I have never tried coloring confectioners sugar but do color regular sugar by mixing it half and half with flavored gelatin powder (Jello). I use this to sprinkle on the top of sugar cookies. The color seems very pale but intensifies as the cookie bakes. It also adds a different flavor than you would get […]

Beat all ingredients. 8 SERVINGS; 80 CALORIES PER TABLESPOON

Simmer sugar, vinegar and peppers very slowly for 10 minutes stirring to be sure all sugar is well dissolved. Turn off heat and let stand for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil and add Certo. Boil 1 minute. Cool and stir with non-metal spoon 5 minutes. Check that it comes of the spoon in a […]

Mix all ingredients together and rub on beef cuts such as T-bones, tenderloin, top sirloin and top loin (strip). Grill or broil 3-4 inches from heat 10-13 minutes for medium rare. From Dean Fearing, Chef, The Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas, TX

Mix all ingredients together well. Store tightly covered in a glass jar for use as needed. This is an excellent seasoning for beef dishes. Use as you would any seasoning mix, and do not add extra salt to the dish. Lagniappe: This seasoning mix lends itself to beef, but you may use it as you […]

Heat oil in a large saucpan set over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Saute for 2 min. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil, stirring often. Then, reduce heat and simmer, stirring often for at least 5 min.

Makes 1/2 cup. Stir into applesauce. Stir into crumb topping for coffeecake. Heat with apple cider. Pour through coffee filter before drinking. Simple Spice Cookies: sprinkle over sliced refrigerator sugar- cookie dough before baking. Buy spices in bulk from a natural foods store.

Mix all ingredients together well. Store in a tightly covered glass jar for use as needed. Excellent for seasoning all seafood. Use as you would any seasoning mix, and do not add extra salt to the dish. Lagniappe: This seasoning mix lends itself to seafood, but you may use it as you like. About 4 […]

This seasoning mix is excellent to have on hand to sprinkle on cooked or uncooked fish, vegetables, or snacks. To increase the heat, add more cayenne. Mix together all the ingredients. Store leftovers in a tightly closed glass jar. It will keep its pungency for over a month. Yield: 5 Tablespoons.

Good on tomatoes, vegetables, rice, spinach.