Preparation time: 15 min.Chilling time: 2 hrs. Elegant enough for company but inexpensive enough for every day, this delicious dessert is easy to make. Unmold it in your nicest glass dessert dishes and top with delectable Creme Francaise. For 4 servings you will need:1 cup soft pitted dried prunes1 cup water1 envelope unflavored gelatin¼ cup […]
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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 […]
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 […]