Country Pecan Purses1 yard country print cottonCellophane in coordinating color1 cup pecans1 yard 1/2 inch wide satin ribbon in coordinating color4 cinnamon sticksCut fabric and cellophane into four (15 inch) squares. Cut ribbon into 9 inch segments. For each bag:

Beef HashThis is a favorite recipe from the Iowa Beef Industry Council.2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 cup cubed cooked roast beef1 1/2 cups cubed raw potato (about 2 medium potatoes)2 tablespoons chopped onion1/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon instant beef bouillon

Apricot Pork Medallions1 pound pork tenderloin2 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped2 scallions, sliced1/4 teaspoon dry ginger1 teaspoon wine vinegar2 teaspoons brown sugarDash of hot pepper sauceCut tenderloin crosswise into 1 inc

Pizza Spaghetti Bake1 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained1 cup milk Oregano, to taste2 eggs, beaten Garlic to taste32 ounces spaghetti sauce 1 package pepperoni, sliced1 pound ground beef or turkeySalt and pepper to taste3 cups (or more) shredded mozza

Bavarian Torte PieuCrust/u1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup flour1/2 cup chopped pecansBeat butter, sugar and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour and beat mixture. Stir in pecans. Press mixture into and up

California Club Sandwich4 slices baked turkey breast1 fresh tomato, sliced4 slices crisp bacon1/2 fresh avocado, slicedAlfalfa sprouts3 slices whole wheat breadMiracle WhipToast bread; spread two bread slices with Miracle Whip. On one slice, arrange tomato

Beef Stew2 pounds stew meat, cut into cubes1/4 cup flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 1/2 cups beef brot teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 clove garlic1 bay leaf1 teaspoon paprika4 carrots, sliced3 potatoes, diced2 onions, chopped

Southwestern QuichePrepared pie crust doug large tomato, sliced1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives6 scallions, chopped8 ounces Monterey jack with jalape?os, grated4 eggs1 tablespoon flour1/2 cup half and halfPinch of nutmegPreheat oven to 375

Pick Me Up Cinnamon Kahlua ShakeServes 6.2 cups milk, very cold1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream (or coffee)1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, plus extra for garnish1 cup coffee liqueur such as Kahl?a or Tia MariaWhipped creamUse a blender and process in two batches. Add half of all

Kiss Me Candy RosesFor each candy rose, spread "Safe Confectioners` Glue" on bottom of one red foil wrapped Hershey`s Kisses Milk Chocolate. Firmly press the bottom of another Kiss to it. Insert florist wire into one pointed end of double Kisses. Wrap a 4 inch square of clear c

Lemon Pork Scaloppini1 pound pork tenderloin3 tablespoons flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperVegetable cooking spray2 teaspoons olive oil, divided3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon capers1/4 cup fresh parsley, mincedTri