–INSTRUCTIONS– 1 Cook the bacon in a wok or -large skillet over -medium-high heat until Crisp. 2 Add the scallions, red -pepper and peas to the -wok. Stir-fry for 1 Minute. 3 Add the egg and scarmble. 4 Stir in the rice and -chicken until heated -through, separating the -rice. 5 Add the soy sauce […]

Heat oil in a 2 qt oven proof casserole dish, add onions and garlic and cook over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the broccoli and peppers; stir cook over moderate heat for 1 minute. Stir in the celery; stir cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste (already combined with […]

-GARNISH – 10 Green onions Thin cucumber slices Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic & stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the curry paste & stir-fry until it releases its aroma. Add the tofu & cook another 3 minutes. Add the rice, mix & fry for 2 minutes. Add the […]

Crispy-fry the bacon in a skillet. Keep or drain the fat, your choice (I usually keep and skimp on flavor elsewhere in my life). Mince the onion and chop the tomatoes–throwing the whole thing in a Cuisinart for a minute does the trick–and add to the bacon. Add the peas, undrained. As you spike with […]

-COATING – 1/4 ts Salt 1 ts Cornstarch 2 ts Water 1. If shrimp is large, cut crosswise into 1/2 ” pieces. Dissolve cornstarch in water and add salt to make coating. Mix with shrimp and set aside. 2. Heat wok over high heat until hot. Add 2 T oil, coat and heat for a […]

Plunge the tomatoes into boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon & transfer to a bowl of iced water. Remove from the water & slip off their skins. Chop the tomatoes & set aside. In a large pot, saute the mustard seeds in the oil over a medium heat until they begin […]

Prepare rice as usual. When the water begins to boil add the lemon juice and saffron, then reduce heat, cover, and proceed as directed. This can also be made in a rice cooker. Add the lemon juice and saffron when the water begins to boil usually about 10 minutes from starting time. Goes well with […]

Saute beef in oil in large skillet until browned,about 3 to 5 minutes.Add vegetables and stir fry 2 minutes.Add water,sherry,soy sauce and seasoning mix.Bring to a full boil.Stir in rice.Cover; remove from heat.Let stand 5 minutes.Fluff with a fork.Makes 4 servings

In a large pot, melt the butter in the oil and lightly saute garlic. Chop the head of cabbage fine. About 1″ wide 3″ long. Put all cabbage in with the garlic. Mix well to coat cabbage. Put 1/2 cup water in with cabbage and partially cover. Cook until cabbage is tender and lightly browned […]

In saucepan, brown noodles in butter; stir often. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.