A NALWO Recipe Collection

from 25 Years of Cooking Demonstrations

by the Women of Fermilab

May 2011

ThiscollectionofrecipesfrompastNALWOcookingdemonstrationswasselectedand editedbyMadyNewfieldandSelithaRaja,withassistancefromAnnamariaFeher. ThisbookisdedicatedtoBarbaraOddone,forhercontinuingsupportandencourage ment,andtoallthosewomeninthehistoryofFermiNationalAcceleratorLaboratory whohelped,learnedfrom,andbefriendedeachotherthroughNALWO,theNational AcceleratorLaboratoryWomensOrganization.

Table of Contents
ChronologicalListofthepast25yearsofNALWOcookingdemonstrationsandrecipes iv Appetizers CilantroChutneyforSandwiches 1 ArmenianEggplantCaviar 2 ChoppedHerring 2 FishwithMarinade 3 SalmonSpread 3 ManDoo 4 ClassicChoppedLiver 5 MarinatedMushroomAppetizer 6 Pastelitos 7 YingbosChineseDumplings 8 Soups AutumnSquashSoup 9 Chicken&CornChowder 10 LentilorSplitPeaSoup 11 SopadeTortilla 12 Spas(BarleyYogurtSoup) 13 YogurtCorbasi 14 Salads Cucumber&SeaweedSalad 15 BavarianPotatoSalad 15 CucumberRaita 16 PiyazBeanSalad 16 Spinachsaladwithblacksesamedressing 17 SzeChuanCucumberRelish 17 SweetandSourCabbageSaladPekingStyle 18 VinaigretteSalad 18 Side Dishes BliniRussiancrepeswithyeast 19 CaliforniaChipotleSweetPotatoes 20 MexicanZucchini 20 MexicanRice 21 Chole 22 ii

 Main Dishes Avial BeefRouladenwithBraisedRedCabbage ChopChae HungarianStuffedPotatoes KashaVarnishkes MintedTrout MaPoTofu MasalaVariations Tikki(potatocutlets) MurgThalFrez RaspberryChickenBreast SpinachFetaBrek Desserts AlmondBavarianCream AppleStrudel BlackForestCake BourbonSouthernPecanPie Tita'sChocolateCake EasiestMilkBasedSweet Flan PoppySeedCookies HoneyCake IndianPudding Linzertorte OregonCranberryBread YogurtCake Miscellaneous GaramMasala RawTomatilloSalsa RoastRedTomatoSalsa

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AChronologicalListofthepast25yearsofNALWOcookingdemonstrationsandrecipes date Title/Ethnicity Participants January14,1986 ChineseCookingDemonstration unknown March18,1986 JapaneseCookingDemonstration unknown March13,1987 ChineseCookingDemonstration unknown April21,1987 HispanicCooking(Mexico,Argentina,DominicanRepublic) DoloresHenestoza,LettyandJaimeStein,DianaCalvo, MariaElenaVignoni,TitaJensen May26,1987 IntroducingtheFlavoursofIndia SelithaRaja,SwapnaMondal,KarunaJoshiPeters April25,1988 TurkishCooking DianeCihangir May23,1988 GermanCooking VrenyCaspers,MadeleineDittus,RoswithaLindner, AvrilQuarrie,SelithaRaja,RegineRoser AmericanJewishDairyCooking April3,1989 SueMendelsohn,MadyNewfield November20,1989 AppetizersAroundtheWorld BokYungAhn,GretaAnema,ElaineFachin,AnnamariaFeher, MannMeiHsiung,TitaAlvarezJensen,RuthJohnson, AdrienneKolb,SueMendelsohn,MeenakshiNarasimham, MadyNewfield,Tanya,Terentyeva,FrancoiseTiesserant, JolaTkaczyk,GabriellaTurco,NinaVasilyeva,UrshulaWood, MariYamanada April15,1991 KoreanCooking MiJaLee,MyungSookYun,BokYungAhn,EunSunYu, HyeryunPark,KyungHeeKim,SeungyunPark,JungranKim, YouMieChung September23,1991 RussianCooking unknown April1,1993 TheCookingofEasternEurope AnnamariaFeher,BarbaraKuzminski, MadyNewfield,LilianaPopovic May19,1993 ChineseDumplings Yingbo? May28,1993 TheFlavorsofIndia MamtaKohli,TanujaMishra,SelithaRaja February24,1995 MealsontheRunQuickCulinaryBasicsandFavoritesof TitaJensenthechefofChezLeon June23,1995 ADemonstrationofArmenianandTurkishCooking IsabellaOganessian,LeylaHarfoush September29,1995 SoupandBread TitaJensen November6,1995 ThanksgivingAcrossAmerica RoseMoore,LouiseJohnson,SueMendelsohn April24,1998 MexicanCookingDemonstration TrinidadCastilla,MaricelaReyes

RussianCookingDemonstration unknown SpanishCookingDemonstration EmparCassanovaIPlana RussianLowfatCookingDemonstration TatianaTerentievaandFriends August9,2004 Lewis&ClarkExpeditionRecipesoftheAmericanFrontier RoseMoore,PatRead,SandySpiegel,PaulineBerberian April24,2006 TheFlavoursofIndia ShraddhaDube,MadyNewfield,MadhumitaPaul,SelithaRaja March12,2007 GermanCookingDemonstration AngelaJostlein,PetraNaujokat,SelithaRaja,ClaudiaSchaefer April14,2008 NativeAmericanCookingoftheSouthwestIndianNations JuliannaGreer,SusanKayser,RoseMoore,MadyNewfield November17,2008 ThanksgivingAcrossAmerica CynthiaAlbright,RoseMoore,MargieNagaitsev, MadyNewfield,PatRead April24,2009 ADemonstrationofMexicanCuisine LauraErandiRoblesRoman,LilianaHernandez April16,2010 RecipeExchangePotluckLunch various

February8,2002 November,2002 April4,2003

Appetizers
Cilantro (Dhaniya) Chutney

Ingredients: 1largebunchofcilantro(dhaniyainHindi,corianderinEnglish) onion,chopped 2clovesofgarlic,chopped 1inchpieceofginger,peeledandsliced cupofyogurt 1cupcoconutpowder(unsweeteneddesiccatedcoconut,availableinIndiangrocerystoresor insomegeneralgrocerystoresintheinternationalsection). Saltandchilipowdertotaste Preparation: Washandchopcilantroandputinablendertogetherwithonion,garlicandginger.Addyo gurtandblend(youmayhavetoaddalittlemoreyogurtorwater).Usingaspatula,pausea fewtimesandpushdowncilantro.Blenduntilitisallliquid.Transfertoabowlandstirinthe coconutpowderandthensaltandchilipowderdependingonhowhotyouwantthechutney tobe.Forathickerconsistencyaddmorecoconut.Letitstandovernight;thenextdaytheco conutwillhaveabsorbedtheliquidandtheconsistencywillbealittlethicker. Ifusedasacondiment,thechutneyshouldbemoreliquid;ifusedasasandwichspreadit needstobefairlythick. Forchutneysandwichesspreadbutteronslicesofwhitebread,addcilantrochutney,place anotherslicewithbutterandchutneyontopandcut offthecrust.Cutdoubleslicesintofourtriangles. IndianCookingDemonstration,April2006,pre sentedbySelithaRaja

Armenian Eggplant Caviar Ingredients: 4thineggplants 1redpepper 1greenpepper 1largeonion,chopped poundcarrots,peeledandshredded 1tomato,sliced bunchcilantro,chopped saltandpeppertotaste oliveoilforfrying Preparation: Lineapanwithfoil,placeeggplantsandpeppersonit.Cookonlowsetting,turning fromtimetotime,untilvegetablesareblackenedandcookedthrough.(Thiscanalsobe doneunderabroileroronagrill.)Peelthepeppers,coreandchop.Scooptheeggplant outoftheblackenedskin,chopandmashwithfork. Frytheonioninoliveoiluntilgolden.Addtomatoandfrybriefly,thenaddprepared eggplantandpeppersandfryafewminutesmore.Addsaltandpeppertotaste.Chill themixtureandaddchoppedcilantrobeforeserving. ArmenianCookingDemonstration,June1995,presentedbyLeylaHarfoush Chopped Herring Choppedherringisoftenservedasanappetizeroncrackers,breadormatzo.Itcanbe thefillingforasandwichoraluncheonsalad. Ingredients: 1pintjarofpickledherring,includingtheonionsinthejar 1tartunpeeledapple 1mediumonion 1sliceofbread(preferablychallah)dippedinwhitevinegar 2hardboiledeggs Preparation: Drainliquidfromjarofherring.Chopeverythingfineandmixwell.(Simplyputitallin afoodprocessorandblend,ifyouhaveone!WhenIwasyoung,weputitallthrougha handcrankedmeatchopper.WhenIwasyounger,mygrandmotherusedahandheld chopperwithacurvedbladeandashallowwoodenbowl.)Chill.Eat. American/JewishCookingDemonstration,April1989,presentedbySueMendelsohn

