Spiced Vanilla PecansSource: iBeat That/i by Ann Hodgman1 pound whole pecan halves6 cups water1/2 cup superfine sugar (not confectionery or granulated)3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted1 tablespoon light corn syrup1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/4 teas

Copeland`s of New Orleans Crawfish EtouffeeServes 66 cups water2 bay leaves1 teaspoon lobster base1 pound fresh crawfish tail meatPinch black pepperPinch white pepperPinch cayenne1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon peanut oil1 cup chopped yellow onion4 te

Spicy Pork Tenderloin2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot or    1/2 teaspoon ground ginger2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons

Lemon Brandy Pound CakeI made this cake for a couple of American college students the other day. They really liked it, so I thought I would post the recipe. This recipe was easy to make and basically used what I had leftover in my refrigerator and pantry. Hope you enjoy this as much as we did./p

Brownie Pie14 Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies, slightly chilled3 egg whitesDash of salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup chopped nutsWhipped cream, chocolate bits or    shaved chocolate (for garnishes)Preheat oven t

Cheesesteak Pockets1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 (14 ounce) package frozen beef or chicken sandwich steaks,    separated into 8 portions 1 can Campbell`s Cheddar Cheese Soup 1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 4 (6 in

Cream Cheese BreadExcellent, color, texture and taste. My family just loves this bread.1/2 cup water1/2 cup softened cream cheese2 tablespoons melted butter1 beaten egg4 tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt3 cups bread flour1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeas

Bloody Mary Stew2 pounds cubed stew meat1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 pound bacon, cut into bite size pieces1 envelope onion soup mix 3 cups water 1 liter bloody Mary mix1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 cup barley 1 (20 ounc

Cafe EnchiladasVegetable oil12 corn tortillasHot sauce1 pound mozzarella cheese, gratedShredded lettuce, for garnishChopped tomatoes, for garnishHeat 1/2 inch oil in a small heavy skillet until it just begins to smoke. Using kitchen tongs soften the tortillas f

Gimme a Kiss Cookies1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup powdered cocoa 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (10 ounce) package Hershey`s KissesIn large bowl, beat butter, sug

Pork Medallions with Rosemary and Mushrooms2 pounds boneless pork tenderloin chops,    cut crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced, plus extra who mushrooms1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon plus 1