Title: Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Categories: Soups ste
Servings: 8

2/3 c Wild rice
4 1/4 c Chicken broth
1 ds Black pepper
1 1/2 c Shiitake mushrooms; sliced
–or regular fresh mushrooms
1/2 c Shallots; or onions, chopped
2 tb Butter or margarine
1 1/2 c Cooked chicken; or turkey
1/2 c Fresh parsley; snipped

Recipe by: Midwest Living, December 1995
Run cold water over the wild rice in a strainer for about 1
minute, lifting the rice to rinse it thoroughly. In a large
saucepan, mix the wild rice, broth and pepper. Bring to a
boil; reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 40 to 45
minutes, or until the rice is tender. Meanwhile, in a
skillet, cook the mushrooms and shallots in butter until
tender, but not brown. Add the mushroom mixture, chicken
and parsley to the soup. Heat through.

Recipe From: The Redstone Inn in Dubuque, Iowa. Penny
Halsey (ATBN65B).

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Title: Eggplant Lasagne
Categories: Main dish, Pasta, Vegetarian, Vegan
Yield: 6 servings

1 md Eggplant
1/2 Lemon; juiced
Salt
1/4 c Unbleached flour
1/4 c Cornmeal
1/2 ts Oregano
1/2 ts Garlic powder
1/8 ts Black pepper
2 tb Oil

MMMMM——————-RICOTTA-STYLE FILLING————————
1 1/2 lb Firm tofu
1/4 c Lemon juice
2 ts Dried basil; -=OR=-
2 tb -Fresh chopped basil
2 ts Honey
1 ts Salt
1 Garlic clove
1 1/2 c Tomato sauce

Wash, peel and slice eggplant into 1/4″ pieces. Spread slices out on
racks or paper towels, then sprinkle with lemon juice and salt. Let
stand 5-10 min then wipe off with paper towels. While eggplant is
standing, mix flour, cornmeal, oregano, garlic powder and black
pepper together in a bowl. Preheat oven to 350. Dredge eggplant
slices in flour-cornmeal mix. Lay on cookie sheet spread with the
oil. Oven-fry slices for 8-10 min on each side or until golden brown.

Ricotta-Style Filling: While the eggplant slices are baking, prepare
the tofu filling. Process the tofu, lemon juice, basil, honey, salt
and garlic in food processor to a fine grainy texture like ricotta
cheese.

Cover bottom of 8×8″ pan with 1/3 of the tomato sauce. Use half the
oven fried eggplant slices to cover the bottom of the pan. Then
spread the tofu filling over, reserving 1/2 cup for the top. Next,
cover the tofu filling with the rest of the eggplant slices, and pour
the remaining tomato sauce over the top. Arrange reserved tofu mix in
small dollops over the top. Bake about 45 min or until dollops are
slightly browned.

Makes 4 to 6 servings. per serving: Cal 318, Protein 17 g, Fat 12 g,
Carbs 36 g.

FROM: MADELINE HIMY (NFBH49A)

MMMMM

Flaky Pesto Olive Pinwheels

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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12 oz. cream cheese — softened
1 c. grated parmesan
2 green onions with tops — minced
1/3 c. your favorite pesto sauce
1 pkg. frozen puff pastry sheets — thawed until cold
enough to roll but still chilled
1 1/2 c. whole pitted ripe olives — wedged or coarsely
— chopped

Beat together cream cheese, parmesan, green onions and pesto until well
blended. On lightly floured surface roll half of puff pastry (1 sheet)
into 10×6 inch rectangle. Spread half the cheese mixture over pastry,
covering completely. Scatter half the olives over filling. Roll
lengthwise like jelly roll, starting at long side to make a log. Repeat
with remaining pastry, filling and olives.

Freeze logs until solid ( or up to 2 months).

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Remove logs from freezer 10-15 min. before
baking. Slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Place 1 1/2 in. apart on
non-stick baking sheets. Bake 10-12 min. or until lightly browned.

Makes about 100.

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HIGHLAND FONDUE

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : None

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1 sm Onion, finely chopped
3 ts Butter
8 fl Milk
1 lb Grated Scottish or mature
-Cheddar cheese
3 ts Cornflour
4 tb Whiskey
Cubes of rye and onion
-bread, to serve

Method:

Put onion and butter into a saucepan and cook over a
gentle heat until soft. Add milk and heat until
bubbling. Gradually stir in cheese and continue to
cook until melted, stirring frequently. In a small
bowl, blend cornflour smoothly with whiskey then stir
into cheese mixture and cook 2-3 minutes until
thickened, stirring frequently. Pour into the fondue
pot and serve with cubes of rye and onion bread.