 Fish with Marinade from Russia Serves6 Ingredients: 1poundfishfillets(anyfirm,whitefish) 1cupoliveoil cupwinevinegar poundonions,thinlysliced poundcarrots,peeledandshredded 1teaspoonsalt 1tablespoonsugar 1tablespoontomatopaste cupofwater Preparation: Inaheavyskilletheatoilandsautonionuntillightlygolden.Addcarrotandtomato pasteandsautforabout57minutesmore.Stirwell.Thentransferthismixtureintoa mediumsaucepan,addsalt,sugar,vinegarandwater.Stirwellandcookoverlowheat about20minutes,stirringoccasionally. Placefishfillets,lightlysalted,inamediumbakingdishandcoverwithsaucemixture. Coverpanwithfoilandbakein400Fpreheatedovenfor20minutes. Chillwellandserve. RussianCookingDemonstration,November1989,presentedbyNinaVasilyeva Salmon Spread Ingredients: 8ouncecanofsalmon(pinkisfine) teaspoondillweed 1teaspoonhickorysmoke 2teaspoonslemonjuice cupwalnuts,chopped 79dropsTabascosauce 8ouncescreamcheese Preparation: Drainsalmon,removeboneandskin.Mixeverythingtogether. YoucanuseaCuisinart,thenaddwalnutslater. Servewithchunksofcelery,orcrackers.(Iusuallyuseapoundcanofsalmonand doubleeverythingelse) AppetizersAroundtheWorldCookingDemonstration,Nov.20,1989,presentedby GretaAnema

Man Doo - Mixed Meat and Vegetables Wrapped in Wonton Skin Ingredientsfordish: Ingredientsforseasoning: 2packagesofwontonskins 2tablespoonspeanutbutter (3inchcircleor4inchsquare) 1tablespoonsoysauce poundleangroundbeef 1tablespooncornstarch poundleangroundpork 2greenonions,chopped 2mediumonions,chopped teaspoonpepper 1mediumcabbage,chopped 1teaspoonsalt 1teaspoonsalt Ingredientsfordippingsauce: 1teaspoonsoysauce 1teaspoonricewine teaspoonvinegar Preparation: Sprinklethevegetableswithsalt.Mixwellandsetaside.After1015minutes,wrap thevegetablesincheeseclothorthinkitchentowel,twistandsqueezetightlysothat theliquidsareextracted. Placethemeatandvegetablesinalargebowl,addseasoningingredients,mixall together(byhandisthebest)sothemixtureissmoothandhomogenous. Moisturetheedgesofthecirclesorsquaresofthewontonskinwithwater.Placea teaspoonofthefillinginthecenter,foldthesquareinhalfonadiagonal.Press togethertosealthem. ForFrying: Heattheoilinthedeepfryerorwokto340Fandfryafewmandoosatatimeabout 23minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Servewithadippingsauce. ForBoiling: Preparethemandoosintocrownshapedpieces. Bringthewatertoaboil,andaddthepiecestocookabout57pieces.Drainwelland serveimmediatelywiththesauce KoreanCookingDemonstration,April1991,presentedbyBokYungAhn

Classic Chopped Liver Ingredients: poundliver;Iprefercalforbeef;chickenorotherlivercanbealsoused 2mediumonions,sliced chickenfatoilorbuttercanbealsoused 2hardboiledeggs cinnamon,salt,blackpeppertotaste Preparation: Broilorsautliver.Sautonionsinchickenfat.Putliver,onionsandeggsintofood processorandchop;orchopfineusingcurvedbladeandwoodenbowl(likegrandma). Addcinnamon,salt,pepperandmixwell.Chill. Servewithcrackersorthinlysliceddarkpumpernickelorryebread.Grandpalikesadab ofmustardontopyummy! Ifyoulike,itiseasilyshaped(usehands,woodenspoonsorspatulas)anddecorated withred,yellow,greenpeppers,blackolives,etc. Leftoversmakedelicioussandwiches.Usemustard,lettuceandtomato...ortrysome NewYorkdelicatessenspecials: Choppedliverandcornedbeef,choppedliverandpastrami, choppedliverandBermudaonion,choppedliverandturkeybreast. American/JewishCookingDemonstration,November1989,presentedbySueMendelsohn

 Mushroom Appetizer Ingredients: 1poundof(small)mushrooms 1teaspoontarragon 1cupwater teaspoonthyme cupwhitewinevinegar 1bayleaf cupoliveoil 2shallots,slicedthin teaspoonsugar dashofsalt Preparation: Wipethemushroomscleanwithadampcloth.Combinetheremainingingredientsand bringthemtoaboil.Addmushroomstoabovemixture,reduceheat,andsimmer30 minutes.Letthemushroomscoolintheliquid.Removemushrooms,chill,serve. (Theliquidmaybesavedandusedabaseforsaladdressings,etc.) AppetizersAroundtheWorldCookingDemonstration,November1989,presentedby SueMendelsohn

Pastelitos Makesabout70pastelitos Ingredientsfordough: Ingredientsforfilling: 1poundflour 1poundchickenbreast cupplus1tablespoonwater 2tablespoonstomatopaste 2eggyolks cupwater 2teaspoonssalt 1parsleysprig 2ouncesbutter 2ouncesham,diced teaspoonbakingpowder 2tablespoonscornoil 1tablespooncapers 8olives,diced Ingredientsformarinade: 2clovesgarlic,minced 2tablespoonsraisins 1teaspoonsalt 2hardboiledeggs,chopped teaspoonpepper 1tablespoonpimentos,chopped teaspoonoregano oilforfrying teaspoonWorcestershiresauce 1onion,diced 2teaspoonsvinegar 1bayleaf Preparationofmarinade: Mixallingredientsformarinade.Addhamandchickenpiecesandmarinatein refrigeratorupto24hours(thelongerthebetter). Preparationofdough: Beatyolkswithbutter.Addwater.Mixindryingredients.Kneaduntilwellmixedand smooth.Wrapinplasticwrapandrefrigeratefor30minutes. Preparationoffilling: Heatcornoilandlightlybrownchickenandhampieces.Addliquid,water,andtomato paste.Coverandcookfor25minutes.Removechickenpieces,removemeatfrom bonesanddice,andaddchickenmeatbacktoliquid.Alsoaddcapers,pimentosand raisins.Cookfor6minutes.Addolivesandeggs.Cool. PreparationofPastelitos: Rollpastryandcutinto2inchrounds.Putateaspoonoffillingoneachround.Foldin half.Dabwaterontheedgeandpressclosed.Presswithtinesofforkonedges. Deepfryinhotoilforafewminutes.Drainonpapertowels. AppetizersAroundtheWorldCookingDemonstration,November1989,Dominican, presentedbyTitaJensen

Yingbo's Chinese Dumplings Dough: About6cupsflour 2ormorecupswatertomakeasoliddough Mixandkneadthoroughly;coverwithplasticwrapandletrest. Filling: Aboutonepoundgroundpork(weusedabitmore) 1tablespoonmushroomsoysauce 3clovesfinelychoppedgarlic 2teaspoonsalt 1tablespoonfinelychoppedgreenonions 1egg 8ouncesrawshrimp,shelledandfinelychopped(butsaveabout6shrimpwhole) 8bigleavesChinesecabbage,finelychoppedandwatersqueezedoutwell 1teaspoonsesameoil,drizzledon Mixwell Tomakedumplings: Shapeaboutacupofdoughintoalongrope,about1inchesindiameter.Cutrope crosswiseintoinchwidepieces.Dustwithflourandflattenwithhandintocircles.Roll outcircles,usingsmallwoodenrollingpinandputtingthumbincenterandturning doughwitheachshortroll. Fillwithpork/shrimpmixtureincenterofdough;pinchedgestogetherwell.Forplain techniquefoldcircleintoahalfmoonshapeandcrimpedgestogether;fordoublecircle techniqueuseslightlymorefillingandpinch2circlestogetherarounddiameter,foldbits ofedgestolooksortoflikebraid. Bringabigpotofwatertoaboil,addingreservedshrimpandanyleftoverbitsoffilling forflavoring.Boildumplingsinbatches,about1215minutes.Servewith: Sauce: 6clovesgarlic,finelychopped 2tablespoonssoysauce 4teaspoonsblackvinegar 2teaspoonssesameoil Mixtogether. ChineseCookingDemonstration,May1993,presentedbyYingbo

