Alaska State Fair Barbecued SpareribsThe annual Alaska State Fair is held in the fertile Matanuska Valley, where cabbages can grow up to 70 pounds in the short summer season. The rugged Chugach Mountain range that rises above the valley gives the whole fair a travel-poster look. As at any state fair, quilts, rabbits, and big [...]

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Star Spangled Banner Cake2 (18.25 ounce) boxes white or yellow cake mixStrawberry or raspberry jamFresh strawberries or raspberriesPrepared white icing1 pint blueberriesPrepare two 9 x 13-inch layers white or yellow cake.Spread strawberry or raspberry jam on one layer, then stack the second layer on top. Frost with white icing and make stripes, using halved strawberries [...]

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Rockets Red Glare WingsDemocracy in action: Please everyone by pouring the spicy hot sauce over the wings at the last minute, or not.2 to 2 1/2 pounds chicken wing⳶ tablespoons hot sauce 1 teaspoon soy sauceOlive or vegetable oilSauce4 tablespoons melted butter4 tablespoons honey2 jalapeno peppers, minced 1 tablespoons hot mustard 2 tablespoons tomato pasteCoat [...]

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Nestle Toll House Stars and Stripes Cookies1 (18 ounce) package Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie DougБ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperaturϳ/3 cup granulated sugaⲜ fresh medium strawberries, sliced3/4 cup fresh blueberries2 tablespoons Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini MorselsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Roll cookie dough to 1/4-inch thickness between [...]

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Firecracker Chili Cheese PieSource: Savor The Moment – Junior League of Boca Raton1 cup crushed tortilla chips3 tablespoons melted butter16 ounces cream cheese, softened2 eggs1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles2 fresh jalapenos, chopped4 ounces Colby cheese, shredded4 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded1/4 cup sour creamGarnishChopped green scallionsChopped tomatoesSliced black olivesMix the crushed tortilla chips [...]

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Barbecued Salmon3 tablespoons melted butteѵ tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon white wine vinegaѵ/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon salt4 (4-6 ounce) salmon steaksCombine the butter, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, lemon peel, garlic salt and salt; stir thoroughly. Generously brush both sides of the salmon steaks with mixture.Grill on a well oiled grill [...]

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Grilled Chicken with Garlic ButterServes 3.1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled 1/4 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil 3 cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 2 3/4 pounds chicken breast halvesPreheat grill or broiler.For Garlic Butter: In blender, combine butter, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, oregano and pepper and process, [...]

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Southern Summertime Lemonade2 fresh lemons (about 1/3 cup juice) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 quart water Sprigs of mint Ice cubesSqueeze lemons; add sugar, water and mint. Shake well and refrigerate for flavors to mellow (1/2 to 6 hours).Pour over ice cubes and serve.This will make 4 large glasses. If desired, a few strips of [...]

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Santa Fe Grilled Steak and Corѐ beef T-bone or boneless beef    top loin steaks, 1-inch thick4 ears fresh sweet corn, in husks3 tablespoons butterPull back husks from each ear of corn, leaving husks attached to base. Remove corn silk. Fold husks back around corn tie at end of each ear with string or strip of [...]

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Classic Strawberry ShortcakesRich, buttery biscuits make these shortcakes extra special! You can make the shortcakes ahead of time and even freeze them.2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon sal҉/2 cup butter2/3 to 3/4 cup milkAdditional sugar6 cups fresh strawberries, quartered lengthwise1/4 to 1/2 cup granulated sugarSlightly sweetened whipped creamPreheat oven to [...]

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