"Papadams are delicious, spicy Indian crackers that traditionally require many ingredients and take days to make. They are prepared ahead in quantity and deep fried just before serving. This is a simplified version. It still requires time, but the results are worth it.

Use this recipe for either regular meat or venison. Mash garlic and saute in butter. Salt meat and flour. Brown well on all sides in butter. Lay meat on bed of this sliced onion in lge. Dutch oven. Add the butter, spices and seasonings. Pour rum or wine over meat. A good po

This recipe uses either spring roll wrapper or Egg roll wrappers to save time rahter the traditional pastry. They may be found in any Chinese store or in many groceries. These made be made ahead of time and frozen. Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in deep skillet. Add onions, ginger

Pastry: Sift flour and salt into bowl. Stir in melted butter, then yogurt, then water. Stir together until blended. Dough will appear dry and lumpy. Roll dough on pastry board and cut into 2 to 3 inch circles . Filling: In a large frying pan, melt butter over moderate heat.

Heat oil ion a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add turmeric, cumin and mustard seeds and stir until mixture crackles(4 minutes). Add onion, tomato, chopped peanuts and chili and stir until heated through. Stir in bread, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook until bread i

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight spice jar. Makes about 7 tablespoons. This mixture contains trace nutrients too small to evaluate. From the Author: To create your own special Indian blend use some of the following: ginger, coriander, cardamom, cayenne, cinna

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight spice jar. Makes about 7 tablespoons. From the Author: To create your own special Indian blend use some of the following: ginger, coriander, cardamom, cayenne, cinnamon, chilis, mustard seed, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, pop

Finely grind the mixture in a spice or coffee mill. Makes about 1/4 cup spice mix. **Store leftover Indian Spice Mixture in an airtight jar in the refrigerator. It can be used on broiled fish fillets, burritos or anything you would like to make hot and spicy. O

Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Serve at room temperature or chilled. "Vegetarian Times" July, 1993 Recipe By :     strongServings: 8/strong  

Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Serve at room temperature or chilled.     strongServings: 8/strong  

Combine tamarind and boiling water; let soak for at least 1 hour. Soak the raisins in 1/3 cup hot water for 1 hour. Puree the raisins in a blender and set aside. Squeeze the tamarind with fingers to break it up; push through a sieve held over a bowl, rubbing as muc

Collected from posts on Rime and Fido cooking echoes by HOWARD KARTEN, DIANE LAZARUS, and BOB WILSON.     strongServings: 60/strong  

1. Split, toast, and butter the muffins. Saute thinly diced onions with the ground chuck, then add the seasonings. Spoon the mixture onto the muffins. 2. Cover generously with Parmesan cheese and bake at 350 degrees to the desired degree of doneness. 3. These can be frozen a

Info: from December 1992 "Chile Pepper Spicy World Cuisine" magazine posted by Perry Lowell, Mar. 93 This paste can be used as a marinade or rub for any meat, poultry, or fish, or as a base for a sauce. Place the coconut into a food processor and blend un

Stir fry the onions and garlic in oil in a heavy kettle or wok over moderate heat until golden (8 10 minutes). Set aside in a bowl. Increase the heat to high. Brown the meat a few pieces at a time. Place on paper towels to drain. Reduce heat to low. Return meat, onions and g

Stroganoff is traditionally served on a bed of broad noodles. For something different spoon over. ~ Wild rice mixed with sliced green onions. ~ Fresh pasta made with basil, peppercorns, spinach or tomatoes. ~ Boiled new potatoes tossed with chopped Italian parsley or ch

1. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, anchovy paste and vinegar. Slowly pour in the olive oil in a steady stream, stirring constantly. Stir in the onion, parsley, capers and salt. (The sauce can be prepared up to 4 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) 2. Preheat the br

Prosciutto may be substituted for lonza slices. Trim the ends of the arugola, discard any damaged leaves. rinse, dry well and place in a large bowl. Dry clean the mushrooms with a paper towel and slice very thinly. Toss immediately with some of the lemon juice and add to the br

Drain the beans & slip them out of their skins. Set the skinned beans in a pot with the onion & just enough water to cover. Turn the heat to medium, bring to a boil, add salt & reduce to a simmer. Cover & cook until the water has almost evaporated & the bean