Soups
Autumn Squash Soup Serves12(10cups) Ingredients: 1largeacornsquash(1pound)donotsubstitute 1mediumbutternutsquash(1pound)donotsubstitute 1mediumspaghettisquash(2pounds)canbesubstitutedbyothertypesofsquash 3tablespoonoliveoil 1cupchoppedonion 1tablespoonmincedgarlic 1teaspooneach:thyme,rosemary teaspoongratednutmeg salt,groundpepperand/orcayennepeppertotaste 45cupschickenstockorbroth Preparation: Putrackincenterofovenandheatto350F. Halvesquashes.Uselargespoontoremoveseedsfromcavities.Rubthecutsurfaces with1tablespoonofoil.Placecutsidedownonjellyrollpan.Bakeuntiltender,about 1hour. Meanwhileheatremaining2tablespoonsofoilina4quartpot.Whenhotaddonions andgarlic,cookgentlyuntilsoftenedbutnotbrowned,about5minutes,stirringoften. Addherbs,nutmegandbroth,thensetaside,offfromtheheat. Whensquashiscoolenoughtohandle,scoopfleshfromtheshellsandaddtopot (about5cupsofsolidpackedsquash).Simmer,coveredabout30minutes,stirring oftentopreventsticking. Pureesoupinbatchesinblenderoffoodprocessoruntilsmoothoruseablenderstick. Ifsoupistoothickthenthinwithbroth.Adjustseasoningtotaste.Servehotorchilled. Canbemade3daysaheadandrefrigeratedorfrozenforupto6months. ThanksgivingAcrossAmericaCookingDemonstration,November1995,presenter unknown

Chicken and Corn Chowder Serves2 Ingredients: 3slicesofbacon,chopped 1mediumonion,chopped 1canofchickenbroth(14ounce) 1largerussetpotato,peeled,cutintoinchpieces 2cupsofcornkernels(freshorfrozen) 1cupskinless,bonelesschickenthighs,cutintoinchpieces 2tablespoonschoppedfreshthymeor1teaspoondried 1cuphalfandhalf Preparation: Cookbaconinheavy,largesaucepanuntilbrownandcrisp,about5minutes.Transfer bacontopapertowelsanddrain.Discardallbut2tablespoonsdrippingsfromthepan; addonionandsauttosoften.Addbrothandpotato.Coverpanandsimmer5 minutes.Thenaddcorn,chickenandthyme.Partiallycoverpanandsimmeruntil chickeniscookedthroughandvegetablesaretender,about810minutes.Addhalf andhalfandbringtosimmer,about2minutes.Seasonchowdertotastewithsaltand pepper.Sprinklewithbaconpiecesandserve. Lewis&ClarkCookingDemonstration,August2004,presentedbyRoseMoore

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 Lentil (or Split Pea) Soup Ingredients: 1pounddrylentils,washed 2onions,whole 6clovesgarlic 34carrots,sliced 1bayleaf,salt,pepper,otherherbstotaste 1largecanofwholepeeledtomatoes 2quartsofwater Optional: 1poundPolishsausage,cutintoslicesatanangle 1greenpepper,chopped 1tablespoonvinegar(Ilikebalsamicvinegar) Preparation: Combineallingredientsinapotwithwater.Bringtoboilandsimmer90minutesto2 hours,stirringoccasionally. Servewithsaladandbreadforcompletemeal,orasafirstcourse. Thesamerecipecanbeusedwithyelloworgreensplitpeas. MealsontheRunCookingDemonstration,February1995,presentedbyTitaJensen

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 Sopa de Tortilla Ingredients: Corntortillachips 2tablespoonscookingoil 1canofpeeledtomatoes(16ounce) 2tablespoonstomatopuree 1quart(aboutaliter)chickenstock 2wholegreenchilies(optional) onion,finelychopped 1cupshreddedmozzarellacheese 5tablespoonssourcream 1smallavocado,cubed Chicharron(porkskin)bits(optional) Preparation: Sautonionsinhotoil.Liquidizetomatoes(withjuice)andtomatopuree,addtothe onionsandcookforafewminutes.Addthechickenstock,pepperandgreenchilies. Bringtoboilandsimmeruncoveredfor1520minutes. Justbeforeserving,addcornchipstosimmeringsoupandboilfor510minutes,but watchthatcornchipsdontbecometoosoft.Serveindividuallybysprinklingtopwith cheese,cream,avocadoandchoppedonions.Eatimmediately. Youcanalsoservesoupbare,servethetoppingingredientsonaplateandletpeople addtosouptotaste. Remembertoremovechiliesbeforeserving. HispanicCookingDemonstration,April1987,unknownpresenter

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Spas (Cold Yogurt Soup from Armenia) Ingredients: 1cupbarley 4cupssaltedwater 2mediumonions,chopped oilforfrying 1egg 12tablespoonsflour pinchofsalt 4cupsyogurt 8cupswater freshtarragonororegano Preparation: Boilthebarleyinthesaltedwateruntilthetender,about1hour. Sauttheonionsinoil. Beattheeggwithflourandsalt(addenoughflourtoachievedesiredconsistency.)Add theyogurt,waterandonions.Placethismixtureonthestoveandcook,stirring occasionally,overlowheatuntilthickened.Whennearboiling,addbarleyandletit cometoaboil.Stirconstantly.Addsaltandoregano. Chillthesoupandaddchoppedfreshherb(s).Servecold. ArmenianandTurkishCookingDemonstration,June1995,presentedbyIsabella Oganessian

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 Yogurt Corbasi (Yogurt Soup) Ingredients: 25ouncesofyogurt 3cupswater 2tablespoonsflour 2teaspoonssalt 1tablespoongroundbeef 1tablespoonmintflakes 1smallonion 3tablespoonsoliveoil cuprice Preparation: Cookthericewith2cupswaterinlargepotuntiltender.Mixflourinlargebowlwithsalt andsmallamountofwater.Addyogurtandstir.Pourintopotwithrice.Stiruntilallis mixedsmoothlyandletboil.Addadashofsaltandpeppertothegroundbeefandmix together.Maketinymeatballsandputintoboilingpotofsoup.Asthesecook,saut onionsinoliveoilinfryingpan.Browntheonionsalloverandneartheendaddmintto fryforaminuteortwo.Whenmeatballsarecooked,turnoffheatandaddonionsto soup.Thisshouldbedonejustbeforesewing.Servehotbeforetherestofthemeal. TurkishCookingDemonstration,April1988,presentedbyDianeCihangir

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Salads
Cucumber and Seaweed Salad Ingredients: 1to1tablespoonsugar(accordingtotaste) 1tablespoonsoysauce teaspoonsalt 1tablespoonfishstockorsake(Japanesericewine) cucumber,thinlysliced 1cupmoistenedwakameseaweed 1cupcookedbeanthread 2sticksimitationcrabmeat Preparation: Mixsugar,soysauce,saltandstock(orsake).Saltthethinlyslicedcucumberandset aside.Whenwilted,lightlysqueezeexcessliquidsbeforeusinginsalad.Chopwakame seaweedintosmallpieces.Cutthebeanthread.Cutthefishcake.Mixalltogether. JapaneseCookingDemonstration,March1987,presenterunknown Bavarian Potato Salad 4Servings Ingredients: 810mediumsizedredpotatoes 1mediumsizedonion 3tablespoonsoliveoil 2tablespoonswhitebalsamicvinegar cupofvegetarianbroth(fromcube) Pinchofsalttotaste Preparation: Scrubpotatoesandboilwholewithskinonfor40min. Letpotatoescool.Peelandfinelychoponion.Peelpotatoesandslicefinely.Addonion andoil.Mixthoroughly.Thenaddvinegar,brothandsalt.(Itisimportantthatpotatoes arefirstcoatedwiththeoilbeforeaddingliquids). GermanCookingDemonstration,May1988,presentedbySelithaRaja

