MesquiteThis wood produces a sweet smoke that gives a great flavor to grilled meats. When grilling with mesquite, be sure to use aged wood because the green wood is too oily. Do not use this wood for lengthy smoking or barbecuing of meats. Instead, use hickory or pecan wood. Mesquite bea

Marinated Chuck or Sirloin Tip Roast BeefThis is excellent for cuts of meat that tend to be tough. 1 (4 to 6 pound) roast beef (chuck or sirloin tip)1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup dry red wineJuice of one lemon1/4 teaspoon oregano1/4 teaspoon thyme1/4 t

Beggar`s Chicken10 small dried black mushrooms     (such as shiitake or wood ear)1/3 cup sliced canned water chestnuts1/3 cup sliced canned bamboo shoots5 or 6 slices Virginia ham1 (3 pound) frying chicken1 teaspoon five spice powder5 teasp

Chile Orange Glazed Oven Roasted Turkey3 tablespoons ground dried New Mexico or    California chiles (or 3 tablespoons chili powder)1 (12 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed2 tablespoons grated orange peel1 teaspoon ground cuminMix gro

Wild Plum Tarts1/2 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 teaspoon grated orange rind3/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind1 cup sifted all purpose flour1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans1/2 pint wild plum jellyBeat butter and cream cheese until smoot

Navajo Tacos2 cups unbleached flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup evaporated milkAbout 3/4 cup waterMix dry ingredients with fingers. Stir in water with a fork. Knead and divide into 6 parts. Pat into 4 (8 inch) circles 1/4 inch thick. Fry in oi

Sourdough Chocolate Cake1/2 cup thick sourdough starter 1 cup water 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup nonfat dry milkMix and let ferment 2 to 3 hours in a warm place until bubbly and there is a clear sour milk odor.Add:1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup vegetable

Butter Rich Roll and Bread Dough1 1/3 cups water1/2 cup butter6 tablespoons granulated sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon salt4 1/2 cups bread flour1/4 cup dry milk2 teaspoons active dry yeastuEgg Glaze/u1 egg, lightly beaten2 teaspoons waterMeasure a

Mexican Skillet Rice3/4 pound lean ground pork or lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, drained 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chil