Refried BeansRemove beans from the juice they have been cooked in and mash them with a potato masher, leaving some unmashed. Cook them in a cast iron skillet with some bacon grease. Season with garlic and salt and pepper to taste.To make canned refried beans extra special, add abo

Teriyaki Flank Steak1 1/2 pounds flank steak1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup vinegar3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 or 2 finely chopped scallionsLightly score steak on both sides with kni

Creamy Jigglers2 1/2 cups boiling water2 (8 ounce) packs or 4 (four serving size)    Jell O Gelatin Dessert (any flavor)1 cup cold milk1 small box Jell O Vanilla Instant PuddingStir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 3 minutes until co

Baked Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon parsley, chopped1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 cup all purpose flour1 egg, beaten1/2 cup corn flake crumbs

Duck a la Orange3 to 4 ducksSalt and pepper, to taste1 apple, quartered1 onion, quartered1 rib celery, cut into pieces1/2 cup butter1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice, undiluted2 (6 ounce) cans mushrooms1 1/2 cups red wine2 boxes long grain and wild r

Banana Cream CakeuCake/u2 2/3 cups all purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon nutmeg3 eggs3/4 cup light brown sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup mashed banana (about 3 medium)1 cup whipping cream

Flour Frosting1 cup milk4 tablespoons flour1/2 cup margarine1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)1 cup confectioners` sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extractCombine milk and flour in a small saucepan (use a whisk). Heat and stir until thick and SMOOTH. Cool.In a large bowl, using

Custard Tart with Fresh RaspberriesYield: 8 servingsuCrust/u2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons confectioners` sugar 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melteduFilling/u2 cups sour cream 1 1/4 cups (14 ounce can) NESTL?� CARNATION� 

Rinktum Ditty1 can condensed cream of tomato soup2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1 egg, slightly beaten6 pieces toastHeat soup slowly over low heat. Add cheese; stir until melted. Add mustard and egg. Mix and heat thoroughly. Serve on toast.

Alaskan Blueberry Pancakes1 cup sourdough starter2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups milk1 teaspoon saltMix all ingredients in a non reactive bowl;  cover with kitchen towel or cheesecloth, let stand overnight.The next morning, when bubbly, add:2 teaspoo

Honey DressingThis is great served on fruit salads.1/4 cup vinegar1 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon granulated sugar1 teaspoon minced onion1/2 cup orange blossom honey1/4 teaspoon mined parsleySalt and pepper1/2 cup vegetable oil

Peppered Corn8 ounces cream cheese, cubed1/4 cup butter or margarine2 (11 ounce) cans Mexi Corn, drained2 to 4 medium jalape?o peppers, seeded, mincedIn a saucepan over low heat, cook and stir the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Stir in corn and jalape?os. Pour i