CHICKEN SATAYS 12 pcs chicken strips, boneless, skinless, aprox 3-6 inches long, breast meat 2 tblsp olive oil, to brush before grilling 12 6" wood skewers salt pepper dash curry powder, for seasoning 1 cup peanut sauce Soak wood skewers in water for 1-2 hours. This way, they will not burn when you grill, in case they come in contact with direct heat. Put meat on skewers and marinate with oil, pepper and curry. Add salt at the last minute (by adding the salt earlier, it will make the meat tough). Grill for approximately 6-10 minutes depending on the thickness of the meat. Serve with peanut sauce. Garnish with scallions or cucumber slices. You can also use thin strips of beef to make BEEF SATAYS.

PEANUT SAUCE 1/2 cup hoisin Sauce 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup sesame oil, blended 1 cup Sherry or Rice Wine 1 cup peanut butter 2 tblsp Chinese Chili Sauce 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped coarsely 1/4 cup ginger fresh, grated 1 cup chicken stock Blend all ingredients well. Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Also, you can add some shopped scallions after cooling.

GRAVFLAX 3 lbssalmon 1/2 lb salt to taste 1/2 lb sugar 1/2 lb pepper to taste 3 bunches dill Cut salmon in two pieces diagonally-not lengthwise. Mix salt and sugar, put that mixture together with the pepper and dill in the middle of the salmon like a sandwich. Cover and add weight on top. Turn 6-8 hours. Takes 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE 1 lb chicken or duck 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 2 oz Cognac 4 tblsp butter Cayenne to taste salt to taste Thyme to taste pepper to taste Nutmeg to taste 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 2 tblsp garlic, chopped 2 tblsp shallots, chopped 2 onions sliced 2 tblsp parsley 4 eggs, hard-boiled, chopped In a sauce pan, heat the butter and garlic. Add liver and saute. Add shallots, onion and mushrooms and saute. Add spices, seasonings, cognac (do not flame). Put aside to cool. When cool, puree in food processor. Season to taste. Fold in chopped eggs, parsley and walnuts. Serve with melba toast. This is very nice for any brunch set-up or appetizer.