Fudge Caramels2/3 cup cocoa2 cups granulated sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup water1/4 cup butter1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractCombine cocoa, sugar, corn syrup and salt in a heavy 3 quart saucepan Add evaporated milk and

Sweet Pork RoastThe sugar in the soda gives the dish real Southern flavor.4 1/2 pound pork center cut loin (you    may want to ask the butcher to tie it) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash 2 teaspoons La

Pasta con Spinach3/4 pound spaghetti1 pound fresh spinach, washed, cleaned and drained8 fresh mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup cooked ham, shredded1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, divided1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheeseAdd a tablespoon of olive oil to water in a large

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie2 cups mashed sweet potatoes 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup chopped pecans 1 unbaked pie shell

Crock Pot Barbecue Beef1 (2 1/2 pound) chuck roast1 cup water1 bottle barbecue sauce1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon mustard1 onion, choppedSalt and pepperAdd all ingredients to crockpot. Cook on HIGH heat until it boils. Simmer on LOW for 6 to 8 hour

Hamburger BunsYields 6 buns2/3 cup milk, warmed to room    temperature,105 to 115 degrees F1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast5 tablespoons olive oil1 extra large egg, at room temperature3 cups unbleached all purpose flour1 3/4 teaspoons salt2 tables

Egg Drop Soup3 cups chicken brot teaspoon saltDash of white pepper1 medium scallion, chopped (with top)2 eggs, slightly beatenHeat chicken broth, salt and white pepper to boiling in 2 quart saucepan. Stir scallion into eggs. Pour egg mixture slowly into broth, st

Sliced Lemon PieThis is what the Old West bakers adapted from an old Shaker recipe from Ohio. This is a quite tart dessert.5 large lemons2 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt6 eggs, beatenPreheat oven to 400 degrees F.Skin and remove all white from lemon

Pudding Shots1 small box instant chocolate pudding 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup vodka 1/2 cup Irish Cream 8 ounces extra creamy Cool WhipMix pudding and milk for a couple of minutes with an electric mixer, then add alcohol; mix well. Mix in Cool Whip.Put into indivi

Raspberry Applesauce Gelatin Squares4 (3 ounce) packages sugar free raspberry    gelatin (or flavor of your choice) 4 cups boiling water 1 1/2 cups cold water 1 (46 ounce) jar unsweetened applesauceIn a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir i