Cafe du Monde BeignetsNOTE: It seems that for home preparation the dough works better in the large quantity given here, enough for about 5 dozen beignets. Don`t worry, though ...the dough keeps well under refrigeration for about a week. Just cut off some dough when you want to make beignets rol

Cream of Asparagus SoupYield: 6 servings1 tablespoon butter1 small onion, finely chopped1/2 celery, finely chopped2 cups chicken stock1 pound asparagus, choppedSalt and pepper, to taste1/4 teaspoon mace3/4 cup whipping cream3 hard boiled eggs, chopp

Good Meat Loaf1 pound ground beef1 pound ground pork2 eggs3/4 cup diced onion1/2 cup chili sauce1/2 cup milk1/2 cup bread crumbsDo not omit the ground pork, as it makes the recipe. Mix all ingredients well. Put into a loaf pan and bake at 325 degrees F for

Baked Pasta1 large jar chunky or thick spaghetti sauce 1 1/2 cups water 1 bag pasta (shells, bow ties, etc.) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheeseParmesan cheeseLightly coat large baking dish with vegetable shortening. Heat oven to 425 degrees F.In a mixing bowl

Bloody Mary Chicken Creole1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 (3 pound) fryer, cut into serving pieces 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups bloody Mary mix 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt (or m

Bula Soup1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach,    cooked and well drained8 ounces clam juice8 ounces minced clams with juice8 ounces chicken stock1 1/2 cups half and half2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon Worcestershire saucePepper,

Bunkhouse CookiesThese cookies stay moist, keep beautifully, and are the perfect gift or food bazaar item. The recipe makes a huge batch. For extra sweetness, sprinkle the warm cookies with granulated sugar.1 cup butter1 cup granulated sugar1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

Garlicky Shrimp TapasMy sister sent me this recipe to try for the appetizer table which I am making for my son`s wedding.1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp,    peeled and deveined2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon minced garlic1 small bay leaf1/4 to 1/2 tea

Crockpot Salsa Swiss Steak2 teaspoons oil1 1/2 pounds boneless beef top round steak,    trimmed of fat, cut into 5 pieces1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 medium onion, halved lengthwise, sliced1/2 medium green bell pepper, cut into bite size st