Easter Ham Pie2 (9 inch) pastry crusts8 ounces thinly sliced ham5 ounces frozen spinach, thawed3 eggs (at room temperature)2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese15 ounces ricotta cheese1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon cho

ChilesTo roast and peel chiles, cut a small slit in the chile close to the stem end so that the steam can escape. Put chiles on a baking sheet and put directly under the broiler or on a screen on the top of the stove. They can also be plunged into hot canola oil to loosen the skins.

Margarita Beef With Orange SalsaThis recipe was the winner of the 1992 National Beef Cook Off.2/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1/2 cup tequila1/3 cup fresh lime juice2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger2 medium cloves garlic,

Grits Scrapple9 cups salted water1 pound pork sausage1 medium onion, chopped2 cups gritsBreak sausage into small pieces. Add sausage and onion to boiling water. Lower heat to low and cook for 30 minutes.Add grits and cook until thick. Pour into a shallow pan and

Kahlua Pecan Pie1 (8 inch) unbaked pie shell 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/4 cup Kahlua 3/4 cup pecansKahlua Cream (recipe below)Prepare pie shell.Cream butter and sugar toget

New York Deli Sandwich3 ounces sliced pastrami 2 slices pumpernickel bread 2 ounces Dijon mustardDill pickle slicesYellow onion slices 2 ounces sweet cole slawSpread Dijon mustard on both slices of pumpernickel bread. Add pastrami and top with dill pickle, yell

Red Chili Biscuits2 cups all purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/3 cup lard or shortening1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 cup sourdough starterMix the flour, sugar, baking po

Mole EnchiladasMakes 6 servings12 corn tortillas made with maseca 1/2 skinless, boneless chicken, cooked2 cups mole poblano (1 jar) 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 small onion, sliced 1/2 cup sour creamPrepare tortillas as indicated on package. Shred chicken

Broccoli and Cream SauceSelect firm, green heads of broccoli. Cut the broccoli off at the point of the stem where it cuts easily. This is usually just below where the floret stalks begin. Then cut the florets into even size pieces. If any of the floret stems are too thick, cut them in ha