Panfried Oysters3 dozen small fresh oysters, shucked1/3 cup flour, or more1 cup ground soda crackers (30)2 eggs6 tablespoons butter, divided into thirds3 tablespoons vegetable oilDrain oysters, then blot oysters to dry on paper toweling. Place flour and cracker

Mexican Green Bean SaladYield: 4 servings1 pound green beans1/2 cup olive oil2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon onion, minced1 tablespoon parsley, minced1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced

Cherry Almond Jelly3 1/2 cups cherry juice (Cherry Juicy    Juice works fine)4 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 box pectin1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract (I used a little extra )Bring 1 cup cherry juice, vanilla and almond extract to a boil.

Brown Sugar Meat Loaves3 pounds ground chuck1 stack soda crackers, crushed 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 small cans tomato sauce (one for meatloaf, and 1 for the basting sauce) 1/2

Jell O Ice Cream PieUse your favorite combination of Jell O and ice cream flavors. Strawberry Jell O and vanilla ice cream is one good pairing.1 package lady fingers 1 small box Jell O (flavor desired)1 pint ice cream (flavor desired) 1 1/4 cups waterLightly but

Sweet and Sour Kraut SaladFrom the kitchen of Judy/AZ1 quart Vlasic kraut1 large onion1 large bell pepper1 cup diced celery1 (2 ounce) jar pimentoWash and drain kraut. Chop together all ingredients and add:2 cups granulated sugar1/4 cup water1

Broccoli Bisque2 tablespoons butter1 1/4 to 1 1/2 bunches fresh broccoli,    trimmed and chopped1 medium onion, coarsely chopped1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon saltDash of freshly ground pepper3 1/2 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons

Pedernales River ChiliThis is the chili that was always cooked at the LBJ Ranch in Texas. It was a favorite of Lyndon B. Johnson. He ate this with saltine crackers and a glass of ice cold milk.4 pounds coarsely ground beef1 large onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, finely chopp

Cabbage and Tofu Dumpling SoupuDumplings/u 1/4 pound firm tofu 4 tablespoons water 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon saltuSoup/u1/2 medium head cabbage 1 tablespoon corn oil 8 cups boiling water 1 bay leaf b

Nacho Dip1 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped1 pound bulk sausageDash Worcestershire sauce2 pounds mild Mexican Velveeta1 (4 ounce) can green chiles1 teaspoon salt (optional)Brown beef with onion. Drain off fat and set aside. Brown sausage and drain.Comb

Sausage and Corn Quesadillas1 package Jimmy Dean Roll Sausage, cooked, drained, crumbled11 ounces cream cheese1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper12 (10 inch) flour tortillas8 ounces shredded Monterey jack cheese1 can chopped green chiles, drained1 (10 ounce) package froze