Son of a Gun Beef StewSource: Festival of the West, Scottsdale, ArizonaThis stew was a mainstay for many chuck wagon cooks of the early cattle drives. It was often used at social gatherings when visitors would bring a variety of ingredients. This recipe has been modernized for con

Taco Salad Casserole48 servings40 ounces corn chips8 pounds ground beef 8 ounces onions minced3 cloves garlic, minced3 ounces all purpose flour1 1/4 quarts tomato juice2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 1/2 cups catsup1 cup chili sauce2 tablespoons gr

Strawberry Chiffon Squares1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/3 cup butter, melted1 (3 ounce) box strawberry gelatin3/4 cup boiling water1 can sweetened condensed milk1/3 cup lemon juice1 (15 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed3 cups miniature marshmallow

Knotty Pine Restaurant Buttered Almond CakeThis is one of my favorite cakes. I will sometimes use a yellow boxed cake mix and use milk instead of water to make it.uCake/u1/2 cup butter2/3 cup shortening1 3/4 cups granulated sugar7 eggs3 1/3 cups cake and pastry flou

Stained Glass CranberriesThese are very pretty. The berries have the appearance of stained glass beads.4 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed    and drained, but not dried2 cups granulated sugar4 tablespoons brandySpread berries in a single layer in a 1

Abracadabra Ritz Bars48 Ritz crackers1 cup Baker`s Angel Flake Coconut1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips1/2 cup Planters walnuts1 can sweetened condensed milkPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Arrange 16 of the crackers in single layer on bottom of greased 9 inch s

Beet and Nut Salad1 (20 ounce) can sliced beets, cut into strips1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple1/4 cup water1/4 cup white vinegar3 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 small box raspberry gelatin1/2 cup chopped walnutsDrain liquid fr

Creamy Coriander Chicken1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets or boneless,    skinless chicken breasts *2 tablespoons butter br

Popcorn PastelsSource: Boy Scouts of America4 quarts popped popcorn1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar3 to 4 tablespoons gelatin powder, your choice of flavor1 teaspoon bak

Cajun Seasoning Mix3/4 teaspoon white pepper1 tablespoon sweet paprika2 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground red pepper3/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves/

Cornbread with Cheese Custard FillingWith North American cooking becoming so popular, recipes for cornbread abound. There are many different styles of cornbread, as well as different ingredient variations and cooking methods. This one is moist and cheesy and slightly spicy because of the green ch

Bolitas (Sweet Christmas Tamales)2 pounds hojas (corn husks)2 pounds masa1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup warm water, as needed2 tablespoons cinnamon1 cup dry raisins4 teaspoons aniseedSoak corn husks in hot water for 20 o

Pasta with Zucchini and Fresh Tomatoes Source: Watkins Online 4 small zucchini, halved lengthwise, then sliced (about 3 cups/750 mL) 2 tablespoons/30 mL lemon juice 1 tablespoon/15 mL Garlic & Parsley Grapeseed Oil 2 cups/500 mL thinly sliced onions 3 large