Lemon Custard Ice Cream2/3 cup granulated sugar2 1/2 cups half and half5 large egg yolks (at room temperature)Grated zest of 1 large lemon1/2 cup fresh lemon juiceCombine sugar and half and half in a large saucepan and cook over low heat until sugar dissolves, stir

Fruited Chicken1 whole frying chicken1 (10 ounce) jar orange marmalade2 oranges, cut and quartered, with skin onPlace fryer in crockpot and top with orange marmalade.Add quartered oranges and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.Remove fryer from crockpot and serve w

Pappadeaux Sweet Potato Pecan Pie with Bourbon Sauce1 1/4 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes (2 medium)1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup granulated sugar1 egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup heavy cream (whipping)1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 pinch salt3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon3

Beef Barley Soup Mix in a Jar1 (1 pint) jar3/4 cup medium pearl barley, separated1/2 cup dried lentils2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1/4 cup dried minced onions1/4 cup instant beef bouillon2 tablespoons dried celery flakes1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Cajun Tomato Gravy1 large onion, finely chopped3 stalks celery, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, pressed1 cup shallots, finely chopped2 small cans tomato paste1 small can tomato sauce2 tablespoons granulated sugarSalt and pepper, to taste2 tablespoons Parmes

Adobo Pork with White Rice1 onion, peeled, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, peeled2 dried ancho chiles, toasted and seeded1 negro chile, toasted and seeded1 tomato, halved and toasted1/2 cup distilled vinegar1/2 cup chicken brot teaspoon salt1 (3 to 4 pound

Pasta with Catfish and Artichokes1/2 pound catfish fillets8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1 sweet red pepper, julienned1 carrot, julienned1 zucchini, julienned3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts,    drain

Cowpoke Sandwic large onion, sliced thickCilantro and Mexican oregano, dried, crumbledSalt and pepperBread slices, butteredVinegar and water, in equal amountsCayenne pepper, to tastePut onion slices in a bowl. Coat with spices, then cover with water and vineg

Chilled Cucumber Soup4 cups peeled, seeded, chopped cucumber2 cups water2 cups plain yogurt1 clove garlicSeveral fresh mint leaves1 tablespoon honey1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon dill weedChopped scallions (for garnish)Put all ingredients exc

Fideo3 tablespoons vegetable oil4 coils fideo2 tablespoons minced onion1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup canned tomato sauce3 cups waterSaltPepperHeat oil. Add fideo and cook until lightly browned. Add onion and cook until tender. Add garlic, tomato sauce a

Frozen Fruit Salad12 ounces fat free Cool Whip1 box sugar free mandarin orange flavored jello1 large can peaches packed in water or light syrup1 can mandarin oranges1 small can pineapple chunks packed in juice1 small can Sunkist orange sections1 1/2 cups sliced st