Directions: In a heavy saucepan cook the onion, garlic, ginger root, carrot, celery, and thyme in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened. Add parsnips and broth, bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender. Purée the soup […]

Directions: Combine the parsley, cilantro, garlic, and olive oil in a food processor and process for about 25 seconds. Add the lemon juice. Process for 15 seconds. Rub the marinade over the surface of fish, shrimp or chicken and refrigerate, the fish or shrimp for 30 minutes, and the chicken for several hours or overnight. […]

Directions: Add the fruit and lime juice to a blender and blend well, then add water bit by bit to thin to desired consistency. Ingredients: 1/2 ripe papaya 5 large cubes watermelon juice of 1 small lime 1/4 cup water

Directions: Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. When it’s hot and shimmering, add the okra. Leave it alone to brown, 2-4 minutes. Turn and let the okra brown on all sides, 2-4 more minutes. Add the onion and cook until it turns soft 2-4 minutes. Add the garlic and […]

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. TOPPING: In a medium-size bowl, stir together the flour, the sugar, and the baking powder. Add the milk and the butter and beat until smooth. FILLING: In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly, about 5-10 minutes. […]