Cannoli Shell and Filling

Ingredients:

Shell:

2 cups all purpose flour
3 Tablespoons Crisco shortening
2 Tablespoons sugar
1⁄4 cup sweet vermouth / Marsala wine
1 egg

Pinch of cinnamon

Dash of Kosher Salt

Filling:
2 cups ricotta impasata or drained ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1⁄3 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate chips

Directions:

Ingredients:

5 lbs pork butt or shoulder
5 oz fresh Italian parsley
5 garlic cloves, whole

2 Sprigs fresh rosemary
2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt and Black Pepper

Directions:

Ingredients:
1 lb. pork chops
1 pkg. brown gravy mix
3 oz. julienned onion
3 oz. julienned red bell pepper
3 oz. julienned yellow bell pepper
3 oz. julienned green bell pepper
1 cup water

Directions:
Sauce onions and all bell peppers. Sear pork chops in sauteed vegetables for one minute each side. Add brown gravy mix and water. Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes. Serve over white rice.
Season pork chops with desired seasoning before searing.

Ingredients:
5 lb. chicken necks (cleaned)
5 lb. chicken gizzards (cut in half)
2 cans tomato paste
½ jar gumbo filé (to your taste)
½ jar crab boil (to your taste)
5 lb. shrimp (cleaned & deveined)
5 lb. crabs (cleaned & cut in half)
5 lb. sausage (sliced)
2 pkg. Okra
2-10 oz. pkg. seasoning blend
2 cans whole kernel corn
1 jar roux
 

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For a special brunch with loved ones this holiday season, consider serving a light, flaky option, such as this Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Ring, or finish off a gathering with this Sugar-Dusted Apple Bundt Cake for dessert. These recipes are perfect for holiday entertaining, but easy enough to add a special touch to any meal throughout the year.

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup finely diced celery
3/4 cup finely diced onion
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons Tony's Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 pound crawfish tails, fully cooked
French loaf, cut in half

Ingredients:
1 (.7 oz) envelope Italian Seasoning
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons minced green onion
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
8 oz Monterey Jack Cheese
8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese
8 oz Cream Cheese
4 oz pimentos
Assorted Crackers

Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
3 large eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
2 jars of baby food (most recipes call for plum baby food)

Directions:
Mix wet ingredients, then add dry. Generously grease, then flour bundt pan. Pour in batter.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes.

Ingredients:
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into large chunks. Mash after cooking.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk or half and half
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Salt (optional)

Topping
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp.
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups mini marshmallows

Ingredients:
4 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/3 cups of buttermilk
2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, each cut crosswise into 8 to 9 strips
1 quart vegetable oil (cooking oil of choice)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder