-COD- 4 Codfish steaks; 4oz each 1 c Leeks; thinly sliced 1 md Green bell pepper; julienned 1 md Tomato; cut into wedges 1. In large Dutch oven, bring 2 cups water and poaching liquid ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 45 minutes. Strain liquid into large skillet and discard solids. […]

1. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or until firm to the bite. Drain and place in serving bowl. 2. In food processor, puree parsley, basil, and dill leaves, oil, stock, cheese and garlic until well combined, approximately 30 seconds. Pour over pasta. Sprinkle with pine nuts and toss. Tips: Refrigerate up […]

Place the cream cheese in a food processor with the chopped sage leaves. Blend. Line a 2-cup mold with a double thickness of cheesecloth. Arrange the whole sage leaves in a decorative pattern on the bottom of the mold. Add half the cream cheese mixture, then add shredded cheddar, smoothing out the layer and pressing […]

The original recipe calls for hibiscus flowers and suggested strawberries as a substitute. I have reversed the order. As well, I dont think it is necessary to use distilled water in most locations. In medium saucepan, combine 2 1/2 cups water, sugar and hibiscus flowers (or hulled strawberries). Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve […]

Take any fresh herb(basil, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano, garlic, etc) and place washed herbs in vinegar in glass bottle. Close tightly and let sit for at least a month. Decant into another container straining through a cheesecloth. Use in salads, soups or sauces to add a little zip!

If fish fillets are large, cut into 4 serving pieces. Spri;nkle both sides with salt. Heat butter and oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until hot. Cook fish about 10 minutes, carefully turning once, until brown on both sides. Remove fish and keep warm. Cook and stir sesame seeds in same skillet over medium […]

Wash and dry the beans. Remove ends and trim to fit vertically in jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Prepare the jars, lids and boiling water bath. Fill each dry clean jar with beans and two sprigs of savory. In a non-reactive pan, combine the vinegar, water, salt and sugar. Bring to boil over med-high heat, […]

1. Cream butter and suger together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk and rose water. 2. Sift together dry ingredients and add them, together with the chopped leaves, to the creamed mixture, stirring untill well mixed. 3. Drop by heasping teaspoons onto lightly greased cookie sheet and press a single rose geranium leaf […]

Sift whole wheat flour with salt. Rub in 2 tbsp ghee or oil. Add mashed peas. Mix thoroughly. Add pepper, coriander or mint with lime juice. Knead well. Divide into 8 equal portions. Shape them into round balls. Roll each ball on a floured board into a circle. 5″ (12 cm) diameter. Lift each roti […]

This mixture of herbs is particularly good with rabbit. Tie sprigs together with string and submerge in marinade.