Basque Barbecue Leg of Lamb1 (6 to 7 pound) leg of lamb or 1 whole lambuMarinade/u3 tablespoons salt1 teaspoon pepper5 cloves garlic, pressed1/2 cup vegetable oil2 large lemons, juicedThe day before serving, mix all marinade ingredients. Place in a p

Strawberry Fig Preserves3 cups mashed fresh figs3 cups granulated sugar1 (6 ounce) box strawberry gelatinCut stems from figs, wash thoroughly, and mash to a pulp with a potato masher. Place figs and sugar into a large pot then add the gelatin. Mix well. Cook over medium he

Pineapple Chicken3 or 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 can crushed pineapple, undrained1 cup brown sugar1/3 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon mustard1 teaspoon soy sauceMix together well all ingredients except the chicken breasts. Bake the breast for 30 minutes a

Microwave Pepperoni2 pounds ground beef1 cup water2 tablespoons meat cure2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons paprika1 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed1 teaspoon onion salt1 teaspoon crushed red pepper1 teaspoon fennel seed1/2 teaspoon ground coriand

English Toffee Crunch Cake 1 cup chopped pecans3 tablespoons butter, melted2/3 cup butter, softened1 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 eggs2 cups cake flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup milk uButter Pecan Cream Ch

Scampi Pizza1 pizza crust /PPUSauce/UBR1 tablespoon butterBR1/4 cup finely chopped onionBR1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlicBR1 cup dry white wineBR2 cups heavy creamBR1/2 teaspoon saltBRPinch of nutmegBRPinch of white pepperBRPinch of cayenneBR1 egg yolk/

Real Texas ChiliThis classic Texas chili (no beans, no onion, no tomatoes) was created by native Houstonian Carter Rochelle, a professional fund raiser. Former New York Times food editor Craig Claiborne once pronounced this chili his favorite and published the recipe in two of his cookbo

Strawberry Almond Salsa1 pint strawberries, rinsed,    hulled and quartered1/4 teaspoon minced jalape?o or serrano chile1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint1 tablespoon amaretto2 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 cup toasted sliced almondsPlace half

Okra Fritters1/4 cup cornmeal1/4 cup all purpose flour1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup evaporated milk1 large egg, lightly beaten3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon red pepper2 cups sl