Wessonality Fried ChickenCombine 3/4 cup flour, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon paprika and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bag. Shake 3 pounds chicken pieces, a few at a time, in bag. Dip chicken in 1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water. Shake in flour mixture again. Fry in 12 inch skillet i

Flavored Rice MixesuOnion Rice Mix/u4 cups uncooked rice1 envelope onion soup mix1/4 cup dried minced onion1 tablespoon parsley1/2 teaspoon saltuLemon Dill Rice Mix/u4 cups uncooked rice1/4 cup grated lemon peel1/4 cup powdered chicken soup

Chicago Deep Dish PizzauCrust/u2 packages quick rise dry yeast2 cups tepid water (90 degrees F)1/2 cup vegetable oil4 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup cornmeal5 1/2 cups flour, dividedDissolve yeast in water. Add oils, cornmeal, and 3 cups of the flour. Bea

Rhubarb Cobbler3 cups diced rhubarb 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cup flour, sifted1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup shortening 3 teaspoons baking powder3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 beaten egg1/2 cup milkPlace rhubarb in a grea

Tex Mex Baked Potatoes4 baking potatoes 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (12 ounce) jar mild or hot salsa2 teaspoons chili powder 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper 1 tablespoon chopped stuffed green olives 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese 1 cup thinly sliced iceber

Chicago Public School Cafeteria Butter Cookies2 sticks (1 cup) softened butter 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla extractPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract.

Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)1/2 cup lard or vegetable oil2 cups Boiled Pinto Beans or Beans from the Pot2 tablespoons chile powder1 tablespoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperHeat lard in a skillet over medium heat until hot. Add pinto beans;

Homemade Corn MuffinsWhile I was shopping at a fruit stand up in the North Carolina Mountains last year, I met a person who told me her favorite thing to bake was her Mom`s corn muffins. I had been searching for the perfect corn muffin so I offered her my Tiramisu recipe in trade. She copied down

Easy Mexican Taco Meat1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) chuck roast4 medium size tomatoes1 small onion1 bunch very fresh cilantro1 tomatillo1 clove garlic1 tablespoon cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 cup vinegarCut the roast into 1/2 inch cubes.Put it in

Mexican Style Hash Brown Potatoes3 1/4 cup potatoes, peeled and chopped    into 1/4 inch pieces1/4 cup Vegetable oil1 cup onions, chopped1 cup green chiles, seeded and chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste1/2 teaspoon grou