Archive for September, 2008

CUSCUSU DI PISTACHI

CUSCUSU DI PISTACHI

Servings: 10
Ingredients:

1 c  All-purpose flour
1/2 c  Water

1 c Couscous, not instant3 c Water
1 tb Water1/2 ts Salt1 1/2 c Shelled green pistachios- unsalted and very green1 ts Almond extract1 ts Cinnamon1/4 c Almond oil-=OR=- Mild vegetable oil
1/2 c Sugar2 tb Water1/4 c Confectioners’ sugar1 oz Semisweet chocolate- finely gratedCandied cherries-=OR=- Other Candied Fruit- (to garnish)
Couscous is normally a savory dish found in Morocco. (…)

Dolma Ici Zeytinyagli (Rice Stuffing For Vegetables)

Dolma Ici Zeytinyagli (Rice Stuffing For Vegetables)

Servings: 1
Ingredients:

1/2 lb Long grained rice
1/2 c  Olive oil
1 c  Water
1 lg Tomato
1 md Onion
Few sprigs dill and parsley
1 oz Pine nuts (pignoli)
1 ts Sugar (more to taste)
1 pn Thyme
Salt and pepper
1 oz Currants

This stuffing is for eggplants, pepper, tomatoes and zucchini. (…)

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

Servings: 4
Ingredients:

20    Stalks of asparagus
4    Thin slices of prosciutto
– fat removed
4    Pats unsalted butter
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 c  Grated Reggiano Parmesan
–(freshly grated)
1    Lemon; quartered

Cut off tough ends of asparagus; cover asparagus with water in askillet; bring to a boil and cook until tender but still firm (3-4minutes). (…)

ROMANIAN SAUSAGES (MITITEI)

ROMANIAN SAUSAGES (MITITEI)

Servings: 1
Ingredients:

5    Cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 c  Water
1 lb Ground chuck
2/3 lb Coarsely ground pork
1 ts Baking soda
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Black pepper
1/2 ts Dried thyme, whole
1/2 ts Dried basil
1/2 c  Beef stock

Crush the garlic well in the water, using a fork. (…)

TEX-MEX BEEF CASSEROLE

TEX-MEX BEEF CASSEROLE

Servings: 4
Ingredients:

1 1/4 c  Crushed crackers
- Cheddar cheese-flavored
1 cn Creamed corn (16 oz can)
1 cn Italian peeled tomatoes
- drained (14 oz can)
1 cn Chopped green chilies (4oz)
1    Medium onion, chopped
1    Medium green bell pepper
- chopped
2    Garlic cloves, minced
3    Eggs
1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Chili powder
1 lb Ground round (85% lean)
1 tb Butter

In large bowl, mix together 3/4 cup crushed crackers, corn, tomatoes,chilies, onions, bell pepper, garlic, eggs, salt and chili powder with afork until well blended. (…)

Dipping Sauce

Dipping Sauce

Servings: 1
Ingredients:

1 tb Tamari soy sauce
1 ts Dark sesame oil
1 ts Rice vinegar
1/4 ts Chili oil
1/4 ts Honey
1 tb Water

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. (…)

FISH IN ORANGE JUICE

FISH IN ORANGE JUICE

Servings: 6
Ingredients:

2 lb Frozen Fish Steaks; *
1/2 c  Onion; Finely Chopped
2    Cloves Garlic; Minced
2 tb Vegetable Oil
2 tb Fresh Cilantro; Snipped
1 ts Salt
1/8 ts Pepper
1/2 c  Orange Juice
1 tb Lemon Juice
1    Egg; Large, Hard Cooked, **

* Use Halibut or other fish steaks. (…)

Dhansak

Dhansak

Servings: 4
Ingredients:

1 c  Mixed legumes
3 c  Water
1 lb Mixed vegetables
4 tb Ghee
1 sm Onion, diced. (…)

Cream-Cheese Fudge

Cream-Cheese Fudge

Servings: 1
Ingredients:

3 oz Cream cheese, softened
1 ts Heavy cream
2 c  Confectioners’ sugar
2 oz Unsweetened chocolate,
-melted
1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1 ds Salt
1 c  Chopped nuts

Servings: 1 pound
DIRECTIONS: Beat cream cheese and cream until smooth. (…)

HALIBUT WITH CILANTRO PESTO

HALIBUT WITH CILANTRO PESTO

Servings: 6
Ingredients:

Cilantro Pesto; See Sowest 2
6    Halibut Steaks; *
2 tb Margarine Or Butter; Melted
2 tb Lemon Juice

* Fish steaks should be cut about 1-inch thick and weigh about 5 ozeach. (…)