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1/2 pound fish or shellfish, any kind
1/2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
8 tomatoes, peeled & chopped
1 green pepper, seeded & chopped
4 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 teaspoons piripiri sauce (recipe follows)
1 small glass dry white wine
1/2 ounce cilantro, chopped
4 slices of bread with the crusts cut off

Clean the fish and cut into fairly small pieces,
removing as many bones as possible. Sprinkle the salt
over the fish and leave while you make the following
sauce. Heat 23 Tbsp of the oil in a saucepan and stir
in the onions, tomatoes and pepper. Cook gently until
they start to soften, then put in the garlic, nutmeg,
allspice and piripiri sauce. Add the wine and a
little water. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring
frequently, then remove from the heat. Lightly oil the
bottom of a shallow, ovenproof dish (preferably
earthenware). Put in a layer of fish followed by a
layer of sauce and sprinkle with coriander. Continue
with these layers until the ingredients are used up.
Cover the top of with the bread and sprinkle well with
the remaining oil or dot with a little butter. Cook in
a preheated oven at 350F for about 30 minutes or until
the fish is tender. Serve with boiled or sliced and fried
potatoes, bread and a slad to make a substantial main meal.
If you cannot obtain coriander leaves, you can use fresh
parsley instead, but this will alter the flavor of the dish.

PiriPiri Sauce:
1 1/4 cups olive oil
8 chilli peppers with tops removed
1 small piece lemon rind
1 bay leaf
Pour the oil into a small, screwtop jar and add the chilli
peppers, bay leaf and lemon rind. Screw on the top and shake.
Leave to stand in a warm place for at least 24 hours before use.
It will keep at room temperature indefinitely.

1 cup gallo pinto beans
1 bay leaf
1 small onion, peeled
1 whole clove
2 cloves garlic, peeled
salt
1 1/2 cups longgrain white rice
4 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper

Soak the beans in a pot in cold water covered by at least three
inches of water at least four hours. Drain the beans and place in
a large pot with two quarts of water. Pin the bay leaf to the onion
with the clove, and add to the beans. Add the garlic. Gradually bring
the beans to a boil, skimming off any foam. Reduce the heat and
gently simmer the beans, uncovered, until tender, about 1 1/2 hours,
adding salt, to taste, during the last ten minutes. Drain the beans
and refresh under cold water. Discard the onion.
Bring 2 1/2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in a large
heavy saucepan. Add the rice and return to a boil. Reduce the heat
and gently simmer the rice until tender, about 18 minutes. Let the
rice sit, covered, five minutes, and fluff with a fork.
Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add the onion and thoroughly brown
over medium heat, about five minutes. Add the beans and rice and
cook over medium heat until the rice is lightly browned and the
mixture is very aromatic, about five minutes.
Correct the seasonings before serving.

1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 pounds boneless pork tenderloin
2 green peppers, cut into 1 inch squares
2 yellow onions, cut into 1 inch squares
Tzaziki (recipe follows)

In a large plastic or glass bowl, mix together lemon juice,
olive oil, soy sauce, oregano, and garlic. Add pork, onions,
and green pepper; stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for
2 to 3 hours.
Preheat grill for medium high heat. Slide pork, pepper, and
onion onto skewers. When a fine gray ash covers the coals,
begin grilling the kabobs. Cook about 10 to 15 minutes total;
turn the skewers frequently.
Serve on pita bread with Tzaziki spooned on top.

Tzaziki

2 cups plain full fat yogurt
2 teaspoons pureed very fresh garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and grated
on large holes of grater
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Drain yogurt for 1 hour in a cheeseclothlined strainer
to remove some of its water. In a bowl, combine the
yogurt, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle the
remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt over the grated
cucumber and drain, 10 to 15 minutes, to extract
excess water. Add drained cucumber to yogurt, along
with pepper, and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until
chilled, about 1 hour. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish
with mint leaves.

