Giant Chocolate Toffee Cookies1/2 cup all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 pound bittersweet (not unsweetened) or    semisweet chocolate, chopped1/4 cup unsalted butter1 3/4 cups (packed) dark brown sugar4 large eggs1

Crockpot Oatmeal2 cups milk1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon melted butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup quick cooking oats 1 cup chopped apple 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Prepare just before going to bed. Grease th

Diabetic Chocolate Cinnamon Fudge1 envelope unflavored gelatine1/4 cup water1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate1/8 teaspoon cinnamon3/4 teaspoon liquid food sweetener1/4 cup water1/2 cup evaporated milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup chopped nuts

Dessert Fondue12 ounces chocolate chips1/2 cup water1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 small fresh pineapple2 firm bananas, peeled1 cup whole strawberriesMelt chocolate chips with water, vanilla extract and cinnamon in fondue pot, using

Bloody Mary Shrimp and Pasta1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pound fettuccine or other pasta 1 1/2 cups Bloody Mary mix 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsleyParmesan cheeseCook pasta according to direction

Cucumber RingsYield: 4 servings as an appetizer1 large cucumber3 eggs3 tablespoons heavy cream or half and half1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon white pepper1/2 teaspoon paprika2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup cooked ham, chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh pa

Dill Pickle Meat Loaf1 pound ground beef1/2 pound sausage1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1 egg, well beaten1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup dill pickle juice1 cup chopped dill pickle1/4 cup water1 teaspoon Worcestershi

Tomato Dumplings1 can stewed tomatoesSelf rising flourMix enough self rising flour into stewed tomatoes until you have a stiff dough. Drop into hot broth to cook. If you prefer sweet tomato dumplings, add a little sugar to the tomatoes before adding the flour.

PajasThese are traditional Mexican cookies.Yield: 20 servings1 cup pecan halves 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 1/2 cup chopped semisweet chocolate or chips 7 ounces sweetened cond

Spicy Fried Tofu1 pound tofu1/2 teaspoon turmeric1/2 teaspoon sweet basil1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon curry powder2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons soy sauceDrain tofu, pat dry, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.Heat oil and sau