Ingredients:1 pound yeast dough4 pounds onions, chopped fine¾ to ½ cup olive oil2 cloves of garlic1 fresh sprig, or ½ teaspoon dried thyme1 bay leaf12 anchovies, well desalted12 black olivesfreshly ground black pepper Instructions: The real pissaladière is made with yeast dough. You may be able to purchase some at your baker’s. If not, here […]
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Preparation time: 10 min.Baking time: 25 to 30 min.Oven temperature: 325°F Here is a springtime dessert of tangy-sweet rhubarb and cool, creamy yogurt. Rhubarb, the traditional “pie plant” combine naturally with yogurt. Cinnamon and toasted almonds top this low-calorie dessert. For 4 servings you will need:1 lb. rhubarb½ cup sugarCinnamonPlain yogurt or vanilla yogurtToasted sliced […]
Plain Boiled Rice Preparation time: 5 minutesCooking time: 14-20 minutesTo serve: 4 You will needboiling salted water8 oz. long grain rice Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and shower in the rice. Boil gently in an uncovered pan until tender, this will vary from 14-20 minutes according to the rice. Test […]
¾ cup rice2 cups milk4 tablespoons sugarPinch of saltPears poached in syrupWhipped cream Custard4 egg yolks4 tablespoons sugar4 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups milkVanilla extract1 tablespoon gelatine6 tablespoons heavy cream1-2 tablespoons Kirsch Simmer rice in milk, sugar and salt until tender. Cool. To make custard: combine egg yolks and sugar, and beat well. Add cornstarch and blend […]
4 servings You will need1 lb. 2 oz. ground pork or beef1 onion, chopped1 roll, soaked and drained½ lemon rind, grated2 anchovies, ground1 tablespoon minced parsleysalt and pepper¼ teaspoon nutmeg1 egg2 tablespoons flour Sauce:3 tablespoons butter or margarine1 tablespoon chopped onion1 tablespoon minced carrot1 tablespoon minced celery3 cups water or broth2 lemon slicessalt and pepper1 […]
Preparation time: 25 minutesCooking time: 20-25 minutesTo serve: 4 You will need1 lb. minced beef1 large or 2 medium-sized onionsseasonings½ teaspoon mixed herbs1 heaped teaspoon chopped parsley1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 potatoflourtoasted breadcrumbshamburger bunstomatolettucewatercress Sauce:1 tablespoon corn oil½ small onion, chopped¼ oz. cornflour½ lb. tomatoes, peeled and sliced½ pint water1 oz. chopped lean ham1 oz. soft […]
4 servings You will need½ lb. ground beef½ block soybean curd2 hard-boiled eggs5-6 cloud ears (or 2 tablespoons toasted, ground and sieved black sesame seeds)Mixture A:2 tablespoons minced green onions1 teaspoon minced garlic½ teaspoon minced gingerdash of pepper2 teaspoons toasted and ground sesame seeds1 tablespoon sesame oildash of monosodium glutamate1 tablespoon cornstarchVinegar-Soy Sauce (See Recipe […]
Preparation time: 12 min.Cooking time: about 20 min. Good quality roast beef hash in a can can be of great help when time is short and a hearty main dish is wanted. This meal, cooked in a skillet, saves energy and time, and is suitable for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. For 4 servings you […]
Hamburger Stroganoff is an easier and less expensive version of the classic recipe. The flavor is just as exciting, piqued with paprika, cayenne pepper and garlic; softened with sour cream. For an extra special touch, you can make your own noodles. For 4 servings you will need:1 lb. lean ground beef2 Tbsp. butter or margarine1 […]