Kentucky Derby Brownies1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened1 cup granulated sugar4 eggs1 cup all purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 (16 ounce) can chocolate syrup1 cup chopped pecans1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened2 cups s

Hard Tack (1880)2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon saltEnough water to make a stiff doughMix flour and salt, then add water to a stiff dough. The dough should be pliable, but not stick to your hands. Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick. Cut with knife into 3 inch squares.

Buffet Rice Salad4 pounds uncooked long grain rice 1 quart mayonnaise 2 cups minced onion 2 cups French salad dressing 1/2 cup prepared mustard 4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoons pepper 6 pounds cubed fully cooked ham 36 hard cooked eggs, chopped 8 cups (2 p

Sweet Tacos1 tablespoon granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 (8 inch) flour tortillas1 tablespoon butter, melted2 cups chocolate, mocha or rocky road ice cream2 cups kiwi fruit, peeled and cut into strips2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced1 cup whipped

Salmon Quesadillas2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can pink salmon, drained    (skin and bones removed if desired) 1 to 2 teaspoons dried basil 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter, softened 4 flour tortillas

Melon BasketuFruit/u1 watermelon1 cantaloupe1 honeydew melonSo that the watermelon will sit steadily, cut a very thin slice off its least attractive side. Lay the watermelon on this cut side, then slice about 1/4 to 1/3 of the melon off the top. Set the piece aside

Dem BonesYield 24 26 enchiladasuSauce/u 2/3 cup peanut oil2 tablespoons chile powder2 tablespoons Spanish papriks1 tablespoon cumin1/2 teaspoon white pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperuStuffing/u 3 cups yellow onions, finely diced2 p

V 8 Vegetable JuiceSource: Sunset magazine 197415 pounds fully ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 cups celery, chopped 3 large onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced/mashed 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste 2 tablespoons salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoon

Peanut Popcorn Balls5 cups popped corn1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractKeep popped corn crispy in a 300 degree F oven.Combine sugar and corn syrup in saucepan. Cook stirring constantly,

Red Chile WashYou can rub this onto seafood and meats before smoking, use it in marinades, sauces and mayonnaise, and coat foods before grilling.1 cup dried New Mexico Red Chile Pur?e2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crumb

Stuffed Peppers 6 large bell peppers (red, yellow or green) 1 pound lean ground beef 3/4 cup chopped onion 4 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges (about 5 cups) 1 cup Watkins Heartland Rice Medley, uncooked 1/2 to 3/4 cup water (depending on juiciness of to