Five Spice Sugar5 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/2 teaspoon ground corianderIn a 1/3 to 1/2 cup tall, narrow clear jar., layer the ingredients, contrasti

Oriental Italian Steak1/2 cup Italian dressing2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 to 1 1/2 pounds flank steak For marinade, in shallow baking dish, combine dressing, brown sugar, soy sauce and ginger. Set aside. Score

Baked Steak1 (2 pound) round steak or    1 (4 pound) chuck beef roastSalt, to tastePepper, to taste1 can cream of mushroom soup1 envelope dry onion soup mixPlace steak or roast which has been seasoned with salt and pepper in a casserole. Pour mus

Pepper Pesto2 large sweet red or yellow bell peppers1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup pine nuts or almonds2 small cloves garlic, cut in half1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/2 cup olive oil1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken brothPlace whole peppers on

Quiche Lorraine8 ounces bacon1 (9 inch) pastry shell, unbaked1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese, coarsely shredded3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepperDash of cayenneDash of nutmeg4 eggs1 1/2 cups half and halfPreheat oven to 375 degrees F.C

Green Chile Pie12 to 14 Hatch green chiles, roasted,    peeled, halved and deveined10 slices bacon, fried and drained1 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded1/3 pound Swiss cheese, shredded6 eggs, beatenSalt and pepper to tasteSlices of Muenster cheese

Roasted Red Pepper Soup4 medium red sweet peppers1 small yellow sweet pepper1 to 2 small red serrano peppers3 cloves garlic1 tablespoon olive oil1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken brot/2 cup whipping creamFresh basil leavesPreheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Raspberry Smoothie1/4 cup coconut milk3/4 cup water2 cups raspberries, frozen2/3 cup granulated sugar Combine all ingredients in blender, breaking raspberries apart if clumped together. Blend until combined.

Valentine ParfaitsBaked brownies, crumbled 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries or raspberries 1/4 cup sweetened whipped cream or Sweetened Topping In a stemmed parfait or wineglass, layer crumbled brownies, fresh fruit and whipped cream. Top with whole fresh strawberry.

Dressing1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons onion flakes 2 teaspoons parsley flakes, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 1/2 cups buttermilkMix mayonnaise and dry ingredients. Add buttermilk slowly. Always shake before pouring on salad.