(Serves 4-6)

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Title: American Kitchen Measurement Equivalents
Categories: Hints/info
Yield: 1 Servings

——————————–MEASUREMENTS——————————–

Note: British spoons are slightly larger than American
1 British tablespoon equals 4 American teaspoons

: 1 ds = 2 to 4 dr -or less than 1/8 ts
: 1 pn = Amount you can pick up between thumb and forefinger
: 1/4 ts = 1-1/4 ml
: 1/2 ts = 2-1/2 ml
: 1/3 ts = 1-2/3 ml
: 3/4 ts = 3-2/3 ml
: 1 ts = 6 ds, 5 ml
: 2 ts = 10 ml, 2 cl
: 3 ts = 1 tb, 1/2 fl, 14-3/4 ml
: 4 ts = 1/2 British fl, 1 British tb
: 5 ts = 1/2 British fl
: 2 tb = 1/8 c, 1 fl, 29-5/8 ml
: 3 tb = 1 British fl, 44-1/3 ml
: 4 tb = 1/4 c, 2 fl, 1 British fl, 60 ml
: 5-1/3 tb = 1/3 c, 78-7/8 ml
: 6 tb = 3/8 c, 3 fl
: 8 tb = 1/2 c, 4 fl, 118-1/3 ml, or 1 regular teacup
: 10-2/3 tb = 2/3 c, 157-3/4 ml
: 12 tb = 3/4 c, 177-1/2 ml
: 16 tb = 1 c, 8 fl, 250 ml
: 1/2 fl = 3 ts, 1 tb, 14-3/4 ml
: 1 fl = 2 tb, 1/8 c, 29-5/8 ml
: British liquid ounce is 1.04 times the American ounce
: (It takes 4 US tablespoons to equal 1 British ounce)
: (It takes only 3 British tablespoons to equal 1 American ounce)
: 1-1/2 fl = 1 jigger
: 2 fl = 4 tb, 1/4 c, 59-1/8 ml
: 4 fl = 1/2 c, 1 gill, 118-1/3 ml
: 6 fl = 3/4 c, 177-1/2 ml
: 8 fl = 1 c, 250 ml
: 1/4 c = 4 tb, 2 fl, 59-1/8 ml
: 1/3 c = 5-1/3 tb, 78-7/8 ml
: 1/2 c = 1 gill, 8 tb, 4 fl, 118-1/3 ml
: 2/3 c = 10-2/3 tb, 157-3/4 ml
: 3/4 c = 12 tb, 177-1/2 ml
: 1 c = 8 fl, 1/2 pt, 250 ml
: 2 c = 16 fl, 1 pt, 473-1/8 ml
: 4 c = 32 fl, 2 pt, 1 qt, 946-1/3 ml, .946 l
: 1 pt = 2 c, 16 fl, 1/2 qt, 473-1/8 ml
: British pint = 20 British ounces, American = 16 American ounces
: Liquid pint weighs 1 lb except in England it weighs 1-1/4 lb
: 1 qt = 4 c, 32 fl, 1/4 ga, 946-1/3 ml, .946 l
: British quart = 40 British ounces, American = 32 American ounces
: 4 qt = 128 fl, 1 ga, 4.25 l
: 8 qt = 2 ga, 1 peck, 7-5/8 l
: 4 peck = 1 bushel
: 1-1/4 ml = 1/4 ts
: 2-1/2 ml = 1/2 ts
: 1-2/3 ml = 1/3 ts
: 3-2/3 ml = 3/4 ts
: 5 ml = 1 ts, 6 ds
: 10 ml = 2 ts
: 14-3/4 ml = 1 tb, 1/2 fl, 3 ts
: 29-5/8 ml = 2 tb, 1 fl, 1/8 c
: 44-1-3 ml = 3 tb
: 59-1/8 ml = 1/4 c, 2 fl, 4 tb
: 78-7/8 ml = 1/3 c, 5-1/3 tb
: 118-1/3 ml = 1/2 c, 4 fl, 8 tb
: 157-3/4 ml = 2/3 c, 10-2/3 tb
: 177-1/2 ml = 3/4 c, 12 tb
: 250 ml = 1 c, 8 fl
: 473-1/8 ml = 1 pt, 2 c, 16 fl
: 946-1/3 ml = 1 qt, 2 pt, 4 c, 32 fl
: 1 l = 1.06 qt
: 4.25 l = 1 ga, 128 fl, 4 qt
: 7-5/8 l = 2 ga, 8 qt, 1 peck
: Source: Condensed from various sources; typos by Dorothy Flatman 1996
From: Dorothy Flatman Date: 04-12-96

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Indian Dressing
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1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp prepared sweet-hot mustard

Put all ingredients in a small bowl, and stir. Let sit about 10
minutes.

