Gingerbread Cheesecake1 pound cream cheese (at room temperature)1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract4 eggs1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup molasses4 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg, grated1/8 teas

Mallomar� BrowniesRemember that Mallomars� are only available in the winter.1 (20 ounce) package brownie mix18 Mallomars� Chocolate CakesLine 18 (2 1/2 inch) muffin cups with foil baking cups; set aside.Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Spoon 2

The Mission Inn Tortilla SoupSource: Contributed by Executive Chef Joe D. Cochran Jr. from The Mission Inn, Riverside, California LA Times 10/26/951 1/2 teaspoons butter 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 whole jalapeno

"Piebox" Special Vinegar Pie"Piebox" is slang for chuck wagon. The range hands called it that with both affection and optimism, hoping there would be a pie in the wagon for their dessert.Pastry for 1 crust 9 inch pie, unbaked1/4 cup all purpose flour1 t

Cold Pesto Salad2 pounds 8 ounces small shell macaroni5 pounds California or Italian blend frozen vegetables3 cups green onions, thinly sliced1 quart black olives, sliced and drained2 cups parsley, chopped1 cup tomato paste1 C. dried basil4 to 6 tablespoons ca

Strawberry Banana Twinkies Shortcake2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding1 box Twinkies2 large boxes frozen strawberries2 medium bananas1 large container Cool WhipNuts (optional)Prepare pudding as per instructions on box.Line pan with Twinkies. Thaw stra

Orange Baskets6 large navel oranges2 slices canned pineapple2 ripe bananas1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup strawberries, sliced1 cup whipping cream1 tablespoon confectioners� sugar1/2 teaspoon almond extract6 large strawberriesWash oranges; dry well.

Gingerbread CorpsesThis is a perfect cookie for Halloween trick or treaters!3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup shortening 1 egg 1 cup molasses

M&M Peanut Butter Popcorn10 cups popped popcorn1/2 cup plain M&M`s1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup honey1/4 cup light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractPut popcorn and candies into large bowl.Gre

Salad Seasoning2 tablespoons parsley flakes1 tablespoon marjoram1 tablespoon basil1 tablespoon dried chives1 tablespoon celery seed1 tablespoon dill weed1 teaspoon pepper

Mexican Style Hash Brown Potatoes3 1/4 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped    into 1/4 inch pieces1/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup onions, chopped1 cup green chiles, seeded and chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste1/2 teaspoon gro

Barbecued Meatballs 1 pound lean ground beef 2 tablespoons Watkins Onion Flakes 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 1/4 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Salt 1/4 teaspoon Watkins Ground Beef Seasoning 1 egg 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons Watkins Hon