Red Eye Shrimp and Grits1 tablespoon olive oil 4 ounces country ham or other smoked ham, chopped 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/2 teaspoon dried minced thyme 1/2 cup chopped green onions 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 cup strong cof

Almond Flour Pound CakeYield: 12 servings1 cup butter, at room temperature1 cup Splenda, bulk not packets5 eggs1/3 cup sour cream2 cups almond flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2

Vegetarian Taco Dip2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 or 3 green onions, chopped with tops 1/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped 1 large tomato, choppedTabasco sauce, to taste (up to 20 drops) 8 ounces green goddess salad dressing

Sweet Spiced Nuts1/4 cup honey4 teaspoons Thai green curry paste or hot curry powder2 teaspoons olive oil1 1/4 teaspoons salt1 cup cashews1 cup macadamia nuts1 cup almonds1 cup pecan halves1/3 cup sweetened shredded dried coconutIn a bowl, mix honey

CoconutPieFrom the kitchen of Peggy Mc. Calhoun, Louisiana1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine, melted1 1/2 cups granulated sugar3 eggs, beaten1 1/4 cups coconut1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extractCombine all ingredients. Pour into unbaked 9 inc

Chocolate Cinnamon Cake with Butterscotch Sauce and Coffee Whipped CreamThis super cake is a cinch to bake. And although it`s scrumptious with the extra toppings, it`s heavenly enough to stand alone. 3 cups all purpose flour, plus flour for dusting2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teasp

Tortellini Vegetable Salad1 (9 ounce) package fresh cheese filled tortellini1/2 cup broccoli florets1/2 cup cauliflower florets1/2 small sweet red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips1/2 small green bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips1/2 small purple onion, thinly

Pumpkin Jell O1 small box lemon gelatin1 cup hot water 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pie mix) 1 small container Cool Whip 1/2 cup chopped pecansDissolve gelatin in boiling water; add sugar and spice.

High Trail BarsThese are high energy bars.1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/2 cup quick cooking rolled oats1/2 cup whole wheat flour, unsifted1/2 cup all purpose flour, unsifted1/4 cup wheat germ2 teaspoons orange zest2 eggs

Chicken Chile Casserole8 ounces sour cream 8 ounces half and half 1 cup chopped onions 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 (2 pound) package frozen cubed hash browns 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar

ChimichangasThe meat is most flavorful if made a day ahead. Chimichangas can also be deep fried at 375 degrees F until browned.1 (4 pound) lean boneless steak (chuck or round steak)1 onion, diced1 clove garlic, mashed2 tablespoons oil1 (7 ounce) can green chilesbr