Put all ingredients into a blender, in the order they are listed and blend to a rough puree, or mash by hand and mix well. Serve immediately to avoid darking. Guacamole is usually accompanied by tostaditas (deep fried corn chips).

Microwave or saute onion and bell pepper until soft; set aside to cool. In a large salad bowl, combine the onion, pepper, salad greens, deli meat and tomato. Sprinkle with the onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Toss to mix. Pour on enough salad dressing or vinegar to c

Mix first 7 ingredients in a saucepan. Heat until the sauce is semi-thick. Set aside and cool to room temperature. Cut crusts from bread. Spray a 2-quart rectangular glass pan with a nonstick pan coating. Cover the bottom of pan with 6 bread slices. In separate bowl, mix eg

Combine flour with baking powder, salt and 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk, mixing until soft dough is formed. Knead dough on lightly floured board 1 minute. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch squ

Blend ingredients. Add sugar and continue blending until frothy. Pour over ice.

Cook dried fruit in water in a covered saucepan until tender, about 3 hours. Add more water if needed to prevent burning. Add 1 cup sugar to pulp and cook until thick, approximately 1 hour. Mash fruit so no large chunks of fruit remain. Allow fruit to cool while preparing pastry and before sprea

In a small bowl first add the garlic clove finely chopped. Pour in about two tablespoons of the mustard, then the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and oregan to the taste. Whisk it until the oil mixes to the max. with the vinegar. This dressing goes lovely with r

Rinse chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 1 inch pieces. Place chicken in a medium bowl. In a small bowl stir together the salt, coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, chili powder, and turmeric. Sprinkle over chicken; toss to coat. Cover and let stan

Contributed to the echo by: Pat Knox Easy Chicken and Dressing Debone chicken, cut into bite size pieces. Mix with soups and water. Put in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle bread stuffing over this mixture. Pour broth or butter over it. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees or b

Cut chicken breasts into stew size chunks, and saute while washing and cutting mushrooms in half. Then simply add all ingredients to chicken and simmer for about 1 hour. You can also do this in a crock pot and simmer all day till dinner if your want.   &nbs

MIX 1/4 CUP BROWN SUGAR AND BUTTER: STIR IN 1/2 CUP FLOUR AND 1/4 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER UNTIL CRUMBLY. PRESS INTO THE BOTTOM OF AN 8 X 8 X 2 MICROWAVABLE DISH. PLACE DISH ON AN INVERTED MICROWAVABLE PLATE IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN. MICROWAVE UNCOVERED FOR 4 TO 6 MINUTES, TURNIN

1. To prepare sauce, in large non stick saucepan, heat oil and butter over medium high heat 30 seconds. Add broccoli, onions, and carrot and saute until carrot is tender, 5 minutes. ADd mushrooms, squash, and garlic; saute 2 minutes longer. 2. Add 1 1/2 cups water and t

Info: posted by Perry Lowell, April 1993 from Good Food magazine, September 1987 This recipe gets 30% or less of its calories from fat. This is a low sodium recipe. Makes 2 servings. 1. Boil wine, sugar, and lemon zest in large saucepan 10 minutes. br

This is a tangy marinade, containing equal amounts of lemon juice and oil, and is good for rich meats like chicken thighs. It can be used for chicken breasts too, but their skin should be on for additional protection during grilling or broiling. Thyme gives this marinade a f

This bread fills the house with a wonderful aroma.     strongServings:1/strong  

In a 1 qt saucepan, mix first 6 ingredients together. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until agar has dissolved, about 5 to 10 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix together kuzu, water and vanilla. Add to juice mixture. Cook until luzu clears and

"Vinegar is a preservative & therefore the vindaloo may be kept in the refrigerator for several days before using. In fact, the flavour are intensified if the vindaloo is eaten one or two days before cooking, warm slightly. ... The vindaloo requires that a substantial a

Line a 13x9 inch Pyrex dish with rolls, sealing perforations. Cover with sausage, mushrooms and half the cheese. Mix eggs with soup and pour over casserole. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Chill overnight. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Note: For variation, you can use cooked, crumbl

*(Note from Karen. I d leave this out.) PREPARATION: Partially freeze meat first, then thinly slice beef Marinate in rest of ingredients for at least 1 day. COOKING: Bake single layer at 250 degrees for 45 55 minutes. DO AHEAD NOTES: Make ahead and serve later. COMMENTS: Ch

Combine tomatoes, onions, sweet and hot peppers, sugar and salt in a lg sauce pot. Cook gently 45 minutes. Ties spices in a cheesecloth bag; add to tomato mixture; cook until mixture is reduced by one half, about 45 minutes. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticki

