Baton Rouge BlondiesSource: Baton Rouge Advocate 10/03/20021 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup packed light brown sugar1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large egg1

Shoney`s Strawberry PieNote: I got this recipe from a former manager. I think that it`s right on.1 quart strawberries1 cup granulated sugarPinch of salt4 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup waterBaked pie shellWhipped creamCut green tops from strawberries. Mash 1/2

Fresh Apricot SouffleThis is a favorite recipe from the California Apricot Advisory Board.1 pound fresh California apricots, peeled and pittedGranulated sugar1/4 cup water1 envelope plus 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatine5 eggs, separated1 or 2 tablespoons apricot

Peach Almond Upside Down Cake40% calorie reduction from traditional recipe1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in light syrup, undrained 3 tablespoons apricot spreadable fruit 1 tablespoon stick butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon reserved peach syrup1/4 cup Equal

Southern Fried Chicken with Cream Gravy1 frying chicken, cut upAll purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepperButterSolid vegetable shortening2 cups light creamShake moist pieces of chicken, a few at a time, in a paper bag with 1/2 cup flour, the s

Brownie Mix4 cups sifted flour4 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 cup baking cocoa1 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons saltSift together all of the above ingredients three times. Store in an airtight container.To use, preheat

Fig Cobbler in Cheddar Pastry5 cups peeled halved fresh figs (2 1/2 pounds)1 teaspoon lemon juice 3/4 cups granulated sugar 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon butteruCheddar Pastry /u

Creamy Rice Pilaf2 beef bouillon cubes2 1/4 cups boiling water1 cup regular long grain rice1 cup carrot slices2 tablespoons scallion slices1 tablespoon margarine1/2 teaspoon dillweed8 ounces cream cheese, cubed2 tablespoons mayonnaiseDissolve bouill

Pancake Syrup1/4 pound butter1/8 teaspoon salt2 1/2 cups water1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon maple extractIn a 2 1/2 quart saucepan combine all ingredients except the maple extract. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil gently f

Lemon Lime Muffins1 cup butter, softened or melted1 1/2 cups granulated sugar4 eggs2 teaspoons lemon extract8 ounces lime yogurt (or raspberry)2 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt4 1/2 ounces lime juice2 teaspoons lemon or lime peel, gra

Jalapeno Burgers1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)2 to 3 jalape?o chiles, seeded and finely chopped1 clove garlic, finely choppedBrush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.Mix all ingredients.

Three Flavor Fries6 large baking potatoes, scrubbed (about 3 pound)Nonstick cooking sprayPreheat oven to 500 degrees F.Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Place each half, cut side down, on cutting board and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick shoestrings. Place slices in a