Laura Bush`s Cowboy Cookies3 cups all purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon baking soda1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter (at room temperature)1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar

Gumdrop Fruitcake1 pound pitted dates1/4 pound candied cherries3 sliced candied pineapple5 red gumdrops (regular size)5 green gumdrops (regular size)3 orange slice candies2 cups chopped pecans2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans moist coconut1 can sweetened condensed milk2 tab

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Bacon5 pounds broccoli, cut into florets 5 pounds cauliflower, cut into florets 1 2/3 cups thinly sliced green onions 6 cups mayonnaise 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons vinegar 2 1/2 pounds sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled b

Strawberry Squares1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs1/3 cup margarine, melted1 small box strawberry gelatin1 1/2 cups boiling water2 cups strawberry slices2 cups miniature marshmallows1 (8 ounce) container Cool WhipCombine crumbs and margarine; press into bott

Kroger`s Cheese BallSource: Ann Cox/Kroger Food Stores Source: News Channel 5 Tennessee Thursday, January 31, 200216 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 (12 ounce) jar dried beef, choppedChopped nutsCombine the cream cheese, green onions, dried

Mangoes with Cream1 cup water1/2 cup granulated sugar1 (1/2 inch) cinnamon stick3 mangoes, peeled, thickly sliced lengthwise1 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup whipping cream1/4 cup rumPut water, half the sugar and cinnamon stick into a heavy saucepan. Bring

Chocolate Skillet Cake1/2 cup butter1 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 cup light Karo syrup (see note)1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)1 3/4 cups all purpose flour1/3 cup cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)1 cup

TwinkiesuCake/u1 (16 ounce) box golden pound cake mix4 egg whites2/3 cup wateruFilling/u2 teaspoons butter1/3 cup vegetable shortening1 cup confectioners` sugar1/4 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup evaporated milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Molasses Peanut Popcorn3/4 cup unpopped popcorn1 cup roasted, salted peanuts1/2 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup molasses1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugarPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Pop the corn.Place popped corn and peanuts in a roasting pan.I

Pureed Herb Oil1 cup fresh herb leaves, such as    cilantro, basil, parsley or mint1 cup light virgin olive oilBlanch herbs in boiling water. Refresh under cold water. Pat dry. Pur?e blanched herbs in a blender with oil until mixture is creamy. Pour into a d

Sweet Pineapple Tamales (Tamales de Dulce)40 to 50 dried corn husksHot water3/4 cup firmly packed crushed piloncillo or brown sugar1/4 cup lard or vegetable shortening (at room temperature)1/4 cup butter or margarine (at room temperature)1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractb

Brown and Wild Rice Meatloaf 1 1/4 cups Watkins Harvest Treasures Brown and Wild Rice Blend 1 1/2 tablespoons Watkins Beef Soup Base 1 pound lean ground beef 2 eggs 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper 2 1/2 tablespoons Watkins Horseradish Mustard 2 tablespoo