In a blender or food processor, combine chopped cucumber, chopped pineapple, large basil and mint leaves. Blend until fairly smooth. Chill thoroughly before serving. Serve soup garnished with small mint and basil leaves.

Open can and drain liquid. Mix the tuna, celery, onion, mayonnaise and salt and pepper. Toast the bun or muffin. Place mix of bun and top with cheese. Microwave for 1 minute

Sift cocoa and confectioners sugar together and combine with cookie crumbs and pecans. Add corn syrup, rum and flavorings. Roll into 1" balls, and then roll in granulated sugar. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

Drain cherries, reserving 3/4 cup juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a bowl, combine cherries, sugar, tapioca, extract, salt, food coloring if desired and remaining juice; set aside for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, combine crust ingredients. P

Boil pork 5 minutes to get rid of salt. Put pork in second water (hot) and add beans, water, should be one-half inch above beans. Add immediately, one bell pepper, one chopped onion, celery, garlic, Italian seasoning and whole hot pepper. Cook slowly two to three hours, until <

In a medium bowl, mix together vegetable oil, lemon juice, green onion, rosemary, thyme, oregano and garlic. Place beef or chicken in the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator approximately 24 hours before grilling as desired.

Place eggs, sugar, butter, flour, cocoa, vanilla and salt in small mixer bowl. Beat 4 minutes. Stir in nuts and pour into greased 8 inch pie pan. Bake at 325 F 30 minutes, or until done. serve with ice cream.

Cook the pasta, drain, and let cool. Chop the scallion, red pepper and olive finely. Toast the bread and dice it. Dice/or crumble the tofu. Place all the ingredients together in a bowl. In a separate bowl mix the oil, vinegar, garlic salt, oregano

* Finely chop the scallions or green onions including a few green tops. ** Oranges should be pared and sectioned, or can be unpared, cut into wedges. *** Avocados should be pared and cut into wedges. Sprinkle the scallions with the lime juice and 1/4 t salt; cover and re

Long years ago, the Christmas Gluhwein was served to the guests in a king sire stein, Into a pitcher a hot poker was thrust, And good old days were then discussed. Here s how you make this fine liqueur that wins the heart of the connoisseur. Wait for some cool brisk hol

The description "Truffle style" means they are cooked as truffles would be (sliced paper thin and quickly fried with a little oil, salt and pepper). Prepare artichokes as directed in "Cleaning artichokes ~ Jewish Style". Cut in half lengthwise and ke

1. Prepare Macadamia Nut Crust: In medium size bowl, combine ground macadamia nuts, flour, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until blended. With fingers, press crust mixture into bottom and sides of six 4 inch fluted tart pans; set aside. 2. Prepare

Soften butter. Preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients except breadsticks; mix well. Separate dough into 1 section per serving. Unroll dough; cut each strip in half. Place dough on cookie sheet according to package directions. Spread lightly with butter mixture. Bake fo

* NOTE: This recipe needs to be prepared ahead of time! * For marinade: In a small bowl combine apple juice concentrate, salad oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and savory. For chicken: Place chicken breasts in a plastic bag in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken. Close

* Granny Smith or Greening ** to plump raisins: place them in a small saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Drain thoroughly. Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F. In the preheating oven, toast the walnuts in a single layer in a roasting pan or je

1. Wash mushrooms. Slice finely. Slice onion finely. 2. Heat oil and add turmeric and onions. Fry until soft. 3. Add the sliced tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring all the time. 4. Add the mushrooms, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. 5. Remove cover and dry out al

beef roast desired. 1. Cut beef roast into serving sized portions. Use more beef if you need more than 6 servings. Brown beef in a bit of vegetable oil, although you can skip this step if rushed for time. 2. Slice onion and separate into rings. Dice the peeled carrots,

Saute onions and minced garlic in suet about 3 minutes. Add Gebhardt s and regular chili powder. Mix well. Brown beef in another pan, a pound at a time, adding white pepper while browning. Add meat to onions and spices, using a little broth to keep from sticking. Saute sausa

Simmer the chicken in the water with the celery, parsley, onion, pepper, bay leaf and celery seeds for 4 hours in a slow cooker or one hour over low heat on the stove. Drain the chicken broth and remove chicken pieces. (Discard bay leaf.) Bone the chicken and chop into bit

Combine all ingredients in heavy skillet. Simmer, covered, 35 minutes or until meat is tender. Uncover and continue to simmer until sauce is thick. Per serving: Calories 211.1 Carbohydrate 12.5 grams Fat 6.5 grams Recipe By :     strongSer

These are great with dips, soups and in lunches. For more fiber, use whole wheat pita bread. Preheat oven to 325 F. Split each pita pocket in half. Cut each half into 6 triangles with a sharp knife. Arrange in single layers on cookie sheets. Sprinkle ligh

Heat the oil in a wok or 12 inch fry pan. Add the ginger and garlic, and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the bok choy, and cook until the leaves soften and turn a deeper green. Add the tofu, baby corn, sherry, chili paste, and hoisin sauce, and cook for 2 minutes o

Day before or early in the day: In small bowl, combine gelatine, 1/4 cup sugar, salt. In double boiler top, beat eggyolks. Stir in milk, then gelatime mixture. Cook over hot, not boiling water, stirring untill custard coats spoon. Stir in rum. Refridgerate, stirring occasion

Spread cream cheese over one cut side of toasted bagel; top with capers, salmon, tomatoe and onion. Top with remain half of toasted bagel. Weight Watcher s Exchanges: 1 Protein, 1 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 35 Optional Calories. Nutritional Analysis per serving: 152 c

Crush the bread into the milk and mix well. Beat the eggs and add to the bread and milk, together with the sugar, vanilla, and raisins. Mix well. Spray 9 x 13 pan with Pam. Pour in the rest of the ingredients. Bake about 50 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven (until

Lincoln Log8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese1/2 cup diced red onion1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon celery seed1/2 cup chopped walnuts2 to 3 fresh rosemary sprigsAssorted crackersIn a mixing bowl, combine cheeses, o

Six Week Bran Muffins1 (20 ounce) box raisin or bran flakes3 scant cups granulated sugar5 teaspoons baking soda (optional)5 cups flour2 teaspoons salt4 eggs, beaten3/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)1 quart buttermilkMix raisin bra

Baked Sausage PattiesShape 1 (16 ounce) package bulk pork sausage into 8 patties about 1/2 inch thick. Place on a rack in a broiler pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Drain on paper towels.To make ahead, prepare as directed; let cool. Wrap in aluminum f

Rustic Honey Polenta CakeSource: National Honey Board2 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 cup yellow cornmeal2 tablespoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, melted1 3/4 cups milk3/4 cup honey2 eggs, slightly beatenHoney Oran

No Cook Fudge4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate1/2 cup butter or margarine1 box confectioners` sugar1 egg1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped nutsMelt chocolate and butter. Sift sugar and mix with egg and milk. Stir

Heritage Grill Key Lime PieSource: Heritage Grill Denville, New JerseyThis pie was perhaps created to showcase sweetened condensed milk, a new product developed by Gail Borden in 1858, as much as to feature the extra tart Key lime of South Florida.3 eggs1 (14 ounce) c

Seafood Chili with Cilantro Pesto Sour Cream1/4 cup olive oil1 bay leaf1 medium red pepper, seeded and diced1 medium poblano pepper, seeded and diced1 medium yellow onion, diced2 tablespoons chopped garlic1 tablespoon each chopped fresh basil, thyme, oregano2

Double Decker Confetti Brownies3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups flour, divided 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup unswee

Sylvia`s Restaurant Signature Bread Pudding4 cups lactaid milk, divided2 cups water 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 5 egg yolks 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla flavor 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 box vanilla wafers 4 medium bananas, slicedPour 2 cups of water in

Cowboy Pork and Beans1 pound ground beef 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped 2 cups ketchup 1 teaspoon vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans 1 teaspoon salt 1 tea

Yellow Rose of Texas Punc (12 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate1 cup cream of coconut3 cups pineapple juice1 (32 ounces) SpriteMix all together. Refrigerate until ready to serve.NOTE: Extra pineapple juice can be frozen ahead of time to make a frozen

Raspberry Pudding2 (10 ounce) packages frozen raspberries, thawed1/4 cup granulated sugar3 tablespoons cornstarchSugar (optional)Whipping creamMash raspberries in a saucepan. Stir in sugar and cornstarch; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is

Southwestern Barbecue SauceUse this sauce for beef, pork, and poultry, or as a condiment.6 dried red New Mexican chiles4 dried chiltepin or pequ?n chiles1/2 cup commercial bottled chili sauce1 large onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped2 tablespoons bacon drip

Fruited Curry Chicken Salad25% calorie reduction from traditional recipeuChicken Salad/u2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast 1 cup halved red seedless grapes 1 cup well drained canned pineapple chunks 2/3 cup thinly sliced celery 1/2 cup Orange Curry Mayonnai

Spaghetti Salad1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked1 onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped4 or 5 radishes, chopped 1 or 2 carrots, chopped 1 small bunch broccoli, broken into florets 1 bottle Seven Seas Creamy Italian sala