Rinse leeks under running cold water to remove sand. Cut leeks 1 inch above white base. Reserve 1 green leaf for garnish; discard remaining leek greens. Coarsely chop white part of leeks into pieces. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, saute leeks in butter until soft, about 3 minutes. Add broth and potato; cover and […]

* Either use canned coconut milk or use 2-1/4 pounds of grated coconut (fresh) with 7 cups of hot water to make the required amount of coconut milk. Debone the chicken, and cut up the meat into bite size pieces. Cut up the bones into chunks. Simmer the chicken bone in coconut milk over low […]

1. Combine rice with 1 1/3 cups water in medium saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 45 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, trim woody ends off asparagus; discard ends. Bring large pot of water to boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, 2 minutes. Drain and rinse […]

In a large saucepan place the butter and heat it on medium high until it has melted. Add the leeks and saute them for 4 to 6 minutes, or until they are tender. Add the yams and the potatoes, and saute them for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the butter is absorbed. Add the […]

Saute onion and celery in butter until tender but not brown. Stir in flour and blend well. Add chicken broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; then simmer 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and rub through a sieve. Discard vegetables. Add last 2 ingredients, stirring to blend thoroughly. Heat through but do not boil. Garnish […]

In a large soup pot, saute onions in melted butter. Add turkey, potatoes, celery and broth. Simmer until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add corn, cream and seasonsings. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Garnish with parsley and serve with crustly rolls.

Toss beef with salt,pepper and paprika until coated.Heat shortening in large skillet or Dutch oven.Add meat;brown well over moderately hot heat.Stir in onions;cook 5 minutes.Remove from heat.Add 1/4 cup brandy; ignite.When flames die out,return to heat.Stir in consomme.Cover tightly;simmer until meat is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.Add marjoram and caraway;cook 10 minutes.Blend cornstarch with […]

1. Shell the shrimp, rinse the shells and pat them dray. Cut the shrimp in half horizontally and rinse out the sand veins. 2. Place a large pot over high heat until hot. Add the oil, swirling to coat the surface. Add the shrimp shells; cook until they turn pink, abt 30 seconds. Add the […]

COMBINE ALL THE INGREDIENTS except the walnuts to be used for garnish in a large saucepan and stir to blend well. Cook the soup over medium heat until warmed through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls and add a few chopped walnut pieces in the center.

Wash the sorrel well and chop it up. Heat the butter in a saucepan and just soften the sorrel and onion in it. Shake the flour over the vegetables and mix well. Let it cook for about 1 minute. Meanwhile bring the stock to the boil, then add to the pan. Add the breadcrumbs, season […]