Preheat the oven to 400 F. Place the potatoes in a strong plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin to crack them. Add the oil, paprika, chili powder, cumin, sea salt, and parsley to the bag, then shake well to mix. Empty the potatoes on to a baking sheet and spread out into a single l

Combine first four ingredients in a medium bowl; toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Strain mixture through a sieve into a jar, reserving liquid. Set aside strawberries. Add oil and water to jar. Cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Arrange 1 cup greens onto individua

Cream butter, sugar and egg yolks. Sift dry ingredients together. Add to creamed mixture, alternating with sour cream. Add nuts. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into greased and floured tube or Bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour or till tests done.

Same day or several days before serving: Put cups in muffin tins. In double boiler over hot, not boiling water, melt chocolate pieces with shortening; keep warm. Starting from top rim of each paper cup, drizzle chocolate 1 heaping teaspoon at a time down inside of cup. About 3 teaspoons will cov

Put 2 c. sugar in skillet, stir until melted. Remove from firs when molasses has become dark brown. Pour 1 c. boiling water into molasses after removing from fire. Mix eggs, lard, ginger, sour milk, salt while molasses cools. Put soda in molasses and stir well. Pour together and work in flour to

In a heavy pan or skillet lightly brown 1 cup sugar. Slowly add cream, remaining sugar, butter, syrup and salt. Cook to soft ball stage or 235-degrees on candy thermometer. Remove from heat; beat until thick. Pour in buttered platter.

Blend together onion, carrot and celery until very fine. Add other ingredients, including freshly ground black pepper if desired. Shake well before use. Best made a day ahead for flavors to meld. Adapted from a recipe in

In deep, heavy pot, heat oil. Add 1 Tb butter and let it melt and foam. Add mushrooms. Stir over high heat 2 minutes. Remove mushrooms with slotted spoon and set aside. Brown livers; remove and set aside. Lightly brown duck or chicken on both sides and remove from pan. Reduc

Several dashes bottled Hot Pepper Sauce * 12 oz boned skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1" pieces In a large skillet combine tomato sauce, orange juice, onion, raisins, pimiento, oregano, chili pwder, garlic, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover

* You can substitute "light" cream cheese Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla at medium speed until well blended. Blend in 2 eggs. Stir in chocolate chips then pour batter into graham cracker pie crust. (you may sprinkle 1/4 c mini semi sweet chocolate chips on top if

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line 24 mini muffin cups with paper lines. 2. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add milk, oil and egg substitute; stir just until combined. Stir in chocolate and orange peel; mix just until combined. 3. Spoon batt

Combine all ingredients, except bread, together. Carefully scoop out a large hollow through the top of the sourdough and fill with the dip mixture. Cover loaf with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cube the bread taken from the centre of the loaf and serve with the

Prepare one batch of Kellogg s Rice Krispie Treats as shown on the box or (See file "Rice Krispie Marshmallow Treats") Add 1/2 c. green tinted coconut. Shape mixture into 16 3" nests. Fill cooled nests with miniature marshmallows, jelly beans or chocolate eggs. To

Arrange melon balls and thread prosciutto accordion style on wooden skewers. Store in an airtight container. Chill at least 2 hours. Transport in insulated cooler with ice pack. Makes 6 servings. From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994  

2 1/4 c flour 1 TB baking powder 1/2 ts baking soda 1/2 ts salt 5 TB butter cut in pieces 1 c coconut milk 1 c sweet coconut, toasted : grated 1/2 c dried papaya chopped 2 TB butter melted Sift the dry ingredients. Add butter and gently b

Puree the mango and pawpaw together with the lemon juice. Beat the eggs and icing sugar in the top of a double boiler until the eggs are pale and thick. Remove from the heat, pour into a bowl and continue to beat until the mixture is cool. Fold the fruit puree into the egg mixt

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. br

Mix carrots and potatoes together. Add remaining ingredients. Bake until warm. Can refrigerate overnight or freeze (allow to come to room temperature before baking). Source: Diane Hicks, Wildnet Cooking Conference, Comphile BBS 1994 Typed in MM format by Linda Fields, Cyber

SOUP: Wash meat; place in large kettle; add onions and celery (include tops), salt, pepper and water. Cover; bring to a boil; then skim off scum. Reduce heat so meat just simmers; then cook 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots, tomatoes, and parsley; cook 1 hour or until meat is tender. b

Roast the anaheim chiles, then peel, seed and dice them. Process the corn in a food processor until it resembles a puree, about 2 minutes. Scrape down with a spatula and process for another minute. In a bowl, mix together the corn puree,the chopeed chiles, salt, and pepper. Slow

Heat oven to 350F. Mix mushroom soup and milk; reserve 1/2 of the cup of the soup mixture. Mix the remaining soup mixture with rice, mushrooms (including liquid), and half of the onion soup mix. Pour into oblong baking dish. Place chicken breasts on top. Pour reserved soup mix

