MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: MRS FIELDS Peanut Butter Cream -Filled Cookies Categories: Cookies, Desserts, P.butter, Quick oats Servings: 36 MMMMM-----------------------------COOKIES---------------------------------- 1 1/2 c All-purpose flour - packed 1/2 ts Baking soda 1/2 c Salted butter, softened 1/2 ts Ground cinnamon 1 lg Egg 1 c Quick oats (NOT instant) 1 ts Pure vanilla extract 1 c Light brown sugar, firmly MMMMM-----------------------------FILLING---------------------------------- 3/4 c Smooth peanut butter 1 ts Pure vanilla extract 1/4 c Salted Butter, softened 1 1/2 c Confectioners sugar 2 tb Half-and-half Preheat overn to 325-degrees F. In medium bowl combine flour, soda, cinnamon and oats. Mix well with a whire whisk. Set aside. Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer set at medium speed. Add the flour-oat mixture, and blend at low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. Separate dough into two balls, flatten them into disks, and wrap each tightly in plastic wrap or a plastic bag. Chill 1 hour. On floured board using a floured rolling pin, roll out one disk to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut cookies with a 2-inch round fluted cookie cutter dipped in flour. Repeat procedure with the second disk, reworking scraps until all the dough is used. Bake cookies on ungreased baking sheets 1/2 inch aprt for 13-15 minutes or until bottoms turn light brown. Transfer immediately to a cool, flat surface with a spatula. When cookies are cool, spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter filling on the bottom side of a cookies. Top with another cookie-bottom side toward the filling-to make a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling Yield: 3 1/2 dozen cookies. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: TAMPA'S OWN FISH CHOWDER* Categories: Seafood, Maindish, Original Servings: 6 1 lb fish fillets (snapper or grouper) 1/2 c boned and diced cooked chicken (skinles) 2 slices of bacon 1 c diced potatos 2/3 c chopped onion 1 cl garlic minced 1/4 c diced carrots 1 Tb dice celery 1 ea lemon- juice of 1 ts salt 1/4 ts black pepper 1/8 ts paprika 1/4 ts ground dill 2 c Half & Half 2 c HOT water(not quite boiling) 1/4 ts ground cumin 1/4 ts ground ginger Fry bacon & remove from pan. Add onions & garlic to drippings. Saute' until tender but not browned. Add the water, potatos, carrots, celery, and paprika. Cook until the potatos are almsot done. Cut fish into 1 inch squares. Add seasonings and fish at the same time. Cook until fish becomes flaky. Pour in the Half & Half and stir well. NOTE*....you may add 2 Tblspns of a dry white wine to this as well. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Red Beans and Rice I Categories: Cajun, Rice, Beans, Main dish, Microwave Servings: 6 1 lb Red Beans 1/4 c Parsley; Chopped 1 lb Ham Seasoning Meat with Fat 6 Toes Garlic; Chopped 3 qt Water 1 ts Salt 2 c Onions; Chopped 1/4 ts Pepper 1/2 c Green Onion; Chopped 1/8 ts Cayenne Pepper NOTE: Tony's Seasoning may be added for extra taste. Place washed beans, ham, onions and water in a 4 quart microwave-safe casserole. Cover; cook on HIGH in microwave for 2 and 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more water. Stir in green onions, parsley, garlic and seasonings. Cook on MEDIUM for 1 hour. Serve over Rice. NOTE: To save cooking time, set the beans in a pot of water overnight. Then add all ingredients and cook about half as long. Use your judgement on cooking time. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Red Beans and Rice II Categories: Rice, Beans, Cajun Servings: 6 1 lb Red kidney beans 1 Bell pepper 1 lb Salt pork 1 Chopped onion 2 Cloves garlic 1 Stalk celery 1 ts Italian seasoning 1 Whole hot pepper Boil pork 5 mins 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 gravy is thick and beans tender -- just before dishing out add a pinch of italian seasoning again. Salt to taste and serve with rice. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Home-Made Hot Wings Categories: Side dish, Poultry Servings: 2 2 1/2 lb Chicken Wings (12 to 15) 4 tb (2oz) Butter or Margarine 6 tb (3oz) Texas Pete Hot Sauce * * For REAL spicy wing, use Tabasco Sauce Cut wings at all joints. Discard wing tips. Place the 24 to 30 pieces in absorbent paper towels to dry. DEEP FRYER: 375ø 8-10 mins or until crispy. OVEN: Spread wings in single layer on cookie sheet. Bake at 450ø for 25 mins. Melt butter/margarine in sauce pan. Add hot sauce and stir well. Place cooked wings in covered bowl. Pour sauce over wings. Place lid on bowl and bowl. Place on plate covered with paper towel. Serve immediately. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Taco Chicken Wings Categories: Mexican, Poultry Servings: 10 2 1/2 lb Chicken Wings 2 c Dry Bread Crumbs 1 Env Taco Seasoning Mix * 1 Jar (16oz) Taco Sauce ** * 1-1/4 oz Old El Paso ** Old El Paso Remove wing tips and discard. Cut wings at joint. Combine bread crumbs and taco seasoning mix; mix well. Preheat oven to 375ø. Dip each chicken piece in taco sauce then roll in bread crumbs; coat thoroughly. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 mins. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Spicy Barbecue Wings Categories: Poultry, Side dish, Barbecue Servings: 4 1/2 lb Chicken wings MMMMM--------------------------BAR-B-Q SAUCE------------------------------- 1/2 c Ketchup 1/4 c Lemon Juice 1/2 c Water 1 tb Brown sugar 2 ts Dijon mustard 2 tb Oil 1 ts Salt 2 tb Worcestershire sauce 2 ts Louisiana hot sauce 1/4 ts Cumin 1/2 ts Chili powder 1 ts Black pepper 2 Garlic cloves - minced Oil for deep frying This BBQ sauce is mild. If you like hotter wings, add more Louisiana hot sauce. In a large heavy saucepan, mix together BBQ sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 mins. In a frypan or wok, heat oil to 375ø F (190ø C). Deep fry a few wings at a time, until they are cooked through, about 10-15 mins. Drain fried wings on absorbent towel. when all the wings are cooked, place them in the simmering BBQ sauce. Stir to coat and serve. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Hot And Spicy Chicken Wings Categories: Poultry Servings: 4 1 cn Tomato sauce (8oz) 1 tb Onion powder 2 tb Red pepper flakes 2 tb Jalapeno peppers, chopped 2 tb Hot sauce 1 lb Chicken wings 1 tb Garlic powder Combine tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and Jalapeno peppers in a medium size bowl. Spray a baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray. Place chicken wings on baking dish. Brush sauce over wings. Bake at 350ø for 20 mins. Turn over and brush with sauce and bake for another 10 mins. Serve with blue cheese dressing and celery if desired. Serves 4. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Spaghetti And Meat Sauce Categories: Sauces, Beef, Pasta, Sausage Servings: 8 1 lb Ground Beef Clove Garlic; minced 1/2 c Chicken Broth 1 ts Seasoned Salt 1/2 lb Bulk Spicy Italian Sausage 1 cn (28oz) Tomatoes * 1 pk (8oz) Chopped Fresh Mushroom Bay Leaf 1 lg Onion; chopped 1 cn (6oz) Tomato Paste 1 ts Italian Seasoning 1 lb Uncooked Spaghetti * Cut up and UN-drained In dutch oven, cook beef, sausage, onion and garlic. Drain. Ann next 7 ingredients. Simmer 30 mins. Prepare spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain. Serve sauce over hot spaghetti with grated Parmesan cheese. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Biscotti di Prato ( Tuscan Almond Biscotti) Categories: Italian, Cookies, Gifts, Gourmet Servings: 1 3 3/4 c Flour; all purpose, 1 ts Vanilla -unbleached 1/2 ts Almond extract 2 c Sugar 1 2/3 c Almonds, whole, blanched 1 ts Baking powder -toasted lightly & chopped 1/4 ts -Salt -coarse 4 Eggs;large, whole MMMMM-----------------------------EGG WASH---------------------------------- 1 Egg, large; & 1 ts -Water In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment blend the flour, the sugar, the baking powder, and the salt until the mixture is combined well. In a small bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, the yolks, the vanilla and the almond extract, add the mixture to the flour mixture, beating until a dough is formed, and stir in the almonds. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead it several times, and divide it into fourths. Working on 2 large buttered and floured baking sheets, with floured hands form each piece of dough into a flattish log 11 inches long and 2 inches wide, arrange the logs at least 3 inches apart on the sheets, and brush them with the egg wash. Bake the logs in a preheated 350F oven for 35 minutes and let them cool on the baking sheets on racks for 10 minutes. On a cutting board, cut the logs crosswise on the diagonal into 3/4" inch slices, arrange them the biscotti, cut sides down, on the baking sheets, and bake them in the 350F oven for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until they are pale golden. Transfer the biscotti to racks to cool and store them in airtight containers. MAKES ABOUT 56 BISCOTTI Source: Gourmet magazine, December 1992 MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Biscotti Del Laggaccio (Aniseed Biscotti) Categories: Italian, Cookies, Gifts, Gourmet Servings: 1 MMMMM--------------------------FOR THE SPONGE------------------------------- 1 pk Active dry yeast; 2 1/2 tsp 3/4 c Flour;all purpose, 1/2 c -Warm water Unbleached MMMMM--------------------------FOR THE DOUGH------------------------------- 1/2 c Sugar 2 1/2 c Flour;all purpose, 1/2 c -Water & Unbleached 2 tb -Water 1 tb Aniseed 1/4 c Butter; unsalted, 1/2 stick 1/2 ts -Salt -cut into bits & softened "Did Columbus and his crews sail to the new world eating these traditional Ligurian biscotti? It's entirely possible, although theirs would have been cooked much longer to drive off all the moisture, allowing them to keep for an entire ocean crossing. Though these biscotti are made with an enriched bread dough instead of the traditional cookie dough and have a somewhat softer texture, they keep well when stored in an airtight container." Make the sponge: In the bowl of an electric mixer proof the yeast in the water for 5 minutes, or until the mixture is foamy. Whisk in the flour and let the sponge stand, covered with plastic wrap, for 30 minutes or until it is foamy. To the sponge, add the sugar, the water and the butter and stir the mixture until it is combined well. Add the flour, the aniseed, and the salt and with the electric mixer fitted with the dough hook knead the dough for 3 minutes, or until it is smooth but still sticky. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, turning it to coat it with the oil, and let it rise, covered tightly with plastic wrap, for 1 1/2 hours, or until it is double in bulk. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, halve it, and with floured hands form each piece of dough into a flattish log 15 inches long and 2 inches wide. Transfer the logs to a buttered and floured baking sheet and let them rise, covered with a kitchen towel, for 2 hours, or until they are double in bulk. Bake the logs in the middle of a preheated 350F oven for 30 minutes, or until they are golden brown, and let them cool on the baking sheet on a rack for 10 minutes. On a cutting board cut the logs crosswise on the diagonal into 1 inch thick slices, arrange the biscotti, cut sides down, on the baking sheet and bake them in the 350F oven for 10 minutes on each side, or until they are pale golden. Transfer the biscotti to racks to cool and store them in airtight containers. MAKES:ABOUT 30 BISCOTTI SOURCE: Gourmet magazine, December 1992 MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Krumiri Categories: Cookies, Italian Servings: 48 1 c Unsalted butter 1 ts Vanilla extract 2/3 c Sugar 1 1/2 c All-purpose flour 3 Egg yolks 1 c Yellow cornmeal PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 325F. Beat the butter with the sugar by hand, with a hand mixer set at medium speed, or in a heavy-duty mixer fitted with the paddle. Continue beating until the mixture lightens both in texture and color, about 4 or 5 minutes. Beat in the vanilla, then the yolks, one at a time, beating smooth after each addition. Stir the flour and cornmeal together, and stir into the butter mixture by hand. Line 2 or 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper and pipe the Krumiri in horseshoe or stick shapes, using a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch star tube (Ateco #4). Bake about 15 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on a rack. VARIATION OF KRUMIRI: SCHIACCATINE DI GRANTURCO. These wonderful biscotti are always on the bar at Tonino and Claudia Verro's charming inn, Contea, at Neive, near Alba in Piemonte. The surrounding area, known as the Langhe for its situation in the Langa hills, has some of Italy's most breathtaking natural scenery, as well as excellent wine and Grappa. FOLLOW THE RECIPE FOR KRUMIRI, but do not pipe the dough. Divide the dough in half and place each half on a piece of parchment or wax paper. Shape the dough into a rough log about 1-inch diameter and about 6 inches long. Roll and tighten the paper around the dough, to make it perfectly cylindrical. Chill the cylinders of dough about 1 hour, until firm. Remove one piece at a time from the refrigerator and slice the cylinder into disks 1/4-inch thick. Arrange the disks of dough on paper-lined cookie sheets, 1 inch apart on all sides. Continue with the other cylinder of dough. Bake as for the Krumiri. NICK MALGIERI - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK Karen Mintzias MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Jalepeno Cheese Crackers Categories: Crackers, Appetizers, Snacks Servings: 1 3 oz Cheddar cheese; 1/2" cubes 3/4 c Flour; all purpose -about 1/2 cup 1/4 c Cornmeal 1 tb Jalapeno pepper 1/2 ts Salt -seeded & minced or to taste 1/4 ts Chili powder 1/3 c Butter; cold, 1/4 ts Mustard; dry -cut in 1/2" cubes 4 tb -Water; ice Preheat oven to 400F. Process cheese and jalapeno in food processor till chopped in 1/4" pieces. Add butter, pulse on and off till size of small peas. Stir flour with cornmeal, salt, chili powder and mustard in small bowl till blended. Add to mixture in processor, pulse on and off just till blended. Sprinkle water evenly over mixture in processor. Pulse on and off just till dough begins to form into a ball. Shape dough into 8" disk. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate till firm enough to roll, about 30 minutes. On floured surface, roll dough to 1/4" thickness. Cut in 2" rounds with cookie cutter or wine glass. Transfer to ungreased baking sheet. Prick each cracker once with fork. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till crisp. Transfer to rack to cool. Store in airtight container. Makes 50 crackers. Source: The Toronto Star MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Pineapple Upside-down Cake Categories: Cakes Servings: 6 2/3 c Granulated sugar 1/4 ts Salt 3/4 c Unsalted butter 1 1/2 c Flour 1 ts Vanilla 1 c Yellow cornmeal 1/4 ts Ground nutmeg or mace 1/3 c Madeira 2 Eggs 1 lb Pineapple; peeled 2 Egg yolks - cut into 1/2" thick slices 1 1/2 c Milk - core removed 2 ts Baking powder 3/4 c Dark brown sugar, packed PREHEAT OVEN TO 375F. Cream together granulated sugar and 1/2 cup butter at medium speed in mixer bowl until smooth. Lower speed; add vanilla, nutmeg, eggs, yolks and milk. Mix until incorporated. Add baking powder and salt, then flour and cornmeal. Mix until fluffy. Set aside. Combine remaining 1/4 cup butter, Madeira and pineapple in heavy, 10-inch oven-proof skillet over medium heat and cook 20 minutes. Pineapple will release a lot of liquid. Remove pineapple with slotted spoon and reserve. Continue cooking until liquid is reduced nearly to a glaze. Add brown sugar and cook until mixture becomes smooth, about 2 minutes. Replace pineapple slices, arranging them nicely in syrup. Pour cake batter over fruit. Bake on middle rack 20 to 25 minutes. When done, wooden pick inserted into center of cake will come out clean. Place large platter over skillet and turn upside down to remove cake from skillet. Let cool before serving. MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK Karen Mintzias MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Chorizo Quiche In Cornmeal Crust Categories: Mexican Servings: 6 MMMMM--------------------------CORNMEAL CRUST------------------------------- 1/2 c Cornmeal 1/8 ts Black pepper 3/4 c Sifted flour 1/3 c Shortening 1/2 ts Salt 4 tb -cold water (or more) MMMMM-----------------------------FILLING---------------------------------- 6 sl Monterey Jack cheese 2 c Whipping cream 1/2 lb Chorizo; casings removed -=OR=- Half and Half 1/4 c Sliced green onions Salt, pepper 4 Eggs To make crust, sift together cornmeal, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring lightly until mixture forms ball. Turn out onto lightly floured board and roll dough to 13-inch circle. Fit loosely into 9-inch pie plate or quiche pan. Fold edge under and flute. Arrange cheese slices on bottom of crust. Fry sausage until cooked and crumbly. Drain off fat. Sprinkle sausage on top of cheese, then top with green onions. Lightly beat eggs in bowl, stir in whipping cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over cheese and chorizo mixture. Place on bottom rack of oven and bake at 450F 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350F and bake additional 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. (C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times Karen Mintzias MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE Categories: Cakes, Desserts Servings: 16 MMMMM-------------------------------CAKE------------------------------------ 2 1/2 c Cake flour 1/3 c Unsweetened cocoa 1 ts Baking soda 1/2 ts Salt 1 c Butter 2 c Sugar 3 Eggs 1 ts Vanilla 1 1/3 c Water MMMMM-----------------------------FILLING---------------------------------- 1 10/12 oz jar apricot preserv MMMMM----------------------CHOCOLATE BUTTER CREAM--------------------------- 1/4 c Butter, softened 1 c Sifted powdered sugar 1/4 c Sifted cocoa 1/4 c Milk 1/2 ts Vanilla MMMMM------------------------------GLAZE----------------------------------- 1 c Sugar 1/2 c Unsweetened cocoa 1/4 c Heavy cream 1/4 c Water Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9" round cake pans. To prepare the cake, in a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, with electric mixer on medium, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. With mixer on low, alternately beat in flour mixture and water. Pour batter into pans. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans: cool on rack. Using a sharp knife, split each layer in half horizontally. Spread 3 layers with the preserves. To prepare the butter cream filling, beat butter until light and fluffy Alternately beat in sugar, cocoa and milk. Add vanilla. Spread 1/3 of the butter cream over each layer with apricot preserves. Stack layers, ending with the plain layer. To prepare the glaze, in a small saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa, heavy cream and water. Cook over low heat, stirring, until smooth. Bring to a boil: Boil for 1 minute. Cool slightly. Place cake on rack over wax paper. Pour glaze over the cake, spread- ing to evenly coat. Chill 30 minutes or until set. Garnish with whipped cream piped around the top edge and spot the chopped pistashios around the top of the whipped cream. This is from one of my MIL's clippings from Women's Day. Date unknown Shared by Robert Rostrup MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: STUFFED STEAK Categories: Main dish, Meats, Beef Servings: 4 2 Slices bacon 1 Small onion chopped fine 1/2 c Mushrooms, sliced thin 1 Stalk celery 1 Clove garlic, minced 1/4 c Wild rice or regular rice 1 1/4 c Water 1/2 ts Beef bouillon 1/4 ts Basil Dash of pepper 1 c Stuffing mix 2 tb Parsley chopped fine 1 tb Oil 4 Cube steaks 1 10.5 oz can mushroom gravy In a medium skillet, cook bacon over medium low heat for 5-8 minutes, until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 Tbsp fat. Crumble bacon and set aside. Add onion, mushrooms, celery and garlic to skillet; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add rice, 1 cup of the water, bouillon, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until tender (broth will not be completely absorbed). Remove from heat and stir in stuffing mix. Stir in bacon and parsley; set stuffing aside. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Cook steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned. Drain any fat from skillet. Stir together the gravy and remaining 1/4 cup of water; pour over the steaks. Place 1/4 of the stuffing over each steak. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 20 minutes, until steaks are tender. Garnish with cherry tomatoes This is from one of my MIL's clippings from Women's Day. Date unknown Shared by Robert Rostrup MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: CHICKEN SUPREME Categories: Poultry, Meats, Main dish Servings: 6 6 Chicken breasts, halved 2 ts Paprika 1/2 ts Pepper 1/4 ts Butter 1/2 lb Sliced mushrooms 1 Env cream of mushroom soup 1/2 c White wine 1 c Heavy cream 1/4 c Chopped parsley Cooked noodles Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Sprinkle chicken with the paprika and pepper. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, turning, 5-7 minutes until browned. Place in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Add mushrooms to skillet. Cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine soup mix and wine. Cook over low heat for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in heavy cream and sauteed mushrooms. Cook 1 minute or until heated through; do not boil. Pour soup mixture over the chicken. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with the parsley. Serve over noodles. This is from one of my MIL's clippings from Women's Day. Date unknown Shared by Robert Rostrup MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: PORK STEW WITH PRUNES AND APRICOTS Categories: Main dish, Meats, Fruits, Pork Servings: 4 3 tb Flour 1/2 ts Paprika 1/4 ts Garlic powder 1/4 ts Pepper 1 lb Pork cut in 1" chunks 2 tb Oil 3 Stalks celery chopped 2 Carrots cut in 1/2" pieces 1 Medium onion chopped 1/4 c Chopped fresh parsley 1/2 ts Ground cumin 1/4 ts Ground allspice 1/4 c Brandy 2 c Chicken broth 1 1/2 c Pitted prunes, halved 1 c Dried apricot halves In a plastic bag combine the flour, 1/4 tsp of the salt, paprika, garlic powder, and 1/8 tsp of the pepper. Add a few pieces of the meat, and shake in the flour until coated. Repeat with the remaining meat; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add meat several pieces at a time and brown. Remove and set aside. Reduce heat to medium low and stir in celery, carrots, onion, parsley, cumin and allspice. Cook stirring, 5 minutes. Stir in brandy and cook 2 minutes. Add broth, pork, remaining 1/4 tsp of the salt and 1/8 tsp of the pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add prunes and apri- cots, and cook 10 minutes or until fruits are tender. Serve over noodles. This is from one of my MIL's clippings from Women's Day. Date unknown Shared by Robert Rostrup MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE WITH RICE Categories: Main dish, Meats, Poultry Servings: 8 8 Chicken legs 1/2 ts Salt 1/8 ts Pepper 2 tb Oil 1 lb Italian sausage 1" pieces 2 c Uncooked rice 2 Green peppers cut in strips 1 Large onion sliced 1 Clove garlic, minced 1/2 c Red wine 1 28 oz can tomatoes 3/4 c Chicken broth 1/2 lb Mushrooms, quartered 1 ts Basil, crushed 1 Bay leaf 1/4 ts Sugar Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet heat oil. Add chicken and cook, turning, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add sausages to skillet and brown. Remove and set aside. Add rice, green pepper, onion and garlic to skillet; cook, stirring until rice is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in wine and simmer 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, broth, mushrooms, basil, bay leaf and sugar. Return chicken and sausages to the skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 35 - 40 minutes until chicken is tender. Remove and discard fat. This is from one of my MIL's clippings from Women's Day. Date unknown Shared by Robert Rostrup MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Red Beans With Rice Categories: Cajun, Main dish Servings: 6 1 lb Red kidney beans 1 lb Salt pork 2 Garlic cloves 1 ts Italian seasoning 1 Bell pepper 1 Onion; chopped 1 Celery stalk 1 Whole hot pepper 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 gravy is thick and beans tender -- just before dishing out add a pinch of italian seasoning again. Salt to taste and serve with rice. From "Talk About Good" contributed by Mrs. Charles Barras, Jr. Courtesy of Dixie Daniels in Intelec Cooking MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Dixie's Red Beans and Rice Categories: Main dish, Vegetables, Meats Servings: 6 2 cn Dark Red Kidney Beans 1/2 pk Sausage, fully cooked 1/2 Onion; Chopped 1 c Rice, long cooking white Cajun, Creole seasoning Louisiana hot sauce Cayenne pepper Black pepper Cook rice according to package directions. Microwave is best. Takes about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in saucepan, combine cans of beans, 2 cans water, Louisiana hot sauce (Red Devil is right kind but not Texas Pete or tabasco. Sauce is based on cayenne peppper.) Also onion, Creole and/or Cajun seasoning, avail. in spice or Cajun section of store; but LOOK OUT FOR THOSE THAT CONTAIN SALT if so, don't add too much and don't add extra salt. If Cajun seasoning contains salt, you can easily get too salty- Also may add cayenne pepper to taste; Black pepper. Chop up sausage (any kind is OK as long as "Fully cooked"; hot is preferable to most who prefer a hot taste-) Taste as you go to make sure not too salty or too hot. Boil slowly for about 20 minutes, until it begins to thicken and smells REAL good. Serve beans in bowl OVER white rice. Courtesy of Dixie Daniels in Intelec Cooking MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Minestrone Lo-Cal Categories: Soups, Low-cal Servings: 6 1/2 c Thinly sliced Celery 1/2 lb Green Beans,cut in 1" piece 1/2 c Thinly sliced Carrot 1/2 c Broken Spaghetti 3/4 c (1 lg) Potato, cut 1" pieces 3 c Hot Water Clove Garlic, minced 2 ts Instant Beef Bouillon powde 16 oz Can Tomatoes, undrained 1 ts Basil leaves 1 c Thinly sliced Zucchini 1 tb Parsley Flakes In 3-qt casserole, combine all ingredients. Cover. Microwave at High 25-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring once or twice. PER SERVING: 35 calories, 315 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetables MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Meshoui Categories: Moroccan, Lamb, Meats, Main dish, Roast Servings: 5 MMMMM-----------------------------THE LAMB---------------------------------- 4 lb Lamb; leg of 1 tb Paprika 1 Carrot 1 tb Salt 1 Onion; med. 1 tb Black Pepper 2 Tomatoes 2 tb Chopped Carlic 1 Celery; rib 1 qt Water 1 Parsley; small bunch MMMMM------------------------------SAUCE----------------------------------- 1 qt Water 1 tb Tomato paste Preheat oven to 350 degrees. All Vegetables should be coarsely chopped. Rub Paprika, Salt, Pepper, and Garlic all over lamb. Set aside. In a roasting pan, nestle lamb in the center of the vegetables and cook, uncovered for approx. 20 min (for 4 lb. leg) or until top of lamb is brown Add water, cover, and cook 1 1/2 hours for medium done roast. serve with Moroccan Lamb Sauce. LAMB SAUCE: strain vegetables from roasting pan. Pour drippings in a heav pan and add Tomato Paste and water. Simmer for about 15 min, skimming grase from top of sauce several times. Posted by Bud Cloyd MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: PIEROGI CASSEROLE Categories: Main dish, Mine, Both Servings: 6 -From the Kitchen of -Ingredients in directions -Lawrence & Cindy Kellie Contributed to the echo by: Theresa Bryant This came from my friend's Pennsylvania cookbook. I tried it once and hope to try it again. It's different from anything I've had before. Cook 4 large potatoes. Mash and add 1/4 lb. white American cheese. Cook 1/2 box lasagna noodles and drain. Grease an oblong pan with butter. Add a little milk to prevent sticking. Fry 2 large onions in butter. Layer noodles and potatoes. Top with onions. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Seattle Scrapple Categories: Main dish, Poultry, Mine, Breakfasts, Both Servings: 6 -From the Kitchen of 1/2 ts Thyme; dried -Lawrence and Cindy Kellie 1/4 ts Pepper; black 2 tb Canola oil 1/4 ts Cayenne pepper 1/4 c Onion; minced 3 c Chicken bouillon 1 1/4 c Cornmeal; yellow -extra strong 1 ts Salt 2 c Chicken 1 ts Sage; dried -cooked, ground up Saute onion in oil. Add cornmeal, spices, adn broth. Cook for 15 minutes. When thickened like cornmeal mush, add chicken. Put into greased 9x5 loaf pan. Pat it down. Refrigerate overnight For breakfast, cut 1/2 inch slices, coat with flour and fry until golden brown in oil Must cook and THEN grind the chicken/turkey. Seasoning the dipping flour will add more and varied flavors to your scrapple. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Eggless "Mayonnaise" Categories: Lunch, Mine, Both Servings: 1 -From the Kitchen of Juice of one lemon -Lawrence & Cindy Kellie 1/2 ts Chicken-like seasoning 1 cn Evaporated milk (5.33 oz) ds Garlic calt 1 c Vegetable oil ds Seasoning salt Pour evaporated milk into blender. Through top of blender, gradually add oil, pouring in a constant, thin stream. This will make a while emulsiion. Pour into small bowl. Add seasonings and mix well. Add lemon juice last, because as soon as you add it, the dressing will begin to set up. Keep stirring until mayonnaise is a good consistency and the little lumps have disappeared. Store in refrigerater. This won't keep as long as commercial mayonnaise, but it will keep several days. Use ust as you would mayonnaise or salad dressing. The Sandwich Book MMMMM MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Sandwich Relish Categories: Lunch, Mine, Both Servings: 1 -From the Kitchen of 2 tb Dill pickle; finely chopped -Lawrence & Cindy Kellie 2 tb Green onion; finely chopped 1 c Homemade "mayonnaise" 1 pk George Washington Broth 1 1/2 ts Pimiento; finely chopped -golden 1 1/2 ts Parsley; finely chopped 1/2 ts Turmeric 2 tb Celery; finely chopped ds Italian seasoning Mix all ingredients thoroughly and refrigerate. Won't keep as long as commercial sandwich spread. The Sandwich Cookbook MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Savory Egg Filling Categories: Lunch, Mine, Both Servings: 1 -From the Kitchen of 1 tb Flour Lawrence & Cindy Kellie 6 Egg; lightly beaten 1 Onion; finely chopped Seasonings to taste: 2 tb Parsley; finely chopped -salt, season salt 4 tb Vegetable oil -George Washington Broth 1 c Tomato; fresh or canned Suate ontions in oil. Add tomatoes (chopped or mashed) and stir in flour to make a thick paste. Turn down heat before adding eggs, parsley and seasonings. Cook like scrambling eggs, stirring constantly. Remove from heat when set. Cool and add mayonnaise to make a soft spread. The Sandwich Cookbook MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Egg Salad Categories: Lunch, Mine, Both Servings: 1 -From the Kitchen of 6 Egg; hard cooked, chopped -Lawrence & Cindy Kellie 1/4 c Mayonnaise; to 1/2 cup MMMMM-----------------------SEASONINGS TO TASTE---------------------------- Salt Celery salt Seasoning salt Dill weed Garlic salt Paprika Mix together eggs, mayonnaise, seasonings and optional ingredients of your choice: 1/2 c cheddar cheese, cubed and 2 Tb sour cream 1/4 c toasted almonds, sliced or chopped 1/2 c green or ripe olives, sliced 1/4 c parsley, minced; 1/4 c cucumber, minced; 3 Tb French dressing 1 c olives, sliced; 1/2 c celery, chopped; 2 Tb green onion, chopped; 1 Tb pimiento, chopped 1/4 c celery, chopped; 1/4 c pickle relish; 2 Tb green onion, finely chopped The Sandwich Cookbook MMMMM MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Honeyed Peanut Butter Categories: Lunch, Mine, Both Servings: 1 -From the Kitchen of 1 c Peanut butter -Lawrence & Cindy Kellie 1/4 c Honey 1 c Butter; softened MMMMM-----------------------------OPTIONAL---------------------------------- 2 tb Toasted sesame seeds Beat ingredients together for several minutes. If you have a food processor, let it do the work for you. Option: After spreading on bread, cover withhalved, seedless grapes, or banana penneis, or crisp apple slices. The fruie will make the sandwich delightfully moist and be a lunchtime surprise. The Sandwich Cookbook MMMMM MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Shepherd's Pie #2 Categories: Beef, Casseroles Servings: 6 1 lb Beef / lamb / veal & pork * 1 1/2 ts Wine vinegar 5 oz Chopped onion Thyme, salt, pepper, Cayenne 3 tb Butter or oil 2 lb Potatoes 3 x Cloves garlic, (peel, chop) 1 c Milk (about) 1 1/4 c Stock / gravy / meat jelly 3 oz Butter 1 ts Flour or cornstarch 1 tb Grated dry cheddar Tomato paste 1 tb Grated parmesan 1 tb Worcester sauce, or * Mixed. -- Chop, process or mince the meat. Cook onion in the fat until soft. Add the meat and garlic, stirring well; then raise the heat so that the meat browns. Turn it over in large sections with a spatula, so that it browns all over. Pour off any surplus fat. Add some of the liquid and bubble gently for 5 minutes. Sprinkle on flour or cornstarch, stir again and add the remaining liquid. Let it bubble to a rich sauce, adding the various flavorings to taste. -- Meanwhile scrub, boil and peel the potatoes. Set aside a couple and slice them thinly. Mash the rest with the milk and butter, seasoning to taste. Put the meat into a shallow dish. Spread the mashed potato on top and, with the slices, make a ring around the edge. Scatter the cheese over, and brown under the broiler at a moderate heat, or at the top of a hot oven. Once the dish looks an appetizing golden color, it can wait a while in a low oven without coming to any harm. (From Grigson's OBSERVER GUIDE TO BRITISH COOKERY) MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes Categories: Side dish, Potatoes, Fried Servings: 4 MMMMM-------------------------MAIN INGREDIENT------------------------------ 2 c Mashed potatoes Cheese, any type (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste MMMMM------------------------------BATTER----------------------------------- 1/2 c Flour 1 ts Salt 1 Egg 1/2 c Milk MMMMM----------------------------DEEP FRYER--------------------------------- Oil or lard, sufficient For deep frying Make mashed potatoes into golf-ball or small balls. Add cheese(s), as per taste. Freeze for 2 hours, or more. Make batter from flour, milk, egg and salt. Gently dip mashed potato balls in batter, being careful that all exposed potato is coated with batter. Deep fry in hot oil/fat until golden-brown. Serve as a side dish, in place of any other form of potatoe. This is a semi-original dish, developed the hard way, from a meal I had in a French restuarant in Quebec. From the very weird kitchen of &&& Dan and Bonnie Ceppa &&& + kid-lings MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Crock Pot Italian Beef Categories: Crock-pot, Easy, Meats, Sandwiches, Italian Servings: 1 1 3 -5 lb rump roast 1 pk Au jus gravy mix 1 pk Good Seasons Italian Dress- 2 ts Italian seasoning -ing Mix 6 Pepperoncini peppers 1 c Water Mix together water, gravy mix, dressing, and Italian seasoning. Pour over roast in crock-pot. Add peppers if desired. Cook on LOW about 2 hrs. Break up reoast and cook 1 more hour. Serv on hambureger buns. Variation: Linda Hendrickson makes this uising on 4 lb. chuck roast, 1 pkg. Good Seasons mix and 1/2 cup water. From the Bumgarner Family Recipes submitted by Linda Tebrugge Schultz posted to COOKING echo by Bud Cloyd MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Book Data Categories: Information Servings: 1 No Ingredients Library of Congress Cataloging-In-Publication Data Steele, Louise, 1945- The book of hot & spicy foods. Includes index. 1. Cookery, International. 2. Spices. I. Title. II. Title: Book of hot and spicy foods. TX725.A1S655 1987 641.6'384 87-11917 ISBN 0-89586-642-0 About the Author Louise Steele has a wide range of experience in writing magazine articles and books throughout the world. She is a cookery writer and editor for several publications. A trained home economist, she has authored several cookbooks. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Introduction Categories: Information Servings: 1 No Ingredients Variety is said to be the spice of life and, whereas for many millions of people throughout the world, life has been a variety of spices for centuries, it's only thanks to early explorers, who returned home with shiploads of exotic spices, that Western culinary art was transformed. THE BOOK OF HOT & SPICY FOODS has a collection of over 100 beautifully illustrated step-by-step recipes which include traditional favorites like Steak au Poivre, Mexican Chili con Carne, Indonesian Gado Gado and Creole Jambalaya, plus many Indian and Oriental dishes and lots of sizzling new surprises and variations on a theme. Whether it's a simple snack, a teatime treat or an elegant dinner party dish you're after, this book has a recipe for all occasions. Spices are invaluable for adding that special blend of heat or fragrance and pungency to all manner of savory and sweet dishes. Don't be daunted by those unfamiliar to you - try them, you'll never know what you've been missing, but bear in mind that some are stronger and fierier than others. If experimenting, it is wise to start with small amounts - you can always add more to taste at a later stage. And remember - the amount of spices in many of the following recipes are suggested as a guide, so feel free to increase or decrease the amounts according to personal preference. It is the chili (in its various forms) that adds heat to a dish. You will find instructions on how to prepare this fiery spice (without getting burnt!), plus many recipes using it. There is also plenty of information on all the other hot spices - muctard, pepper, cloves and ginger - plus, of course, the more fragrant, aeromatic ones like cardamom, cumin, nutmeg, etc. And no spice book would be complete without recipes for making Curry Powder, Garam Masala, Five Spice Powder, Mixed Spice, Pickling Spice and Harissa (a Middle Eastern favorite). The follwing recipes range from mild to hot or just wonderfully spicy. It is surely a collection to please not only hot and spicy food-lovers everywhere, but also tempting enough to persuade the "uninitiated" to sample the delights of spicy foods! MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Chilies Categories: Information Servings: 1 No Ingredients Chilies belong to the capsicum family, as do sweet peppers, but there the relationship ends, for the fiery heat of the chili is in no way similar to its mild-flavored relation. Fresh chilies are now widely available and vary considerably in size, shape and heat factor. In principle, the fatter chilies tend to be more mild than the long, thin varieties, and the smaller the chili, the hotter its taste. Generally, the unripened, green chili is less fiery than when ripened and red. This is a useful guide to follow, but there are exceptions according to the variety, so it is wise to remember that all chilies, irrespective of color, shape and size, are hot, so use caution before adding them to a dish. Bear in mind that a little chili goes a long way, so add a small amount to begin with and gradually increase the quantity to your liking during cooking. Take care when preparing chilies - the tiny, cream-colored seeds inside are the hottest part and, in general, are removed before using. Chilies contain a pungent oil which can cause an unpleasant burning sensation to eyes and skin, so it's a wise precaution to wear rubber gloves when handling chilies and be sure not to touch your face and eyes during preparation. Cut off the stalk end, then split open the pod and scrape out seeds, using a pointed knife, and discard. Rinse pod thoroughly with cold running water and pat chili dry before chopping or slicing as required. Once this task is completed, always wash your hands, utensils and surfaces thoroughly with soapy water. Dried red chilies are sold whole and can vary in size from 1/2-3/4 to 1-1/2-2 inches in length, so this into account when using. If a recipe states small dried chilies, and you only have the larger ones, adapt and lessen the quantity accordingly, or to taste. Dried chilies are usually soaked in hot water for 1 hour before draining and removing seeds as described above), unless a recipe states otherwise. Dried red chilies, when ground, are used to make cayenne pepper and combined with other spices and seasonings, also make chili and curry powder, and chili seasoning. They are also used in the making of hot-pepper sauce and chili sauces. The Harissa spice mix uses a large quantity of dried chilies and is very hot, so be forewarned! This is a favorite spice mix for many Middle Eastern dishes. Don't be tempted to add more Harissa than recipe states, unless you are prepared for an extremely hot dish. A less fiery Harissa can be made simply by removing the seeds from soaked chilies before crushing chilies with other ingredients. Green chilies are available canned. These are often seeded and peeled and taste pleasantly hot and spicy - ideal for adding to pizza toppings, sauces and taco fillings. Both red and green chilies also come pickled in jars (hot or mild/sweet) and can be found in delicatessens and ethnic food shops. Canned and pickled varieties should be drained and patted dry before using. Whether you seed the pickled type is up to you, just remember the seeds are the hottest part! MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Mustard Categories: Information Servings: 1 No Ingredients White or yellow, brown and black seeds come from the mustard plant, according to the species. Most commonly found is the creamy yellow type which is the least pungent. The brown type (or Indian mustard) is stronger in flavor, while the black mustard seed is the most powerful of all. The creamy yellow seeds are more widely available, but look for the black and brown types in Asian and Oriental food shops and delicatessens. Whole mustard seeds have a pleasant nutty bite to them and can be used to add piquancy to salad dressing and hot sauces. They are especially good when served with fish, chicken and pork and are also delicious added to cole slaw, creamy potato salad, pickles and chutneys. Use mustard seeds (especially the two hotter varieties) with discretion to begin with, increasing the amount as you become more familiar with the flavors. It is the yellow seed which, when processed with black seeds, wheat flour and turmeric, forms the basis of English mustard. Dry mustard can be used as it is in cooking, or it may be mixed to a paste with a little cord or warm water. (For a nice, rich mixture, why not try mixing it with a little cream or milk?) Once mixed it should be left at least 10 minutes to allow time for the flavors to develop. It is only when the powder is mixed with a liquid that the essential oils are released, giving mustard its pungency and sensation of heat. Remember that made mustard loses its pungency after a few hours. Jars of prepared mustard, once opened, need using within a few weeks as the flavor and color will deteriorate. The variety of ready-prepared mustards come in a bewildering number of mouthwatering flavors, according to the manufacturer. These can be made from milled mustard flour, or from coarsely crushed seed (the proportions of which vary tremendously, depending on the type). Some are mixed with vinegar, others with grape juice or wine (and sometimes beer), and often contain various spices, herbs and seasonings, such as honey and horseradish. German mustard, which is mild and sweet-flavored, is a mixture of brown and white mustard flour moistened with vinegar and flavored with various spices. The mild-flavored American mustard (popular with children) generally uses only yellow mustard seeds with the addition of sugar, vinegar and salt. Dijon-style mustard, nade from milled, husked black seeds, is flavored with wine and spices. The pungent and spicy grainy types of mustard are a mixture of whole, crushed black and yellow seeds with additional flavorings added for individuality. Mustards of all types can be used to great effect, not only as a condiment, but also as a culinary ingredient. They add bite and piquancy to all types of savory dishes from scrambled eggs, sauces and dressings to deviled mixtures, barbecued food, soups, casseroles, pastry, scones and cheesy biscuits. