Moist, Sugarless Apple Cookies3/4 cup chopped dates1/2 cup finely chopped peeled apple1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup water1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)2 eggs1 teaspoon liqu

Mississippi Fried OystersRaw oysters2 eggs, beaten2 cups cornmeal1 teaspoon granulated sugar2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons flourDrain oysters and soak in eggs. Mix cornmeal, sugar, salt, pepper and flour. Dip oysters in cornmeal mixture and

Baked Burrito PacketsMakes 4 servings.Note: For spicier flavor, add 1 minced jalape?o pepper to chili mixture.1 1/2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal, divided 1 (15 ounce) can low fat turkey chili with beans 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons ch

Salmon Fillets with Mustard Cream SauceYield: 4 servings2 tablespoons whipping cream, chilled1 cup dry white wine1/4 cup dry vermouth3 shallots, minced1 cup whipping cream24 ounces salmon fillets1/4 cup unsalted butter, in pieces2 tablespoons Dijon must

Vegetarian Tamales2 to 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil1/2 cup onion, minced1 teaspoon garlic, minced3/4 cup frozen edamame, thawed, shelled (whole green soybeans)3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed2/3 cup zucchini, grated1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped, roas

"Watermelon" Ice Cream Pie1 pint lime sherbet, softened1 quart raspberry sherbet1/2 cup chocolate chips Spread the softened lime sherbet onto the bottom and sides of a 10 inch pie plate. Put the pie plate into the freezer and freeze for several hours. Towa

Sombrero Pasta Salad16 ounces spiral shaped pasta 1 pound ground beef 3/4 cup water 1 envelope taco seasoning mix 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium tomato, chopped 5 1/2 ounces ripe olives, d

Onion Cheese Bisque2 to 3 cups chopped sweet Spanish onion3 tablespoons butter or margarine3 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon sage4 cups milk1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceParsley (for ga

Texas RedThis is the authentic Texas "Bowl of Red."2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 large onions, coarsely chopped5 cloves garlic, crushed2 to 2 1/2 pounds lean boneless beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes3 tablespoons Gebhardt� chili powder1 tablespoon paprika

Baked Reuben Dip1 cup grated Swiss cheese1 cup drained sauerkraut1/2 cup sour cream2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard1 tablespoon ketchup2 teaspoons minced onion1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed8 ounces corned beef, cut into small piecesI like to add about 1/2 t

Pepperoni PocketsPillsbury Crescent RollsPepperoni, slicedProvolone or mozzarella cheese, slicedItalian seasoning or Parmesan cheeseMarinara SauceSeparate the rolls and flatten them a little. Wrap a slice of pepperoni and a slice of cheese in the middle and roll up