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 Cucumber Raita (yogurt with grated cucumber) Ingredients: 1mediumsizecucumber 1poundplainyogurt teaspoonsalt(optional) 1tablespoonchoppedcilantro freshlygratedblackorredpepper(accordingtotaste) Preparation: Peelandgratecucumber.Mixwiththeyogurt.Addcilantroandsaltifdesired.Sprinkle pepperoverthetop.Refrigerate.Raitaisservedcoldasanaccompanimenttoan Indianmeal. Somealternatives: Boiled,pureedspinach,boiled,dicedpotatoes,choppedonionsandtomatoes,finely choppedmint,orsmallpiecesoffriedeggplantwillcombinewellwithplainyogurtto makeadifferentraita.Apinchofsaltandpepper(redorblack),orpaprika,orground roastedcuminseedsaresomeofthespicesthatcanbeusedtoaddinteresttoaraita. IndianCookingDemonstration,May1987,presentedbyKarunaJoshiPeters Piyaz - Bean Salad Ingredientsfordressing: Ingredientsforsalad: 1pounddriednorthernbeansorblackeyedpeas cupoliveoil 1largeredonion,chopped cuplemonjuice 1bunchgreenonions,sliced 23tablespoonsdrieddill packageradishes,sliced salttotaste Preparation: Soakbeansforafewhours.Drain,thenboil2030minuteswithfreshwater.Drain, rinsewithcoldwater.Addothersaladingredients.Mixallingredientsfordressingthen addtosalad.Servecold. ArmenianandTurkishCookingDemonstration,June1995,presentedbyDianeCihangir

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 Spinach Salad With Black Sesame Dressing Ingredients: 4tablespoonsblacksesameseeds,toastedandground 1tablespoonsoysauce 1to1tablespoonsugar(accordingtotaste) 1bunchofspinach(greenbeanscanbesubstituted) pinchofsalt Preparation: Mixsesameseeds,soysauceandsugar.Cookspinachinboilingwaterwithapinchof salt.Drainwell.Cutinto1inchlongpieces.Mixvegetablewithsesamemixture. ChineseCookingDemonstration,January1986,presenterunknown Sze-Chuan Cucumber Relish Ingredients: 1poundscucumbers(about7pieces) 15slicesgarlic 1teaspoonbrownpeppercorns(Szechuanpeppercorns) 1teaspoonhotbeanpaste 2tablespoonshotoil(hotredpepperoil,ifavailable) 1tablespoonsalt 2teaspoonssugar 1tablespoonbrownvinegar 2tablespoonssesameoil Preparation: Cutoffanddiscardbothtipsofcucumbers,thencutintodiagonalortriangleshapes(or cutinto2inchpieces).Sprinklewithsaltandletitstandinbowl23hours. Washcucumberpieceswithcoldwater,drainwellandputthembackinthebowl. Mixwithotheringredientsandsoakatleast3hours. Canbekeptinrefrigeratorforuptooneweek,covered. ChineseCookingDemonstration,March1987,unknownpresenter

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Sweet and Sour Cabbage Salad Peking Style Ingredients: 2poundsChinesecabbage,cutinto1inchshreds cupred,hotpeppers,shredded 1tablespoonginger,shredded tablespoonbrownpeppercorn 1tablespoonssalt 5tablespoonssugar 5tablespoonsvinegar 5tablespoonssesameoil Preparation: Sprinklesaltoncabbage,mixwellandsoakabout4hours.Squeezeoutthebrinethen mixcabbagewithpeppersandginger. Heatsesameoil,addbrownpeppercornandfryuntildarkenedandsmellsgood.Add sugarandvinegarandbringtoaboil.Pourthisliquidmixovercabbageimmediately andmixwell.Coverwithlidandsoakforatleast4hours. Canbekeptinrefrigeratorforuptooneweek. ChineseCookingDemonstration,March1987,unknownpresenter Vinaigrette Salad Ingredients: 34heartygarlicpickles,preferablyClaussenbrand 34bakedpotatoes(allow1/2potatoperperson) 1mediumcarrot,cooked 2beets,cooked 1smallonion,finelychopped 2tablespoonsoliveoil saltandmustardtotaste Preparation: Peelpotatoes,carrotandbeets.Cutvegetablesandpicklesintosmallcubes.Addonion andsalt. Mixoilandmustardwith23tablespoonsofthemarinadefromthepicklejar.Pour mixtureovervegetables.Mixwell. RussianLowfatCookingDemonstration,April2003,presentedbyTatianaTerentieva

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Side Dishes
Blini - Russian Crepes with Yeast Ingredients: 1cupwarmmilk cuphotmilk 1cupsallpurposeflour 2tablespoonssugar teaspoonsalt 3eggs 2teaspoonsdryyeast 1stickofbutter,melted oiloroilsprayforfrying Preparation: Mixthewarmmilk,onethirdoftheflour,yeast,sugarandsalt,andsetasideinawarm placefor2030minutes. Addeggs,theremainderoftheflourandmixuntilsmooth.Ifmixtureseemstoothin, addmoreflour.Putinawarmplacetorise. Addthehotmilkandmixthoroughly.Letrestfor10minutes. Onawellgreased,heatedfryingpandropaboutcupofthebatterintothecenterand tiltitinalldirections.Thebattershouldcoverthepanwithalightcoating.After30 secondsorso,turnitandbrownlightly. Transferthecrepesasdonetotheplateorrackandcoatwithmeltedbutter. Servealongorwithdifferentfillings. Suggestionsforfillings:sourcream,honey,jam,caviar,saltedsalmon,friedbacon, choppedhardcookedeggswithmeltedbutter. RussianCookingDemonstration,February2002,unknownpresenter

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 California Chipotle Sweet Potatoes Serves8 Ingredients: 5poundssweetpotatoes,peeledandcooked 1to2canschipotlechilisinadobosauce,mincedandmashedtoapaste 3tablespoonsunsaltedbutter,cutintopiecesandsoftened saltandpeepertotaste Preparation: Withanelectricmixer,beatthepotatoeswithchilipaste,butter,saltandpepper,until smooth.Spreadinabuttered2quartshallowbakingdish. Preheatovento350F.Bakepotatoesinmiddleofovenuntilhot,about2025 minutes. ThanksgivingAcrossAmericaCookingDemonstration,November1995,unknown presenter Mexican Zucchini Serves4 Ingredients: 3zucchinis,chopped ofasmallonion,finelychopped kernelsremovedfrom1freshcorncob 4Romatomatoes,chopped(seedlessandskinless) 2bayleaves 1serranopepper oreganoandsalttotaste 2tablespoonsbutterormargarine Freshcheese,cubed(optional) Preparation: Inalargefryingpanmeltthebutterormargarineandsauttheonionsuntilthey becometransparent.Addthecornkernelsandsautforafewminutes,thenaddthe zucchinisandtheserranopepperandsautforabout5minutes.Addthetomatoes,salt andoregano,covertightlyandcookonaverylowheatforabout10minutes. Mixinthesmallcubesofcheese(optional). Servehot. MexicanCookingDemonstration,April1998,presenterunknown

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Mexican Rice Serves46 Ingredients: 1cupRicelandrice 1tablespoonoil 3Romatomatoes 1cloveofgarlic cuponion,chopped 1handfulofcilantro,chopped 1smallcarrot,chopped cupfreshcorngrains cupgreenpeas 2cupschickenstock Preparation: Inafoodprocessorblendthetomatoes,onionandgarlic.Setaside Rinsethericeinwarmrunningwater. Inalargefryingpanheattheoilandsautthericeuntilslightlyyellowbrown.Addthe processedtomatomixandcookforafewminutes,mixingcarefullywiththerice.Add thechickenstock,bringtoaboil,thenlowertheheattotheminimum.Addthe vegetablesandthecilantro.Letitsimmerforabout20minutesoruntiltheliquidhas beenabsorbed. Ifyouusefrozenpeas,addthemafewminutesbeforethericeisdone.Whenusing freshpeas,precooktheminacupofwateruntilsoft,andmixwiththericeattheend. MexicanCookingDemonstration,April1998,unknownpresenter

