Bay Leaf SauceUse as a sauce for bread pudding, pie or cake.3/4 cup brown sugar2 tablespoons all purpose flourJuice of 1 lemon6 bay leaves1 cup waterCombine ingredients and cook slowly for 15 minutes. Strain.Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Liberty Tree Tavern Strawberry Vinaigrette17 ounces strawberry vinegar1 1/2 ounces salt8 ounces granulated sugar4 ounces strawberry melba4 ounces Dijon mustardDash Tabasco sauceDash white pepper2 quarts/64 ounces salad oil8 ounces waterPlace strawberry vineg

Jerk Shrimp with Sweet Jamaican Rice1 pound medium shrimp (51 60 count), raw, shell onJerk seasoning 2 cups hot cooked rice 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup sl

Nutella Rice Pudding6 cups low fat milk, divided1 cup Nutella2 small cinnamon sticks or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 cup arborio rice (do not substitute or pudding will not thicken)1 cup dried sour cherries or dried cranberriesPreheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a

Chocolate Covered Banana PieMakes 1 (9 x 13 inch) pie.3 cups crushed vanilla wafers 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2/3 cup butter, melted 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 4 cups milk, divided4 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows, divided 2 (3.5 ounce) boxes instant van

Frozen Fruit Salad6 ounces cream cheese3 tablespoons mayonnaise1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained1 (17 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained1 (10 1/2 ounce) package miniature marshmallows2 bananas, sliced1 cup whipped creamCream together cream cheese a

TassoTasso is a highly seasoned, intensely flavored smoked pork. It adds a wonderful flavor to a variety of dishes. Tasso is used extensively in Louisiana cooking.uBrine/u1 3/4 cup curing salt 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoon

Hot Golden Cider6 cups apple cider2 (12 1/2 ounce) cans apricot nectar2 tablespoons packed brown sugar100 percent cotton cheeseclothScissorsString6 inch long cinnamon sticks1/2 teaspoon whole clovesCaramel flavored candy stick, optionalIn a large sa

Jamaican Hot Wings1 pound butter8 ounces Jamaican Jerk Spice1/2 ounce Tabasco sauce8 ounces tomato juice8 ounces unbleached flour5 pounds fresh chicken wings or drumettes    (do NOT use frozen)Oil (for frying )Melt the butter in a 2 quart