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, toss to mix well. Stuff into a 10 pound turkey or 4 cornish hens. 4 6 servings. 1/4 recipe 100 calories Carbohydrates 20 gram, Protein 5 g, Fat 2 g, Sodium 199 mg, Potassium 177, Cholesterol 0. 1 bread exchange, 1 vegetable exchange

Preheat 350 F oven. Pour boiling water over dry ground TVP. When water is absorbed add remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into a greased baking dish and bake about 40 minutes or until solid on top. Remove by running a spatula around side gently lifting. Invert on large platter

Melt butter in saucepan; stir in salt, Worcestershire, garlic powder, Tabasco and hazelnuts. Turn into shallow pan. Bake in 275 oven for 20 minutes. * COOKFDN brings you this recipe with permission from: * Oregon Hazelnut Industry and The Hazelnut Marketing Board b

Fry bacon very crispy, drain, cut in 1/4" strips and set aside. Beat eggs until white and yolk are well mixed, scramble eggs in 1 teaspoon oil, breaking into small pieces and setaside. Heat rest of oil (3 tablespoons) and all soy sauce to rice in deep p Recipe By :

Braised Buckwheat Kernels Popular in Russia where it s called Kasha, this hearty style side dish is prefect for a hurry up meal. (Sue s note: This stuff is good!!) Mix buckwheat kernels and egg in ungreased 10 inch skillet. Cook over medium high heat, stirring

*** cucumber should be peeled, sliced, seeded, and then pureed. If the feta cheese is packed in water, drain well. Finely chop black olives. 1 POUND LOAF     strongServings: 1/strong  

El Paso Border Beans3 cups cooked pinto beans1 onion, minced2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil5 slices bacon, minced3/4 cup chorizo1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped6 serrano chiles, minced1 teaspoon cuminSaut? the beans and onion in lard or

Fry BreadThis bread is used as the basis for Navajo Tacos and can also be folded over a stuffing and eaten as a sandwich. At special events through the Southwest they are cooked in large round pots over open mesquite fires by Native Americans.3 cups flour3 teaspoons baking pow

Chocolate Cherry Creams1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners` sugar 1/3 cup chopped nuts 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained 1 1/4 cup coconut or chopped nutsMelt chocolate and milk over low heat.

Avocado Chicken CasseroleServes 61 cup broad flat green noodles 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 5 dashes Tabasco sauce 2 1/4 cups half and half 1 cup grated Cheddar

El Torito Adobo al Pastor SauceSource: El Torito Executive Chef Pepe Lopez1 cup pineapple juice4 tomatoes1/2 cup diced yellow onions4 green onions2 tablespoons chopped cilantro3 dried guajillo chiles6 Japones chiles1 tablespoon salt1/2 teaspoon whit

Raspberry Glazed Rack of LambThis is a recipe of The American Lamb Council.1 can raspberries, drained, with syrup reserved1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon grenadine syrup1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 cup water1 rack of American lamb for two (1 t

Redwood Park Restaurant Butterscotch PuddingSource: San Francisco Chronicle 4/10/02 Chef George Morrone, Redwood Park Restaurant, San Francisco, CaliforniaSecrets of Success:The chips: Guittard butterscotch chips melt completely and help give the pudding a silky smooth te

Rules for the Kitchen1. Always ask an adult if you can use the kitchen.2. Make sure you have all the ingredients before you start.3. Wash your hands before you touch food.4. Wear an apron or towel to keep your clothes clean.5. Always clean up when you are fini

Lemon Bars Deluxe2 cups flour1/2 cup sifted confectioners` sugar1 cup margarine4 eggs, beaten2 cups granulated sugar1/3 cup lemon juice (from 3 lemons)1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon baking powderSift 2 cups flour and confectioners` sugar together. Cut in mar

Easy Chicken Tacos1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 envelope taco seasoning1 cup chicken brothCombine ingredients in crockpot; cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.Remove chicken from crockpot and shred with a fork. Spoon a bit of the juice over chicken if desired

Banana PastriesuDough/u 4 cups all purpose flour 4 tablespoons shortening 4 tablespoons sweet butter 1/2 cup wateruFilling/u2 large bananas 1/3 cup finely chopped dried apricot 1 pinch nutmeg 1 dash orange juice 1 egg yolk, beatenCon

Prickly PearWhile wearing gloves, carefully remove spikes by cutting off the ends and peeling the fruit. To use for sorbets and other uses, the pulp should be pur?ed and strained. They can be found at the market from September through December.

Smoky Citrus Kabobs1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4 inch cubes1/3 cup smoky barbecue sauce1/3 cup marmalade2 tablespoons prepared horseradishThread cubes onto skewer (if using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes). Stir together remaining ingredients for b