Mama Melrose`s Ristorante Italiano Shrimp CarbonaraYield: 6 servings1/4 cup butter1 1/2 cups diced pancetta bacon1 cup diced yellow onion1 1/2 pounds shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and    deveined and tail trimmed off1 teaspoon fresh cracked black peppercor

Low Country Boil5 pounds (31 40 count) tiger shrimp4 lemons, cut in half2 artichokes, cut lengthwise4 yellow onions, quartered12 red skinned potatoes4 ears fresh corn, cut into thirds1 whole garlic clove, cut in half, lengthwise1 (4 ounce) bottle liquid crab b

Baked Three Cheese and Egg CasseroleYield: 12 servings7 eggs1 cup heavy cream1 Splenda packet4 cups Monterey jack cheese4 ounces cream cheese16 ounces small curd cottage cheese2/3 cup butter, melted1/2 cup soy flour1 teaspoon baking powderPre

Sugared Nuts3 cups walnut halves1 1/2 cups pecan halves2 cups granulated sugar1 cup water1/4 teaspoon cinnamonMix ingredients in heavy skillet. Cook until water disappears and nuts have a sugary appearance. Remove from heat and pour nuts onto a baking sheet. Separa

Free Form Fruit PieuDough/u2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup chilled butterScant 1/2 cup cold waterMix all dry ingredients together. Add butter in small pieces and p

Coconut Bundt Cake with Powdered Sugar Glaze3 cups cake flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature2 1/2 cups granulated sugar6 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon coconut extract1 1/4 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk (div

Three Bean Salad1 can French style green beans1 can drained yellow wax beans1 can red kidney beans1 cup finely sliced celery4 to 6 scallions, sliced (including tops)3/4 cup vinegar1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup oilDrain green beans and wax beans well.

Turkey Jerky6 tablespoons teriyaki sauce1 tablespoon dark brown sugar1 teaspoon hickory salt1 pound uncooked skinless turkey breast, thinly slicedPut teriyaki sauce, brown sugar and hickory salt into a tight sealing plastic bag. Seal and shake the bag to mix. Add the t

Huevos CasseroleServes 8.This can be made the night before serving.6 slices bacon, diced 1 bunch green onions 8 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk or half and half1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, or less to taste 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/

White Hot Chocolate3 cups half and half, divided (1/4 cup and 2 3/4 cups)2/3 cup vanilla baking chips1 cinnamon stick1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extractGround cinnamon for garnishingPlace 1/4 cup cream, vanilla chips, cinn

Cashew Chicken Avocado WrapsSource: Southern Living Cooking School1 (1 1/2 pound) deli roasted chicken1/3 cup reduced fat mayonnaise1/2 cup chopped fresh basil2 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon chili garlic paste*4 (10 inch) flour tortillas2 avocados, peele