MAKING 1) In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, set aside. 2) In a pot, cook potatoes 3 cups of water until tender. 3) Pour off the cooking liquid, reserving 2 cups of liquid. 4) Allow to cool the potato liquid to lukewarm. 5) Stir in the yeast,... - 37.1225

Combine all spices in tightly covered jar. It is not necessary to refrigerate. - 26.8263

Scald milk. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in eggs, cheese and seasoning. Divide mixture between two bowls. Add bacon to one mixture, crabmeat to the other. Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange Tartlet Shells on greased baking sheet. Fill 14 shells with bacon... - 36.0357

Puree beans with liquid in blender or processor. Heat enough oil to cover bottom of pan and fry beans until slightly browned, stirring constantly. Mix in garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature. Accompany with taco chips. - 29.6578

Mound capers in center of serving bowl or round platter. Surround with rings of onion, herring, parsley and beets. Place egg yolk in shell in egg cup at side of bowl. The custom is for the guest of honor to pour the yolk into the "nest" and mix all... - 30.9016

Beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add watercress and blend well. Add horseradish and salt to taste (mixture should be spicy). Trim crusts from bread. Spread slices with cream cheese mixture, covering thinly and evenly. Cut slices into... - 28.2153

Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll each mushroom cap in small amount of olive oil and place on baking sheet or dish. Combine remaining ingredients including stems and divide evenly among mushrooms. Bake 10 minutes, just to heat through. - 27.5534

Beat cheese with butter until well blended. Add flour and mix thoroughly. Transfer dough to plastic bag and flatten into disc. Chill. Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll dough out on lightly floured surface to thickness of about 1/8 inch. Cut into 2-inch rounds... - 31.1063

Pack cherries in sterilized jars. Combine sugar, vinegar and cinnamon in 3-quart saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Cook 5 minutes. Place cinnamon stick in each jar, pour syrup over and seal. May be stored in large plastic... - 26.6174

Puree first 7 ingredients in blender or processor. Transfer to bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro or parsley. Serve spread with toasted pita wedges. - 35.0291

Generously grease 2-cup mold. Soften gelatin in Sherry and lemon juice in small heatproof container about 5 minutes, then place over very low heat until dissolved, stirring several times. Chop eggs in processor or blender. Transfer to mixing bowl. Stir in... - 39.8483

Pour boiling water over nuts and let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar and mix well. Spread in single layer and let stand overnight to dry. Heat oil in wok or skillet until very hot. Add nuts in small batches and... - 32.4843

In a medium saucepan, cook shrimp in a small amount of water until tender and pink, 3 to 5 minutes; set aside to cool. In a small bowl, combine ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce and onion if... - 34.9103

Melt butter in large skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and shallots and saute, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Stir in wine and garlic and cook another minute. Remove from heat, transfer to bowl and let cool. Gently mix in pine nuts and sour cream... - 38.9929

Combine oil, vinegar, onion, salt, tarragon and pepper in jar with tight-fitting lid and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use. To serve, arrange artichokes on large platter and spoon dressing over. - 28.0097

Prepare jars. Combine first 6 ingredients in large saucepan and bring to boil. Add remaining ingredients and let boil 10 minutes. Pack into hot sterilized jars and process 10 minutes in boiling water bath. Remove from water and let cool. Test for seal. Store... - 40.4219

Heat oil in large skillet. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add meat, stirring to break into pieces. Add rice, dillweed, pine nuts, water and tomato paste. Season to taste with pepper, and salt, if necessary. Cook over medium heat until water is... - 39.4729

In a medium bowl, cut cream cheese and butter into flour with a pastry blender until particles resemble small peas. Shape into a ball. Wrap in foil or plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Divide dough into 2 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll... - 34.3973

Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 2 baking sheets and sprinkle lightly with water. Set aside. Combine egg and salt for glaze. Mix cheese, butter, water, sesame seed, mustard, hot pepper sauce and salt and blend well. Add flour and baking powder and... - 41.6931

Lightly grease large bowl and set aside. Combine 1 cup warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar in another large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with yeast and stir until dissolved. Let stand in warm draft-free area until foamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in remaining water and... - 41.09

For framework: Stack 4 polystyrene rounds on left edge of platter or board. Hammer 3 skewers vertically to secure. Place another round on top and secure with another skewer. Cut remaining polystyrene rounds in half. Place 1/2 round on back half of top of... - 42.2422

Put the vegetables and chicken in a large pan and pour over enough water to cover. Add the bouquet garni, mace, lemon rind and juice, and salt to taste. Bring slowly to the boil, skim, then cover and simmer for 1 hour, until the chicken is tender. Take out... - 42.9016