The French Loaf Almond Kissed Hot Cross BunsInstead of frosting, The French Loaf in Columbus, Ohio, tops these rich coffee rolls with an almond flavored batter baked in a cross pattern.3/4 cup light raisins 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 teaspoons sa

Chocolate Anise BarkSource: Gourmet November 20001 teaspoon anise seeds1/3 cup dried tart cherries1/3 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped1/3 cup salted roasted cashews, coarsely chopped6 ounces fine quality bittersweet chocolate    (not unswee

Chasen`s the Flame of Love MartiniSource: foodtv.com Demonstrated by Dale DeGroff, owner, Kingcocktail.com & Created by Pepe Ruiz, Chasen`s, Los Angeles, CA1/4 ounce fino sherrySeveral peels orange rind2 ounces vodka, chilledCoat the inside of a chilled martini glass w

Fruit of the Vine Stroganoff2 pounds ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped mushrooms1/2 cup butter1/2 cup dry red wine1/2 to 1 cup water 1 1 /2 cups sour creamBrown ground beef and onions. Saute mushrooms in butter. Add to ground beef and onion. Add w

Chops `n` Beans8 pork chopsSalt and pepper1 (20 ounce) can baked beans1 cup chili sauce1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 green bell pepper, cut into ringsBrown chops on both sides in skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a de

Coconut Mounds Pie3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate1/2 cup butter3 eggs, slightly beaten3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup all purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk2 2/3 cups flaked coconutMelt chocolate and butter

Ranch Dressing Mix15 saltine crackers1 cup dry parsley1/2 cup dry onions2 tablespoons thyme1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon onion salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powderWhirl in blender until crumbs are very small.Store in air

Turketti1 1/4 cups spaghetti (not thin)2 cups cooked turkey or chicken1/2 cup chopped onion1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup turkey broth or water1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 3/4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheeseBreak spaghetti in

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese FrostingCooking spray1 tablespoon all purpose flour2 1/4 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2/3 cup granulated sugar