1/4 lb. salt pork
1 1/2 lb. beef boneless chuck, tip or round
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup water
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
6 medium carrots, cut into 1inch pieces
2 medium onions, cut into fourths
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives
Minced parsley
French bread

Remove rind from salt pork; cut pork into 1/4inch slices. Cut beef
into 1inch cubes. Fry salt pork in Dutch oven over medium heat until
crisp; remove with slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. cook and stir
beef in hot fat until brown, about 15 minutes. Drain fat. Add wine,
water, garlic, salt, thyme, rosemary, pepper and bay leaf. Heat to
boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour.
Stir in salt pork, carrots, onions and olives. Cover and simmer until
beef and vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
Sprinkle with parsley. Serve in bowls with French bread for dipping.

1 pound Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups beef broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
1 cup sliced carrots
2 cups stewed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces tomato sauce

1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
2 green bell peppers, seeded
and cubed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 Remove casings from sausage. Brown sausage and cook
until crumbly. Remove meat from pot. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings.
2 Cook onion and garlic in the drippings until tender.
Add broth, water, wine, carrots, tomatoes, basil, oregano,
tomato sauce, and the cooked sausage. Bring to a boil; reduce
heat and simmer uncovered 30 minutes.
3 Add zucchini, green peppers, parsley, and tortellini.
Simmer another 25 minutes, covered, for fresh tortellini, or
45 minutes, covered, for frozen tortellini. Serve with
fresh parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top.

1 1/2 lb. unpeeled, mediumsize shrimp
Vegetable cooking spray
1 tsp. olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup diced sweet red pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup allpurpose flour
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
1 1/2 cup water
3 cup peeled, diced red potatoes
1 cup diced carrot
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 (12 oz.) cans evaporated milk
1 (16 oz.) can creamstyle corn
1 tsp. hot sauce
1 lb. fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked

Peel and devein shrimp; set aside. Coat a Dutch oven with cooking spray; add oil,
and place over mediumhigh heat until hot. Add onion and next 3 ingredients; cook
until tender. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually stir in
chicken broth, water and next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer,
uncovered, stirring often, 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Stir in milk, corn and hot sauce; return to a boil. Add reserved shrimp and crabmeat;
cook 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring constantly. Remove and discard
bay leaves.

1 pound bacon, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken stock, or
enough to cover potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup allpurpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

1 In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until
done. Remove bacon from pan, and set aside. Drain off all
but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.
2 In the bacon grease remaining in the pan, saute the
celery and onion until onion begins to turn clear. Add the
garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cubed
potatoes, and toss to coat. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Return the
bacon to the pan, and add enough chicken stock to just cover
the potatoes. Cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
3 In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour. Cook stirring constantly, for 1 to 2
minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream, tarragon and cilantro. Bring
the cream mixture to a boil, and cook, stirring
constantly, until thickened. Stir the cream mixture into the
potato mixture. Puree about 1/2 the soup, and return to the
pan. Adjust seasonings to taste.

8 very ripe avocados
2/3 cup lime juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tsp. curry powder
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh coriander or 1/2 tsp. dried coriander
1 tsp. Tabasco sauce
White pepper, to taste

In blender or food processor, pure avocados, lime juice, garlic, mayonnaise
and curry powder until smooth. Transfer mixture to large bowl or tureen.
Stir in cream, broth, parsley, coriander, Tabasco sauce and pepper. Cover
with foil and chill for up to three days.

Makes 8 servings

This recipe takes about an hour to prepare, but most of your work will simply entail keeping an eye on the pot.

1 cup (250 ml) dried lentils, rinsed
4 cups (1 l) water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups (500 ml) chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
2 cups (500 ml) corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried basil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoons (8 ml) salt

1. Combine the lentils and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 3040 minutes, or until the lentils are soft.

2. Add the remaining ingredients, and simmer for another 20 minutes.

Makes 8 servings

You can also make this recipe with dried beansjust cook them according to the package instructions.

2 medium onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon (15 ml) canola oil
5 cups (1375 ml) cooked black beans (approximately 4 15-ounce [254 g] cans)
7 cups (1.75 l) water
1 cup (250 ml) chopped green pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, saut the onion and garlic in the oil until soft (about 7 minutes).

2. Combine the onion and garlic in a large pot with the beans and water. Bring to a boil.

3. Add the green pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Allow to cool slightly and then puree half of the soup in a blender. Return mixture to the pot and heat to serving temperature. Top with cheese, if desired, and serve.