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 Chole - Indian Garbanzo Beans Serves46persons Ingredients: 2cansofgarbanzobeans inchpieceofginger,coarselychopped 1mediumpotato,boiledanddiced(optional) 3cupswater freshcilantroleaves,washedandchopped 1smalltomato,chopped Spices: 1cinnamonstick 2blackcardamompods 1teaspoonpomegranateseeds 2bayleaves 2teaspoongarammasala teaspoonsalt Preparation: Drainandwashthegarbanzobeans.Combinebeans,gingerandspices,exceptgaram masala,inalargepotandbringtoboilovermediumheat.Reduceheat,stirandcook coveredforonehour.Whenthebeansarecompletelysoft,almostfallingapart,mixin garammasala.Ifusingpotato,addatthispoint.Addchoppedtomatoandmixwell. Turnoffheat,coverandletitsitfor15minutes,allowingtheflavorstoblend. Garnishwithfreshcilantro.Servewithriceorbread. IndianCookingDemonstration,May1987,presentedbyKarunaJoshiPeters

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Avial - South Indian Vegetable Dish Serves46persons Ingredients: 2poundsofcrispvegetables(carrots,beans,bellpeppers,celery,tindora,kohlrabi,etc) 2teaspoonssalt teaspoonturmeric 1inchpieceofginger,coarselychopped 1cupdesiccatedcoconut(driedcoconutpowder)withoutaddedsugar cupplainyogurt serranopepperstotaste(23formild,moreifyoulikeithot) 68curryleaves 1teaspoonblackmustardseeds 2tablespoonsoil Preparation: Cutthewashedvegetablesinto1longpieces.Combinewithturmeric,saltand12 cupsofwateruseaslittlewateraspossible.Boilcovereduntilthevegetablesare done,about1520minutes. Grindcoconut,yogurtandserranopepperstoafinepaste.Addalittlewaterif necessary.Addtocookedvegetablesandletitsimmerfor2minutes. Inasmallsaucepanheatoil,addthemustardseedsandcurryleaves.Whenthe mustardseedsbegintopop,pourthehotoiloverthevegetables.Mixandserve. IndianCookingDemonstration,May1987,presentedbySelithaRaja

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 Beef Rouladen with Braised Red Cabbage Ingredientsformeatrollups: Ingredientsforbraisedredcabbage: 4sandwichsteaks 1smallredcabbage,finelyshredded 4babydills 2mediumonions,sliced 4slicesofbacon 3apples,sliced 2mediumonions,sliced cupredwinevinegar(totaste) 1tablespoonmustard 3tablespoonbrownsugar(totaste) teaspoongroundpepper 810carawayseeds(totaste) Maggiseasoning salt,peppertotaste 4toothpicksorthread oilormargarineforfrying water 1tablespoonredcurrantjellyor cornstarchorflour cranberrysauce(optional) Preparationofmeatrollups: Spreadmustardandpepperontoonesideofthesteaks.Placeonesliceofbaconon top.Placethedillatoneendofthemeatandrollup.Securewithatoothpickorthread andsetaside. Fryonionslightlyinoilormargarine.Removefrompotandsetaside. Browntherolledupmeatonallsides,thenreturnthefriedonionstothepot.Adda littlewater(abouthalfwayupthemeatpieces),addtheMaggiseasoningtotaste. Coverandallowtocookgentlyforaboutonehour.(Thiscanalsobedoneintheovenat 350F).Thickenthesaucewithcornstarchoraflourwatermixture. Preparationofcabbage: Frytheonionsgentlyinapot,addtheredcabbageandfryforanotherfewminutes. Addtheappleslices,carawayseeds,saltandpepperandmixwell.Addthevinegarand sugar(adjustamountsasneeded).Coverandsimmerforonehour.Checkoftenand addwaterifneeded,butnevercoverthecabbagecompletelywithliquids. Afteritisdone,addredcurrantjellyorcranberrysauceifavailableandmixwell. GermanCookingDemonstration,May1988,presentedbyAvrilQuarrie

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 Chop Chae - (Mixed Vegetables with Noodles) Ingredientsfordish: Ingredientsforbeefseasoningsauce: poundleanbeef 2teaspoonssoysauce 6ouncestransparentnoodles 2teaspoonssugar ofamediumcarrot 2teaspoonssesameoil 1mediumonion 2teaspoonricewine 1mediumgreenpepper teaspoonpepper 2greenonions 5piecesofdriedmushrooms Seasoningingredientsfordish: 3tablespoonscookingoil 1tablespoonsoysauce 1eggpancake 2tablespoonssesameoil saltandpeppertotaste Ingredientsforeggpancake: 1egg smallamountofcookingoil Preparation: Cutthemeatintoverynarrowstrips.Placeinabowl,addseasoningsauce,mixwelland setaside. Inaseparatebowlsoakthemushroomsincoldwaterfor20minutes.Thenrinse, removethestemsandsliceintoinchthinstrips. Peeltheonion,cutinhalflengthwise,thenslicelengthwiseagainintothinstrips.Peel andslicethecarrotintothinstrips.Cutthegreenpepperthesamelengthasthecarrot. Separatelystirfrythemeatsandvegetablesinsmallamountofoil,overmediumheat, foroneminute. Bringonequartofwatertoboil.Addthetransparentnoodlesandcookfor5minutes. Rinsethenoodleswithcoldwateranddrainwell. Preparetheeggpancakeasfollows:Beattheegg.Putasmallamountofoilintoafrying panoverlowmediumheat.Pourinbeatenegg,smootheggoutwithaspoontomake iteven.Cookuntileggisset,thenturnovertofrytheotherside. Placethemeat,vegetablesandnoodlesinalargemixingbowl.Addtheseasoning ingredientsandmixthroughly.Garnishwiththinstripsofeggpancakeandserve. KoreanCookingDemonstration,April1991,presentedbyKyungHeeKim

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 Hungarian Stuffed Potatoes Ingredients: 10largepotatoes 1poundgroundbeef 1eggand1yolk 1poundsourcream 2tablespoonsoil 34clovesofgarlic,finelychopped 1smallonion,finelychopped 1teaspoonredpepper saltandpeppertotaste afewspringsofparsley,chopped cupofwater Preparation: Scrubpotatoesandboilinsaltedwateruntilpartlycooked.Drain,coolslightlyandpeel. Whencool,cutpotatoesinhalflengthwise,scoopoutandreservetheinside. Sautonioninoiluntillightlygolden.Addbeefandfry,stirringfrequently,until browned.Addsalt,waterandcover.Cookonlowheatforabout30minutes,stirring occasionally.Letitcool,thenaddgarlic,thewholeegg,paprika,pepperandmixwell. Inagreasedovenproofdish,placethereservedinsidesofthepotatoeswhichhave beencoarselychopped.Stuffthehollowsofthepotatohalveswithmeatmixtureand arrangeontop. Bakeat350Ffor20minutes. Mixsourcream,eggyolkandalittlesalt.Pourthisoverthewholedishofpotatoesand returnittotheovenfor10moreminutes.Whendone,thetopshouldbeslightly speckledwithbrown. Servehotwithchoppedparsleysprinkledontop. EastEuropeanCookingDemonstration(Hungarian),November1989,presentedby AnnamariaFeher

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Kasha Varnishkes KashaVarnishkesis,looselytranslated,buckwheatgroatsandpasta.Itisatraditional Purimdish(springFeastofEsther)fromRussiaandPoland. Ingredients: 2cupskasha(buckwheatgroats) 2cupsvarnishkes(bowtieshapednoodles) 4tablespoonsoliveorvegetableoil 4cupswater 2largeonions,diced saltandblackpeppertotaste Preparation: Heat2tablespoonsofoilinalargeheavyfryingpan;sautkashauntilthegrainsaredry andcrunchy,stirringoccasionally.Addwater,salt,andpepper;coverandcookoverlow heatforabout30minutes.Youmayneedtoaddmorewater;itshouldstaymoist. Cookanddrainthebowtiesaccordingtopackagedirections.Sautonionsinremaining oiluntilsoftandgolden. Mixkasha,bowties,andonionstogether.Servehot. American/JewishCookingDemonstration,April1989,presentedbySueMendelsohn Minted Trout Ingredients: 1trout Onehandfulofmint(wildorgardenvariety) 1tablespoonsalt cupoliveorcookingoil 2stripsofbacon Preparation: Mixthemintwiththesaltandoil.Mashthemintwithaspoontoreleasetheflavorto theoil.Fillthecavityofthetroutwiththeoilymintleaves.Alsowrapthetroutwiththe mintleavesandbindwithoneortwostripsofbacon(accordingtothesizeofthetrout). Securethebaconwithatoothpick.Broilovercharcoal,orunderabroileruntilthe baconiscooked.Thebaconwillbastethetroutwithitsoilsandflavor,andthemintwill releaseitsherbaltastetothetrout,too.Toserve,removethemintfromthetrout.The dishwillnottastesweet,butwillhaveadeliciousherbaltaste. AmericanIndianCookingDemonstration,April2008,presentedbyMadyNewfield

