Season lamb pieces with salt & pepper. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in large pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Working in batches, add lamb to pot and saute until browned, about 4 minutes per batch. Return all lamb and juices to pot, mix in garlic and rosemary. Add wine and boil until reducedd by […]

In a medium saucepan combine soup, chilies, cheese, onions, sour cream, and milk. Cook over medium heat until cheese is melted and mixture is very hot. Stir in rice and chicken. Transfer mixture to a greased 2-qt casserole. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Serve with salsa and avocado slices if desired. […]

Cook the chopped mushrooms very slowly in the butter until soft, add the flour and blend. Gradually add the heated milk stirring all the time until the sauce is smooth. Take the pan off the heat and add one of the eggs (beaten), the parsley, the rice and the salt and pepper. Blend well, then […]

Grease cookie sheet lightly. Heat sugar, orange peel and orange juice in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Stir in pecans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer about 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until pecans are completely coated and no syrup remains. Spread on cookie sheet to cool. Break apart if […]

RAITA 3 md Cucumbers; peel, seed, thin – sliced 1 tb Onion; minced 2 c Plain yogurt 1/2 ts Black pepper 1/4 ts Cumin 2 tb Cilantro; chopped Make raita by combining ingredients. Cover and chill for 2-24 hours to combine flavors. Cut pork into 1/2″ cubes; place in shallow dish. In blender or food […]

1. Combine rice with 1 1/3 cups water in medium saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 45 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, trim woody ends off asparagus; discard ends. Bring large pot of water to boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, 2 minutes. Drain and rinse […]

*Or can substitute butternut or buttercup squash or sweet potatoes. Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook & stir occasionally, until it begins to brown. Add pumpkin pieces to skillet as you prepare it. Stir to coat. Chop apricots and add to skillet along with salt and 3/4 cup […]

Heat butter in heavy pan and fry onion until golden. Add meat and brown on all sides. Season to taste with salt, pepper, turmeric and cinnamon. Mix in raisins and apricots. Add water (about 3/4 cup) to cover. Cover and simmer over very low heat 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat is […]

Slice mushrooms and onions. Drain pimento. Add enough water to broth to make 2 1/2 cups. Bring to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover tightly and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until all liquid is absorbed; about 5 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl. Combine […]