Ingredients :4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 cups butter, softened1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 cups chopped walnuts (optional) Methods : Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour and baking soda, set aside.In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding...

Ingredients :• 2 lb sirloin or tenderloin steak• 4 tablespoon butter• ½ tablespoon minced onion• ½ lb sliced mushroom• ½ pt sour cream• Salt• NutmegMethod :1. Pound sirloin or tenderloin very thin and cut into near finger-shaped pieces.2. Melt ½ butter in a large heavy pan. Add onion, cook and stir until onion is tender. Add beef, cook quickly, about 5 minutes, browning on all sides. Set aside.3. Sauté mushrooms I remaining butter. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg and add...

Ingredients:• 2 cups fresh strawberries• 1/3 cup sugar• 1 tablespoon lemon juice• ¼ teaspoon rind lemon• 2 teaspoon cornstarch• 2 tablespoon cognacMethod :1. Berry mixture:Cook berries in sugar (more if fresh) just until hot. Add lemon juice, grated lemon rind and simmer 5 minutes. Forece though sieve.2. Mix together cornstarch and cognac until smooth. Add berry mixture and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it is clear and thickened.3. Sauce may be served hot or cold....

Ingredients :• ¼ cup vinegar• ¼ cup white wine• 1 teaspoon dry tarragon• 1 tablespoon minced scallion• ½ cup melted butter• 3 egg yolks• ½ teaspoon salt• ½ teaspoon pepperMethod :1. Combine vinegar, wine, pepper, scallion, and tarragon in saucepan.2. Cook over low heat until reduced to half, about 8 minutes. Strain mixture into top of double boiler. With wire wisk or rotary beater, beat in beaten egg yolks and salt.3. Cook over hot water until thickened.4. Beat in butter...

Ingredients :• 1 lb cooked ground beef• 1 minced onion• 2 cans diced chili pepper• 1 clove minced garlic• 2 pints tomato sauce• ½ teaspoon salt• 1 beaten egg• ½ lb grated cheddar cheese• ½ lb soft tortillas• Olive oil• Red sauceMethod :1. Heat ½ inch of oil in skillet and fry tortillas about 15 second each side. Then remove and pat off excess oil.2. In separate skillet heat 2 tbl oil (quantity for standard serving size) and sauté onion until tender. Add chili pepper,...

Ingredients :• 1 lb ground beef• ½ minced onion• 1 clove minced garlic• ½ teaspoon chili powder• 1 teaspoon salt• 1/3 cup tomato sauce• 8 chili pepper• 4 eggs• ¼ cup olive oil• ¼ cup flourMethod :1. In large skillet, sauté meat until light brown. Drain excess fat.2. Add onion, garlic, chili powder and salt. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. (If using fresh chilies, place under broiler for about 8 minutes. Split chilies down one side, then...