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Ma-Po's Tofu Ingredients: 1cubetofu(3inchesx4inches) 2ouncegroundmeat(beeforpork) teaspoonchoppedgarlic 1tablespoonchoppedgreenonion 1teaspoonhotbeanpaste 1tablespoonsoysauce teaspoonsugar 1cupsoupstock 1teaspoonsalt 2teaspoonscornstarch,mixedwith 2teaspoonscoldwatertomakepaste 1teaspoonsesameoil 1teaspoonbrown(Szechuan)peppercorns,ground(optional) 3tablespoonscookingoil Preparation: 1.Cutthetofuintoinchcubes.Rinseitintheboilingwater,thendrainanddry. 2.Makecornstarchpastewith2teaspoonsofcornstarchand2teaspoonsofcoldwater. 3.Heatthecookingoil.Stirfrythegroundmeatwell,thenaddgarlic,hotbeanpaste, soysauce,salt,sugar,soupstockandtofu.Boilfor3minutes. 4.Thickenwithcornstarchpaste,thensprinklewithchoppedgreenonionandsesame oil.Placeonplateandsprinklewithbrownpeppercornpowderandserve. ChineseCookingDemonstration,January14,1986,unknownpresenter

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Masala Variations Masalaisathickspicysaucewhichisthebaseformostcurrydishes. Ingredients: 45mediumsizeonions,finelychopped. 12inchpieceofginger,grated 45clovesgarlic,grated 1teaspoongroundcumin 2teaspoongroundcoriander 5tomatoes,liquidizedinablenderorfinelychopped(ora15ouncecanofdiced tomatoes, teaspoonturmeric 1teaspoonsalt 1teaspoongarammasala(spicemixtureavailableatIndianstores) teaspoonhotchilipowder(ortotaste) (Insteadoftheabovedryspices,youcanuse34teaspoonsofreadymadecurry powderfromanIndianstore) 3tablespoonsofoil Preparation: Inasaucepanorskilletfryonionsovermediumheatfor1015minutesuntil lightbrown.Addginger,garlicandgroundcuminandcorianderandfryforanother2 minutes.Addtomatoes,turmericandsalt.Letsimmerovermediumheat,stirring occasionallyuntilliquidevaporatesandoilseparates.Addgarammasalaandcookwhile stirringfrequentlyforanother68minutesoverlowheat. Thismasalacanbeusedfor: Meat: Twopoundsofcutupchicken(skinremoved)orlamb.Addcupofyogurttothe masalaafterithascooleddownabitandstirinvigorously(ifmasalaistoohot,yogurt willcurdle)thenaddmeatandsimmeronlowflametilldone. Fish: Marinatefishinmasalaandcharbroil. Vegetables: SpinachandPotatoes:Use2bunchesoffreshspinach,(ortwopackagesoffrozen spinach)cooked,and4mediumsizepotatoes,boiledandcutin8pieces.Usehalfofthe aboveamountofmasala,simmerfor5minutesthenletstandcoveredforatleast2 hoursforvegetablestoabsorbflavors.
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CaulifowerandPeas:Addhalfofthemasalaamountabovetoone cauliflower,cutintoflowerets,andcookpartiallycoveredovermediumheatfor 10minutes.Add1cupoffrozenpeasandcookforanother10minutesoruntildone. Forbothcurriesaddlimeorlemonjuiceandcilantroattheend. Lentils(theIndianwordisdahl) Addmasalatocookedlentilslikechickpeas,brownlentils,yellowsplitpea,moongdahl oranyotherlentiltypeyoulikeandsimmerfor10minutes. Tocooklentils:Soak1cupofdrylentilsovernight,discardsoakingwater, boilinwaterthatcoversthelentilsplusinchmoreandwithsaltuntilsoft,(e.g.50min forlentils,2hoursforchickpeashereapressurecookercomesinhandy). Addlemonorlimejuiceattheend. IndianCookingDemonstration,April2006,presentedbySelithaRaja Tikki (Potato Cutlets) Serves4 Ingredients: 2largeboiledpotatoes 3slicesofwhitebread 3tablespoonsofpeas 2tablespoonsofpeanuts 1teaspoonsalt teaspoonblackpepper teaspoonredpaprika 1cupofoilforfrying Preparation: Boilpotatoesandmashthemwell.Mixintothemashthepeas,peanuts,salt,black pepperandredpepper.Soakthebreadslicesinlittlewaterforafewsecondsand squeezethem.Nowmixbreadslicesintothepotatomash.Formitintoadough.Shape asmallballthenflattenit. Make56cutletsatatime.Putoilintoanonstickpanandletitheatup.Nowreduce theheat,putthecutletsintothepanandfryonbothsidesuntiltheyarered. Servehotwithketchup. Thiscanbeservedwitheveningtea. IndianCookingDemonstration,May1993,presentedbyMamtaKohli

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 Murgh Thal Frez (Spicy Chicken) Serves68 Ingredients: 1cupsplainyogurt gratedtogetherinblender: onion 34clovesofgarlic 2inchpieceginger tomato 1teaspoonsgroundcumin 1teaspoongarammasala 1teaspoonssalt teaspoonturmeric teaspoonfinelymincedginger 3poundschickendrumsticksandthighs,skinremoved cupghee(butterormargarinecanbesubstituted) 2largeyellowonions,thinlysliced 4clovesgarlic,finelyminced 2teaspoonstomatopaste teaspooncayennepepper(usemoreifyoulikeithot) Preparation: Combinecupyogurtwithonion,garlic,gingerandtomato,cumin,garammasala,salt, turmericandgingerinabowl.Addchickenpiecestothismarinadeandturnuntilall piecesarewellcoated.Coverandletchickenmarinatefor24hoursatroom temperature,or(best)overnightintherefrigerator. Heatgheeinalargefryingpanandfryonionsuntiltheyarelightlygolden.Pushonions toonesideofthepan,addgarlicandtomatopasteandcookgentlyfor1minute.Add chickenandcook,stirringconstantly,anotherminute.Coverandsimmeronlowheat for40minutesoruntiltender.Stirinremainingcupofyogurt,cayennepepperand simmerforanother20minutes,stirringoccasionally. IndianCookingDemonstration,May1993,presentedbyTanujaMishra

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 Raspberry Chicken Breast Ingredients: 2wholechickenbreasts(about2pounds) 4tablespoonsbutter pinchofsugar cupyellowonion,chopped cupraspberryvinegar cupchickenstock cupcream 1tablespooncannedcrushedtomatoes 16freshraspberriesforgarnish Preparation: Separatebreasthalves,cleanoffatandtendonsandsliceeachhorizontallyintothinner steaks.Melt2tablespoonsofbutterinskillet,addpinchofsugar,andsautchicken piecesinhotbutteronbothsidesuntiljustcookedthrough.Removechickenpieces frompanandkeepwarm.Addtherestofthebutterandsautonionuntiltranslucent. Addvinegar,chickenstockandreduceslightly.Addcream,tomatoesandheatliquid. Coatchickenwithsauceandservegarnishedwithraspberries. MealsontheRunCookingDemonstration,February1995,presentedbyTitaJensen

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Spinach and Feta Cheese Brek (from Turkey) Serves1215 Ingredientsforliquidmixture: Ingredients:forfilling 1stickofmargarine,melted 8ouncesfetacheese 3eggs bagspinach cupmilk cupwater cupvegetableoil 1boxphyllodough Preparation: Preheatovento325F Rinsefetacheeseandcrumbleinabowl. Washspinach.Cutoffthestemsandchopthespinachintomediumsizepieces.Putina separatebowl. Mixallingredientsforliquidmixture. Chooseabakingpan13inchx9inchx2inchorlarger.Spoonalittleoftheliquidmixture intothebottomofthepan.Laythephyllosheetsintothepan,onebyone,brushing eachsheetwiththeliquidmixture.Whenhalfofthesheetsareinthepan,spreadthe spinachfirstandthenthefetacheeseontop.Makesurethespinachandcheeseare spreadcompletelyaroundthepan.Continuelayingphyllosheetsandbrushingeach withliquidmixture,untilthephyllodoughisusedup.Bakeuntilthetopisgolden brown(about4550minutes). Removethepanfromtheoven,sprinklelukewarmwateronitandcoverimmediately withatowel.Thiswillhelpthecrusttostaysoft.Cutbrekinto3inchpiecesandserve warm. ArmenianandTurkishCookingDemonstration,June1995,presentedbyLeylaHarfoush

