MAKING 1) In a large nonreactive saucepan, pour in cider and 1 1/2 cups of water. 2) Place over high heat and bring the liquid to a boil. 3) Lower the heat to moderately low and add the wild rice. 4) Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, covered, until the rice is... - 46.7251

MAKING 1. To make the pilaf: In a saucepan, sauté the barley, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom for about 2 minutes or until fragrance comes out. 2. Add the apple juice and water and bring it to boil. 3. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for... - 47.6305

In a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil and saute the onions for 3 minutes. Stir in the bulghur and saute for 2 more minutes. Add the boiling water, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and gendy simmer for 10 minutes. Add the apricots... - 42.661

MAKING 1) In a 1-quart microwavable dish, add apple celery, scallions, raisins, apricots, pine nuts and butter. Combine well. 2) Microwave the mixture on HIGH for 2 minutes. 3) Add in water, nectar and curry powder. Stir to combine and microwave on HIGH for 3... - 43.1487

MAKING 1) In a pot, add raisins and water. 2) Place a lid over and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, till the raisins soften. 3) Drain and keep aside. 4) In a saucepan, add in the next 6 ingredients and mix. 5) Place a lid and allow to boil. 6) Lower the... - 44.1689

MAKING 1) In a medium saucepan, over high heat, allow broth and 6 ounces of water to come to a boil. 2) Stir in barley and then lower heat so that barley bubbles gently. 3) Simmer the mixture for 45 minutes until barley becomes soft and absorbs liquid. 4) In... - 45.391

First cook the Basmati rice by the absorption method, using a good chicken stock and 60 g/ 2 oz butter. Stir the seedless raisins into some butter. Add the apricots and just cover with water or orange juice. Simmer gently — don't let them get at all... - 47.5451

MAKING 1. Mix the rice and oil in a saucepan and stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until the rice is golden brown. 2. Add the stock, apple juice, onion, garlic, lemon juice, and thyme and bring it to boil. 3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan,... - 40.4827

Place the rice in a deep dish, add the hot stock (broth), cover and cook on high for 30-35 minutes. Let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Toss the apples and banana in the lemon juice. Combine with the rest of the ingredients. Cover and cook on medium for 5... - 28.1152

1. In 1-quart saucepan bring 1 1/2 cups water to a full boil. Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. 2. In 9-inch nonstick skillet heat oil; add carrot, pepper, and... - 26.3607

MAKING 1) In a medium saucepan, boil the lamb pieces in water, then simmer covered on a low heat for 30 minutes. 2) In a 2-cup measure, strain the broth (1 1/2 cups) and reserve. 3) In a large skillet, cover and brown batches of lamb pieces in oil , then ... - 44.8783

In a large cereal bowl, combine the couscous, cider or apple juice, almonds, walnuts, raisins, dates, lemon rind, cardamom, and cinnamon. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. - 27.5806

In 2-quart casserole, combine bacon and onion. Cover. Microwave at High for 2 to 4 minutes, or until bacon is brown. Stir in remaining pilaf ingredients, except rice. Re-cover. Microwave at High for 5 to 8 minutes, or until mixture boils. Quickly stir in - 37.505

Season quail with salt and pepper to taste. Brown in 1 tablespoon of the butter in a frying pan, turning to brown on all sides. Pour in cider, cover, and simmer 25 minutes, or until tender. Remove quail from pan and keep warm. Blend he cornstarch and water... - 31.418

In a 3- to 4-quart pan, combine oil, onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until onion is limp, about 5 minutes. Add bulgur; cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and broth; bring to a boil on... - 36.7341

Combine the currants, dates, apples and bread crumbs together. Place equal amounts of filling on the cutlets. Fold and roll the breasts to encase the filling. Hold together with tooth picks, refrigerate for 1 hour. Dust the cutlets with the flour. Heat the... - 40.4796

Combine the currants, dates, apples and bread crumbs together. Place equal amounts of filling on the chicken breasts. Fold and roll the breasts to encase the filling. Hold together with toothpicks, refrigerate for 1 hour. Dust the breasts with the flour. Heat... - 41.1366

1. Pierce skin of ducklings all over with a 2-tine fork so the fat will cook out. 2. Sprinkle cavity of each bird with part of the salt; stuff with onion quarters and apple cubes. Place the ducklings, side by side, on a rack in a large roasting pan. (Or use... - 34.6063

GETTING READY 1. On a meat board, cut the lamb into 1 inch cubes. MAKING 2. Use a heavy bottomed saucepan. 3. Melt butter in the pan. 4. Add onions to melted butter and sauté till soft and translucent. 5. Brown the lamb in the butter with onions. 6.... - 48.095

In small saucepan, simmer apricots and juice for 5 minutes until fruit is soft. Melt butter in heavy frypan. Cook onion and celery until limp. Place in large bowl. Toss with apricots and remaining ingredients. All of the stuffing or any remaining may be... - 39.2199

GETTING READY 1. In a small bowl, combine salt, mace, garlic and pepper and mix well. 2. Sprinkle this seasoning mix over the roast and rub well on both sides. 3. Place the roast in a non-metallic container and pour the cider vinegar over it. 4. Cover the... - 45.9784