Put onion, celery, mushrooms & asparagus in large soup pot. Add a little water or some broth and cook till tender. Add all the other ingredients including spices. Bring to a boil. Then simmer for about an 1 hr to 45 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl, and stir well. Spread about 1/2 cup bean mixture over each of 4 tortillas, and top each with 3 tablespoons cheese and remaining tortillas. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium-high

Prepare Soft Custard. Just before serving, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in chilled medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Gently stir 1 cup of the whipped cream, the rum and 1 or 2 drops food color into custard. Pour custard mixture into small pun

Prepare unbaked pie shell. Beat together sugar, eggs and salt until lemon-colored. Add margarine and flour and blend well. Beat in milk; fold in 1 cup coconut. Pour filling into pie shell. Top with remaining coconut and bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour.

# In a pot, boil pork legs and discard water. # Pour in stock and bring to a boil. # Pour in vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar; laurel leaves, oregano, garlic, slat & pepper, and banana blossoms. # Simmer until pork is cooked and tender and sauce thickens in consistency. # Serv

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Stir together and chill 1 hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out 1/8 inch thick. Cut in desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Paint with egg yolk paint. Bake 6 to 8 minutes. BEGG YOLK PAINT:

Bring lentils and water to boil in a medium pot. Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 45 minutes or until lentils are cooked but not mushy. Drain the lentils and add the rest of the ingredients except the yogurt. Stir well and heat on low for 5 minutes. Stir

Add all ingredients to hot, drained macaroni. Stir well. Measurements are approximate--use more or less depending on your tastes and amount of macaroni.

Rinse cashews in cold water and set aside to drain. Prepare marinade by mixing all ingredients with a fork. Put chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour marinade over, mixing well to coat. Marinate at least 20 minutes. Make sweet & sour sauce by mixing all ingredients an

: Soften gelatin in cold water; set aside. : Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a heavy saucepan. Combine egg yolks and milk, beat well, and add to mixture in saucepan. Cook milk mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil; boil 1

Cream sugar and shortening. Add apple sauce, which has been sieved to remove all lumps, molasses, eggs, and lemon juice. Sift white flour, measure, and sift with baking soda, salt, and spices. Dredge raisins in whole wheat flour. Add white flour mixture to batter gradually.

in small saucepan combine 1 st four ingredients. Stir over low heat until smooth, gradually beat in sugar until smooth and shiny.     strongServings: 4/strong  

1. Combine the egg white and sugar in a mixing glass, and stir with a bar spoon to dissolve the sugar. Add the cachaca, lemon juice and ice cubes. Place a bar shaker on top of the mixing glass and, grasping the glass and shaker firmly together with both hands, shake them vig

Combine cr&138;me fra&140;che, mustard, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, pepper to taste, and demiglace in a medium size saucepan and simmer slowly for 20 minutes, or until sauce is slightly reduced. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, while completeing

* Peeled, cored and sliced. . Put the barley in the water and bring to the boil. Add the sliced apples and continue cooking gently until the barley and apples are soft. Press through a sieve, or put through the blender, and put back in the saucepan. Add the sugar and lemon juice

1. Beat eggs slightly in a 1 quart glass measuring pitcher. Add apricot nectar and lemon juice; mix. 2. Combine sugar, flour and salt; gradually add to egg mixture, stirring constantly. Cook uncovered in microwave oven 7 minutes at High, or until thickened; stir every 2 min

Clean the chicken, making sure to cut off all fat. Heat the oil, then brown the cumin seeds and cardamom. Add the Thai chile (be careful of the fumes) and cloves. Add the chopped onion, then cook until brown. Then add the tomatoes, ginger paste, garlic paste, and soy sauce.

Place flour, sugar, dry sugar substitute, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in mixer bowl and mix a low speed to blend well. Combine HOT applesause and baking soda ( don t try to be modern and use cold applesause and mix with baking soda with the flour; it doesn t work as well that wa

Rinse meat, pat dry, and rub with oil. Place in a 10 by 14 inch roasting pan. Bake in a 450 degree oven until meat is well browned,about 45 minutes; turn often. Add broth and port. Cover tightly; reduce oven to 400 degrees and bake 1 1/2 hours. Mix sugar and onions into pan; cov

This Indian dish is anything but understated. It piles flavour upon flavour to stunning effect and would overwhelm milk fed lamb. Amazingly, for something so sumptuous, it is comparatively nutritionally sound, as it has been modified to eliminate most saturated fat. However

Only use Brisket. DO NOT USE GROUND BEEF. The best chili is made from slow simmered brisket. Brown the brisket with a little oil. Drain and remove meat. Saute onion and garlic in the left over oil. Add all the spices and let pan roast. Add the beef back to the pot and a

Recipe by: Jo Anne Merrill 1 Cut broiler fryer into serving sized pieces. Place in dutch oven or heavy pan with lid. Add 1 cup water, garlic clove finely chopped and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until thickest chicken parts are done; 40 45 minute

