Oyster Loaf (La Mediatrice)This was popular throughout America in the 19th century. In the Vieux Carre of New Orleans it was known as "the mediator." It was the one thing a man felt might effectively stand between his enraged wife and himself when he came home after spending an

Pizza Chicken Packets4 boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup pizza sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 20 slices pepperoni 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped onionPreheat oven to 450 degrees F or grill to medium high. Spray one side of a 12 x 1

Peanut Butter Maple CookiesYield: 30 servings3/4 cup no sugar added peanut butter3/4 cup heavy cream3 tablespoons Howard`s SF Low Carb Syrup2 teaspoons vanilla extract5 Splenda packets2 tablespoons oat flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powderHeat oven to 3

Best Ever Chicken Packet DinnerFor each foil dinner:1 boneless skinless chicken breast 1 potato, washed and sliced Sliced onion 3 4 fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 6 8 stalks fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off Salt, pepper, etc., as desiredPlace the chic

Vegetable PastiesuPastry/u2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon vegetable salt 4 tablespoons vegetable margarine 1/2 cup waterVegetable oil for deep fryingSift flour and salt into bowl, rub in margarine until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add water an

Cherry Parfait Ice Cream Pie1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened lightly 1 chocolate crumb crust1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling 1 can whipped cream toppingStir half of ice cream in bowl with spoon to reach spreading consistency. Spread evenly in crust. Top with 1/2

Macaroni Salad1 (8 ounce) package seashell macaroni3 hardboiled eggs1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped ripe olives1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese1 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon

Scarlet Bisque3 cups tomato juice1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed chicken broth2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon celery salt1/8 teaspoon onion powderIn a 3 quart saucepan combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from hea

Chili Queen ChiliThis is, according to the legend, one of San Antonio chili queen`s original recipe.2 pounds beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 pound pork, cut into 1/2 inch cubes1/4 cup suet1/4 cup pork fat3 medium onions, chopped6 cloves garlic, minced1 quart

Cream of Tomato Soup4 cups tomatoes, diced1/2 onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil14 ounces soft tofu2 cans condensed tomato soupSalt, to tasteGround black pepper, to tasteSaut? tomatoes and onion in olive oil until onions are clear.Blend the soup an

Hot Broccoli Cheese Dip2 cups Cheddar cheese1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, drained well8 ounces cream cheese1 cup sour cream1 envelope Italian salad dressingMix all ingredients until well blendedSpread into a 9 inch pie plateBake at 350 degrees

Southwestern Wrap2 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing 1/2 tomato, sliced 1/2 avocado, sliced 1 (10 inch) flour tortilla, white or whole wheat 2 to 3 tablespoons refried beans 2 slices Monterey jack, white Cheddar or Jarlsberg cheese 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chop