Title: Onion Chutney
Categories: Relishes
Yield: 1 servings

6 cups chopped sweet onions
2 teaspoons whole cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons ground chili pepper
Salt to taste
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon whole mustard seed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup light brown sugar

Combine all ingredients in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil,
stirring frequently. When mixture comes to a boil, immediately remove from
heat and pack into hot sterilized jars. Vacuum seal.
Makes 4 1/2 pint jars.

GREEN BEANS, ZUCCHINI AND POTATOES

Recipe By : ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : New Imports Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 pound fresh green beans,cut in half — trimmed
Generous pinch of cayenne
4 ounces zucchini, split in half — 1-inch thick slices
4 ounces small red skin potatoes
2 tablespoons chopped oregano
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 cups crushed tomatoes and juices
Salt and pepper
1 loaf crusty french bread
1/2 pound feta cheese

In a large, heavy, and preferably non-stick pan heat oil. Add onion and saute
for 5 minutes. Then
add the green beans and cayenne pepper and cook until the onions are
translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add zucchini, potatoes and herbs. Pour tomatoes and their juices over the
vegetables, bring to a
boil, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 40 minutes. Season
with salt and
pepper. Allow to cool or serve warm. Serve in a small bowl topped with feta
cheese and
surrounded by french bread.

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Title: HOT SOUR EGGS IN A NOODLE NEST
Categories: Chinese, Pasta, Eggs
Yield: 4 servings

1 c Chicken broth
2 tb Cornstarch
2 tb White vinegar
1 ts Soy sauce
1 ts Sugar
1/8 ts White pepper
1/2 lb Chinese noodles, cooked,
-drained hot
1 ts Sesame oil
1 tb Soy sauce
1 tb Salad oil
2 c Bok choy, cut in 2 inch
-lengths
1 tb Water
1 Whole green onion, thinly
-sliced
4 Hot poached eggs

In a bowl, blend chicken broth, cornstarch, vinegar,
the 1 tsp soy, sugar, and white pepper; set aside.
Toss hot noodles with the sesame oil and the 1 T soy
sauce. Heat a wok over high heat. When pan is hot,
add the 1 T oil. When oil is hot, add bok choy. Stir
fry for one minute. Add water, cover and cook until
vegetable is crisp-tender (about 2 minutes). Add
green onion and cook for 30 seconds. Stir chicken
broth mixture, add to pan, and cook, stirring, until
sauce bubbles and thickens. To serve, arrange noodles
into nest shapes on 4 serving plates. Slide a hot
poached egg into each nest, then spoon over vegetable
sauce.

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Senegal Stew With Millet

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables Vegetarian
Main dish

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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2 Tbs Oil
2 C. Cabbage — coarsely chopped
1 C. Chopped Onion
2 Cloves Garlic — minced
1/2 Tsp Cayenne
1/2 Tsp Curry Powder
1/4 Tsp Dried Thyme
1 14 1/2 Oz Ca Whole Peeled Tomatoes — undrained
1 C. Vegetable Broth — or water
2 Tbs Peanut Butter — smooth
2 C. Sweet Potato — cubed
1 1/2 C. Rutabaga — cubed
1 C. Carrot — sliced 1/2-in long
1 C. Chickpeas — cooked
2 C. Millet, Cooked

In a 3-qt. saucepan, heat the oil over med.-high heat. Add cabbage, onion,
garlic, and cook ,stirring , until the cabbage is softened. Stir in the
cayenne, curry pwdr, and thyme; stir in tomatoes, breaking them up with
spoon (can also squish them through your hands as you add them — jtk).
Add the broth and peanut butter, and stir until completely smooth. Add
potato, rutabaga, carrot, chickpeas. Bring to a boil, reduce heat,
simmer uncovered for 35 mins. Serve over the millet.

Serves 4.

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