Roasted Salt Brined TurkeyuBrine/u1 cup plus 2 tablespoons kosher salt1/3 cup brown sugar (optional)1 gallon cold water1 (12 pound) turkey with neck, wing tips, heart    and gizzard reserved for Giblet GravyIn a large stockpot, dissolve the s

Atomic CakeThis is a very popular bakery cake in the Chicago area.My Mother has made this for years.1 layer banana or yellow cake1 layer chocolate cake1 layer white cakeFresh bananas, sliced1 small box Jell O Banana PuddingFresh strawberries, sliced1 small bo

Apple Frangipane TartFrom the kitchen of Richard and Jeannine Dorsey Scottsdale, Arizona, by way of Bon Appetit magazine February 1999uCrust/u1 cup all purpose flour1 tablespoon granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted but

Pimento Cheese SpreadThis makes nice sandwiches and is good for party appetizers when spread on rounds of rye bread or wheat crackers.2 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded1 (4 ounce) can pimentos, mashed with    a fork, plus the liquid1 teaspoon garl

Pecan Coffee Cake1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix1 small box instant vanilla pudding3/4 cup oil3/4 cup water1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 eggs1/2 cup pecans, choppeduStreusel/u1 cup sugar1/2 cup pecans, chopped2 teaspoons cinnamonMix together

Golden Gingham Sourdough Bread1 package dry yeast1 1/4 cups warm water1/4 cup brown sugar2 teaspoons salt4 to 4 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 cups sourdough starter3 1/2 cups oatmeal, uncooked1/3 cup butter or margarineSoften yeast in 1/4 cup warm water; pour rem

Mexican Style Three Bean SaladYields 8 servings.1 can green beans1 can garbanzo beans1 can kidney beans1 cup chopped green bell pepper1/2 cup chopped red onion1 cup cider vinegar1 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3/4 cu

Cauliflower with Shrimp Sauce1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets1 can frozen condensed cream of shrimp soup1/2 cup dairy sour cream or 2/3 cup evaporated milk1/4 cup slivered blanched almondsParsleyCook cauliflower in small amount of boiling salted water