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“Elegant English biscuits that can be served with afternoon tea, or to accompany desserts.” Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/8 cup white sugar 1 pinch salt 3 tablespoons Madeira wine 1 egg 1/3 cup white sugar for decoration Directions:

“This is a very spicy and tasty Asian style soup that is easy to prepare. It is slightly exotic and will impress friends, so make it for a large gathering. Try garnishing with fresh cilantro.” Ingredients: 6 white onions, julienned 8 ounces fresh ginger root 6 red bell peppers, julienned 1 stalk celery, sliced thin 2 green chile peppers, chopped 2 lemon grass, chopped 10 kaffir lime leaves 1/2 cup oyster sauce 1 cup soy sauce 3 1/2 (4 ounce) jars tom yum soup paste 14 quarts chicken broth 6 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into strips salt to taste 1 cup reconstituted karengo (seaweed) 1 teaspoon sesame oil Directions:

“Complicated but well worth the effort. Peruvian family recipe passed down since days of the Inca.” Ingredients: 2 quarts water 1 pound lean lamb bones, neck or shank 1 bunch fresh cilantro 1 cup red bell pepper 1 onion, quartered 4 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup dark beer 3 carrots, sliced 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 cup shredded banana squash 1 large cubed potatoes 1 cube chicken bouillon 1 tablespoon salt Directions:

“This recipe makes lovely individual tarts. Serve each tart adorned with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of nutmeg.” Ingredients: 1 cup chopped dried figs 1 egg 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped candied citron 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 12 (5 inch) unbaked tart shells Directions:

“This is a recipe that’s been in my family for at least 50 years!” Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup shortening 2 eggs 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 pound salami 1/2 pound provolone cheese 1 pound sliced pepperoni sausage 12 eggs Directions:

“This hearty pork stew has its origins in Spain and Latin America. Pig’s tails and ears can be specially ordered from some butchers. Chorizo is a spicy Spanish sausage, look for it in some grocery stores and Latin markets. Pancetta is an Italian-style bacon. It makes a wonderful and filling meal. Be sure and serve it with lots of fresh bread!” Ingredients: 1 pound dry garbanzo beans 1 pig’s tail, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 pig’s ears, chopped 1 pound chorizo, sliced into chunks 1/2 pound pork shoulder, cubed 6 ounces pancetta bacon, diced 1 onion, chopped 3 carrots, coarsely chopped 4 stalks celery, chopped 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika salt and pepper to taste Directions:

“This is a Yugoslavian recipe that makes a lot and takes several hours to prepare, however, it’s so delicious and worth the time.” Ingredients: 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups white sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 2 oranges, zested and juiced 1 lemon, juiced and zested 1/3 cup whiskey 6 cups self-rising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 apples, chopped 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup raisins 4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup water 1 quart vegetable oil Directions: