Puchitas (Mexican)This cookie is similar to the Biscochitos cookie.1/2 cup water1 1/2 heaping teaspoons aniseed, toasted and groundJuice and zest of 1/2 lemon2 1/4 cups all purpose flour1 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4

Red Lobster Basil Shrimp Stuffed Zucchini4 zucchini (2 to 3 inch diameter)2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 tablespoon minced onion1/2 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped1 pound small shrimp, peeled, deveined    (cut shrimp if they are larger than a q

Italian Sausage and Peppers2 pounds Italian link sausage, browned1 can or jar prepared spaghetti sauce1 large green bell pepper, sliced into thick strips1 medium onion, sliced1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano4 hard rolls/p

Grilled Tuna Steaks4 (3/4 inch thick) tuna steaks1 cup commercial Italian salad dressing2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper1 lemon, quarteredPlace tuna steaks in a 12 x 8 inch dish; pour salad dressing over tuna. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, turning once. Remove steaks

GheeThis is like clarified butter.Heat butter until milk solids separate out. Skim off solids, save them, and use for flavoring vegetables. What is left after the solids are removed is a clear yellow liquid, ghee. Ghee does not burn at high temperatures, and it does not go rancid

Mozzarella Chicken4 whole boneless chicken breasts4 eggsItalian bread crumbs3/4 pound margarine1/2 pound fresh mushrooms1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, shreddedSlice breasts into serving size pieces. Place chicken in slightly beaten egg, then refrigerate for 1 hou

Lime Duck2 ducks4 strips bacon1 cup fresh lime juice1/4 to 1/2 cup orange juiceMarinate ducks in lime juice for 2 hours. Place ducks and marinade in Dutch oven, salt and pepper lightly, and bake at 325 degrees F for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until duck almost falls off bone. B

Creamy FrostingsMakes 1 cup frosting.6 tablespoon (3/4 stick) butter, at room temperature1 1/2 cup confectioners` sugar, sifted if lumpy2 tablespoon heavy cream3/4 teaspoon vanilla extractFood coloring, optional3 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped (optional)u

Chocolate Razipane TartSource: Chef Rachelle Nutt7 ounces almond paste 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 6 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons raspberry jam 2 large eggs 6 tablespoons spelt flour 6 tablespoons Ghirardelli sweet ground chocolate 2/3 cup Ghirar

Whoopie Pies1 cup vegetable shortening or butter2 cups granulated sugar2 large eggs3 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 cup unsweetened cocoa2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons baking soda1 cup buttermilk or milk soured with 1 tablespoon vinegar1 cup hot coffee or water

Super Monte Cristo SandwichesSliced sandwich breadDeli sliced honey or boiled hamDeli sliced turkeyDeli sliced Swiss cheeseCanned pineapple slices  2 to 3 cups corn flakes, semi crushed2 eggs1 cup milkRaspberry jam (or favorite flavor)Vegetab

Mexican Jell OSweetened condensed milk has been used in Mexico for many years.1 box strawberry Jell O1 envelope Knox gelatine, dissolved in a very    small amount of cold water2 cups hot water2 cups cold water1 can sweetened condensed milk

Stovetop Eggplant Parmesan1 eggplant, sliced into six pieces1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese6 slices mozzarella cheese2 cups pasta sauce1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons olive oilSalt both sides of the eggplant slices and set aside for 20 minutes. Wash off t