; add tomato sauce and beef stock. Heat to boiling point. Mix meat with rice, egg, mint, salt and pepper; shape […]

Blend the corn with the water at high speed until you have a smooth puree. Melt the butter, but do not let it get too hot. Add the corn puree, let it cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the milk, salt & pepper, sweet and hot peppers and bring to […]

Add water to potatoes, celery, onions, parsley, seasonings, and bouillon cube. Cover and cook till tender. Blend flour and a small amount of milk and then stir into the vegetable mixture. Add remaining milk and cook until thickened. Add velveeta cheese and stir till melted.

In 5-quart saucepan, saute onion in oil until golden. Stir in carrots, chicken broth, tomatoes, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Mash half of beans with fork; add mashed beans and whole beans to soup. Blend well. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until carrots are […]

-GARNISH – 1 Parsley; Sprig * Beans can be either fresh or frozen. Do not use canned. +++++ ++++++++ Cover white beans with cold water and soak overnight. Drain and place beans in a 2-quart saucepan. Add ham and enough cold water to cover beans by 1 inch. Bring water to a boil and simmer […]

Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the onion until it becomes transparent. Add the ground peanuts or peanut butter, potatoes and a little stock and mash well. Alternatively, put these ingredients into a blender. Now pour the rest of the stock slowly into the puree, mixing well. Bring the soup to a boil, […]

Rinse and sort beans, drain well. Place beans and water in a large kettle and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat; simmer until beans absorb most of the water, about 30 to 45 minutes. Add stock and continue simmering, covered, until bean