Wine Court BouillonUse this to poach fish; save to use in soup.8 cups cold water4 cups dry white wine2 large onions, peeled and chopped2 carrots, peeled and chopped2 ribs celery, choppedBouquet garni2 tablespoons salt1/2 teaspoon black peppercornsp

Chocolate Dipped Fruit1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon vegetable shorteningAssorted fresh fruit, washed and chilledPlace chocolate chips and shortening in a small, microwave safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or just until chips are melted and m

Glowing Jack o Lantern Cookies1/2 cup butter1 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon milkOrange and green food coloring1 (5.5 ounce) package lemon drops, crushed

Apricot Melba MolduApricot Layer/u1/2 envelope unflavored gelatine1/3 cup orange juice1 (17 ounce) can apricots1 small box lemon gelatin2 tablespoons lemon juiceSoften gelatine in orange juice. Pur?e apricots and apricot juice in blender; then heat to a boi

Amaretto Chicken5 boned chicken breasts1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 tablespoons flour3 tablespoons butter1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper1 (6 1/4 ounce) frozen orange juice2 teaspoons paprika1 cup Amaretto

Banana Oatmeal Muffins1 cup old fashioned oatmeal, uncooked (do not    use instant oatmeal in this recipe)1 cup pureed fully ripe banana 1/2 cup milk 1 large egg, beaten 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon peanut or corn oil 3/4 cup whole wheat flour, sti

Almond Pastry1 1/4 cups flour1/4 cup ground almonds1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1 egg, beaten1 to 4 tablespoons ice cold waterMix flour, almonds, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening. Add egg and cold water. Wrap in plastic wrap a

Chile Orange Oil1/4 cup dried crushed red New Mexican    chiles, seeds included2 cups peanut oil1 teaspoon sesame oilZest of 3 oranges, finely minced2 cloves garlic, finely mincedHeat peanut oil to 325 degrees F. Remove from the heat and stir in

Rajas con Queso (Peppers with Cheese)Serves 61/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 4 red bell peppers, cut into 1/4 inch strips 4 poblano chiles, seeded, cut into 1/4 inch strips 12 green onions, cut into matchstick size strips 1 1/2 cups grated