Hickory Smoked BrisketPlace 3 to 4 pound beef brisket on large piece of aluminum foil. Sprinkle generously with 1/4 cup of liquid smoke and 1/2 teaspoon each celery salt, onion salt and garlic salt. Wrap well and put into crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 12 hours or on HIGH for

Strawberry Cream Cheese Ball16 ounces cream cheese1 stick(1/2 cup) real butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 tablespoons brown sugar3/4 cup confectioners` sugar1 cup chopped fresh strawberries1 cup graham cracker crumbsSoften cream cheese and butter. Beat well

Cherry Tiramisu1 cup ricotta cheese1 cup confectioners` sugar1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup coffee liqueur1 1/2 cups shortbread cookies (about 30 2 inch cookies)1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie fillingGrated chocolate for garnish (optional)Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Salsa Shrimp1 1/4 pounds shelled, deveined uncooked shrimp 2 medium zucchini or yellow squash, sliced 1 1/2 cups favorite salsa 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1 cup chopped cilantro 3 cup cooked couscousSpray a large frying pan with cooking spray and place over

Spinach, Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken BreastsYield: 6 servings4 chicken breasts, butterflied3/4 pound ham, thinly sliced3/4 pound Provolone cheese, thinly sliced1 pound cream cheese, softened1 pound spinach, stemmed and rinsedOreganoSalt And pepper

Swedish Nuts1 cup whole almonds1 cup walnut halves1 cup cashew halves1 cup pecan halves1 cup granulated sugarDash of salt2 stiffly beaten egg whites1/2 cup butterPreheat oven to 325 degrees F.Toast all nuts in a roasting pan until they are light

Raspberry Linzer PieSource: Washington Red Raspberry CommissionuCrust/u1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened1/4 cup confectioners` sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/4 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup hazelnuts or pecans, finely chopped/p

Tortellini Salad1 (14 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini1 cup chopped raw vegetables1/2 cup Italian salad dressingThaw tortellini according to package directions. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently.

Cranberry Cream Mold1 teaspoon unflavored gelatine1 (6 ounce) can frozen cranberry juice, thawed1 cup confectioners� sugar1 1/2 cups half and half8 ounces cream cheeseSprinkle gelatine over juice in a small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes to soften.In a large bowl

Soft Pretzels2 (16 ounce) loaves frozen bread doug egg white, slightly beaten1 teaspoon waterCoarse or kosher saltSeparate thawed bread into 24 (1 1/2 inch) balls. Roll each ball into a 14 1/2 inch long rope. Plan and design pretzel shapes. Put pretzels one inch apar

Tamale Casserole1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, browned    (about 3 3/4 cups cooked) 1 package taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup water 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles (optional)br

Carne con Chile Verde y Papas2 cups diced stew meat or pork chops1 cup water1 medium onion2 green chiles, roasted1 small tomatoGarlic or garlic salt2 medium potatoesSalt and pepper, to tasteSimmer the meat in water in a frying pan until cooked. Dice oni