On a large Webers (round, covered, charcoal grill): Picking the turkey: Get a flat one otherwise the top of the turkey sticks to the underside of the cover. This is only a problem with the 14+ lb. size turkeys. Make sure it is not selfbasting. Fresh is best. G

Pre heat oven to 350F. Wipe mushrooms clean. Remove stems & save for another use. Lightly oil baking sheet with 2 tb oil & lay mushrooms on it stalk side up. Pour 1/2 ts olive oil over each one & bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven & set aside to cool. Com

Mix it right in a 9 by 9 pan or use a food processor. Bake at 350F for about 1 hour or until brown around the edges and firm and dry on top. Hand grating the vegetables makes a very course pate. Using the food processor makes a very smooth one. Frying the onions gives the pate a

. . . Whipped cream Candy decorettes Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Cut ice cream in 6 chunks; add to gelatin and stir till melted. Chill until partially set. Add nutmeg and flavoring. Stir in egg yolks; fold in egg whites. Pour into cooled tart shells; chill till set.

Stir the yeast into the warm water & let proof for 10 minutes. Add the remaining water & the biga, then the flours & the salt. Mix with a wooden spoon for 5 minutes. The dough will not pull away from the side of the bowl. Wet your hands & knead on a lightly flour

Drain mixed vegetables, reserving 1 tablesppon liquid. Finely chop vegetables. Combine vegetables, reserved liquid, olives, 3 tablespoons oil and garlic; stir well, and set aside. Slice bread in half horizonatlly. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over cut sides of loaf.

Baked French Toast with Cherry ToppingSource: startribune.comServes 6 to 8.1 1/2 cups milk 6 eggs 1/3 cup maple syrup 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1/3 teaspoon salt 8 slices French bread (4 x 3 x 1 inch) br

Ice Cream Cake 2 (8.5 ounce) boxes chocolate wafers1 cup butter, melted2 pints vanilla ice cream2 pints chocolate ice cream2 pints any other flavor ice creamCoconut flakesAnytime up to two weeks before serving, make crumbs from wafers in blended or with rolling

Irish Cream Fudge1 cup finely chopped walnuts4 cups granulated sugar1 cup evaporated milk1/3 cup light corn syrup6 tablespoons butter or margarine2 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup Irish Cream liqueur1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Tomato, Potato and Pepper Casserole1/4 cup olive oil2 large potatoes, sliced2 small red, yellow or green    bell peppers, sliced 1/2 inch thick2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick2 teaspoons minced garlic1/2 teaspoon each salt, pepper and or

Raspberry Peach DelightServes 15.1 prepared angel food cake (8 inches), cut into 1 inch cubes 1 (.3 ounce) box sugar free raspberry gelatin 1 cup boiling water 1 cup cold water 1 (16 ounce) can reduced sugar sliced peaches, drained and halved 3 cups cold fat free milk

Jack Daniel`s Spiced Whiskey Sauce for Pork1/4 cup Jack Daniel`s Whiskey1/4 cup Dijon style mustard1/2 cup honey1/4 cup soy sauce2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger1/4 cup corn oil Combine all ingredients. Marinate

Speakeasy Chili5 pounds ground roundSalt and pepper1 tablespoon chili powder (more if desired)1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans1 (16 ounce) can light red kidney beans2 (16 ounce) cans small red beans1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 large green bell peppers, co

Brownie Icing4 (1.55 ounce) milk chocolate bars4 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons butter2 cups confectioners` sugarMelt milk chocolate bars in milk and butter. Add confectioners` sugar. Mix well and spread over warm brownies.

Semolina`s Malibleu Salad5 ounces lettuce, baby California mix2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds1 tablespoon walnuts1 tablespoon sun dried tomatoes2 ounces dressing2 tablespoons blue cheesePlace all ingredients except the blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. Toss well to

Scottish Shortbread1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 generous cup sugar1 scant cup cornstarc/2 cup margarine, softened1 2/3 cups all purpose flourBlend well with hands. Press into a 13 x 9 inch glass baking dish. With fork, poke holes everywhere. Every inch must be per

Grape Nuts Pudding6 tablespoons flour12 tablespoons Grape Nuts�12 tablespoons melted butter3 cups granulated sugar6 egg yolks3 cups milk9 teaspoons grated lemon rind9 tablespoons lemon juice6 stiffly beaten egg whitesPreheat oven to 325 degrees F./

Dill Dip in a Bread Bowl1 1/3 cups mayonnaise 1 1/2 cups sour cream 2 tablespoons minced onion 2 tablespoons chopped dill 2 teaspoons Beau Monde seasoning (Spice Islands) 1 teaspoons parsley flakes 1 loaf rye bread or pumpernickel (round), unslicedMix mayon