Praline Syrup2 cups dark corn syrup1/3 cup dark brown sugar1/2 cup water1 cup pecan pieces1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractCombine syrup, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute.Remove from heat; stir in pecans and vani

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Potato Soup3 pounds potatoes, peeled and dice 1/2 x 1 inch    (weigh 3 pounds after peeling)8 ounces chopped celery2 1/2 quarts water4 ounces chicken base1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon Jane`s Crazy Salt ( I found it at Kroge

Margarita Glazed Pork Chops1/3 cup orange marmalade 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoons tequila or lime juice 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 4 boneless pork loin chops, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds total)Sni

Stir Fried Pork in Garlic Sauce2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons garlic, peeled and chopped 2 dried chiles 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork, preferably from the shoulder    (Boston butt or picnic), sliced thinly and dried 1 bunch scallions,

Italian Pot Roast6 ounces fresh mushrooms1 cup hot water2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 large onions, chopped1 (3 to 4 pound) chuck roast1/2 teaspoon salt (cancel if tenderizer is used)1/4 teaspoon each pepper and ginger4 cloves garlic, minced or mashed1 (8 o

Savory Spaghetti Sauce1 to 2 pounds ground beef or turkey4 cloves garlic, finely minced2 tablespoons olive oil2 large carrots, grated3 medium onions, minced or grated10 cup tomato juice6 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon chili powder2 (16 ounce) cans whol

Shrimp Quiche1 (9 inch) partially baked pie shell1/2 pound shrimp, cooked, diced1/4 cup scallions, slicedPinch of pepper1 cup heavy cream or half and half3 eggs2 fresh tomatoes, sliced1/4 cup Swiss cheese, grated2 tablespoons butterSaut? scallions i

Mango Meringue PieuFlaky Pie Dough/u3 tablespoons vegetable shortening1 1/2 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons granulated sugar8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pea size bits3 to 4 tablespoons ice waterFlatten the shortening between 2 sheets of wa

Black Bean Soup1 pound dried black beans1 teaspoon cumin seed1 teaspoon coriander seed1 teaspoon roasted Mexican oregano1/2 large onion, peeled, with root fibers attached4 large cloves garlic, slightly mashed2 jalape?o chiles, cut lengthwise1 bunch cilantro, t

Strawberries with Champagne Sauce2 egg yolks1/2 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons cornstarc cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup whipping cream, stiffly beaten1/4 cup champagne1 quart strawberries, washed and thoroughly drainedCombine yolks, sugar

Italian Dressing1/4 cup low sodium chicken brot tablespoon minced red bell pepper1 tablespoon chopped basil1 tablespoon white wine vinegar2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 garlic clove, minced1/4 teasp