Thin Mint Big ChillSource: Iowa Gazette January 30, 2001uBottom Crust/u6 tablespoons butter, melted1 (10 ounce) box Girl Scout Thin Mint    cookies (37 cookies), crushed into crumbsMix butter with cookie crumbs. Spread evenly into bottom of

Nature`s Table Italian Wedding SoupThere are probably as many recipes for Italian Wedding Soup as there are interpretations of the savory concoction`s origins.Many food historians suggest that the name is the result of a simple mistranslation, believing that the name recalls the delicious

Guiltless Turkey GravySource: National Turkey Federation1/4 cup cornstarc/4 cup water4 cups turkey stock and defatted pan juices*Salt and pepper to taste* Whatever you lack in pan juices, make up for in stock.In a large saucepan, over medium heat, bring

Peppermint Fondue2 1/2 cups light cream or half and half1 cup confectioners` sugar6 teaspoons flourPeppermint essence, to tastePut cream and sugar into a saucepan and heat gently until almost boiling. Blend flour smoothly with 1 tablespoon water; add to cream and conti

Crockpot Swedish Style SteakYield: 6 servings2 1/2 pounds round steak1 beef bouillon, crumbled3/4 cup waterSalt and pepper1 teaspoon dill weed1 medium onion, sliced1 cup sour creamCut steak into serving size pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pla

English Meat LoafA meat loaf that`s different! It`s marked into servings before baking.3 cups cooked rice2 pounds ground beef1/2 cup diced green bell pepper1/4 cup chopped onion1 1/4 cups canned tomatoes1 tablespoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperPreheat ove

Baked Spaghetti8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 24 ounces ricotta or cottage cheese 1 pound ground beef 28 ounces chunky garden style pasta sauce 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheesePreheat ove

Blue Corn Dumplings2 cups blue cornmeal2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup lard or shortening3/4 cup milkCombine cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Cut in lard or shortening until mixture looks like meal. Add milk to form a soft, but still stiff, dough.

PolvoronesMakes about 36.1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup lard 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 large orange 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups finely ground almondsPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet.In bowl, beat the butter,

Pork and Tofu2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water1 tofu cake, cut into 1 inch squares1 (6 ounce) can mushrooms, drained (reserve juice)3 tablespoons soy sauce1 to 1 1/2 pounds pork, cut into 1/4 inch slices4 tablespoons granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon

Beef Pot PieSource: WW1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 cup water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef brot pound ultra lean ground beef 1 cup onion, choppedCooking spray 1 tablespo