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: A to Z of Spices (Part 1) Categories: Information Servings: 1 No Ingredients ALLSPICE: These small dark, reddish-brown berries are so called because their aroma and flavor resemble a combination of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Use berries whole in marinades; for boiling and pot roasting meats and poultry; in fish dishes, pickles and chutneys. Also available ground and excellent for flavoring soups, sauces and desserts. ANISE: Commonly called asniseed, these small, brown oval seeds have the sweet, pungent flavor of licorice. Also available ground. Use seeds in stews and vegetable dishes, or sprinkle over loaves and rolls before baking. Try ground anise for flavoring fish dishes and pastries for fruit pies. CARAWAY: Small brown, crescent-shaped seeds with a strong liquorice flavor and especially delicious as a flavoring in braised cabbage and sauerkraut recipes, breads (particularly rye), cakes and cheeses. CARDAMOM: Small, triangular-shaped pods containing numerous small black seeds which have a warm, highly aeromatic flavor. You can buy green or black cardamoms although the smaller green type is more widely available. CAYENNE: Orangey-red in color, this ground pepper is extremely hot and pungent. Not to be confused with paprika which, although related, is mild flavored. CHILI POWDER: Made from dried red chilies. This red powder varies in flavor and hotness, from mild to hot. A less fiery type is found in chili seasoning. CINNAMON & CASSIA: Shavings of bark from the cinnamon tree are processed and curled to form cinnamon sticks. Also available in ground form. Spicy, fragrant and sweet, it is used widely in savory and sweet dishes. Cassia (from the dried bark of the cassia tree) is similar to cinnamon, but less delicate in flavor with a slight pungent 'bite'. CLOVES: These dried, unopened flower buds give a warm aroma and pungency to foods, but should be used with care as the flavor can become overpowering. Available in ground form. Cloves are added to soups, sauces, mulled drinks, stewed fruits and apple pies. CORIANDER: Available in seed and ground form. These tiny, pale brown seeds have a mild, spicy flavor with a slight orange peel fragrance. An essential spice in curry dishes, but also extremely good in many cake and cookie recipes. CUMIN: Sold in seed or ground. Cumin has a warm, pungent aromatic flavor and is used extensively in flavor curries and many Middle Eastern and Mexican dishes. Popular in Germany for flavoring sauerkraut and pork dishes. Use ground or whole in meat dishes and stuffed vegetables. All spices should be stored in small airtight jars in a cool, dark place, as heat, moisture and sunlight reduce their flavor. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: A to Z of Spices (Part 2) Categories: Information Servings: 1 No Ingredients FENUGREEK: These small, yellow-brown seeds have a slight bitter flavor which, when added in small quantities, is very good in curries, chutneys and pickles, soups, fish and shellfish dishes. GINGER: Available in many forms. Invaluable for adding to many savory and sweet dishes and for baking gingerbread and brandy snaps. Fresh ginger root looks like a knobby stem. It should be peeled and finely chopped or sliced before use. Dreid ginger root is very hard and light beige in color. To release flavor, "bruise" with a spoon or soak in hot water before using. This dried type is more often used in pickling, jam making and preserving. Also available in ground form, preserved stem ginger and crystallized ginger. MACE & NUTMEG: Both are found on the same plant. The nutmeg is the inner kernel of the fruit. When ripe, the fruit splits open to reveal bright red arils which lie around the shell of the nutmeg - and once dried are known as mace blades. The flavor of both spices is very similar - warm, sweet and aromatic, although nutmeg is more delicate than mace. Both spices are also sold ground. Use with vegetables; sprinkled over egg dishes, milk puddings and custards; eggnogs and mulled drinks; or use as a flavoring in desserts. PAPRIKA: Comes from a variety of pepper (capsicum) and although similar in color to cayenne, this bright red powder has a mild flavor. PEPPER: White pepper comes from ripened berries with the outer husks removed. Black pepper comes from unripened berries dried until dark greenish-black in color. Black pepper is more subtle than white. Use white or black peppercorns in marinades and pickling, or freshly ground as a seasoning. Both are available ground. Green peppercorns are also unripe berries with a mild, light flavor. They are canned in brine or pickled, or freeze-dried in jars. They add a pleasant, light peppery flavor to sauces, pates and salad dressings. Drain those packed in liquid and use either whole or mash them lightly before using. Dry green peppercorns should be lightly crushed before using to help release flavor, unless otherwise stated in a recipe. POPPY SEEDS: These tiny, slate-blue seeds add a nutty flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. Sprinkle over desserts and breads. SAFFRON: This pice comes from the stigmas of a species of crocus. It has a distinctive flavor and gives a rich yellow coloring to dishes, however, it is also the most expensive spice to buy. Available in small packets or jars (either powdered or in strands - the strands being far superior in flavor). This spice is a must for an authentic paella or Cornish Saffron Cake. Also an extremely good flavoring for soups, fish and chicken dishes. SESAME SEEDS: High in protein and mineral oil content, sesame seeds have a crisp texture and sweet, nutty flavor which combines well in curries and with chicken, pork and fish dishes. Use also to sprinkle over breads, cookies and pastries before baking. STAR ANISE: This dried, star-shaped seed head has a pungent, aromatic smell, rather similar to fennel. Use very sparingly in stir-fry dishes. Also good with fish and poultry. TURMERIC: Closely related to ginger, it is an aromatic root which is dried and ground to produce a bright, orange-yellow powder. It has a rich, warm, distinctive smell, a delicate, aromatic flavor and helps give dishes an attractive yellow coloring. Use in curries, fish and shellfish dishes, rice pilafs and lentil mixtures. It is also a necessary ingredient in mustard pickles and piccalilli. All spices should be stored in small airtight jars in a cool, dark place, as heat, moisture and sunlight reduce their flavor. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Five Spice Powder Categories: Spices Servings: 1 5 ts Ground anise (aniseed) -cassia bark 5 ts Star anise 2 tb Whole cloves 1 Cinnamon stick (5") in 7 ts Fennel seeds Using a blender, process all ingredients until finely ground. Store in an airtight jar up to 3 months. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Mixed Spice Categories: Spices Servings: 1 1 Cinnamon stick (3"), broken 1 tb Whole cloves -in small pieces 2 ts Freshly grated nutmeg 2 1/2 ts Allspice berries 1 tb Ground ginger Using a coffee grinder or blender, process cinnamon, allspice berries and cloves until very finely ground. Add to freshly grated nutmeg and ginger and mix well. Store in a small, airtight jar up to 3 months. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Pickling Spice Categories: Spices Servings: 1 2 tb Mace blades -into small pieces 1 tb Allspice berries 12 Black peppercorns 1 tb Whole cloves 1 Dried bay leaf, crumbled 2 Cinnamon sticks (3"), broken In a small bowl, mix all ingredients.Store in a small, airtight jar up to 2 months. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Harissa Categories: Spices Servings: 1 1 oz Dried red chilies 1 ts Coriander seeds 1 Garlic clove, chopped pn Salt (several) 1 ts Caraway seeds Olive oil 1 ts Cumin seeds Soak chilies in hot water 1 hour. Drain well; pat dry. Grind to a smooth paste with garlic, spices and salt. Add enough olive oil to cover surface. Cover and store in a cool up to 2 months. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Marinated Spiced Olives Categories: Appetizers, Snacks Servings: 6 3/4 c Pitted ripe olives 2 Garlic cloves, crushed 3/4 c Pimiento-stuffed green 1 ts Mustard seeds -olives 1 ts Black peppercorns 3 Lemon slices 3 Allspice berries 3 Dried red chilies 1 3/4 c Olive oil Add lemon slices, chilies, garlic, mustard seeds, peppercorns and allspice berries. Stir in olive oil and mix well. Spoon mixture into a large jar with a tight-fitting lid. Screw on lid tightly and turn jar over several times to ensure ingredients are well mixed. Let olives marinate at least 1 week before serving, turning jar several times a day. Store up to 6 months in a cool place. NOTE: Use a mixture of corn oil and olive oil for a more economical marinade. Add sprigs of dried herbs to marinade, if desired. To serve, garnish with lemon twists and a fresh parsley sprig, if desired. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Cheesy Mushroom Canapes Categories: Appetizers, Snacks Servings: 4 2 tb Butter Fresh ground pepper to taste 4 oz Mushrooms, coarsely chopped 8 Slices French bread (3/4") 4 ts All-purpose flour 2 tb Chopped fresh parsley 2 c Shredded cheddar cheese Paprika 1 ts Mustard powder Fresh parsley sprigs (opt) 1 ts Worcestershire sauce In a saucepan, melt butter. Add mushrooms and cook gently 2 minutes. Add flour and stir into mushroom mixture. Add cheese, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and heat through gently 2 minutes or until mixture begins to melt. Remove from heat and season to taste with pepper. Preheat broiler. Toast bread on one side only. Spread cheese and mushroom mixture on untoasted sides. Broil in preheated broiler 3-4 minutes or until melted and bubbling. Cut slices in half and sprinkle liberally with parsley and paprika. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired, and serve hot. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Bombay Nut 'N' Raisin Mix Categories: Appetizers, Snacks Servings: 2 2/3 c Thin pretzel sticks 1 ts Worcestershire sauce 3 tb Butter 1 ts Curry powder 1 Garlic clove, crushed 1/2 ts Hot chili powder 1/3 c Unblanched almonds 1/3 c Seedless raisins 1/3 c Pine nuts 1/4 ts Salt 1/3 c Unsalted cashews Break pretzels into 1" sticks. Melt butter in a skillet. Add garlic in butter, then stir in almonds, pine nuts and cashews. Add Worcestershire sauce, curry powder and chili powder and mix well. Stir in pretzels and cook gently over medium heat 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add raisins and salt; mix well. Turn mixture into a serving dish and cool. Makes about 2 cups. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Cocktail Kebabs Categories: Appetizers, Snacks Servings: 8 8 lg Shrimp, cooked 1 Garlic clove, crushed 2 Green onions, trimmed 2 tb Lemon juice 1/2 Red bell pepper, seeded, cut 2 tb Olive oil -in thin strips and 1 ts Sugar -decorative shapes 1 ts Coarsely ground mustard 8 sm Ripe or green olives 1/4 ts Creamed horseradish Remove heads and body shells from shrimp but leave on tail shells. Devein shrimp by removing black spinal cord. Cut each green onion in 4 daisies. Put shrimp, green onions, bell pepper and olives in a bowl. Mix garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, mustard and horseradish. Pour over shrimp mixture, cover and marinate at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove ingredients from marinade and thread equally on 8 wooden picks. Drain on paper towels. VARIATION: Add small slices avacado to shrimp mixture. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Filo Shrimp Puffs Categories: Appetizers, Snacks Servings: 10 1 tb Sesame oil 1/4 ts Ground cumin 2 tb Corn oil 6 oz Medium-size peeled shrimp, 1 Garlic clove, crushed -raw, thawed if frozen 1 Onion, finely chopped 2 tb Creamed coconut, diced 1 Piece ginger root (1"), 5 Filo pastry sheets -peeled, grated 1/4 c Butter or ghee, melted 1/2 ts Turmeric Fresh Italian parsley sprigs 1/2 ts Chili powder Preheat oven to 350'F. (175'C.). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Heat sesame and corn oil in a saucepan. Add garlic, onion and ginger. Fry gently 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add turmeric, chili powder and cumin. Fry gently 2 minutes. Add shrimp, cover and cook gently 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, stir in creamed coconut and cool. Work with 1-2 sheets of filo pastry at a time; cover remainder with a damp cloth. Cut sheet of pastry in half lengthwise and then fold each piece in half lengthwise to make 2 long narrow strips. Spoon a portion of shrimp mixture in 1 corner of each strip of pastry. Brush pastry all over with a small amount of melted butter or ghee. Fold pastry and filling over at right angles to make a triangle. Continue folding in this way along pastry strip to form a triangular parcel. Brush with melted butter or ghee and place on greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pastry and shrimp mixture. Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes. Brush with remaining melted butter or ghee and return to oven 5-10 minutes or until puffs are golden brown. Garnish with pastry sprigs, if desired, and serve warm. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Tangy Potted Cheese Categories: Appetizers, Snacks Servings: 6 4 oz Cheddar cheese 1 ts Coarsely ground mustard 1/4 c Butter, softened 1/4 ts Worcestershire sauce 1 tb Port or sherry 1/4 c Walnuts, coarsely chopped 4 Green onions, finely chopped Crackers or melba toast 1/2 ts Caraway seeds Fresh parsley sprigs (opt) Finely grate cheese into a bowl. Add butter and mix well. Stir in port, green onions, caraway seeds, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Spoon mixture into a serving dish. Cover with walnuts and press walnuts down lightly into mixture. Chill at least 2 hours. Serve with crisp crackers or Melba toast and garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired. VARIATION: Add 1 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs and a few pinches cayenne pepper to taste. NOTE: This spread will keep in a refrigerator for up to 5 days. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Piquant Popcorn Categories: Appetizers, Snacks Servings: 8 2 tb Corn oil 1/4 c Butter 2 Garlic cloves, crushed 2 ts Hot chili sauce 1 1/2" piece ginger root, 2 tb Chopped fresh parsley -peeled, chopped Salt to taste 1 c Popping corn Heat oil in a saucepan. Add 1 clove of crushed garlic, ginger and popping corn. Stir well. Cover and cook over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes, holding lid firmly and shaking pan frequently until popping stops. Turn popped corn onto a dish, discarding any unpopped corn kernels. Melt butter in pan. Stir in remaining clove of crushed garlic and chili sauce. Return corn to pan and toss well until evenly coated with mixture. Add parsley and salt and stir well. Turn into a serving dish. Serve warm or cold. VARIATION: Omit chili sauce and add 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives to melted butter. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Cheese Chili Bites Categories: Appetizers, Snacks Servings: 20 1 c All-purpose flour 1/2 c Finely grated Cheddar cheese 1/4 ts Salt 1 Egg, beaten 1/2 ts Dry mustard 1 tb Cold water 1/2 ts Hot chili powder 1 tb Sesame seeds 1 lg Pinch cayenne pepper 1 tb Poppy seeds 1/4 c Butter or margarine Preheat oven to 400'F. (205'C.). Sift flour, salt and spices into a bowl. Cut in butter finely until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add grated cheese and mix well. Mix egg with cold water. Add 2 tablespoons of egg mixture to cheese mixture and mix to form a fairly stiff dough. Knead gently on a lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to a 12x6" rectangle. Trim edges. Cut in half lengthwise and transfer to a baking sheet. Breush each half with remaining egg mixture. Sprinkle 1 half with sesame seeds and the other half with poppy seeds. Cut each half in 10 triangles and separate slightly to prevent sticking. Bake in preheated oven 10-12 minutes or until light golden and cooked through. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Peppery Mozzarella Salad Categories: Appetizers, Snacks, Salads Servings: 4 6 oz Mozzarella cheese 2 tb Lemon juice 2 lg Beefsteak tomatoes, cut in 1/2 ts Sugar -half Salt to taste 1 Ripe avacado 1/2 ts Dry mustard 2 Shallots, peeled, thinly 2 ts Green peppercorns, crushed -sliced 1/2 ts Dried oregano 1/3 c Olive oil Crusty bread or bread sticks Thinly slice cheese and tomato and arrange on 4 small plates. Cut avacado in thin slices and arrange with cheese and tomato. Separate shallots in rings and scatter over salad. In a screw-tipped jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt, peppercorns and oregano. Shake vigorously until well blended. Spoon over salad and let marinate 1 hour. Garnish with basil, if desired, and serve with warm crusty bread or bread sticks. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Curried Chicken Liver Pate Categories: Appetizers, Pate Servings: 6 3/4 c Butter Salt to taste 1 Onion, finely chopped Fresh ground pepper to taste 1 Garlic clove, chopped 2 pn Cayenne pepper 8 oz Chicken livers Fresh bay leaves (opt) 2 ts Curry powder Lemon slices (opt) 1/2 c Chicken stock Crusty bread 2 Hard-boiled eggs, shelled Melt 1/2 of butter in a skillet. Add onion, garlic and chicken livers and cook gently 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in curry powder and cook 1 minute. Add chicken stock and cook gently 5 minutes, stirring and turning livers frequently. In a blender or food processor, process chicken liver mixture and hard-boiled eggs to a smooth puree. Add salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Turn mixture into a serving dish or terrine. Smooth surface. Melt remaining butter in a saucepan and pour over surface of pate. Let set slightly, then garnish with bay leaves and lemon pieces, if desired. Chill several hours or overnight before serving with bread. VARIATION: Add curry powder to taste to melted butter topping. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Mussel & Saffron Soup Categories: Appetizers, Soups Servings: 4 2 lb Mussels 1 1/2 tb All-purpose flour 1 1/4 c Dry white wine 2 pk Saffron strands, soaked in 1 1/2 c Water 1 tb Boiling water 3 tb Butter 1 1/4 c Chicken stock 1 tb Olive oil 1 tb Chopped fresh parsley 1 Onion, finely chopped Salt to taste 1 Garlic clove, crushed Fresh ground pepper to taste 1 Leek, trimmed, fine shredded 2 tb Whipping cream 1/2 ts Fenugreek, finely crushed Fresh parsley sprigs (opt) Scrub mussels clean in several changes of fresh water and pull off beards. Discard any mussels that are cracked or do not close tightly when tapped. Put mussels into a saucepan with wine and water. Cover and cook over high heat, shaking pan frequently, 6-7 minutes or until shells open. Remove mussels, discarding any which remain closed. Strain liquid through a fine sieve and reserve. Heat butter and oil in a saucepan. Add onion, garlic, leek and fenugreek and cook gently 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add saffron mixture, 2-1/2 cups of reserved cooking liquid and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer gently 15 minutes. Meanwhile, keep 8 mussels in shells and remove remaining mussels from shells. Add all mussels to soup and stir in chopped parsley, salt, pepper and cream. Heat through 2-3 minutes. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired, and serve hot. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Chilied Red Bean Dip Categories: Appetizers, Dips Servings: 6 2 tb Corn oil 1/2 c Shredded Cheddar cheese 1 Garlic clove, crushed Salt to taste 1 Onion, finely chopped Thin slivers fresh red and 1 Fresh green chili, seeded, -green chilies -finely chopped Fresh parsley sprig (opt) 1 ts Hot chili powder Tortilla chips 1 cn Red kidney beans (15 oz) Heat oil in a skillet. Add garlic, onion, green chili and chili powder and cook gently 4 minutes. Drain kidney beans, reserving juice. Reserve 3 tablespoons beans; process remainder in a blender or food processor to a puree. Add to onion mixture and stir in 2 tablespoons of reserved bean liquid; mix well. Stir in reserved beans and cheese. Cook gently about 2 minutes, stirring until cheese melts. Add salt and mix well. If mixture becomes too thick, add a little more reserved bean liquid. Spoon into a serving dish and garnish with chilies and parsley sprig, if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Spiced Melon Cocktail Categories: Appetizers, Cocktails Servings: 4 1 Ripe honeydew melon, cut in 1/2 ts Worcestershire sauce -half, seeded 2 tb Tomato paste 1 1/2 c Whipping cream 8 oz White crabmeat, flaked 1 1/2 c Mayonnaise 8 Radicchio leaves (opt) 2 ts Lemon juice Lemon and lime slices (opt) 1 ts Paprika Fresh mint leaves (opt) 1/2 ts Hot pepper sauce Scoop melon in balls. To make dressing, whip cream until soft peaks form. Mix in mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Stir crabmeat into dressing. Lightly mix in melon and toss ingredients gently until coated. Arrange shredded radi MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Vegetable Samosa Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, Pastries Servings: 12 8 oz Potatoes, cut in even-size 1/2 ts Salt -pieces 2 ts Lemon juice 3/4 c Frozen green peas 1 c All-purpose flour 2 tb Corn oil 2 tb Butter 1 Onion, finely chopped 2 tb Warm milk 1/2 ts Cumin seeds Vegetable oil for deep 1 Piece ginger root, peeled, -frying -grated (1/2") Lime twists (opt) 1/2 ts Turmeric Fresh celery leaves (opt) 1/2 ts Garam Masala Mango Chutney In a saucepan, boil potatoes in salted water 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain well, return to saucepan and shake over low heat a few moments or until dry. Mash well. Cook peas in boiling salted water 4 minutes. Drain well. Heat oil in a skillet. Add onion, cumin seeds, ginger, turmeric, Garam Masala and salt. Cook gently 5 minutes. Add mashed potatoes and peas, then stir in lemon juice. Mix well, remove from heat and cool. Sift flour into a bowl. Cut in butter finely until mixture resembles bread crumbs. Add milk and mix to form a stiff dough. Divide in 6 equal pieces. Form each piece in a ball and roll each ball on a lightly floured surface to a 6" circle. Cut each circle in half. Divide filling equally among semicircles of pastry. Dampen edges of pastry, then fold over and seal to form triangles which enclose filling completely. Half fill a deep-fat fryer or saucepan with oil. Heat oil to 375'F. (190'C.) or until a 1/2" cube of day-old bread browns in 40 seconds. Fry samosa in hot oil, a few at a time, 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with lime twists and celery leaves, if desired, and serve hot with Mango Chutney. Makes 12 samosa. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Eggplant Tahini Pate Categories: Appetizers, Pate Servings: 6 1 lg Eggplant Salt to taste 1 lg Garlic clove 2 ts Olive oil 3 Shallots Cayenne pepper 1 ts Garam Masala Halved lemon slices (opt) 3 tb Tahini (creamed sesame) Fresh parsley sprig (opt) 1 Lemon peel, finely grated Pita bread, cut in strips 3 tb Lemon juice Preheat oven to 350'F. (175'C.). Prick eggplant several times with a fork. Bake eggplant in preheated oven 30-40 minutes or until softened and skin has turned dark brown. Cool, trim ends and peel eggplant. Process flesh in a blender or food processor with garlic, shallots, Garam Masala, tahini, lemon peel and juice until smooth and evenly combined. Season with salt. Spoon mixture into a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cayenne pepper. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley sprig, if desired, and serve with pita bread. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Onion & Mushroom Bhajis Categories: Appetizers Servings: 10 1 Onion 1/4 ts Ground coriander 2 oz Button mushrooms 1/4 ts Salt 1/4 c Brown rice flour 2/3 c Plain yogurt 1/4 c All-purpose flour Vegetable oil for deep 1/2 ts Turmeric -frying 1/2 ts Hot chili powder Fresh parsley sprig (opt) 1/4 ts Ground cumin Peel, quarter and thinly slice onion. Coarsely chop mushrooms. In a bowl, combine flours, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, coriander and salt. Stir in onion, mushrooms and yogurt; mix well. Half fill a deep-fat fryer or saucepan with oil; heat to 375'F. (190'C.) or until a 1/2" cube of day-old bread browns in 40 seconds. Divide mixture in 10 equal portions. Drop spoonfuls of mixture into hot oil and fry 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with parsley sprig, if desired, and serve warm. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Deviled Tomatoes Categories: Appetizers Servings: 4 4 Firm tomatoes 1/2 ts Paprika 2 tb Butter 1/4 ts Dry mustard 1 sm Garlic clove, crushed 1 tb Grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 c Fresh white bread crumbs Salt to taste 1 tb Chopped fresh parsley Fresh parsley sprigs 1/4 ts Cayenne pepper Preheat oven to 350'F. (175'C.). Grease a 9" square baking pan. Cut 1/3 slice off top of each tomato. Reserve tops for 'lids'. Remove seeds from each tomato. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add garlic, bread crumbs and chopped parsley; mix well. Remove from heat. Add cayenne pepper, paprika, mustard, cheese and salt; mix well. Spoon into tomatoes and form in neat mounds, pressing gently in shape with fingertips. Put reserved 'lids' on top. Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, in greased pan. Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley sprigs and serve hot. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Oriental Ginger Shrimp Categories: Appetizers Servings: 4 8 Unshelled raw jumbo shrimp, -grated (1") -thawed if frozen 1 Garlic clove, crushed 1/2 c All-purpose flour 1 ts Chili sauce 1/4 ts Salt 1 Egg white 1 ts Corn oil Vegetable oil 1/4 c Water 1 Green onion daisy 1 Piece ginger root, peeled, Red bell pepper strips Shell shrimp, leaving tail shells on. Make a small incision along spines. Remove black spinal cord from shrimp. In a bowl, combine flour, salt, corn oil and water. Stir in ginger, garlic and chili sauce and beat well. Stiffly whisk egg white, then gently fold into batter until evenly combined. Half fill a deep-fat fryer or saucepan with oil; heat to 375'F. (190'C.) or until a 1/2" cube of day-old bread browns in 40 seconds. Hold each shrimp by its tail and dip into batter, then lower into hot oil. Fry 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with green onion daisy and bell pepper strips and serve hot. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Creole Gumbo Pot Categories: Appetizers, Soups, Gumbos Servings: 6 1 sm Eggplant 2 c Boiling chicken stock 2 ts Salt 1 cn Tomatoes in tomato juice 3 tb Olive oil -(8 oz) 1 lg Onion, chopped 2 tb Long grain white rice 1 Red pepper, seeded, diced 8 oz Peeled cooked medium-size 1 Garlic clove, crushed -shrimp, thawed if frozen 2 ts Paprika Salt to taste 1/2 ts Hot chili powder Fresh ground pepper to taste 4 oz Fresh okra Fresh dill sprigs (opt) 3/4 c Frozen corn, thawed Trim stalk end from eggplant. Cut in 1/2" pieces and place in a colander. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt; let stand 30 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain well. Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add eggplant, onion, red pepper and garlic and fry over low heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in paprika and chili powder and cook gently 2 minutes. Trim stalk ends from okra and discard. Cut okra in quarters. Add okra, corn, chicken stock and tomatoes to eggplant mixture. Break up tomatoes with a spoon. Stir in rice, cover and simmer gently 25 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender. Add shrimp to mixture and heat through 5 minutes, stirring ocasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired. VARIATION: Stir in 2/3 cup half-and-half and heat through just before serving. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Dhal Categories: Appetizers Servings: 6 1 1/4 c Brown lentils 1 ts Garam Masala 3 3/4 c Water 1/2 ts Ground ginger 1 ts Turmeric 1 ts Coriander 1 Garlic clove, crushed 1/2 ts Cayenne pepper 2 tb Ghee Fresh cilantro sprigs (opt) 1 lg Onion, chopped Wash lentils in cold water. In a saucepan, combine lentils, water, turmeric and garlic. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Uncover and cook 2-3 minutes to reduce excess liquid. Heat ghee in a saucepan. Add onion and fry gently 5 minutes. Add Garam Masala, ginger, coriander and cayenne pepper; cook gently 1 minute. Add mixture to lentils and stir well. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. NOTE: For a less fiery flavor, reduce cayenne pepper. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Barbecued Spareribs Categories: Appetizers Servings: 4 2 lb Pork spareribs 1 Piece ginger root, peeled, 2 tb Dark soy sauce -grated (1/2") 1 tb Tomato paste 1/2 c Unsweetened orange juice 2 pn Five Spice Powder 1/4 ts Mustard powder 3 tb Honey Orange peel (opt) 1 Garlic clove, crushed Preheat oven to 375'F. (190'C.). Cut ribs in single portions and arrange in a single layer in a roasting pan. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Spoon approiximately 1/2 of the sauce over ribs and bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400'F. (205'C.). Turn ribs and spoon remaining sauce over ribs. Bake 50-60 minutes, basting and turning frequently until ribs are glazed and rich golden brown. Garnish with orange peel, if desired, and serve hot. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Fried Deviled Camembert Categories: Appetizers Servings: 4 4 Pieces fairly firm Camembert 1/4 c Dry bread crumbs -cheese (1.5 oz) 1/2 ts Hot chili powder 2 ts All-purpose flour 4 pn Cayenne pepper 1/2 ts Dry mustard Vegetable oil for frying 1/2 ts Dried mixed herbs Fresh sage sprigs (opt) Fresh ground pepper to taste Fresh rosemary sprigs (opt) 1 Egg, beaten Fresh thyme sprigs (opt) Wrap and freeze cheese 1 hour. On a plate, combine flour, mustard, herbs and pepper. Dredge each piece of cheese thoroughly with mixture, then dip into egg. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs with chili powder and cayenne pepper. Coat dipped cheese portions in mixture, pressing on firmly with palms of hands. Half fill a deep-fat fryer or saucepan with oil. Heat to 375'F. (190'C.) or until a 1/2" cube of day-old bread browns in 40 seconds. Fry cheese about 30 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with sage, rosemary and thyme sprigs, if desired, and serve at once. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Egg Mayonnaise Indienne Categories: Appetizers Servings: 4 4 Hard-boiled eggs 3 tb Half and half 1 cn Tuna, drained, flaked 2 ts Tomato paste -(3.5 oz) 1 1/2 ts Curry Powder 1/2 c Mayonnaise Paprika Salt to taste Fresh Italian parsley Fresh ground pepper to taste -sprigs (opt) 4 Cocktail gherkins, chopped Cut eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove yolks. Put yolks into a bowl. Mix in tuna, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, salt, pepper and gherkins. Divide mixture evenly between egg white halves and fill hollows. Smooth tops to form neat mounds. In a bowl, mix remaining mayonnaise, half and half, tomato paste and Curry Powder; season with salt. Mix until smooth. Spoon mixture over prepared eggs to coat completely. Garnish with paprika and parsley sprigs, if desired. Serve chilled. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Deviled Smelt Categories: Appetizers Servings: 4 12 oz Smelt, thawed if frozen 1 Finely grated lemon peel 1/4 c All-purpose flour Vegetable oil for frying 1/4 ts Salt 2 tb Chopped fresh parsley 1 ts Dry mustard Lemon wedges 1/4 ts Cayenne pepper Lemon peel strips (opt) 1/2 ts Paprika Fresh dill sprig (opt) Rinse smelt under cold running water. Pat dry on paper towels. In a plastic bag, combine flour, salt, mustard, cayenne pepper, paprika and lemon peel. Add smelt and shake well until fish are evenly coated. Half fill a deep-fat fryer or saucepan with oil; heat to 375'F. (190'C.) or until a 1/2" cube of day-old bread browns in 40 seconds. Place 1/2 of smelt in a frying basket. Lower basket gradually into hot oil and fry 1 minute, shaking basket frequently. Drain on paper towels. Reheat oil to 375'F. (190'C.). Repeat with remaining smelt. Place all of smelt into basket and fry 1-2 minutes more or until lightly golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Turn into a warm serving dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges. Garnish with lemon peel strips and dill sprigs, if desired. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Sesame Shrimp Toasts Categories: Appetizers Servings: 4 6 oz Cooked peeled medium-size Salt to taste -shrimp, thawed if frozen Fresh ground pepper to taste 1 Piece ginger root, peeled, 4 Thin slices white bread, -grated (3/4") -crusts removed 1 Garlic clove, crushed 3 tb Sesame seeds 2 ts Cornstarch Vegetable oil for shallow 1 Egg white -frying 3 pn Five Spice Powder Green onion daisies Drain shrimp well on paper towels. Mince shrimp finely. In a bowl, mix shrimp with ginger, garlic and cornstarch. Lightly whisk egg white with a fork (just enough to make frothy) and add to shrimp. Stir in Five Spice Powder, salt and pepper; mix well. Press shrimp mixture evenly and firmly onto slices of bread. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and press on firmly. Heat 3/4" oil in a large skillet. Lower slices of bread, shrimp-side down, into hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Keep slices immersed in oil. Drain on paper towels. Cut into fingers and garnish with green onion daisies. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Mulligatawny Soup Categories: Appetizers, Soups Servings: 4 3 tb Butter 2 tb Long grain white rice 1 tb Corn oil 2 Tomatoes, peeled, chopped 1 lg Onion, chopped 8 oz Cooked chicken, diced 2 Stalks celery, sliced thinly 1 sm Cooking apple, peeled, 3 Carrots, diced -cored, diced 1 1/2 tb Curry Powder Salt to taste 2 tb All-purpose flour Fresh celery leaves (opt) 5 c Chicken stock Carrot strip (opt) Heat butter and oil in a saucepan. Add onion, celery and carrots; cook gently 5 minutes. Stir in Curry Powder and flour and cook 1 minute. Stir in stock and bring to a boil; add rice and stir well. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, chicken, apple and salt. Cover again and simmer 15 minutes. Garnish with celery leaves and carrot strip, if desired, and serve hot. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Beef Satay Categories: Appetizers Servings: 4 3 tb Corn oil 2 ts Dark soy sauce 1 sm Onion, finely chopped 1 ts Lemon juice 1 Garlic clove, crushed Salt to taste 1/2 ts Hot chili powder Fresh ground pepper to taste 1 1/2 ts Curry Powder 1 lb Boneless sirloin steak 1 1/4 c Water Lemon pieces (opt) 2/3 c Crunchy peanut butter Fresh cilantro sprigs (opt) 1 ts Light brown sugar To make peanut sauce, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan. Add onion and garlic and fry gently until golden. Stir in chili powder, Curry Powder, water, peanut butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; simmer gently until thickened. Stir in soy sauce and lemon juice, then salt and pepper. Turn mixture into a serving dish. Preheat broiler. Grease a broiler pan. Trim and cut meat in 1/2" cubes. Thread (not too tightly) onto 8 bamboo skewers, leaving a space at each end for holding. Cover ends with small pieces of foil to prevent burning. Place skewers in greased broiler pan. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook under preheated broiler 10-15 minutes until golden and cooked through. Turn and brush frequently with oil during cooking. Garnish with lemon pieces and cilantro sprigs, if desired, and serve hot with peanut sauce. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Piquant Salmon Rolls Categories: Appetizers Servings: 4 4 oz Cream cheese 8 Thin slices whole-wheat 1/4 c Walnuts, chopped -bread 1 tb Chopped fresh chives Butter 1 Stalk celery, chopped 8 Thin slices cucumber 3 ts Lemon juice Fresh ground pepper 3 pn Cayenne pepper Fresh dill sprigs (opt) 1/4 ts Ground coriander Chives (opt) 8 Thin slices smoked salmon In a bowl, soften cream cheese and stir in walnuts, chives and celery. Add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and spices and mix well. Spread cream cheese mixture on each slice of salmon and season with pepper. Roll up to form neat rolls. Toast slices of bread and cut 8 (2.5") rounds, using a biscuit cutter. Spread thinly with butter. Place a cucumber slice on each bread round and place a salmon roll on top of each cucumber. Drizzle with remaining lemon juice and garnish with dill sprigs and chives, if desired. NOTE: Salmon rolls can be prepared several hours in advance and refrigerated. Toast bases, however, and better freshly made. Once assembled, serve within 30 minutes. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: SAVORY BEEF STEW Categories: Meats, Main dish, Beef Servings: 8 1/4 c Oil 2 lb Chuck stew meat 2 Parsnips, diced 2 Turnips, dices 2 Stalks celery, diced 1 Carrot, diced 1 Onion chopped 2 Cloves garlic, minced 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 3/4 c Red wine 3/4 c Beef broth 1/4 ts Rosemary, crushed 1/2 ts Thyme, crushed 1 10 oz pkg frozen succotash 1/4 ts Salt 1/8 ts Pepper In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Coat the beef chunks with flour then add to the oil and cook, turning, until browned. Remove and set aside. Add next 6 ingredients to saucepan; saute 5 minutes. Return beef to saucepan. Add tomatoes, and next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 45 minutes. Add succotash, salt and pepper. Cook until heated through. Serve over rice or noodles. This is from one of my MIL's clippings from Women's Day. Date unknown Shared by Robert Rostrup MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Crepes Batter and Filling Suggestions: Frugal Gourmet Categories: Crepes, Filled, Desserts, Or, Main dish Servings: 1 2 Eggs 2 Pinches of salt 2/3 c Milk 1/2 ts Peanut oil 2/3 c Beer 1 c Flour Osterize 30 seconds. Scrape batter down from sides of container. Osterize one more minute. Refrigerate for AT LEAST one hour. Refrigerated batter keeps up to one week. If batter tuns thick, thin it with a little more milk. This batter should be the consistancy of UNwhipped whipping cream. Preheat omelet pan. For 9-inch pan use 1/4 cup batter. For 6-inch pan use two tablespoons of batter. Cook over medium-high burner till golden brown on bottom and dry on top. Turn. Brown otherside *if* it is to be used unfilled. As crepes are cooked, stack them on a covered pie plate. CREPES FILLINGS: Breakfast: Spread sour cream on crepes; then strawberry jam. Lighlty sprinkle with powdered sugar. Lunch: Chicken and Mushroom. Roll like enchilada. Dinner: Asparagus and sour cream, or ham and swiss cheese, etc. Dessert: Grind orange rind. To two tablespoons melted butter add rind, 1 tablespoon sugar, squeeze orange juice, shot burbon or sherry. Stir. Dip crepes in syrup. Fold in quarters. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. SOURCE: Frugal Gourmet Cooking Show Shared by Cate Vanicek MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Prawns and Spinach Salad Categories: Salads, Shell fish, Shrimp, Spinach Servings: 4 1 lb Jumbo prawns 1 ts Soy sauce 1/4 c Dry sherry 1 ts Finely shredded orange peel 1/4 c Rice vinegar 3 sm Oranges (about 1 lb total) 2 tb Sesame oil 3 1/2 Quarts bite-sized pieces sps 1 tb Minced fresh ginger 1 lg Bell pepper, cut into thin 2 ts Sugar - slivers Peel shrimp and devein. To butterfly, cut down back of each prawn almost but not completely through; rinse and pat dry. Mix sherry, vinegar, oil, ginger, sugar, soy sauce and peel. Combine 2 tablespoons of mixture with shrimp; cover and chill at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. Reserve remaining mixture. Cut and peel membranes off oranges. Thinly slice fruit crosswise, then cut slices in hal crosswise. In a large bowl, combine oranges, spinach and bell pepper. Cover and chill up to 1 hour. Spread shrimp out flat or grill over solid bed of hot coals (you can hold your hand at gril level only 2 to 3 seconds); cook, turning once, until opaque in thickest part (cut to test),about 3 minutes total. Add shrimp and reserved dressing to spinach mixture, mix lightly. Place equal portions on 4 dinner plates. Serves 4 Per Serving: 247 calories, Protein 24 g, Carbohydrates 19 g, Cholesterol 159 mg, sodium 283 meg. SOURCE: Safeway's nutritional awareness program; shared by Cate Vanicek MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Grandma Vanicek's Czechoslovakian Liverballs Categories: Use in soup, Chicken, Livers Servings: 1 1 lb Chicken liver 1 1/2 ts Salt 5 sl Bread 1/4 ts Pepper 1 md Onion 3/4 ts Marjoram Parsley 2 Cloves garlic 1 Egg Garlic powder to taste 6 tb All-purpose flour These liverballs are cooked in chicken soup. In food processor, combine: liver, onion, parsley and egg. Process until smooth. Add salt, pepper, marjoram, flour and bread crumbs. Refrigerate for two hours til cold and firmish. Cook. To cook: In boiling chicken broth, drop liver from large tablespoon. When last ball enters broth, return broth to boil, reduce to simmer, cover pot and simmer 10 minutes. SOURCE: This is a Czechoslovakian dish my Grandmother Vanicek taught me when I was a little girl. It was traditionally served at holiday meals. Shared by Cate Vanicek MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Grandma Vanicek's Czechoslovakian Potato Dumplings Categories: Potatoes, Side dish, Czech, Butter Servings: 1 6 md Potatoes 1 1/2 ts Salt 1 Egg yolk 1/2 All-purpose flour These are *not* fluffy dumplings as in chicken and dumplings. They are a "sturdy" potato dumpling served as a side dish to meat, and usually with a sweet sauerkraut/carraway/honey dish as the vegetable. * * * Boil peeled potatoes in small quantity of water. Drain potatoes thoroughly. Rice potatoes through hand held masher/ricer. Let potatoes cool. On floured board, gradually add flour working mixture into dough with hands. Shape potato mixture into a long roll and cut into 10 slices. Drop dumplings into boiling water and boil gently about 5 minutes. Drain dumplings on paper towel. The dumplings are fully cooked after the boiling process, but traditionally, Czechoslovakians then melt butter in a heavy frying pan, and fry the dumplings until they are lightly browned on all sides. SOURCE: Grandma Vanicek's Czechoslovakian recipes; shared by Cate Vanicek MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Spicy Sesame Beef Stir-Fry Categories: Main dish, Beef, Broth, Red pepper, Broccoli Servings: 2 1/2 lb Tender boneless beef, such 2 tb Soy sauce - as sirloin, cut crosswise 1 tb Ginger, peeled, minced - into scant 1/4 inch slices 1 lg Garlic clove 1 1/2 tb Sesame seeds 1 ts Cornstarch 1 lg Broccoli stalk 1/4 ts Dried crushed red pepper 1/2 Yellow bellpepper, thinly sl 3 tb Vegetable oil 1/2 c Canned beef broth Combine beef strips with 1-1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds in small bowl. Toss to coat well. Cut florets off broccoli stalk. Peel stalk and thinly slice crosswise. Combine broccoli florets and stalk with yellow pepper in medium bowl. Stir broth, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper in small bowl until cornstarch dissolves. Heat 1-1/2 tablespoons oil in wok or heavy large skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until brown, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to plate. Heat remaining 1-1/2 tablespoons oil in wok. Add broccoli and peppers and cover wok. Add beef and accumulated juices from plate. Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute. Transfer beef mixture to platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired and serve. SOURCE: January 1992, Bon Appetit. Shared by Cate Vanicek MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Bon Appetit's Strawberry Bread Categories: Cakes, Breads, Strawberry, Cinnamon Servings: 1 1 10-oz. package frozen 1 1/2 c All-purpose flour - strawberries, in syrup, 1 c Sugar - thawed, undrained 1 ts Cinnamon 2 Eggs 1/2 ts Baking soda 3/4 c Oil Preheat oven to 325-degrees F. Puree strawberries in blender or processor. Combine eggs and oil in small bowl and wisk thoroughly. Sift remaining ingredients into large bowl. Make well in center. Pour in eggs and puree and blend well using wooden spoon. Pour into 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake until tester inserted in center comes out clean. About 1 hour and 10 minues. Cool. SOURCE: Bon Appetit magazine; shared by Cate Vanicek MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Candy: M&M Christmas Ornaments Categories: Candy, Desserts, Christmas, Ornaments Servings: 1 MMMMM--------------------------TREE ORNAMENTS------------------------------- Plastic wrap Pipe Cleaner Pkg.'s M&M's Ribbon MMMMM-------------------------CHRISTMAS WREATH------------------------------ Same ingredients as ornament - hanger - but also a wire coat TREE ORNAMENTS: Cut plastic wrap into 6-inch squares. Gather corners and twist tightly. Secure with pipe cleaner. Cluster individual balls into one large one, connecting each ball with the adjoining pipe cleaner. Tie "curling" ribbon around the cluster to form a loop at the tops. Tie two 10-inch strands of ribbon at the bottom and curl. Hang on the tree with the loop ends. M&M CANDY WREATH: Make cluster balls the same way as the candy tree ornament clusters, using plain or peanut M&M's. Form a circle from a wire coat hanger, the hook forms the hanging loop. Attach cluster balls to the hanger with pipe cleaners. Tie a large bow at the top of the wreatn. Shared by Cate Vanicek MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Chicken Stuff-a-roni with Cheese Sauce Categories: Main dish, Pasta, Chicken, Cheese, Celery Servings: 1 MMMMM-----------------------------FILLING---------------------------------- 1 1/2 c Finely chopped cooked 1/4 ts Garlic salt - chicken or turkey 1/2 c Finely chopped celery 1/2 c Finely chopped onion 1 c Grated cheddar cheese, med. 1/4 c Minced parsley (optional) 1/4 c Dry white wine - or gravy 1/4 ts Ground thyme Salt and pepper to taste MMMMM------------------------------SAUCE----------------------------------- 1/2 c Butter 1 c Milk 1/2 c Flour 2 c Grated Cheddar Cheese 3 c Chicken broth - I use 1/4 ts Tobasco - homemade gravy instead Salt and pepper to taste In bowl, combine filling ingredients; salt and pepper to taste In Saucepan, melt butter, add flour. Stir in broth and milk; cook until thickened, stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients. Fill Stuff-a-roni. Cover bottom of 2 quart baking dish with 1 cup cheese sauce. Arrange filled stuff-a-roni in single layer in baking dish. Cover with remaining sauce. Cover dish with foil and bake at 375-degrees F., for one hour; or cover dish with waxed paper and microwave 30 minutes turning once. Note: I usually make this dish after Thanksgiving. I freeze left over turkey and gravy, and then later, when turkey seems like a treat again, I make the Stuff-a-roni. I do not use the wine; in it's place I use turkey gravy, and when it calls for broth, I also use a fair portion of turkey gravy. SHARED by Cate Vanicek MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Tropic Sun Spareribs Categories: Main dish, Pork, Spareribs, Pineapple Servings: 4 4 lb Spareribs, or country-style 1 lg Onion - pork ribs 1 Bottle (12-oz.) chili sauce 3 lg Cloves garic, pressed 1/2 c Brown sugar, packed 1 lg Can (20-oz.) Dole crushed 1 ts Ground giner - pineapple, undrained 1/2 ts Dry mustard Rub ribs with garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange onion in large baking pan. Place ribs on top. Add 1/4 cup water to pan. Cover with foil. Bake in 350-degrre F. oven 1/2 hour. Combine remainig ingredients. Spoon over ribs. Bake, uncovered, one hour longer. S Serves 4 SOURCE: Dole's Quick 'N Easy Recipes. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Italian: Olive Garden Shrimp Cristoforo Categories: Main dish, Italian, Pasta, P.cheese Servings: 4 MMMMM---------------------------BASIL BUTTER-------------------------------- 2 oz Fresh basil leaves (about 1/4 ts Salt - 2 bunches 1/8 ts Black pepper 10 oz Butter, softened 3 tb Grated parmesan cheese plus - (2-1/2 cubes) - additonal for garnish 1 ts Minced garlic 1 tb Grated romano cheese MMMMM---------------------------REST OF DISH-------------------------------- 1 lb Fresh Linguine or angel 1 lb Medium shrimp, shelled - hair pasta Remove any large stems from basil and wash leaves. Shake off excess water and dry with paper towel. Place in food processor; ith blade attachment process until finely chopped. Process in two batches if necessary to get a uniformly chopped basil. Remove from processor and reserve. Place butter in small mixer bowl. Using an electric mixer, whip butter until pliable. Add garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan and romano cheeses, and basil; mix unitol well incorporated. Basil butter can be used immediately or stored covered in refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Cook pasta according to directions, drain well and keep warm. Melt basil butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and saute' just until done, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve over hot cooked pasta. Pass freshly grated parmesan cheese. Makes 4 to 6 servings. SOURCE: General Mills' Olive Garden Restaurant Chain. Shared by Cate Vanicek MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Dessert: Cherry Oat Dessert Squares Categories: Dessert, Nuts, Oats Servings: 16 1/3 c Sugar 3/4 All-pourpose flour 1 c Chopped walnuts or pecans 1/2 ts Cinnamon 1 c Quick oats 1 cn Wilderness cherry or light 1/2 c (1 stick) margarine, soft. - cherry pie filling-21-oz. Preheat oven to 400-degrees. In large mixing bowl mix sugar, nuts, oats, margarine and flour until crumbly. Reserve 1-1/2 cups. Press remainder into bottom of 9-inch square baking dish. Stir cinnamon into cherry filling. Spread over crust. sprinkle reserved crumbs over top, pressing lightly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into squares. SOURCE: Wilderness Pie Filling; shared by Cate Vanicek MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Orange-Pepper Steaks - 20 minutes Categories: Main dish, Beef, Meats, Orange, Pepper Servings: 4 4 Beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1/2 c Orange marmalade - 1 inch thick 4 ts Cider vinegar 2 ts Coarse grind black pepper 1/2 ts Ground ginger Press pepper evenly into both sides of beef steaks. Place on rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 2 to 3 inches from the heat. Combine marmalade, vinegar and ginger. Brush top of steaks with half of marmalade mixture. Broil steaks 10 to 15 minutes for rare (140-degrees F.) to medium (160-degree F.), turning once and brushing with remaining marmalade mixture. Four servings. Serving suggestion. Steamed new potatoes and microwaved asparagus and baby carrots. SOURCE: Better Homes and Gardens, September 1992; shared by Cate Vanicek. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Ravioli with Broccoli Sauce Categories: Pasta, Italian Servings: 4 1/4 c Olive Oil 1 c Heavy Cream 4 Garlic Cloves; chopped 1 1/2 lb Broccoli Salt and Pepper to taste 3/4 c Grated Parmesan Cheese * 1/4 c Dried Red Pepper Flakes 15 oz Frozen Ricotta Ravioli * Substitute Romano Cheese if desired Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper. Saute until garlic is lightly browned, 5-7 mins. Add cream; cook 20 min. to thicken, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cut broccoli into 1-1/2" flowerettes. Place in separate pan, cover with water and cook until tender, drain and set aside. Add cheese to sauce mixture, stir to blend. Prepare broccoli as directed, drain. Add broccoli to sauce and pour over ravioli. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Chicken Parmigiana Categories: Italian, Poultry Servings: 4 1 pk Chicken Breasts * Parmesan Cheese 1 cn ITALIAN Tomato Sauce ** 2 c Flour 2 tb Olive Oil 1/2 ts Salt Mozzarella Cheese 1/4 ts Pepper * Boneless and skinless ** Contadina or Hunts Put olive oil in a hot, heavy skillet. Place chicken in skillet and brown for 2-3 mins on each side (longer if chicken is thicker). After they are browned, remove them from skillet and drain on paper towel. Pour out any excess oil in the pan (there shouldn't be much if any!). Pour the tomato sauce in the skillet and heat it until it is gently bubbling. Return chicken to the pan and allow to cook for 2-3 mins more, turning chicken to coat well. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese all over the top and cover skillet. Allow this to cook until cheese begins to melt. Serve alone or over spaghetti or linguine. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Lasagna Maria Categories: Italian, Pasta Servings: 6 1 pk (8oz) Lasagna Noodles 1/2 ts Dried Whole Oregano 1 lb Mild Pork Sausage 1/4 c Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Jar (32oz) Spaghetti Sauce 3 c Mozzarella Cheese * 1 Egg; slightly beaten 4 1/2 oz Sliced Mushrooms, drained 12 oz Ricotta Cheese 1 pk (3 1/2oz) Sliced Pepperoni 1 tb Dried Parsley Flakes * Shredded and divided Cook Lasagna noodles according to package directions, omitting salt, and then drain. Cook sausage until browned, Stirring to crumble; drain. Stir spaghetti sauce into sausage, and set aside. Combine egg and next five ingredients, stirring well. Spread about 1/2 cup meat sauce in a lightly greased 13x9x2" baking dish. Layer half of the noodles, half of ricotta cheese mixture, one-third of mozzarella cheese, and one-third of remaining meat sauce; repeat layers using equal amounts. Arrange mushrooms and pepperoni slices on top. Bake at 375ø for 20 mins. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake an additional five mins. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Broccoli and Noodles Parmesan Categories: Pasta, Italian, Broccoli Servings: 8 1 1/2 lb Broccoli 1/2 ts Dried Basil Leaf; crushed 2 tb Butter or Margarine 1 c Monterey Jack Cheese ** 1/2 c Chopped Onion 1/2 c Parmesan Cheese; grated 1 md Clove Garlic; minced 1 c Sour Cream 1 cn Campbell's Soup * 5 c Cooked Wide Egg Noodles *** * 10-3/4 Condensed Cream of Mushroom ** Shredded *** 5 cups BEFORE cooking Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces. In covered 4-qt saucepan over medium heat, in 1" boiling water, cook broccoli 6 mins or until tender. Drain in colander. In same saucepan over medium heat, in hot butter, cook onion and garlic until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in soup and basil; mix well. Add cheeses, stirring until melted. Stir in sour cream, broccoli and cooked noodles. Pour into 2-qt casserole. Cover; bake at 350øF for 30 mins or until bubbly. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Easy Chicken Cacciatore Categories: Italian, Poultry Servings: 8 1/4 c Olive Oil 1 lg Green Pepper **** 1/2 ts Crushed Red Pepper 3/4 ts Dried Thyme; crushed 2 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts * 2 tb Red Wine Vinegar 1/2 lb Thickly Sliced Mushrooms Hot cooked spaghetti or Jar Ragu Spaghetti Sauce ** - linguini 2 lg Sweet Peppers *** * Cut into thin strips ** 48oz Old World Style or use home made *** Red or Yellow; cut into thin strips **** Cut into thin strips Heat olive oil and red pepper in a Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute 5 mins. or until golden brown. Remove chicken from oven with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add mushrooms; saute 4 to 5 mins or until tender. Stir in spaghetti sauce, peppers, thyme, vinegar and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 8 to 10 mins or until peppers are just tender, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti or linguini. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Homestyle Lasagna Rolls Categories: Italian, Pasta, Beef Servings: 6 1 1/2 lb Ground Beef 1/8 ts Cayenne Pepper 1 c Fresh Mushrooms; chopped 2 c (8oz) Mozzarella Cheese * 1 md Onion; finely chopped Egg; lightly beaten 1 sm Carrot; minced 1/4 c Parmesan Cheese Clove Garlic; minced Jar Ragu Spaghetti Sauce ** 1/4 c Dry Red Wine 3/4 pk Lasagna Noodles *** 1/8 ts Nutmeg Salt and Pepper to taste * Shredded ** 28 oz Jar - Slow-Cooked Homestyle *** (3.4 of a 16oz package) Cooked and drained Preheat oven to 350ø. In a large skillet, thoroughly brown ground beef; drain fat. Add mushrooms, onion, carrot and garlic; saute until vegetables are tender. Add wine, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper; cook until wine is almost evaporated. Remove from heat; allow to cool 10 to 15 mins. In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine meat mixture, mozzarella cheese, egg and 1 tbls Parmesan cheese. Pour 1/2 jar spaghetti sauce evenly in a 13x9" baking dish. Evenly spread 1/3 cup meat filling over length of each lasagna noodle. Carefully roll up noodle. Place SEAM SIDE DOWN in baking dish. Repeat with remaining noodles. Bake, covered, 40 mins. Uncover, sprinkle with 3 tbls Parmesan cheese. Bake 5 mins or until bubbly. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: Spaghetti Florentine Categories: Pasta, Italian Servings: 6 (15oz) Jar spaghetti sauce 1 1/2 c Cottage cheese 4 oz Spaghetti ** 1 pk (6oz) Mozzarella cheese slic 1 pk Frozen chopped spinach * 1/3 c Grated parmesan cheese * 10oz, thawed and drained ** Cooked and drained Combine sauce and spaghetti, toss lightly. Combine cottage cheese and 1/4 c parmesan cheese, mix well. Place half the spaghetti mixture in a 10"x6" baking dish; cover with spinach, cottage cheese and half the mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining spaghetti mixture. Cut remaining mozzarella cheese into 1/2" strips; arrange on top of spaghetti mixture to form a lattice design. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake at 350ø for 30 mins. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: SPICED HAMBURGERS Categories: Meats, Roberts Servings: 4 1 tb Olive oil 4 Toasted hamburger buns 1 sm Onion; finely minced 4 sl Red onion (thin slices) 1 tb Finely minced garlic 4 sl Tomato 1 ts Ground black pepper Ketchup 1/2 ts Ground nutmeg Mustard 1 ts Ground coriander Mayonnaise 2 lb Ground beef COMBINE OIL AND ONION in a small skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring, about 4 minutes, or until onions soften. Add garlic, pepper, nutmeg and coriander and continue to cook another minute. Scrape the onion mixture into a mixing bowl, add the beef and mix well. Form 4 patties, place on a plate, cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Place a large, heavy skillet on the stove over high heat. When it is nearly smoking, add the hamburger patties. Cook 2 minutes. Turn the patties and cook on the other side until desired doneness, about 1 minute for very rare, 4 minutes for medium-well. Arrange burgers on hamburger buns and garnish each with a slice of onion and tomato. Offer ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise. MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: SPICY SCAMPI Categories: Seafood, Roberts Servings: 2 3 tb Olive oil 2 tb Lemon juice 12 Jumbo shrimp 2 tb White wine - peeled and deveined 1 ts Salt 2 tb Minced garlic 3 tb Unsalted butter 1 tb Red pepper flakes 2 tb Chopped parsley -more to taste HEAT THE OIL IN A MEDIUM SKILLET over medium heat and add the shrimps. Cook about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, pepper flakes, lemon juice, wine and salt. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Uncover and beat in the butter. Remove from heat and mix in the parsley. MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH SORREL Categories: Soups, Roberts Servings: 8 2 tb Sweet butter -OR low-sodium chicken broth 2 md Onions; roughly diced 1 sm Ham hock; -=OR=- 1 md Carrot; roughly diced 6 oz -Cooked ham or bacon 2 Celery stalks; roughly diced 1 Lemon, cut in half 1 ts Finely minced garlic 3 bn Fresh sorrel 1 1/2 c Dry split peas 1 c Whipping cream 6 c Chicken stock or water Salt and pepper; to taste IN A STOCK POT, over low heat, melt the butter and add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Let the vegetables cook, stirring, until limp, about 15 minutes, being careful not to brown. Add the split peas, stock, ham hock and lemon and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the peas are completely soft. Remove the ham hock and the lemon. Add the sorrel and cream. Transfer to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust as desired. Serve this soup piping hot or well chilled. NOTE: If the soup is chilled, thin it with an additional cup of stock, low-sodium broth or water. MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: STEWED PORK WITH PICKLES Categories: Meats, Roberts Servings: 8 4 lb Pork shoulder; fat trimmed 2 tb Flour -cut into 1-in cubes 2 c Dry white wine 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 c Tarragon vinegar 1/2 ts Ground black pepper 4 c All-purpose broth 1/4 c Vegetable oil -OR low-sodium chicken broth 1 md Onion 2 Bay leaves -peeled and roughly chopped 4 Sprigs fresh thyme; -=OR=- >>> Continued to next message * SLMR 2.1a * Puns are bad, but poetry is verse. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: STUFFED CABBAGE Categories: Main dish, Roberts Servings: 6 12 lg Cabbage leaves 1 lb Ground meat 1/2 c Dry bread crumbs -(beef, veal, pork 1/2 c Milk or chicken broth - or a combination) 1 Onion; finely minced Salt and pepper; as desired 1 tb Butter or lard 1 c Canned tomatoes; chopped 1 tb Thyme 1 c Sour cream 1 Egg 1 ts Flour TO SEPARATE THE CABBAGE leaves, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and plunge in a whole head of cabbage. As soon as the water returns to the boil, drain the cabbage. Carefully remove the outer leaves. Combine the bread crumbs and milk in a large work bowl and set aside. Cook the onion in the butter until soft and add it to the bread crumbs. Add the thyme, egg, ground meat, salt and pepper and mix well. Place a cabbage leaf on a work surface and place a heaping tablespoon or 2 of stuffing in the center. Roll up the cabbage to enclose the stuffing. Pack the stuffed leaves into a lidded casserole. Place in preheated 350F oven and bake for 1 hour. Meanwhile, mix the tomatoes, flour and sour cream together. Pour this over the cabbage, replace the cover and cook another 15 minutes. MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: STUFFED PRAWNS Categories: Seafood, Roberts Servings: 2 8 Giant prawns 1 tb Chopped parsley 1 tb Olive oil 1/4 lb Smoked salmon 2 tb Minced onions 2 Egg whites 1 tb Minced garlic 1/3 c Dry white wine 1/4 c Bread crumbs 3 tb Unsalted butter PEEL THE PRAWNS. Using a small knife, make a deep slit down the back. Remove and discard the vein and set 6 prawns aside in the refrigerator. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and scrape into a food processor. Add the bread crumbs, parsley, smoked salmon, 2 leftover prawns and egg white to the blender and blend until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a small bowl. Remove the prawns from the refrigerator and lay them flat on a work surface. Spoon some stuffing into each prawn and lightly press the sides together around the stuffing. Preheat a broiler. Arrange stuffed prawns in a small ovenproof dish, pour in the wine and place under the broiler for about 4 minutes or until prawns and stuffing are completely opaque in color. Remove from the broiler and transfer the prawns to a serving plate. Stir the butter into remaining liquid in the broiling pan and pour over the prawns. Serve immediately. MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: SUN-DRIED TOMATO-NOODLE PUDDING Categories: Side dish, Cheese/eggs, Pasta, Roberts Servings: 8 >>> Continued to next message * SLMR 2.1a * Puns are bad, but poetry is verse. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: SUNDRIED TOMATO SAUCE Categories: Sauces, Roberts Servings: 4 3/4 c Chopped tomatoes 1 ts Minced garlic - (peeled and seeded) 1/2 c Dry white wine 2 oz Dried tomatoes 3 tb Olive oil - roughly chopped 6 tb Unsalted butter Dried tomatoes can be stored in an airtight container for a very long time and should be plumped in a little warm water before using. IN A SMALL SAUCEPAN over medium heat, combine chopped tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, wine and olive oil. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until wine evaporates and mixture begins to thicken slightly. Remove from heat and whisk in butter. Transfer to a blender and blend until chunky smooth. Makes 1 Cup, Serves 4 MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: SURF AND TURF CHILI Categories: Main dish, Meats, Seafood, Soups, Roberts Servings: 4 1/2 Recipe chili base -OR low-sodium chicken broth -(See RECIPE) 8 Jumbo shrimp 1 ts Vegetable oil - peeled and deveined 1/2 lb Skirt or flank steak Salt; as desired 3 Garlic cloves; finely minced 1/2 bn Cilantro; chopped 1/8 ts Ground allspice 12 Corn tortillas 1/2 c Chicken stock 1 c Sour cream PREPARE OR DEFROST chili base. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over high heat on top of the stove. Add the steak and brown well on both sides. Pour off the fat and add the chili base, garlic, allspice and stock. Bring to a boil and place, covered, in the oven. Turn oven to 325F and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the steak is falling apart. Add the shrimp, return to the oven and cook, uncovered, another 10 to 12 minutes. Taste for salt and add if desired. Using a fork, shred the steak with the other chili ingredients. Arrange the chili on a serving platter or in individual bowls and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with warm tortillas instead of bread and pass sour cream on the side. MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: SWEET PEA GUACAMOLE Categories: Appetizers, Dips, Roberts Servings: 6 2 tb Virgin olive oil 2 -Serrano peppers, seeded 2 tb Fresh lime juice 1 lb Frozen peas; defrosted 1/4 bn Cilantro 1/4 ts Ground cumin - trimmed of long stems 3/4 ts Salt 1 Jalapeno pepper; seeded, -OR 1/4 md Red onion; finely diced COMBINE OIL, LIME JUICE, cilantro and pepper in a blender or food processor and blend until cilantro and peppers are roughly pureed. Add peas, cumin and salt and blend until smooth. There will still be some lumps, but this adds to the textural interest of the guacamole. Scrape into a mixing bowl and add the diced red onion. MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: SWEET POTATO AND HAM HASH Categories: Main dish, Breakfast, Roberts Servings: 4 1 md Sweet potato (about 1 lb) 6 tb Butter or margarine 1 lb Ham 8 Poached eggs 1/2 ts Ground white pepper 4 tb Sour cream 1 ts Salt PREHEAT OVEN TO 250F. Wash but don't peel the sweet potato. Shred potato on fine blade of a shredder or food processor. Place in mixing bowl and set aside. Finely chop ham; pulse using puree blade of food processor. Add ham to the shredded potato. Add salt and pepper and mix well. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a non-stick 6-inch skillet over medium heat. Add one-quarter of the potato-ham mixture. Cook about 4 minutes, pressing down gently to compact the hash as it cooks. Flip the hash patty and cook another 5 minutes. Add more butter if necessary. Repeat with remaining mixture; add more butter to skillet as needed. As each hash patty is done, transfer to oven to keep warm. Place 2 poached eggs on each serving. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream. MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: SWEET POTATO PANCAKES Categories: Side dish, Vegetables, Roberts Servings: 6 2 tb Unsalted butter; melted 1/3 c All-purpose flour 1/2 c Cooked sweet potatoes 1/2 ts Baking powder - peeled and chopped 1/4 c Milk (or more) - or roughly mashed Sour cream 1 Egg PLACE SWEET POTATOES in a mixing bowl, add egg and mix well. Stir in the flour and add the baking powder. Add up to 1/3 cup of milk, stirring. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter. The mixture should have the consistency of thick, lumpy sauce and be able to coat a wooden spoon. Place a non-stick or heavy iron skillet over medium heat on top of the stove and add 1/2 teaspoon butter. Spoon 3 tablespoons of batter per pancake into the skillet and cook until bubbles rise to the surface of the pancakes and break, about 1 to 2 minutes. Using a spatula, flip the pancakes and cook another 2 minutes. Remove pancakes from the skillet and keep warm on a covered plate in the oven. Repeat the procedure until all the pancakes are cooked. After the first batch is cooked, add as little butter as possible without allowing the pancakes to stick to the bottom of the pan. Serve with sour cream. Makes 12 small pancakes. MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: TARTE ALSACIENNE Categories: Desserts, Pies, Roberts Servings: 10 MMMMM----------------------CREAM CHEESE PIE DOUGH--------------------------- 1/2 lb Butter 2 ts Vanilla 1/2 lb Cream cheese 2 c Flour MMMMM-----------------------------FILLING---------------------------------- 1 1/2 c Half and half 1/2 c Sugar 2 Eggs 1 ts Vanilla extract 3 c Thinly sliced, green apples 1/4 ts Mace - (peeled) CREAM BUTTER, CREAM CHEESE and vanilla together in a mixer or processor. Reduce speed to low and add the flour. Mix until incorporated. Remove the dough from the mixer, form into 3 balls and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 1 hour before using. Uncooked dough can be frozen for up to 2 months. Freeze uncooked balls of dough or freeze dough in pie tins. FILLING: Place a ball of chilled dough on a piece of lightly floured wax paper and pound with a rolling pin to flatten and soften. Roll the dough into an 11-inch circle, lift it with the wax paper and invert onto a 9-inch glass pie dish. Press firmly into the dish and gently remove and discard wax paper. Place in refrigerator to chill. Preheat oven to 400F. Arrange apples in the pie crust. In a bowl, beat together eggs, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla and mace. Pour the mixture over the apples. Place the pie in the oven and bake until the mixture is set, about 30 minutes. The dough recipe makes about 3 10-inch pies. MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: TEXAS CAVIAR Categories: Side dish, Roberts Servings: 10 2 c Dried black beans 1 Onion 1 Ham hock 2 Green peppers Salt and pepper; to taste 3 Tomatoes 1 tb Oil - peeled, seeded and chopped >>> Continued to next message * SLMR 2.1a * Puns are bad, but poetry is verse. MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: TOMATO, BREAD AND PASTINA STEW Categories: Soups, Vegetarian, Main dish, Pasta, Roberts Servings: 4 6 c Chopped Roma tomatoes 3 tb Fresh marjoram leaves -=OR=- -(peeled and seeded) 2 ts -Dried marjoram leaves -or canned peeled tomatoes, Salt and pepper; to taste - chopped 1/2 c Dry white wine 1/2 c Olive oil 2 c :Water, -=OR=- 3 oz Stale Italian bread - the juice from -or French bread - canned tomatoes 2 md Onions; finely diced 3 tb Pastina 8 Garlic cloves; crushed IN A LARGE, DEEP SKILLET over low heat, combine the olive oil, garlic and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, until the onions are soft and translucent. Roughly crumble the bread into 1/4-inch pieces, add it to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, marjoram, salt, pepper, wine and water. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Add the pastina and cook an additional 3 minutes. When it's time to serve dinner, pour the stew into a large covered serving dish or soup tureen and offer grated cheese and additional olive oil on the side. MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: TORTELLINI CHEESE FILLING Categories: Pasta, Roberts Servings: 1 1/4 c Olive oil 1 tb Chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 md Onions; roughly chopped 1 lb Cottage cheese 2 tb Minced garlic 1 lb Hoop, pot or ricotta cheese 1 ts Salt; or as desired 1 lb Mozzarella cheese, grated 1/2 ts Ground white pepper -or shredded 1/4 ts Mace 6 Eggs; lightly beaten HEAT OIL OVER MEDIUM HEAT in a small pot, add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Scrape mixture into a large bowl and add the salt, pepper, mace, thyme and three cheeses. Mix well, add the eggs and mix to incorporate. Stuffing can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To freeze, place 1-cup amounts of stuffing in air-tight freezer bags or containers, label and place in freezer for up to 3 months. Makes 6 Cups Filling MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: TORTELLINI MEAT FILLING Categories: Pasta, Roberts Servings: 1 4 lb Cooked veal, pork or chicken 1 ts Ground coriander 1/4 c Olive oil 1/4 c Flour 2 md Onions; roughly diced 1 c All-purpose broth 2 tb Finely minced garlic -OR low-sodium chicken broth 2 tb Chopped fresh oregano leaves 1/2 ts Ground black pepper -=OR=- 1/2 ts Salt; or as desired 1 tb -Dried oregano DEFROST THE COOKED MEAT, if necessary. Heat oil in a medium skillet or fry pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, oregano and coriander and cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add the flour and mix well. Add the broth and meat and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens and bubbles. Add the salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and scrape into a bowl. Place, uncovered, in the refrigerator to cool. Stuffing can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To freeze, place 1-cup amounts of stuffing in airtight freezer bags or containers, label and place in freezer for up to 3 months. Makes 6 Cups Filling MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.04 Title: TUNA SASHIMI WITH ORANGE GLAZE Categories: Fish, Seafood, Roberts Servings: 4 2 Ripe plum tomatoes 1/4 c Vegetable oil 2 c Fresh orange juice 1 lb Fresh tuna; 2 tb Green peppercorns in water - in 1/4-in-thick slices - drained 2 Oranges; peeled, in sections 1/2 ts Salt; or as desired CUT OFF TIP AND STEM of tomatoes; remove seeds and core. Slice tomatoes into flat slices; lay each slice flat. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips, pile strips; cut horizontally in 1/4-inch pieces. Reserve on a plate in refrigerator, covered. Chill 4 plates. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine juice, 1 tablespoon green peppercorns and salt. Bring to boil and reduce until only 2/3 cup remains. The mixture should be thick and syrupy. Transfer liquid to bowl and cool to room temperature. When cool, beat in oil to make "glaze." If the mixture has a very shiny appearance and seems like it's going to separate, add a few drops of water or orange juice. To serve, spoon glaze onto plates. Arrange sliced fish on top. Garnish with the orange sections, the remaining tablespoon of green peppercorns and the chopped tomato. MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK MMMMM