Serves 4 3 to 4 large fresh, ripe tomatoes Salt & pepper to taste 1/2 red onion Fresh oregano, chopped Fresh basil, chopped Extra virgin olive oil Balsamic or red wine vinegar (optional) Cut tomato into wedges and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Finely julie

salt freshly ground pepper Char peppers over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes to steam. Peel and seed. Rinse; pat dry. Cut into 1/2 inch strips. Discard tops and tough outer layer of fennel bulbs, c

Rinse the dandelion leaves & watercress. Wash the radishes & remove the stems, leaves & roots. Quarter, or if especially large, cut into eighths. Put dandelion leaves & radishes in a bowl, cover with cold water, add salt & leave for 1 hour. Shortly before ser

Prosciutto should be thinly sliced and cut into julienne strips. Veal shoulder should be like scaloppine, pounded In a small bowl, mix the hot wine, broth and tomato paste until the paste dissolves. Set aside and keep warm. Spread the veal slices on a flat surface, then cover b

Put all ingredients in bread pan in order of manufacturer directions. This makes a dense medium size loaf (6 7 inches tall). For a fluffier taller loaf, increase yeast to 2 1/2 teaspoons. Have ingredients at room temperature. If necessary, warm water and butter in

Dip beef in flour and coat on all sides. Brown in oil, in batches and remove to heat proof pot or casserole. Saute onions and garlic in same oil and add to beef. Add carrots, parsley and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Pour enough beef broth to cover and bring to a boil. b

Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add ingredients and stir.     strongServings: 1/strong  

Mix the whole wheat flour throughly with the white flour, salt, and soda. Make a well in the center and gradually mix in the liquid. Stir with a wooden spoon. You may need lass, or more liquid it depends on the absorbent quality of the flour. The dough should be soft

Mix the whole wheat flour throughly with the white flour. Rub the butter into the flours. Add the salt, and soda. Make a well in the center and gradually mix in the liquid. Stir with a wooden spoon. You may need less, or more liquid it depends on the absorbent quality

Stir flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and raisins together. Separately, fork blend eggs and buttermilk, then add to dry ingredients. Stir until sticky batter is formed. Scrape batter onto well floured surface and knead lightly. Shape batter into ball, then place in ro

* Dessert topping should be in a pressurized can.     strongServings: 2/strong  

*You can also use Irish Mist. Separate the yolks from the whites of eggs. In a bowl, cream with yolks with the sugar. Heat the coffee until hot but not boiling: add the gelatine and dissolve it in the coffee. Add this mixture to the yolks and sugar. Beat well and put the

In small saucepan, combine 2 tb water and gelatin: let stand 1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves; set aside. In med saucepan, combine chocolate, milk, corn syrup and sugar. Cook and whisk over low heat until mixture is smooth. Stir in dissolved gelatin mixtu

Note: When buying mussels look for small ones that have tightly closed shells a sign that they are alive and thus fresher. Place mussels, wine and fish stock in a stock pot. Add chopped vegetables. Cover and shake to stir contents. Cook on high heat 4 to 5 minutes. After 5

Mix all ingredients except cream over ice and strain. Top with cream. From the Sheridan Bar, Shannon Airport.     strongServings: 1/strong  

Boil or bake the potatoes, then pass through a foodmill. Mix the flour, salt, oil & herbs with the potatoes. On a floured board, roll this dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Cut into triangles 3 or 4 inches wide. Fry in very hot oil on both sides until light golden. br

garnish fresh sprigs parsley garnish sliced lemon Pat pork dry. Score well with sharp knife. Combine parsley, onion, peel, basil and garlic in small bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Rub into pork. Wrap in foil and refrigerate overnight. Let pork stand at room temperatur

* Or four large ones. Separate the eggs and beat the yolks: add to the mashed potato, mixing thoroughly, then add the lemon juice, chives, and salt and pepper. Melt the butter in the omelette pan. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and stir them into the potato mixture. Coo

If there are giblets with the bird, take them out, wash all but the liver (reserve that for another use), and cover with water, add salt and pepper, bring to the boil and simmer for half an hour. Wipe the bird inside and out and remove any lumps of fat from the inside; sprin

Cook ground beef in frying pan until brown. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Lower heat and cook for 10 minutes or until vegetables are wilted. Add beef broth, bring to a boil. Stir in enough of the butter/flour roux to make a thick gravy to bind

Mince the meat and fat twice, then mix very well and season. Fry a teaspoon or so to check the flavor until you get it the way you like it. Add more herbs and spices as desired. Fill the skins.     strongServings: 4/strong