Soups

1 c tomatoes -- peeled and: chopped 1 c field corn -- cooked2 c okra -- sliced2 c water or stock: Salt and pepper : Chiles 1 sl bacon: Juice…

1 md Yellow squash, diced4 ea Shallots, with tops, chopped1 qt Water2 tb Maple syrup5 sl Cucumber (1/2" thick)1 tb Salt1/4 ts Black pepperPlace the squash, shallots, water & syrup…

2 lb Ox Tails -- Disjointed OR2 ea Veal Tails1 ea Onion -- Medium, Sliced2 tb Vegetable Oil8 c Water1 t Salt4 ea Peppercorns1/4 c Parsley -- Chopped1/2 c Carrots…

1 sm Leek3 1/2 c Whole (or skim) milk1/4 ts Freshly ground black pepper1/2 ts Salt1 c Quick-cooking oatsTrim the leek, wash it well and mince, to make about 1…

2 tablespoons butter or oil3 stalks celery -- cut in 1/4" slices1 package carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, -- cut in 1/4" slices2 medium apples (*see note) -- peel, core, chop1 large…

1/4 c Cloud ears1/4 c Golden needles1/4 lb Pork, shredded-into matchstick size 3 tb Cornstarch2 ts Sherry1/2 c Water3 tb White-wine vinegarWhite pepper to taste 1/2 ts Hot oil2 ts…

2 lb Scallops3 tb Butter;*6 Potatoes; medium, cubed2 Onions; small, diced1 1/2 qt Milk;**-salt and pepper to taste Melt butter in skillet and fry scallops on both sides. With a…

1 carrot1 package blackeyed peas -- frozen1 onion3 stalks celery1 green bell pepper -- or red2 tomatoes -- or 1 can, chopped1 package frozen corn kernels1 package frozen okravegetable oil…

1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water4 cups fresh orange juice3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/4 cup sugar2 cups fresh blueberries -- washedfresh mint -- for garnishSoften gelatin in cold water…

2 ts Olive oil1 c Onions -- thinly slices1 c Green pepper -- thinly sliced1/2 c Carrot -- thinly sliced1/2 c Celery -- thinly sliced1 cl Garlic -- minced1 1/2…