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"Save money on groceries. When added to vinegar, water, and oil, you get one of the best-tasting homemade instant salad dressings. The dry pectin can be found near the canning supplies in your supermarket."

Ingredients: dried parsley flakes, ground oregano...

"You know, Trader Joe's should start paying me to advertise their products. My husband came home recently from a Trader Joe's shopping excursion with a package of 'Healthy 8 Chopped Veggie Mix'. Therefore, allow me to state for the record that this is in fact another Trader Joe's copycat food item. Description on the package: "For..."

Ingredients: green bell peppers, radishes...

"Demiglace is actually any rich stock or broth that is reduced by half or three-quarters to enrich it; it is normally still a thin liquid. Glace de viande is normally reduced even more, by a factor of 8-9 and has a thick syrupy or paste-like consistency and is much richer. Veal glace de viande can sometimes be purchased, but is expensive, $40-50 per..."

Ingredients: country-style pork ribs, extra virgin olive oil...

"Good with meats and curries and lovely as a gift."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, dried prunes...

"The root vegetable stock can be used in many other international recipes. I also use it in some of my American stews, soups, etc."

Ingredients: onions, parsley sprigs...

"This comes from a Canadian web site, here is what was said about these herbs:These seasonings seem to be added to a lot of traditional French- Canadian recipes. "Herbs preserved with vegetables and salt make a lively seasoning for soups-particularly pea soup - sauces, stews and omelettes. A commercial brand, Les Herbes Salees du bas du fleuve,..."

Ingredients: coarse salt, fresh savory...

"I was introduced to catfish while on a driving holiday through Arkansas and Missouri and quickly developed a taste for this thick-meaty fish. It is so versatile and forgiving you can cook it virtually any way you wish. Be aware of the nutmeg in the recipe - intolerance to nut products should be considered prior to preparation."

Ingredients: vermicelli, angel hair pasta...

"Demiglace is actually any rich stock or broth that is reduced by half or three-quarters to enrich it; it is normally still a relatively thin liquid. Glace de viande is made the same way, but it is normally reduced by a factor of 8-10, has a thick syrupy or paste-like consistency, and is much richer. Glace de viande can sometimes be purchased, but is..."

Ingredients: dry white wine, extra virgin olive oil...

"What a find! For dietary reasons, using purchased bouillon cubes are not an option for me. This is from Angela Papaiz who contributed to the Brazilian Children's Fund Cookbook. Prep time depends on how fast you chop. LOL I will over estimate on my timing."

Ingredients: onions, salt, ground beef...

"An easy flavorful dish, I like to serve this with couscous mixed with lots of finely chopped parsley and a dish of preserved lemons on the side. Reheats well.If you like the red peppers with more crunch, add them to the dish when you put the zucchini in."

Ingredients: ground cumin, sliced almonds...

"A great base sauce for use in all kinds of curries, what Indian restaurants use - my version is a distillation of several I've tried. I use my own home made curry powder without any chili so sauce is not hot, this allows better control of heat when using in curries but is not mandatory! Fresh chili can be added if preferred."

Ingredients: Spanish onions, curry powder...