From the Bayou Crawfish Louisianne2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 1/2 cup chopped andouille sausage 3/4 cup chopped bell pepper (can mix the colors) 1/2 large onion, chopped1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1/2 to 3/4 cup whipping cream 1 pound crawfish tails 1 quart pea

Fluffy Omelet with Crab Newburg Sauce3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup flour1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 cup milk4 eggs, separated1/2 teaspoon saltPreheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 12 x 7 inch baking dish.Melt 3 tablesp

Raspberry Cream SodaSource: Sunset magazine, August 20021/4 cup raspberry syrup (such as Torani)2 scoops vanilla ice cream8 ounces club sodaPour raspberry syrup into a chilled tall glass (at least 16 ounces). Add ice cream and slowly pour in club soda.Makes a

Rhubarb Pineapple Jam5 cups rhubarb, finely cut1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple3 cups granulated sugar1 small box strawberry or raspberry gelatinCombine rhubarb, pineapple and sugar. Let stand for 3 hours or overnight.Cook slowly for 15 to 20 minutes, then add

Sweet and Sour Chicken6 half chicken breasts1/2 cup flour1/3 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 (13 1/2 ounce) can pineapple chunks (reserve juice)1 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch3/4 cup cider vinegar1 tablespoon soy sau

George Washington Cake3 eggs2 cups granulated sugar1 cup oil2 cups self rising flour2 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped walnuts4 cups peeled, sliced applesuIcing/u6 ounces softened cream cheese, room temperature1/4 cup melted

Taco Pizza1 pound ground beef1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce1 package taco seasoning1 (8 ounce) can crescent rolls1/2 pound American cheese, cubed1 cup shredded lettuce1/2 cup chopped tomato1/4 cup black olive slicesSour creamBrown meat; drain. Stir i

Tex Mex Macaroni and Cheese1 pound ground pork sausage 1 small onion, chopped 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups milk 1 (16 ounce) loaf Mexican pasteurized cheese1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained 16 ounces macaroni

Sauce Bearnaise4 tablespoons white wine vinegar2 tablespoons dried tarragon1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or scallions1/2 teaspoon saltFreshly ground pepper3 tablespoons water3 egg yolks1/2 pound butterIn a heavy nonreactive saucepan place the vinegar,