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Dick Cavett’s Bread Pot Fondue

1 round firm loaf French bread2 cups shredded sharp cheese6 ounces cream cheese, softened1 1/2 cups dairy sour cream1 cup diced, cooked ham1/2 cup chopped green onions1 (3 ounce) can whole mild or hot green chiles, drained and chopped1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon butter, melted Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat [...]

Natalie Wood’s Eggs Ranchero

4 tortillas 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large clove garlic, mashed 1/2 teaspoon marjoram 1 small serrano or other chile pepper, chopped or 2 teaspoons red chili powder 1 cup fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped or    1 cup canned tomato sauceSalt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 4 eggs 1 tablespoon butter Fry tortillas quickly [...]

Jack Nicklaus’ Guacamole Dip

2 avocados, peeled and stoned 1 medium onion, chopped 2 green chiles, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon saltFreshly ground black pepper to taste 4 to 8 tablespoons mayonnaise, to taste 2 medium tomatoes, skinned and finely choppedTortilla chips, to serve Place the avocados, onion, chiles, lemon juice, salt and pepper in [...]

Laura Bush’s Guacamole

8 avocados 4 lemons, juiced 7 shallots, chopped fine 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon salt 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped fine 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped Blend all ingredients with hand mixer.

Maya Angelou’s Banana Meringue Pudding

3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch Pinch of salt 3 cups milk 8 eggs, separated 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 3 cups vanilla wafers 4 ripe bananas, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large saucepan, combine 1/3 cup sugar, cornstarch [...]

Amy Grant’s Mud Puddles

A family tradition from singer Amy Grant. 1/4 cup sweet butter 1 (11.5 ounce) package (2 cups) milk chocolate chips* 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups all-purpose flour Glaze1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 to 4 teaspoons milk or water Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter and [...]

Carol Burnett’s Raspberry Riches

1 cup flour, sifted3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg1/3 cup buttermilk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup unsalted butter1 1/4 cups fresh red raspberries Melt and cool unsalted butter. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter an 8- or 9-inch round or square baking pan. Sift together flour, sugar, baking [...]

Loretta Lynn’s Apple Turnovers

3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/4 cups shortening 5 to 6 tablespoons water 1 (20 to 22 ounce) can prepared apple pie fillingConfectioners’ sugar Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in shortening. Sprinkle dough with water a [...]

Tipper Gore’s Tennessee Treats

2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon baking powder, dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon allspice 1/8 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup walnut pieces Preheat oven to 350 degrees [...]

Erma Bombeck’s Mom’s Strawberry Delight

1 (6 ounce) box strawberry gelatin1 (12 ounce) box frozen strawberries (don’t use fresh)1 (10-inch) angel food cake, broken into small pieces1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip

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