Pineapple FrittersSource: Caesar`s Head Hotel, South Carolina1 egg1 scant cup milk3 tablespoons granulated sugar2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder2 tablespoons melted butterMix and add 1 cup crushed, drained pineapple. Drop 1 teaspoon at a time into hot deep fat.

Ghost Hand PunchBuy new latex gloves. Wash one of the gloves well, and fill with water. Fasten the wrist closed with a rubber band. Freeze. Float the hand in punch before serving.

American Club Three Nut Torte2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided1 cup whipping cream1 cup coarsely chopped pecans3/4 cup slivered almonds1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts1 cup unsalted butter1 egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 3/4 cups flour1 egg white1 teas

Creamy Burgundy Cherries SaladThis is a wonderful holiday salad.1 large box cherry gelatin1 (16 ounce) can Oregon Fruit Bing Cherries, drained2 cups boiling liquid (water plus cherry juice8 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup Burgundy wineDissolve gelatin i

Stuffed Cornish Hens4 whole Cornish hens 1 box seasoned stuffing1/2 cup butter or margarine, meltedSalt and pepperPrepare stuffing as directed on package. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.Wash Cornish hens; pat dry. Stuff hens with prepared stuffing and place in baking pa

Banana Pudding1 box vanilla wafersBananas 4 cups 2% milk, divided3 boxes sugar free vanilla instant puddingCool WhipLine bowl with vanilla wafers, then top with sliced bananas.Mix 1 1/3 cups 2% milk and 1 box sugar free vanilla pudding and pour over wafers a

Potato Chip Pie CrustThis is delicious filled with any creamed seafood, creamed chicken or creamed vegetables, then topped with potato chip crumbs.1 1/2 cups finely crushed potato chips1/2 cup melted margarineMix potato chip crumbs with margarine. Press firmly into an u

Vanilla Extract1 vanilla bean1/4 cup boiling water1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon sunflower or soy oil1 teaspoon liquid lecithinCut vanilla bean into small pieces; place in small bowl. Pour boiling water over the bean pieces. Cover and let stand to steep overnight.

Chile Rajas6 poblano chiles, roasted and peeled1 onion, halved and cut in strips2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 4 to 5 pieces1/2 teaspoon garlic powderPinch of ground cuminSalt, to taste6 to 8 ounces Oaxaca or mozzarella, grated

Bacon Horseradish Dip1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup bacon bits 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup horseradishStir all ingredients until well mixed Cover; chill.Makes 2 cups.