Deep Fried Date Filled Wontons8 ounces pitted dates, finely chopped1/4 cup chopped almonds, cashews or walnuts1 tablespoon orange juice, or more if needed1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder*Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated48 wonton wrappers*Oil (for deep frying)br

Fantastic TrifleSource: iA Legacy of Faith: Finest & Best Cuisine/i published by First Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LouisianaServes 12. Make this the night before serving and refrigerate overnight.1 (16 ounce) pound cake, cubed 1 (16 ounce) jar fudge

Big Pink TV Dinner Fried ChickenYield: 4 servingsChicken, cut into 8 pieces (one 3 pound bird)1 1/2 cups buttermilk1 cup flour1 cup cornflakes, crumbled1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepperVegetable oil as needed/

Low Carb Shrimp Parmesan2 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup minced onion 2 teaspoons bottled garlic 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon basil, crushed 1/4 teaspoon oregano 2 teaspoons saltPepp

Vegetable Burrito Casserole2/3 cup rice1/2 teaspoon chicken brot large green bell pepper, diced1 onion, chopped1 (10 ounce) frozen corn, thawed, drained1 cup salsa style ketchup1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded8 (8 inch) corn tortillas1 (16 ounce) can

Butter Rum Cashews1 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup rum2 cups cashews, whole and unsalted2 ounces butterGenerously oil a baking sheet and set aside.Bring the sugar and rum to boil in a saucepan. Cook for 3 minutes, until candy thermometer reads 234 degrees F. Remove

Tin Roof Pie1/3 cup creamy peanut butter1/3 cup dark corn syrup2 cups crushed cornflakes (measured after crushing)1 pint vanilla ice cream, softenedChocolate Sauce (optional)Whipped cream (optional)1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)With a fork com

Dilled Pasta Salad2 cups uncooked pasta1/3 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper1/2 cup shredded carrot3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar1 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/

Stained Glass CranberriesThese are very pretty. The berries have the appearance of stained glass beads.4 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed    and drained, but not dried2 cups granulated sugar4 tablespoons brandy/PSpread berries in a single layer in a 1

Tortilla Snack Strips2 tablespoons butter, melted6 (7 inch) flour tortillas1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion salt or onion powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)Brush butter over one side of each tortilla. Combine the s

Cucumber Chicken PitasSource: Better Homes and Gardens Online1/2 cup plain yogurt1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed1/4 teaspoon dried mint, crushed4 large pita bread rounds4 lettuce leaves6 ounces thinly sliced fully cooked chicken