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NORTHWEST HERALD Section B Wednesday, Stptsmber 4, »M5 Pag* 7 Food French pay homage to the tomato Big, juicy, red tomatoes are ripe from French olive oil, red wine 1% cups French biscotte crumbs for the picking--either from your own backyard or at your nearby supermarket. Americans have been having a love affair with tomatoes for generations. And the French, who first called it the pomme d'amour-- love aPPfehave created hundreds of recipes to pay hommage to this forever-fashionable fruit. , The simplest preparation is ofttimes the best, like the classic French Salade de Tomates. lt consists of sliced fresh tomatoes sauced with a vinaigrette--made vinegar and minced garlic- Another quick but more substantial presentation is the French sBaked Tomato--a fine treat forNa light lunch or first course. Choose among your favorite French cheeses for the stuffing. Try Saint-Paulin for a mild, buttery taste; a chevre (French goat's milk cheese) for a little tang; or a firmer cheese like A French gruyere--for a rich, nutlike flavor. French Baked Tomatoes 6 firm tomatoes Baked duckling quarters perfect for light dining Vi cup melted butter 1 cup crumbled or diced French cheese (gruyere, chevre or Saint-Paulin) Vi cup minced celery, with leaves , 2 garlic cloves, minted 1 tsp. each crushed basiiP and marjoram 1T. chopped French shallots Slice tops from tomatoes. Scoop out pulp and remove ^eeds. Invert onto paper towels and drain. Chop tomato pulp into small bow and combine frith remaining ingredients, stirring until well blended. Place tomatoes cut side up in baking pan. Stuff tomatoes with cheese mixture. Bake in preheated 350* F oven until tomatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. MODEL W7H or 398H NACE SALE vy 1 f •EbBBBB SAVE UPTO 40% ON YOUR FUEL BILL WITH dgQQ} Financing Available thru N.I. Gas USE GAS FREE TOR A MONTH What is baked crispy brown all over, succulent in flavor, and* is gaining recognition as one of the new feature entrees for light «dining? ' 6 Duckling quarters, of course. « * Duckling is easy to prepare. Its • full flavor, served with a wide range of fresh cooked vegetables and fruits, also makes it a very ""nutritious main course. •K Low in Cholesterol, Sodium I An excellent source of protein, duckling, along with chicken and turkey, is very low in cholesterol and-sodium. Compared to steak, roasts, lamb and other red meats, n, .duckling is lower in calories and j fat. f , These juicy quarters of 0 duckling, served on rice pilaf, go •well with fresh cooked asparagus, . *^bro<?coli>^liced carrots or many another freshycooked vegetables. £7 The duck dinner 1s complete with bloa salad of fresh greens and a j( compote of fresh fruit. Easy to Quarter To quarter the duckling, use .I poultry shears or a sharp knife. * <1Cut along the side of the backbone from tail to neck to separate the duck into halves. Then cut each -4**half midway between the leg joint •n< and wing joint. .3v A better way to quarter a frozen 01-duck is to ask your friendly supermarket butcher. He will be happy to quarter the bird on his handy power saw in juist a few seconds. Duckling Quarters With Rice Pilaf t 1 frozen duckling, defrosted and quartered V?. teaspoon salt Vz cup long grain rice 1 chicken bouillon cube cups sliced celery \Vi cups sliced mushrooms Vt cup sliced green onion Va cup butter or margarine 1 can (1 pound 5 oz.) cherry fruit filling (optional) V4CUp water Wash, drain and dry duckling quarters. Sprinkle both sides with salt. Place quarters, skin side up, on rack in roasting pan. Bake in slow oven (350 degrees F.) until meat is tender, 2% to 3 hours. Turn several times ending with skin side up. Prepare pilaf. Cook rice as directed on package label, adding the bouillon cube to the water. Cook celery, mushrooms, and green onion in butter until mushrooms and onions are tender, but not brown. Stir in hot cooked rice. Optional: Combine cherry filling and water; heat. Serve duckling quarters on pilaf with cherry sauce. Makes 4 servings. McHenry County ANTIQUES SHOW To Benefit The Easter Seal Society SEPTEMBER 14 & 15,1985 v^aario-7 sun. u-5 38 Screened Dealers McHenry County Fairgrounds Rt. 47 & Country Club Rd. Woodstock, IL SIS/338-1707 NW $ 13 adm., 50* off with this ad i S i f . 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