Better than Arby`s Roast Beef1 (3 to 4 pound) roast1/2 cup water1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 envelope onion soup mix1 onion, chopped1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to tasteSalt and pepper to tastePlace roast in crockpot. Stir remaining ingredients toge

Chocolate CannoliuFilling/u1 pound ricotta, drained1 cup confectioners` sugar1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon orange peel, grated1/2 teaspoon lime peel, gratedPur?e ricotta and sugar in processor until smooth.

Rack of Lamb PersilladeSource: Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Scottsdale, Arizona2 racks of lamb, 6 bones eachSalt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons oil 4 ounces sliced persillade butter (recipe follows) 4 ounces fine bread crumbs 4 ounces demiglace sauce (avai

TamarindMust be soaked before using. Separate the tamarind pods, pulling away and discarding as much of the outer skin as you can. Cover with water and let the pulp soak for at least an hour (overnight, if possible). Squeeze the pulp well to extract the juice or rub as much pulp as you c

Sweet Lemon SpareribsSource: iBetty Crocker`s Great Grilling Cookbook/i6 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving pieces1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed3/4 cup barbecue saucePlace pork in a Dutch oven and add enough water to cover. Heat to boil

Avocado Aspic1 small box raspberry gelatin 2 cups hot tomato juice 1 tablespoon horseradish 1 avocadoDissolve gelatin in tomato juice. Add and mix in horseradish. Line bottom of 1 pint mold with avocado slices. Top with gelatin mixture. Refrigerate until set.Ser

Island Chicken Supreme1 broiler fryer chicken, cut into parts3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger root1 lemon, sliced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Accent�1/2 teaspoon ground mace1/4 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup

Fried Turtle1 turtle, approximately 12 inches in diameterSalt and pepper, to taste1 (6 ounce) can evaporated milkFlour to coatKill turtle by removing head and dress as follows. Dip in boiling water. Remove immediately. Straighten legs, tail and neck, one at a time, and

Strawberry Fluff FrostingSource: iLearn to Bake�You�ll Love it!/i a 1947 publication of General Foods Consumer Services Dept.1 egg white, unbeaten1/2 cup granulated sugarDash of salt2/3 cup sliced strawberriesCombine egg white, sugar, salt and 1/3 cup strawberries in

Mennonite Caramel Frosting3 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup top milk or thin cream 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extractMix ingredients together in a saucepan. Stir until sugar is dissolved; cook syrup until it forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water (238

Southwestern Sandwiches1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips2 scallions, thinly sliced3 tablespoons salsa2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon chili powder10 hot dogs10 hot dog buns, splitIn a bowl, combine the first six ingr

Taco Salad1 pound ground chuck1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated1 head lettuce, torn into pieces2 tomatoes, chopped1 cup olives, chopped1 onion, chopped1 package tortilla chips1 to 2 avocadosBrown and drain meat. Mix with all ingredients except avocado. Garni

Corn on the Cob with Cayenne and Lime6 ears corn, shucked6 tablespoons unsalted butter1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepperJuice of 2 limes1 teaspoon saltBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add corn and cook 4 minutes, no longer. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan,