Caribbean Jerk RubUse as a coating for pork chops, ribs, tenderloin or kabobs.2 tablespoons dried minced onion1 tablespoon garlic powder4 teaspoons dry thyme leaves, crushed2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon gr

Fruity Gelatin Popsicles1 small box gelatin2 cups boiling water2 cups fruit juiceDissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add juice and pour into Popsicle molds. Freeze.Makes 16 to 18 average size Popsicles.

Fried Chicken1 (2 to 3 pound) fryer, cut into piecesVegetable oil (for frying)SaltPepper3/4 cup flourWash chicken and let it drain well. Put enough vegetable oil in a large skillet to a depth of 1 inch. Heat oil on medium high setting. Salt chicken liberally. Peppe

Italian Mocha Beverage Mix1/2 cup instant coffee1/2 cup granulated sugar2 1/4 cups nonfat dry milk1/4 cup cocoa powderMix thoroughly and put into a blender a couple cups at a time and blend to a fine powder.To use, add approximately 2 rounded teaspoons per cup of

White PizzaItalians have been eating pizza without tomato based sauce for years.1 pizza crust ( pre made, bread machine or mix)1 medium onion, diced1 teaspoon garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil8 ounces Italian style grated cheese blend    (mozz

Canned Fruit Cobbler2 1/2 to 3 cups canned fruit plus 3/4 cup of its juice1/2 teaspoon cinnamon2 tablespoons prepared biscuit mix1/2 to 1 cup granulated sugar (according to sweetness of fruit)1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon lemon juicePreheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Pizza Rice Pie2 2/3 cups cooked rice1/3 cup minced onion2 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons melted butter1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce1/4 teaspoon oregano1/4 teaspoon basil1 cup shredded mozzarella cheesePepperoni, sliced1/2 cup sliced stuffed olivesMix

School Cafeteria Fudge2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup milk1/2 cup (1 stick) butter1/4 cup cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup peanut butter2 cups quick oatsBoil sugar, milk, butter and cocoa 6 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add vanilla ex

California Refried Beans1 pound dried pinto beans 5 cups water 1 medium onion, quartered 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 pound ham hocks or salt pork, cut into cubes 1/2 cup bacon fatCover pinto beans with water, and

Spicy Bran MuffinsI combined a few recipes when coming up with this since I love spices.1 1/2 cups granulated sugar2 eggs2 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 cups corn oil2 cups buttermilk4 cups Millers Bran1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce1/2 cup peanut oil12 flour tortillas3 cups shredded cooked chicken1 pound Monterey jack cheese, grated1/4 cup heavy cream1/2 cup finely chopped scallions1 1/2 cups chopped Mexican green tomatoes    or tomatillo

Roasted Potato Skins4 tablespoon butter2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons minced garlicSaltPepperMix all ingredients and brush on both sides of potato skins. Bake at 500 degrees F for 10 minutes, turning once.