Food Coloring Paste Dyed EggsHardboil the eggs and let cool.Mix 1/2 cup very hot water with a small amount of the food coloring paste until the desired hue is reached. Let cool to room temperature.Add 2 tablespoons white vinegar to strengthen the dye. Dip or immerse the egg

Country Pan Fried Chicken3 pounds chicken breasts and legs1 egg2/3 cup buttermilk2 cups all purpose flourSalt, to taste1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon black pepper1 cup lard1 cup solid white vegetable shorteningLet chicken warm to room tempera

Chicken and Dumplings1 fryer or stewing hen 1/2 onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, rough chopped 4 carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thickSalt and pepper to tasteuDumplings/u3 tablespoons shortening 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4

Macaroon Cookie Cake2 cups all purpose flour1 1/4 cups granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup soft shortening1 cup buttermilk or sour milk3 large eggs3 ounces semi sweet chocolate, m

Peachy Caramel Cobbler1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches1/4 cup all purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 package refrigerated caramel Danish rolls w/nuts1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind (optional)3/4 cup ginger ale1 tablespoon butter or margarineDrain peaches, reserv

Touch of Mexico Pizza1/2 pound ground pork1/2 packet (2 tablespoons) taco seasoning1 (6 1/2 ounce) package pizza crust mix*1 cup salsa1 cup (4 ounces) reduced fat shredded Colby Jack cheese2/3 cup coarsely crushed low fat tortilla chips1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce

Lone Star Rice1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup tomatoes with green chiles 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups water2 to 3

Pineapple Salsa2 cups diced pineapple (fresh or canned), drained3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon crushed cumin seed1 tablespoon brown sugar2 teaspoons finely chopped jalape?o pepper, seededStir all ingredients together.