2 pounds ripe tomatoes (about 6)
1 onion, sliced thin
1 tablespoon butter
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 whole cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 pint light cream
1 cup milk
6 large toasted butter croutons
2 tablespoons chopped chives
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1 ounce salt pork
2 ounces lean cured ham (washed and diced)
1 tablespoon lard or vegetable oil
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
3 sweet chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon whole dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt (more…)

Just coming into season…

1 lb asparagus
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 Tbsp soft white bread crumbs
2 tsp margarine

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Toss asparagus spears in 1-2 tsp olive oil and arrange in baking pan . Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs. Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Bake uncovered until asparagus is just tender, about 15 minutes.

Serves 4

And for the gravlax…

3 Tbsp dark french coarse-ground mustard
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Pinch ground white pepper
1 Tbsp vinegar
6 Tbsps olive oil
6 Tbsps dill,
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Swedish Recipe II

1/4 cup salt
3 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp white pepper
4 tsp allspice
3 Tbsp gin
2 bunches dill
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1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
2 Tablespoons margarine
2 Tablespoons milk
1+1/4 cups powdered sugar, ie. icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

In bowl, combine brown sugar, margarine and milk; microwave at 100% (High) for 45 to 60 seconds until margarine has melted, sugar is dissolved and mixture boils.
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1/2 cup coconut milk
6 whole almonds
2 tablespoons chopped white onion
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon chopped fresh lemon grass
1/4 teaspoon salt 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

In a food processor or blender, combine the coconut milk, almonds, onion, ginger, turmeric, lemon grass, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Process until smooth.
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Tilapia with scallions and porcini mushrooms in butter-lime sauce. Goes great with white rice.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes.
Cook Time: 10 Minutes.
Ready in: 45 Minutes.
Makes 4 servings.

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
2 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia, halved
kosher salt to taste ground
black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 limes, juiced
2 green onions, chopped
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Honey Grilled SwordFish (or Tilapia…)

1/4 cup honey
1/4 onion, chopped
2 tbsps lime juice
2 tbsps soy sauce
2 tbsps hoisin sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1 lb swordfish or tilapia

Combine all ingredients except fish; mix well. Marinate fish in honey mixture at least 1 hour in refrigerator.
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2-1/2 lbs. Tilapia fillets
2-4 tsp. butter or margarine, softened
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Lemon-Parmesan Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbl. fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish 2 lemons, sliced
fresh parsley

Rinse the tilapia fillets in cold water and drain thoroughly. Top with butter or margarine and lemon juice. Broil about 4 inches from the source of heat for approximately 5 to 6 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
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