Cucumber Cream SauceServe this with salmon loaf or salmon patties.1/2 cucumber1/2 cup sour cream1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon grated onion1/4 teaspoon pepperPeel and seed cucumber. Grate enough cucumber to measure 1/2 cup. Combine grated cucumber and re

Fried PlantainsServe as a side dish or as a dessert.Allow at least half a plantain per person. Leaving the skin on, cut them in half, and put them into a pan of cold water. Bring them to a boil. It should take about 15 minutes of boiling to get them to the proper degree of softnes

Ghosts on Broomsticks1 pound white chocolate chips1 rope black licorice12 Popsicle sticks Place the white chocolate chips in a smaller pot and set it over a larger pot of simmering water. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate is fully melted. Remove fro

Dr. Pepper Cherry Salad1 (17 ounce) can sweet black cherries1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in its own juice1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 small boxes cherry gelatin1 (12 ounce) can or bottle Dr. Pepper�1 cup chopped pecans, toastedOil a 6 cup decorate mold.

Bronzed Birds3 (20 ounce) Cornish game hens1 clove garlic1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/4 cup honey1/4 cup bourbon1/2 cup butter or margarine, meltedPlace game hens in shallow baking pan. Crush garlic with salt, then combine with pepper, honey, b

Chocolate Cake2 cups flour 1 cup Sugar Twin 3 tablespoons cocoa 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 3 heaping tablespoons salad dressing or mayonnaise1 3/4 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla extractBlend dry ingredients well. Add salad dressi

Cinnamon Pastry CrustSource: Bon App?tit November 19991 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/3 cup walnuts or slivered almonds, toasted2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter,  &n

Barbecue Spare RibsServes 4.1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2/3 cup prepared barbecue sauce1/2 cup water3 pounds pork spare ribs1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon black pepperHeat oil over medium heat in the pr

Mexican Adobo Rub2 teaspoons black pepper2 teaspoons ground red chili powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoaIn a small bowl, mix together thoroughly the black

Tuscan Sausage and Bean Soup 1 pound spicy Italian sausage links, cut into 1 inch slices 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 2 cups water 1 tablespoon Watkins Chicken Soup Base 2 cups sliced yellow squash or zucchini 2

Bloody Mary DipUse the dip with fresh veggies, crackers or chips.3 cups cream cheese, softened1/2 cup V8 juice1/3 cup tomato pur?e1 large green bell pepper, finely minced1/2 cup finely minced onion1/3 cup finely minced celery1/3 cup mayonnaiseHorseradish, lemon