1. Saute the rice in the butter in a fry pan until the rice is golden brown. Put into the crock pot. 2. Pour the tomato liquid, tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper into the crock pot and mix well. 3. Cover and cook on low setting (200oF 100oC) for six to eight hours. 4. Sprinkl

* To roast chestnuts: Choose fresh, firm, unwrinkled chestnuts with no signs of mold. On the flat side of each chestnut make 2 cuts with a small, sharp knife, from one end to the other in the shape of an X. Place the chestnuts, cut side up, on a low baking sheet with a thin laye

Salt and pepper to taste Cut hard cooked eggs in half removing yolks to bowl ~ mix remaining ingredients with yolks and pile lightly into reserved halves. Dust lightly with paprika before serving.     strongServings: 6/strong &

1. In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, spinach & oranges. 2. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger & 3 tbsp. water. Set sauce aside. 3. In a wok or large frying pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chicken & stir fry until barely opa

Sift all dry ingredients. Cut shortening into flour till mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Store, well covered, in cool, dry place. Makes: 13 cups     strongServings: 1/strong  

Note: 6 servings for Large (1.5 lb) loaf, change to 4 servings for medium or 3 servings for small loaves. Scald the milk. Stir in butter and brown sugar. Let cool to room temperature. Add the milk mixture and remaining ingredients in the order suggested by your bread mac

Iced Lemon Grass Tea8 stalks fresh lemon grass1 quart water2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to tasteRinse lemon grass stalks; slice into thirds. Crush stalks with side of cleaver or mallet; place in saucepan with the water. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and s

Texas Scramble1/2 cup new red potatoes, cooked and cubed1 tablespoon butter1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1 scallion, sliced1/4 pound chorizo, browned and drained well1/4 pound Canadian or regular bacon1/4 red bell pepper, diced1/4 green bell pepper, diced3 egg

Warm Fudge Filled Cheesecake1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened1/3 cup granulated sugar1 cup all purpose flour1 tablespoon vanilla extract, divided2/3 cup chopped pistachios32 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)1 1/2 cups granulated sugar4 large eggsb

Apple Pudding Cake1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup apple cider or apple juice2 1/2

Shelly`s Personal Favorite Pasta Sauce (Gravy)Being not only half Italian, but also full blooded native Texan, this sauce is a little spicy. If you don`t want it too spicy, use red pepper flakes on the lower end of the scale, and make sure you don`t use spicy pepperoni.1/2 to 1 teaspoon re

Chocolate Covered Cherries3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup evaporated milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt3 to 4 cups confectioners` sugar, sifted48 maraschino cherries, drained6 ounces semisweet chocolate chipsMelt butter over low heat. Stir in evapo

Busy Day Casserole3 pounds lean beef, cubed2 cans golden mushroom soup1 envelope dry onion soup mixPlace all ingredients in a Dutch oven in order given. Bake at 325 degrees F for 2 to 3 hours.Serve over rice or noodles. For company, stir in a small carton of sour cream

Drake Hotel New England Clam ChowderSource: Christian Bruhns, sous chef   Cape Cod Room at The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Illinois St. Louis Post Dispatch 7/17/00uClam Stock/u3 tablespoons butter3 medium carrots, peeled and diced1/2 medium onion, peeled and di

Raspberry Chipotle Pepper Glazed Ham1 (9 to 10 pound) cooked bone in ham (rump half or shank portion) 1 recipe Raspberry Chipotle Pepper Sauce1 tablespoon pink or 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, coarsely crackedFresh raspberries (optional)Fresh herb sprigs (optional)Prehea

Gooey Mixed Nut Bars1 1/2 cups all purpose flour3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter1 cup butterscotch chips1/2 cup light corn syrup1 can salted mixed nutsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.In medium mixing bowl, com

Hedgehog Cookies2 cups walnuts 1 cup pitted dates 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups coconut, divided 2 eggs, slightly beatenPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.Grind walnuts and dates in food chopper or food processor. Add sugar, 1 cup of the coconut

Chicken Saltimbocca6 (8 ounce) boneless chicken breasts6 slices boiled ham6 slices Swiss cheese1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon sage1/4 cup wine1 can cream of chicken soup1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (for garnish)Roll each chic

Vanilla Bean Custard Ice Cream1 cup milk2/3 cup granulated sugar2 vanilla beans, cut in half lengthwise9 large egg yolks (at room temperature)2 cups heavy creamCombine milk, sugar and vanilla beans in the top of a double boiler and heat over barely simmering water.

Cast IronuSeasoning/uTo season a new skillet, Dutch oven, griddle, etc., rub the pan inside and out with lard, vegetable shortening or canola oil. Bake it at 350 degrees F for about one hour.Over the next few days, repeat the process. After you begin using the pan, clea