In large non-stick skillet or 3-quart non-stick saucepan, saute SPAM, onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, hot pepper sauce, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with […]

Boil black beans in water for 2 minutes; remove from heat. Let soak in cooking water for 1 hour, or overnight if preferred. Saute celery, onion, and bell pepper in oil, until slightly tender. Then in bean soup, add salt, cilantro, and saute vegetables. Covered and simmer, until beans are soft, about 2 to 3 […]

Saute Leeks, Onion & Celery in Margarine in A Large Saucepan 3 Min. Add Potatoes, Carrots & Chicken Broth. Bring To A Boil, Reduce Heat & Simmer 20 Min. OR Until Vegetables Are Tender. With Knife Blade in Processor, Add Half Of Cooked Vegetables & Half Of Liquid. Process 5 Min. OR Until Smooth. Pour […]

Knead a hard dough from flour, egg and salt. Roll it out very thin and cut thin vermicelli noodles. Bring 3 qt water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil. Cook noodles in rapidly boiling water for 3 minutes, or until done. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Melt margarine or butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour and salt. Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Add juice; heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Makes four 1 1/4 cup servings.

Soak the pigs tail overnight in fresh water to cover. Then thoroughly rinse the pigs tail (or ham hocks) in cold water. Combine in a large heavy sauce- pan with the beef, dried kidney beans (if using canned beans dont add at this time), and the water. Cover and cook over medium heat for about […]

Peel onions; cut off and discard root ends. Using a large French chefs knife, slice onions thinly (about 5 cups). Put butter in a 4 qt. saucepan and heat over moderately high heat until butter melts. Add onions and ground pepper to butter. Saute onion mixture, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until onions are […]

In 10-quart Dutch oven or stock pot combine chicken, beef cross cuts, water, salt and pepper. Cover; cook til meat is tender, about 1 hour. Remove chicken and beef from broth, reserving broth. Remove chicken and beef from bones; discard skin and bones. Cube beef and chicken. Set aside. Cook bacon til crisp; drain, reserving […]

Sort and wash beans. Soak overnight in water. Add bay leaves, celery seed and celery. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Cook onion and garlic until tender in 1 T salad oil. Add to beans with remaining ingredients except egg and sour cream. Simmer for an additional hour or until […]

1. Heat the oil in kettle, add onions and garlic. Cook briefly and add the tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, turnips, and celery. Cook, stirring, for abou 10 minutes. Add the beans, pepper, and stock. Bring to a boil and simmer f 1 hour and 45 minutes. Add the chopped basil. 2. Serve with Parmesan cheese on […]