Cream PuffsCream puff dough, called "choux paste," has only four basic ingredients: water, butter, flour and eggs. Like all simple recipes, the trick is to get the preparation right. The water and butter should be cooked together fast, on moderately high heat, so that the butte

Burnt Round Steak1 large round steak, cut into    1/2 inch wide strips1/4 cup Karo� syrup1/4 cup vinegar2 tablespoons water1/4 teaspoon Tabasco� sauce1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 cup Burgundy wine1/4 teaspoon garl

Salami5 pounds ground beef2 1/2 teaspoons liquid salt1 teaspoon garlic salt4 tablespoons curing salt2 1/2 teaspoons mustard seed2 1/2 teaspoons coarse pepperKnead all ingredients together. Put in a covered bowl and refrigerate 4 days. Knead for 5 minutes each d

Taco Stuffed Shells1 package jumbo pasta shells2 pounds ground beef8 ounces cream cheese1 tablespoon minced dried onion1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese1 small bottle taco sauce (not salsa)Boil shells per box instructions, then drain and cool.Brown ground be

Chocolate Brandy Pie1/2 cup butter or margarine2 eggs1 cup granulated sugar1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons brandy3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa1 (9 inch) graham cracker crustWhipped cream (optional)Shaved chocolate

Tiramisu Cheesecake24 ounces cream cheese1 cup granulated sugar1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese2 eggs4 tablespoons all purpose flour4 tablespoons coffee brandy or espresso or just strong coffee1 (8 ounce) package French or Italian ladyfingers, crispy type4 table

Italian Grilled Cheese4 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick)4 slices mozzarella or provolone3 eggs1/2 cup milk3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic salt2/3 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbsCut a 3 inch pocket in each slice of bread; place a slice

Breakfast Pocket SandwichesServes 4.2 (6 7 inch) round whole wheat pita breads2 large eggs4 large (about 1/2 cup) egg whites1/3 cup low fat (2%) cottage cheese1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced1/4 cup onion, finely chopped1/3 cup red bell pe

Sour Cream Potato Soup1/4 pound bacon, diced 1 medium onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 tablespoons all purpose flourSalt and pepper 3 cups water 2 cups chicken broth 4 large potatoes 1 1/2 cups sour creamCook the bacon pieces in a heavy soup po

South of the Border Enchiladas24 soft corn tortillas 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken 1 white onion. finely chopped 1 1/2 cups grated Mexican cheese such as manchego (Monterey    jack or mild Cheddar can be substituted), divided 1 pint sour cream

Asparagus with Blue Cheese Sauce36 48 asparagus spears with tough ends removed 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons green onionsSalt and pepper to tasteSteam fresh asparagus until