Chocolate Raspberry DecadenceSource: The Advocate Baton Rouge, Louisiana January 18, 20011 cup sliced almonds3 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided3/4 cup heavy cream, divided1/4 pound butter3 eggs1/4 cup raspberry liqueurPinch of salt5 tablespoo

Blueberry Trifle1 pound sponge or angel food cake 1/3 cup blueberry jam or pie filling 3 tablespoons cream sherry or sweet sherry 1 1/2 cups blueberries 1 1/2 cups blueberry pie filling 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons confectioners` sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla

ScampiThe cooked garlic butter combination may be poured over French bread and served with shrimp as a side dish.4 pounds headless jumbo shrimp1 lemon, divided2 cups butter1 teaspoon salt6 cloves garlic1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley1 tablespoon cayenne

Bella Monte Tortellini Bella Monte12 ounces Bella Monte marinara 2 button mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 sun dried tomatoes, julienne 3 ounces heavy whipping cream 9 ounces precooked cheese tortellini 2 asparagus spears, grilledParsley and fresh bas

Festive Peppered Pecans1/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper1 cup pecans or walnut halvesHave ready a large baking sheet. In a small bowl combine sugar, salt and black and red peppers. Heat a large ski

Chiles Rellenos8 green poblano chilesOil1 pound Monterey jack cheeseSaltPepper1/2 cup all purpose flour4 eggs, separatedChiles rellenos sauceWash and dry green chiles. Dry them well. Place chiles in hot oil in skillet and allow to fry about 1 to 2 minut

Naked Apple Pie1 egg, beaten1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup flourPinch of salt1/2 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder2 apples, pared and sliced1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, choppedSift flour with baking po

Asian Style Chicken SaladServes 4.4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts halves, cut into thin strips3/4 cup Oriental style peanut sauce or black bean sauce 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced (about 2 cup) 2/3 cup sliced green onions 2 dried red chile peppers

Date Candy (Dulce de D?tiles)1/2 cup milk1/4 cup honey1/4 cup granulated sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup pecans, chopped1/2 pound chopped, pitted dates1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons butterIn a saucepan, mix milk, honey, sugar and salt; bring to

Double Layer Pumpkin Pie4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon milk or half and half1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 1/2 cups thawed whipped topping1 (6 ounce) graham cracker pie crust1 cup cold milk or half and half2 small boxes vanilla instant pudding and pie