*peeled, seeded and diced or 1 16-oz. can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped **kidney or navy beans, rinsed and drained >>>>>> In large skillet (or 4 – 6 qt. heavy casserole), heat oil. Saute onions and garlic over low heat about 8 to 10 minutes, until onions are soft and translucent. Add tomatoes, oregano, thyme, […]

Cook grits in water seasoned with garlic and salt according to package. Remove from heat. Add butter and stir to dissolve. Add Cheddar chese, holding back a good handful to garnish. Now add eggs and mix completely. Salt and pepper to taste. Place in a buttered 2-quart baking pan. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar on top. Sprinkle […]

Combine the rice, water, and salt in a large saucepan, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for 45 to 60 minutes, until all the water is absorbed and the rice is quite soft. “Cooked whole grain rice and salt are the only ingredients in these crispy thins. It may […]

Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp.Remove bacon and set aside. Brown beef with onion in hot drippings in skillet;drain fat. Add vegetables,soup,water and garlic powder.Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 minute.Stir in bacon and rice.Cover; remove from heat.Let stand 5 minutes.Makes 4 servings.

Preheat oven to 350F. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and onions and cook, stirring until the onions are browned. Stir in the barley, parsley, thyme and pepper(ground). Stir in the cheese; set aside. Rinse the bell peppers. Cut off the tops; remove and discard the seeds and pith. If necessary, make […]

-GARNISH – Parmesan Cheese; Grated Cook and stir the meat onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven until the meat is brown. Drain off the excess fat. Stir in the undrained tomatoes, undrained kidney beans, the undrained corn, and remaining ingredients except the cheese, breaking up the tomatoes as you do. Heat to boiling then […]

Cut up one medium pumpkin, peel and dice small. Use 1 bowl of sugar to 2 bowls diced pumpkin, add the lemons and oranges to the pumpkin and cover with the sugar and let set over night. In morning mix well and cook on medium heat until pumpkin is clear, bottle.

Heat the wok and add the oil. When it begins to smoke, add snow peas and mushrooms. Stir fry 2 minutes, then add seasonings. Stir fry 1 minute and serve immediately.

Beat the cream cheese to a smooth consistency and blend in the sour cream. Mix in the lox thoroughly. Stir in all of the other ingredients. Cover and chill. Makes about 2 1/2 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Bagel Chips, Tomatoes, Radishes, Cucumber, Scallions, and Figs.

-STOCK– SOUP– Approx. Cook Time: 8:00 Soak the porcini in 1 cup water for 2 hours. Drain them, pat dry with paper towels, chop fine, and set aside. Discard the liquid or save for another use. To make the stock, in a large soup pot, bring the meat, bones, and water to a boil over […]