Marcel Desaulnier`s Banana SorbetYields 1 3/4 quarts The size ice cream scoop you use to serve this sorbet is your choice. 2 cups water1 1/2 cups granulated sugar3 pounds bananas, unpeeled2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Heat the water and sugar in a large

Grilled Cinnamon Ham1 (2 3 pound) boneless ham1/2 cup honey2 tablespoons cinnamon, dividedPrepare grill.Score ham into diamond shapes. Coat ham thoroughly with honey. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cinnamon over honey coated ham. Place ham on center of rack. Cover grill an

Cumin (Comino)Buy cumin seeds, not the ground cumin. Warm the seeds briefly in a dry skillet and grind them as needed.To roast cumin seeds, heat a small heavy skillet over a medium high flame and then add the amount of cumin seed called for. Stir it gently, and when it begins to p

Grilled Pork with Salsa1/3 cup fresh lime juice1/4 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon dried whole oregano1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme1 (1 pound) pork tenderloinHomemade salsaLime wedges (for garnish )Combine fresh lime juice, soy sauce, oregano and thyme in a shallo

Civil War ChickenDue to the shortage of salt during the war, Southerners were compelled to use salted meat for their food.1 whole fryer or favorite chicken piecesPepper, to taste6 slices salt meat3 tablespoons flourSplit chicken down the back and place in iron s

Chocolate Cashew Clusters1 (12 ounce) package (2 cups) semisweet chocolate chips1 ounce unsweetened chocolate2 cups cashewsOven directions:uStep 1/uLine cookie sheets with wax paper. In large saucepan, melt chocolate chips and chocolate overlow heat, stirring con

Orange Roasted Turkey1 (14 pound) self basting turkey1 can concentrated orange juice1 box brown sugarMeat tenderizerDash of garlic powderAccentMrs. DashThaw turkey according to directions. Pat dry inside and out. Take giblets out and cook on stove for gravy

Shrimp and Cheese Strudel1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion 4 ounces cooked tiny shrimp, chopped (or one    can shrimp, drained and

Peanut Butter Cups CupcakesMakes 24 cupcakes.1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1/3 cup shortening 1/3 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 24 m

Chicken Guacamole Tortillas2 chicken breasts (about 1 pound), boned and skinned Salt to taste Black pepper to taste Cayenne pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon olive oiluGuacamole/u1 ripe avocado 1 jalape?o or serrano pepper, seed