Bagna Cauda ВЅ cup extra-virgin olive oil Вј cup ghee 6 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced One 2-ounce tin anchovies Вј teaspoon salt Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over low heat, for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Mash...

Bacon And Okra Pilau 4 bacon strips, cut into ВЅ-inch pieces 1 onion, peeled and diced 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and diced 2 cups okra, cut crosswise into ВЅ-inch rounds 3 cups Cauliflower Rice ВЅ teaspoon paprika Вј teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt and...

Avocado Dipping Sauce 1 medium ripe Hass avocado Juice of 1 lime 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ВЅ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Вј teaspoon salt 2 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, as desired Halve the avocado, and remove the pit and...

Apple-Cucumber Relish 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 cup peeled, diced English cucumber ВЅ cup diced jicama 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple cider or apple juice 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons very finely minced red onion ВЅ tablespoon...

Apple and Pear Sauce 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced Вј cup water Juice of 1 lemon 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Place all the ingredients in a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce...