Cowboy Stuffed Spuds4 large russet potatoes, washed and pricked with fork 1/2 pound lean ground beef or turkey 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper 1 (19 ounce) can pork and beans 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 2 teaspoons yellow mustardGrated Cheddar or

Barbecued Beef Sandwiches2 beef briskets, trimmed (about 12 pounds) 6 cups barbecue sauce3 cups diced onions 2 cups water 40 to 50 hamburger bunsPlace meat in a large cooking bag.Combine sauce, onions and water; pour over meat.Bake at 325 degrees F fo

Scent of Roses Rice Pudding1 cup white rice3 1/2 cups water3 cups milk1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (adjust to desired sweetness)1 tablespoon rose waterWash rice well, drain and place in pan. Add water, cover and simmer over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Add milk

Orange Marinated Gulf FishJuice of 2 oranges, approximately 2/3 cupZest of 1 orange, minced6 tablespoons sherry6 tablespoons peanut or olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon prepared Creole mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperb

Grilled Artichoke HeartsYield: 4 servings1 quart water 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for brushing the artichokes 5 thin lemon slices, seeded 3 medium garlic cloves 3 thyme sprigs 8 small artichokes, outer leaves removed, stems and tops trimmed, halve

Butterscotch Cream PieuFilling for 9 inch pie/u1 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 cup cornstarc/2 teaspoon salt1 cup water1 2/3 cups milk1/3 cup butter3 egg yolks, slightly beaten1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractuFilling for 8 inch pie/u3/4 cu

Mandarin Orange Gelatin Mold2 small boxes orange gelatin1 can mandarin oranges, drained thoroughly1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream1 1/2 cups boiling water1 1/2 scant cups crushed icePour boiling water over gelatin and stir until completely dissolved. Add crushed ice and

Lemon Butter Chicken Breasts6 boned chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup all purpose flour Lemon pepper, to taste 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons lemon juicePound chicken breasts to a 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness.Combine flour and salt; dredge chic

Gourmet Popcorn Treats1 (10 1/2 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows1 cup vanilla milk chips6 tablespoons butter12 cups popped popcorn1 cup salted peanuts1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup small gumdrops, slicedGrease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.In a 5 quar

Lavender SugarUse in place of plain sugar, in baked goods and in tea, and for sweetening berries and fruit salads.1 pound granulated sugar1/4 cup fresh or dried lavender budsMix sugar and lavender. Store in an airtight, dry container.As you need it, sift the suga

Apache Corn SoupPeel the acorns and grind them. The outer part of the acorn is not used.1 (2 1/2 pound) beef roast2 quarts water1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 cup ground acorn mealCover beef with water and bring to boil in a heavy pot. Simmer several hour