RICE RING: Early in day or day before: 1. Cover rice with water; bring to boil- turn off heat; let stand 5 min. Drain, rinse in cold water ; drain well. 2. In double boiler, combine rice, milk, sugar, 1/2 tablesp. butter, and salt; cook, covered, over boiling water, 45 min., or until rice is […]

Peel potatoes, slice very thinly and set aside. Slice onions very thinly. Heat oil in a 10 inch nonstick, oven-proof skillet. Layer potato slices in pan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes; lower heat if potatoes begin to brown. Using a pancake turner, turn potato slices over, sprinkle onions on top and cook […]

Parboil & drain the cauliflower & broccoli. Combine with bell peppers in a medium salad bowl. Whisk together the garlic, tahini, water, lemon juice, salt & pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing over the salad & toss gently to coat. Check seasonings & adjust if necessary. Refrigerate covered until well chilled. Serve on a […]

Wash, top and tail the courgettes and slice them into rounds about a quarter of an inch thick. Heat a solid saucepan with a lid over a high heat. When it is really hot, put in the oil and immeadiately add the courgettes. Put the lid on and give the saucepan a good shake, holding […]

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli and carrots for last 5 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, whisk together milk, sour cream, mustard, salt, pepper and half of Parmesan cheese in small saucepan. Place over medium-low heat, stirring, to heat through. 3. Drain pasta. Toss with the sauce, bacon and the remaining Parmesan cheese in […]

Cook spinach according to directions; drain well, pressing out excess liquid. In saucepan, cook onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons butter or margarine until tender. Stir in flour, tarragon and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened. Stir half of mixture into eggs; return egg mixture into remaining sauce. […]

Cook peas according to directions, drain well and hold aside. In heavy sauce pan saute onion and parsley with 2/3 of the butter (for about 5 minutes). Add rice and continue to saute for 5 minutes. Add water and bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir peas, salt and remaining […]

Rinse beans and place in a large bowl. Cover with cold water and soak at room temperature for at least 12 hours. Heat oil in an 8 to 10 quart pan over medium heat. When oil is hot, add bacon and cook until lightly browned. Add chiles, onion, and garlic and continue to cook, stirring […]

In a steamer set over simmering water, steam the beets, covered, for 25 to 35 minutes, or until they are just tender. Refresh the beets under cold water, slip off the skins, and cut the beets into 3/8-inch wedges. In a large skillet, cook the beets in the butter over moderate heat, stirring for 3 […]

1. In a large bowl, beat eggs (or egg substitute) with flour until smooth. 2. Squeeze spinach to dry then add to egg mixture along with cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Mix well. 3. Pour into 13-by-9-by-2 inch pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with wheat germ and […]