PECAN PIE POUND CAKE

PECAN PIE POUND CAKE

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CAKE: 4 sticks butter, softened 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 4 cups sugar 8 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla TOPPING: 1½ cup coarsely chopped pecans 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 (12.25-ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping Preheat...
CAJUN CHICKEN “POPPERS”

CAJUN CHICKEN “POPPERS”

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1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 15 fresh jalape.o green peppers ½ pound bacon Several fresh boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders 1 bottle sweet and sour sauce (any brand) Toothpicks Cut peppers in half, lengthwise. Remove seeds and veins, wash, and thoroughly...
BLACK-EYED PEA SALSA WITH GRILLED CORNBREAD

BLACK-EYED PEA SALSA WITH GRILLED CORNBREAD

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2 (15.5-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 2 (11-ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes with juice 1 (11-ounce) can white shoe peg corn, drained 1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons basil, chopped ½ bell pepper, chopped 1 bunch...
Herbs, Oils and Butters in Strawberry Jar

Herbs, Oils and Butters in Strawberry Jar

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HERB OIL Use herb oils for dipping breads and for salad dressings. To make herb oil, usea mild oil such as olive, peanut, safflower, or sunflower oil. Choose fresh herbssuch as basil, thyme, tarragon, sage, oregano, or rosemary. Slightly bruise enoughherb sprigs to...
GRILLED SALMON WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

GRILLED SALMON WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

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6 salmon steaks, 1 to 2 inches thick Celery salt to taste Freshly ground white pepper to taste 1 medium onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, pressed 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 3 fresh tomatoes, peeled, drained, seeded, and diced ½ cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon...