Mashed Potato GhostsFavorite recipe from Idaho Potato Commission 5 cups mashed Idaho potatoesWax paper1/2 cup small black olivesCut ghost shapes out of wax paper to use as templates.Place templates on serving dish or cookie sheet. Use rubber spatula to mold 1

Applebee`s Chardonnay Mushrooms1/2 cup fresh butter1/4 teaspoon granulated or powdered garlic1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepperDried parsley flakes1/4 cup Chardonnay1 pound fresh mushrooms, quarteredThoroughly clean and sanitize sink. Wash mushrooms under co

Pineapple Salad1 small box lemon gelatin1 small box lime gelatin2 cups hot water1 cup mayonnaise1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk2 tablespoons lemon juice1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained16 ounces cottage cheeseDissolve gelatins in wat

Sugar Cure for Ham1 1/2 pints salt1 /2 cup brown sugar3 to 4 tablespoons black pepper2 tablespoons red pepper1 joint ham from a 300 to 400 pound hogMix together and rub in and pack on joint of meat. Spread some on newspaper and lay joint, rind down, on mixture. Wra

Nutella Fruit Parfait10 ladyfingers or 20 vanilla wafer cookies 1 cup Nutella 1/3 cup low fat milk 2 cups part skim ricotta cheese 2 cups assorted fresh fruits such apricots, oranges and raspberries, slicedCoarsely chop cookies with knife.In large bowl, whis

Cheddar Cheese Pie CrustThis is a wonderful pastry for apple pie!3 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1 1/2 cups solid vegetable shortening1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 cup ice water

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pull Aparts24 frozen bread rolls, thawed but still cold1 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup granulated sugar, divided6 ounces cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons fresh orange juice1 tablespoon each grated orange and lemon rinds1 cu

Potatoes Ranchero1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup all purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon saltDash black pepper 2 cups (8 ounces) grated sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup green onion slices 6 cups cooked potato slices 1 green bell pepper, cut into rings br

Skillet Corn Bread with Honey Butter1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal (preferably stone ground)3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon coarse salt2 large eggs1 3/4 cups well shaken buttermilk1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softenedHoney ButterPreheat oven to 425 degrees

Snow Cone Syrup1 cup water2 cups granulated sugar1 tablespoon favorite extract or flavored syrup*Heat water and sugar until warm and sugar dissolves. When, cool add extract or flavored syrup. Store in a container such as an empty water bottle.Use Toroni or da Vinci

Creole Cajun WingsOil (for deep fat frying)1 (4 pound) package frozen separated    chicken wings, thawed1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted1/4 cup hot pepper sauceIn an electric skillet or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 3