A Nun's Sigh (Beignet Soufflés) From New Orleans. So called as they are light as a nun's sigh, being made of chou paste, which is the base for cream puffs and éclairs. 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 ...

ABC Sandwich This was a specialty of the now-closed Pittman House Restaurant in Dallas, Texas. 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup minced scallions 2 tablespoons brandy 1/4 teaspoon coarsely-ground black pepper 18 slices toasted whole-wheat bread Leaf lettuce ...

Aberdeen Butter Yeast Rolls (Butteries/Rowies - Scotland) 1 pound plain flour 1 ounce yeast or 1/2 tablespoon dried yeast 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 cup butter 1/2 cup lard 1 1/2 cups tepid water Pinch of salt Mix sifted flour and salt in ...

Acadian Peppered Shrimp Serves 4. 1 pound butter 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf, crumbled 1/2 c black pepper, finely ground Salt 4 ...

Adobe Bread 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup lard or shortening 2 teaspoons salt 2 packages active dry yeast 2 cups very warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F) 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour ...

Adobo This sauce is basic to many Puerto Rican recipes. It appears on just about everything, either as a marinade or added as a seasoning. Try a little bit when cooking meat. 5 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup ...

Adobo 4 large ancho chiles 1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/8 teaspoon Mexican oregano 1/8 teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon salt 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup mild white vinegar Toast the chiles lightly, turning them from time to time so they do not burn. ...

Afghan Chicken Kabobs Servings: 4 1 cup yogurt 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground red or black pepper 3 tablespoons garlic, finely minced 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into chunks Flatbread such as lavash, pita or flour ...

Afghan-Style Catfish Stew (Mahi Laqa) Serve with hot cooked Basmati rice for an authentic meal. 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup ghee or vegetable oil 1 cup water 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped 1/2 ...

African Groundnut Stew 1 whole fryer chicken, cut into pieces and     dusted with flour (remove skin, if desired) Oil for frying 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained 1 teaspoon salt 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1 large onion, ...