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Almond Bavarian Cream Ingredientsforsauce: Ingredientsforcream: 8ozcreamcheese 1cupapricotjam cupsugar cupwhitewine teaspoonalmondextract (IuseDrambuieorsomeother 1cupmilk liqueurinstead) 1packetgelatin cupwater 1cupwhippingcream Fruitsoftheseason Preparationofcream: Sprinklegelatinoverthewaterandallowtobecomespongy.Heatverygently(in microwaveovenifavailable)inasmallsaucepanuntildissolved. Softencreamcheeseslightly.Mixwithsugarandalmondextract(inblenderifpossible) untilsmooth. Graduallyaddmilkandmixagainuntilsmooth.Addtheslightlycooledgelatin,beating allthetime,toavoidthreadsforming.Putmixtureinrefrigeratorandallowto becomealmostset.Inthemeantime,beatthewhippingcreamuntilstiff. Foldthewhippedcreamintothepartiallysetmixtureandpourimmediatelyintoamold orservingdish.Putintotherefrigeratortosetcompletely.Toremovethecreamfrom themold,placethemoldinwarmwaterforafewseconds.(Becarefulnottoletany waterflowintothecream). Preparationofsauce: Blendtheapricotjaminblenderuntilsmooth.Addthewine(orliqueur)totasteand blendagain. ServetheAlmondBavarianCreamwiththesauceandwithafruitsaladoffruitsofthe season. GermanCookingDemonstration,May1988,presentedbyAvrilQuarrie

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 Apple Strudel Serves10 Ingredients: 1PepperidgeFarmPastrySheet,thawed cupofflourforrolling 34poundssomewhatsourapples 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2ounces(4tablespoons)butter,melted 1tablespoonmincedgarlic 1ouncefinelygroundalmonds cupraisins 3tablespoonssugar teaspooncinnamon Preparation: Preheatovento400F. Peelandsliceapplesverythin,addlemonjuiceandmix. Spreadaplainclothkitchentoweloncounter,sprinklewithflourandplacepastrysheet inthemiddle.Sprinklepastrysheetwithalittleflourandrollout,carefully,untilitis verythinandalmostaslongandwideasthekitchentowel.Withapastrybrushspread halfofthemeltedbutteronthedough,sprinklegroundalmondsevenlyoverthewhole surface,thenaddraisinsandapples.Mixcinnamonandsugartogetherandsprinkle overtheapples.Byholdingthetowelwithbothhands,slowlystartrollingupdoughand transferit,whilestillholdingitwiththetowel,ontothebakingsheetandslowlyremove towel.Brushtheremainingmeltedbutterontothetopofthestrudelandplaceinthe oven.Bakeforapproximately40minutes. Youcanalsouseotherfillingsforstrudel,e.g.cherries,blueberriesorrhubarb.Ifthe fruitsareverymoist,sprinklethedoughwithagoodamountofbreadcrumbsinsteadof thegroundalmonds. GermanCookingDemonstration,June2005,presentedbySelithaRaja

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 Black Forest Cake Ingredientsforthedough: Ingredientsforfilling: 6eggs 1poundssourcherriesor2jarscannedcherries 2cupssugar cupsugar 1cupflour 23tablespoonscornstarch 1cupcornstarch 3WhipIt(stabilizerforwhippingcream) 1tablespooncocoa 4cupsofheavywhippingcream 1teaspoonbakingpowder Shavedchocolatefordecoration 1largespringformpan Kirschwasser(clearcherrybrandy) Preparation: Whiptheeggsandsugarwithamixeruntilthickandlight,forabout10minutes.Using asifter,slowlyaddtheflour,bakingpowderandcornstarch(foldingbyhandis preferred).Spoonintoagreasedandflouredspringformpanandplaceitintoa preheatedovenof375F.Bakeforabout4560minutes,checkwithtoothpickinthe centerofthecaketoseeifitisdone.Letstandovernight. Thenextday,takethecakeoutofthespringform.Cutthetortehorizontallyintothree layers. Putthecherrieswithjuiceinapot.Addsugarandbringittoboil.Mixcornstarch,with somecoldwaterorjuiceandaddtothecherries,whilestirring,andbringtoaboil.Turn offtheheatandletitcoolcompletely.(YoumayaddagoodshotofKirschwasseratthis time.) Putstripsofwaxpaperonthefinalcakeplate.Usingthebottomlayerofthecakefirst, addseveralspoonsofcherrymixtureandheavycream.Placethenextlayerofcakeon topanddothesame.Afterthetoplayeraddedontopspreadtheremainingwhipped creamontopandalongthesides.Garnishwithsavedcherriesandshavedchocolate. Carefullypulloutthewaxpaperandchillintherefrigeratoratleastfor1hourbefore serving. GermanCookingDemonstration,June2005,presentedbyAngelaJstlein

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 Bourbon Southern Pecan Pie Ingredientsforfilling: 3eggs,beaten 1cupsugar cuplightcornsyrup cupdarkcornsyrup cupmeltedunsaltedbutter 2tablespoonsbourbon teaspoonsalt 1cupchoppedpecans Onepreparedpiecrust Preparation: Preheatovento375F Rolloutdoughtofita9inchpieplate.Placeintoplateandcrimpedges. Whisktogethertheeggs,sugar,cornsyrups,butter,bourbonandsalt.Placethepecans inthebottomofthepieplate.Pourthefillingoverthepecans.Bakeuntilset,about35 40minutes. ThanksgivingAcrossAmericaCookingDemonstration,November1995,unknown presenter

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Tita's Chocolate Cake Therecipeeverymothershouldhave! Ingredients: 2sticks(1cup)butter 1cuphotwater cupcocoa 2cupsflour 2cupssugar 1teaspoonbakingsoda cupbuttermilk(orsourmilk) 2eggs 1teaspoonvanilla Preparation: Combinebutter,waterandcocoainapanandbringtoaboil.Combineflour,sugarand sodainabowl.Pourintheheatedliquidandstir.Addbuttermilk,eggsandvanilla.Stir well.Pourbatterintobutteredpans.Bakeat350Fforabout25minutes.Makes2 layersor18cupcakes. Optionalglaze: Melt:12ouncebagchocolatechips Stirin:12tablespoonsofcream Someliquor(couldberum,brandy,oraflavoredliqueurlikeKahlua,amaretto,etc.) MealsontheRunCookingDemonstration,February1995,presentedbyTitaJensen Easiest Indian Milk-Based Sweet Ingredients: 1cansweetenedcondensedmilk 1cupdrymilkpowder stickbutter,cutintopieces Cashewsorraisins(optional) Preparation: Combinetheseinalargeglassbowl.Cookinthemicrowavefor6minutes,keeping watchandstirringiteachtimeitbubblesuptowardsthetopofthebowl.Stirdownat theendofthecooking,andletcooluntilyoucanhandleit.Takeoutateaspoonofthe mixtureandformaball,layitonwaxedpaperandslightlyflattenit.Ifdesired,pressa wholecasheworacashewandaraisinintothetopfordecoration.Chillcompletely. IndianCookingDemonstration,April2006,presentedbyMadyNewfield

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Flan Ingredientsforcustard: Ingredientsforcaramel: 3wholeeggs 1cupofsugar 2eggyolks cupwater 1cansweetened,condensedmilk(14ounces) 15ouncespineapplejuice 1teaspoonvanillaextract Preparationofdishormolds: Boilingredientsforcarameltogetherinaheavypotuntilbrown.Quicklyandcarefully pourintomold,tilttospreadoverbottom.Letcool. Preparationofcustard: Mixingredients.Spraymold(s)withbakingspray.Placeflanmold(s)inalargerpanof water(bainmarie)andbakeabout1hourat325F.(Timewillvarydependingon moldsize.Testfordoneness:aknifeinsertednearthecentershouldcomeoutclean.) Coolbeforeunmolding. Flavorvariations: Gingeradd1teaspoonfinelygratedfreshgingerroot,or1tablespoonfinelychopped candiedginger; Orangesubstituteorangejuiceforpineapplejuice;add1teaspoongratedorangerind; Mangosubstitutemangojuiceforpineapplejuice(ortryotherexoticfruitjuices); Coconutsubstitutecannedcoconutmilkforpineapplejuice; Lemonadd1tablespoonlemonjuiceand2teaspoonsgratedlemonrind; MealsontheRunCookingDemonstration,February1995,presentedbyTitaJensen Poppy Seed Cookies Makes34dozen Ingredients: 2eggs 3cupsflour 1cupsugar 1tablespoonbakingpowder 1cupoil 2tablespoonspoppyseeds 1teaspoonvanillaextract Preparation: Creameggsandsugar.Beatinoilandvanilla.Addflourcombinedwithbakingpowder andpoppyseeds.Dropbyteaspoonsonagreasedcookiesheet.Bakeeachbatch1015 minutesinapreheated350Foven. American/JewishDairyCookingDemonstration,April1989,presentedbySue MendelsohnandMadyNewfield

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Honey Cake Makesone10x14rectangleor23loaves Ingredients: 4cupsflour 1cupsugar 1teaspoonsbakingsoda cupoil 3teaspoonsbakingpowder cupblackcoffee teaspoongroundcloves 1cuphoney teaspoongroundnutmeg cupdarkraisins teaspooncinnamon cupchoppedwalnuts 4eggs Preparation: Mixorsiftthefirstsixdryingredients.Inaseparatebowl,creameggsandsugar,beat untillightandfluffy.Combinehoneyandcoffee.Addoiltoeggmixturethenstirinthe honeycoffeemixture.Addtheflourmixtureandbeatuntilsmooth.Stirinraisinsand walnuts.Greasepan(orpans),pourinthebatterandbakeinpreheatedovenat350F for1hour. American/JewishCookingDemonstration,April1989,presentedbySueMendelsohn andMadyNewfield

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 Indian Pudding Servesupto15 Ingredients: 4cupsofhotmilk cupcornmeal teaspoonbakingsoda teaspoonsalt cupsugar 1teaspoongroundginger(optional) 1teaspoongroundcinnamon(optional) cupmolasses 2cupscoldmilk Preparation: Heatthemilkinthetopofadoubleboileroralargeheatedsaucepanoverlowheat. Stirringconstantly,pourinthecornmeal.Cookforabout15minutesoruntilquitethick. Removefromheat. Combinethebakingsoda,saltandspices(ifused)andspoonintocornmealmixture. Addmolassesandcoldmilk,blendingwell.Removetoacasserolebakingpan(2quart capacity)andbakeinapreheatedovenat275Fforabout2hours. Servewarmwithmaplesyrup,honeyorwhippedcreamandgratednutmeg. Lewis&ClarkCookingDemonstration,August2004,presentedbyRoseMoore

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 Linzertorte (Jam-tart from Linz) Ingredientsforcake: Ingredientsforfilling: 1cupsflour 10ouncejarraspberryjam 1tablespoonrum 1cup(about4ounces)veryfinelygroundalmonds 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1teaspooncinnamon Ingredientsforglaze: teaspoongroundcloves 1eggyolk,beaten teaspoonsalt 1teaspoonwater cupbutterormargarine,softened cupsugar 1largeegg 2tablespoonlemonjuice 1teaspoongratedlemonrind Preparation: Inamixingbowlorfoodprocessorcreamthebutterandsugar,addegg,lemonjuice andrind,andstirindryingredientstoformastiffdough.Wrapinaplasticwrapand chillfor30minutes,untilithasfirmedslightly.Pressabouttwothirdsofthedough evenlyontothebottomandsidesofa9inchremovablebottomtartorspringformpan (goupthesides1inch) Stirthejamwiththerumtosoftenit,thenspreaditontothisshell.Rolloutthe remainingdoughbetweensheetsofwaxedpaperandcutintoinchstripswithaknife orpastrycutter.Crisscrosstheseacrosstheshelltoformalattice.Presstheendsof thestripsagainstthepastryshellandtriptheoverhangingpieces.Brushwiththeglaze, andbakein350Fovenforabout45minutes,untilcrustisbrownedandfirm. Coolinpanonarackfor30minutes,thenremovepansidesandslidethetartoffthe basetofinishcooling. Youmaydustthetopwithsieved,powderedsugarbeforeserving. EasternEuropeanCookingDemonstration,April1993,presentedbyMadyNewfield

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Oregon Cranberry Bread Serves8

Ingredients: 1cupfreshwholecranberries 1egg 1cupwalnuts,coarselychopped 2cupsflour 2tablespoonsbutter,melted 1tablespoonsbakingpowder 1cupsugar 1teaspoonbakingsoda cuporangejuice teaspoonsalt 2tablespoonshotwater gratedrindof1orange Preparation: 1.Preheatovento325Fandgreasea9inchx5inchx3inchloafpan. 2.Combinedryingredientsandsetaside 3.Mixbeateneggwithorangejuice,butter,rindandhotwater. 4.Foldflourmixturegentlyintoliquids.Gentlyfoldcranberriesandwalnutsintobatter. 5.Spreadbatterintopanandbakeuntiltopisgolden60minutesoruntilatoothpick insertedincentercomesoutclean. 6.Letsetinpan15minutes,unmoldontoawirerackandletcoolcompletely. ThanksgivingAcrossAmericaCookingDemonstration,November1995,unknownpresenter Yogurt Cake

Ingredientsforcake: Ingredientsforsyrup: 1cupsplainyogurt 1cupssugar 6eggs 1cupswater cupsoil 1tablespoonlemonjuice 2cupssugar 1tablespoonhoney 1teaspoonbakingsoda 2cupsflour PreparationofCake: Creameggsandsugar.Addotheringredientsgradually.Pourbatteringreased9inchx 13inchcakepan.Bakeat350Ffor3545minutesoruntilcakeisfirm.

Preparationofsyrup: Combineallingredientsinsaucepan.Stironmediumheatuntilsugarisdissolved. Increasetohighheat.Letitboilbrisklyfor5minutes,uncovered.Removefromheat andletcool.

Spooncooledsyrupoverwarmcake10minutesaftercakehasbeenremovedfrom oven. TurkishCookingDemonstration,April1988,presentedbyDianeCihangir

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Miscellaneous

Garam Masala (Mixed dry spices) Ingredients: 1tablespooncardamomseeds 2inchstickcinnamon 1teaspooncuminseeds 1teaspoonwholecloves 1teaspoonblackpeppercorns Preparation: Placeallingredientsinacleanelectriccoffeegrinder.Grindfor3040secondsoruntilthespices arefinelyground.Storeinajarwithatightfittinglid. Alwaysaddgarammasalaattheveryendofcookingtime. IndianCookingDemonstrationMay1993,presentedbyMamtaKohli

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 Raw Tomatillo Sauce (Salsa de Tomate Crudo) tomake16ounces Ingredients: 1poundtomatillos 1clovesofgarlic 2wholefreshserranopeepers(uselessifyouwantitlesshot!) 1bunchoffreshcilantro mediumsizewhiteonion cupofwater salttotaste Preparation: 1.Putinablenderthegreentomatoes,serranopeppers,onion,garlic,waterandsalt. Mixuntilthesaucelooksuniform. 2.Addcilantroandmixagainaround30seconds.Emptyoutintoabowl. MexicanCookingDemonstrationApril2009,presentedbyLauraErandiRoblesRoman andLilianaHernandez

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 Roast Red Tomato Sauce (Salsa de Jitomate Azado) tomake16ounces Ingredients: 5mediumsizedplumtomatoes 1clovesofgarlic 5driedarbolchilipeppers(tomakelesshot,breakthepeppersandshakeoutthe seeds) cupofwater salttotaste Preparation: 1.Heatadryfryingpan.Putinthetomatoesandroastuntiltheskinbreaks.Turnthe tomatoessotheyroastevenly. 2.Inanotherheated,drypan,roastarbolchilipeppersaround30secondsonamedium heat,movingconstantly. 3.Putallingredientsinablender.Mixuntilthesaucelooksuniform.Emptyoutintoa bowl. MexicanCookingDemonstrationApril2009,presentedbyLauraErandiRoblesRoman andLilianaHernandez

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