Drain oysters, reserving liquor. Saute bacon until brown; add green pepper, onion & celery, sauteeing until vegetables soften. Melt butter in separate pan; stir in flour, salt & white pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Add reserved oyster liquor; cook until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add crumbled bouillon cube, sauteed vegetables, oysters […]

salt and pepper parsley for garnish (optional) Trim excess fat from lamb. Cut meat into 1 inch cubes. Brown lamb in oil 5 min or until browned. Stir in onions and garlic. Cover and cook 3-5 min until onions are soft. Stir in all but salt , pepper, raisins and parsley. Bring to a boil, […]

In a large kettle (at least 8 qt.) heat butter until bubbly; stir in onion and garlic and cook over medium heat until onion is soft. Stir in hot pepper seasoning, cayenne, parsley, bay leaf, broth and wine; heat to simmering. Add crab, cover, and simmer about 10 minutes or until crab is heated through. […]

Heat the lard in a Dutch oven or deep, heavy saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the veal and stir. Cook, stirring often, until the veal looses its red color. Sprinkle with the paprika and stir. Cook for 5 minutes and sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Stir briefly […]

Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onions and celery in butter until onions are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in water, half-and-half, cheese spread, instant bouillon and nutmeg. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; stir in wine. Heat to boiling. Boil and stir 1 minute. Sprinkle each serving […]

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 […]

* Spice bag should contain: 10 black peppercorns, 1 blade mace, pinch celery seed) ** Should contain parsley, thyme and bay leaf . Skin the kidney, cut down the middle and remove the fatty core and any whitish membrane. (This is what can give a kidney a bad taste, so be thorough.) Heat the fat […]

Heat one tablespoon shortening, blend in flour and brown. Add onion and tomatoes and boil until mixture is reduced to about one-half. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and add to stock. Simmer ten minutes. Place mashed avocados in a soup tureen, add cream and mix well. Add a few drops of green coloring […]

Place the rice in a small saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered until the rice is overcooked and mushy and the water has almost boiled away, about 40 minutes. In a medium saucepan, combine the red peppers, onion and 2 cups of water. […]