Slow Cooked Oriental Chicken1 (3 1/2 to 4 pound) broiler fryer chicken, cut up2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/3 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons water1 garlic clove minced1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 cup slivered almondsIn a large skillet

Filling and Steaming Corn Husk TamalesuFilling the Tamales/uPlace the dried corn husks in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak 30 minutes to one hour. Drain and select as many as you can of the larger pieces, but be careful not to open the crinkled leaves

Chicken Curry in Papaya1/3 cup butter or margarine2 tablespoons instant minced onion1 stalk celery, chopped1 tart apple, peeled and diced5 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dry mustard2 teaspoons seasoned salt

Tropic Sun Spareribs3 1/2 to 4 pounds beef spareribs or country style ribs3 large cloves garlic, pressedSaltPepper1 large onion, sliced1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce1/2 cup brown sugar, packed1 teaspoon ground

Date Nut Pudding Cake1 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 (12 ounce) package pitted dates, coarsely snipped with scissors4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted1 cup orange juice, warmed2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other o

Pink Vodka Sauce3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup vodka 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (crushed red pepper) 1 cup heavy creamOlive oilSalt and pepperThe key to making this sauce great is the

Rum Pecan PieBaked pie crust, cooled2 large eggs, lightly beaten2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar2/3 cup corn syrup1/4 cup dark rum2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted2 cups toasted pecansPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Combine eggs, brown sugar,

Horseshoes4 pieces thick toast4 hamburger patties, cooked to liking1 bag skinny French fries, cooked1 can Cheddar cheese soup1/2 soup can milk2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauceGarlic to tasteCombine cheese soup, Worcestershire sauce and garlic and cook unti

Chimichangas de Pollo1 (3 1/2 pound) whole chicken6 cups water1 medium onion, studded with 2 whole cloves2 stalks celery2 large whole garlic cloves, peeled1 bay leaf2 tablespoons shortening1 large onion, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced1 large tomat

Strawberry Sweetheart Salad6 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup mayonnaise15 large marshmallows, cut up1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries,    thawed and drained1/2 cup chopped pecans1 cup crushed pineapple1/8 teaspoon red food coloring