Option: Grill 8 to 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Cool 5 minutes after cooking, then cut into thin strips. Toss chicken while stil warm with the pasta salad. Serve im- mediately.
Vegetarian
Yemiser Wet (spicy Lentil Stew)
Rinse and cook the lentils. Bring to boil in 3 cups water. Reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer about 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary, until lentils are tender. Should make about 3 cups cooked lentils. Meanwhile, saute the onions and garlic in the niter kebbeh, until the onions are just translucent. Add the […]
Vegetarian Chili Texas Style
Good slow pot recipe. Longer cooking enhances the flavor. Soak granule burger in boiling water for 10 minutes or more. Place oil in heavy saucepan. Combine onions, green pepper, garlic and saute inoil. Add the granule burger to the sauteed vegetables, cook for 5 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer at least 1 […]
Baked Bean Creole
Saute onions & garlic lightly in oil. Add pepper & celery. Fry for several minutes til ltender. Stir in the flour & add tomatoes. Add tomato paste & herbs & beans. Mix in breadcrumbs. Add a little water if too dry. Spoon into oiled casserole & sprinkle breadcrumbs on top. Bake for 30 minutes at […]
Eggplant A La Provencale
Cut unpeeled eggplants into 1/2″ diagonal slices, spread slices onto a cutting board, sprinkle with salt & press with a plate to get rid of excess liquid. Allow to drain for 30 minutes. Wipe with a damp cloth. Heat enough olive oil to cover bottom of a large skillet. Fry gently over medium heat, turning […]
Coconut Rice
Wash the rice & drain. Place in a heavy pot, add the milk, water, salt & sugar, mix, cover & bring to a boil. Let it boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low & cook for 20 minutes, until done. A richer flavour can be obtained by increasing the amount of […]
Fried Provolone Cheese
In a non stick frying pan, fry sliced provolone cheese over medium high heat. You can add spices such as oregano, basil, chopped garlic. You can add grated parmesan or romano cheese to soak up some of the excess oil from the provolone. Watch carefully. When first side is golden brown, turn once and cook […]
Potatoes With Asafetida And Cumin
Wash, peel and quarter potatoes. Place them in a bowl with cold water to cover. In 2-3-quart pot, heat oil over medium heat. As it heats, drain potatoes in a colander. When the oil is hot, add asafetida; after it sizzles in about 5 seconds, add cumin seeds; when they sizzle and change color in […]
Antipasto Spread
Combine first 6 ingredients, mixing well; set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour dressing over vegetables; place in a large jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake jar to stir ingredients; refrigerate overnight. Serve spread with assorted crackers.
Coconut Rice Noodles
Preparation: Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes. Crumble the creamed coconut. Grate the onion. Finely slice the chillies. Crush the garlic cloves. Thinly slice the spring onions. Chop the fresh coriander. 1. Pour boiling water over the noodles and leave for one minute then rinse wuth cold water and drain thoroughly. 2. Heat the oil […]