Hellmans Smokin' Succulent Grilled Pork *

1 C Hellmann's Mayonnaise
2 T Lime Juice
2 T Chopped Cilantro
2 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
1 t Ground Chipotle Chile Pepper
8 Pork Chops, about 1/2 inch thick

In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except chops. Reserve 1/2 cup mayo mixture. Grill or broil chops, turning once and brushing frequently with remaining mayo mixture, until chops are done. Serve with reserved mayo mixture.

Texas Sheet Cake with Frosting

1 C butter
1 C water
1/4 C cocoa
2 C sugar
2 C flour
1/8 t salt
2 eggs
1 t baking soda
1/2 C sour cream
1 t vanilla
Chopped Pecans

Combine butter, water and cocoa in saucepan over medium heat; heat until butter melts. Add sugar, flour, salt, eggs, soda, sour cream & vanilla; mix well. Pour into a 15x10x1 jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Spread frosting over hot cake and sprinkle with chopped pecans.

For Frosting combine 1/2 C butter, 1/4 C cocoa and 1/4 C plus 2 T milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add 1 box (1 LB) confectioners' sugar, sifted (4-1/4 Cups Sifted), 1/2 t vanilla; mix well with electric mixer. Spread over the hot sheet cake then sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Karen's Orange Juice Cake *

4 Eggs
1 Box Yellow Cake Mix
1 Reg. Lemon Instant Pudding
1 Cup Orange Juice
1/2 Cup Oil

Mix ingredients, pour into Bundt pan & bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Poke holes with fork or toothpick all over top of cake when you take it out of the oven.

Boil 2 minutes & pour on cake while cake is hot: 1 Cup Confectionary Sugar, 1/4 Cup Orange Juice, 1 Stick Margarine.

Lobster Bisque

2 Whole Lobsters - 1 to 1-1/2 Lbs. Each
1/4 C. Flour
1 Qt. Chicken Broth
1/2 C. Brandy
2 Carrots
1/2 Stick Butter
2 Celery Stalks
Pepper
1 Medium Sweet Onion
Salt
2 C. Heavy Whipping Cream

Boil and clean 2 whole lobsters. In a large sauce pan, boil chicken broth with carrots, celery and onion until soft. Let stand to cool. Once cool, blend about 2 to 3 cups at a time to the vegetables and broth. In another large sauce pan, melt butter and add flour; cook for 2 minutes on medium high heat. Add the broth from the blender and brandy to the sauce pan. Bring to a boil, it will be thick. Add cream, salt & pepper to taste. If the bisque is still too thick, thin down with milk or chicken broth. Add cleaned and cut lobster meat.

Baked Pizza

3 Pkgs. Buttermilk Biscuits, quartered
1-1/2 Cups Spaghetti Sauce
3 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 Garlic Clove, pressed

Any toppings of choice.

In a large mixing bowl, quarter biscuits and stir in 1 cup of spaghetti sauce and 2 cups of mozzarella cheese. Press garlic with garlic press and add to biscuit mixture. Add any additional toppings. Mix to combine. Spread mixture into a 9 x 13 baked stoneware dish. Pour remaining sauce and cheese over top.

Preheat oven to 375 and bake approx 30-35 minutes or until sides are golden brown.

Cedar Planked Salmon with Barbecue Spice Rub

1 Cedar Grilling Plank
1-1/2 t. Kosher Salt
1-1/2 t. Brown Sugar
1 t. Ground Cumin
1 t. Thyme
3/4 t. Black Pepper
3/4 t. Hungarian Sweet Paprika
3/4 t. Chili Powder
1/4 t. Cinnamon
1 3 Lb. Center Cut Salmon

Soak Plank in water for 1 hour; drain. Preheat grill to medium high. Combine salt and balance of spices; rub mixture over fish. Place plank on grill rack; grill 3 minutes or until lightly charred. Turn plank over; place fish on charred side of plank. Cover and grill 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily.

Maple & Brown Sugar Baked Oatmeal

1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
3/4 Cup Sugar
2 Large Eggs
1 Cup Milk
1/2 t. Salt
1 T. Baking Powder
3 Cups Quick Oats
2 T. Brown Sugar
1/2 t. Cinnamon
1 Cup Maple Syrup

Beat together oil and sugar; mix in eggs, milk, salt, baking powder & oatmeal. Beat well. Stir in maple syrup. Pour into lightly greased 9 " pie pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350. Bake until firm, approx 35 minutes. Garnish with strawberries or blueberries.

Cheesy Ham Frittatas

Cooking Spray
1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Onion
1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Green Pepper
2/3 Cup Chopped Ham
1/3 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 T. Chives
1/8 t. thyme
1/8 t. pepper
4 large Egg Whites
1 large Egg

Preheat oven to 350. Heat a large skillet coated w/ cooking spray over medium heat. Add onion & green peppers, saute 2 minutes. Add ham, saute 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl; whisk together. Add ham mixture; stir. Spoon into 6 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until set.

Wine & Herb Braised Roast

3-4 lb Beef Chuck Roast
Salt, Black Pepper
2 T. Olive Oil
Approx 4 Cups thinly sliced Onions
3 Cups Sliced Mushrooms
1-1/2 T. Minced Garlic
1 T. Tomato Paste
1/2 t. thyme
1/4 t. rosemary
2 Cups Red Wine
1-1/3 Cups Beef Broth

Preheat oven to 325. Rub Beef with salt & pepper. Heat oil in ovenproof casserole over medium high heat. Add beef to pan and brown on all sides. Transfer beef to a plate. Add onions to pot and saute until soft. Add garlic, mushrooms, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary 1/2 t. salt and 1/4 t. pepper, cook for approx 2 minutes. Add wine and broth and bring to a boil. Return beef to pot, cover tightly and braise in oven, turning once an hour until beef is tender, approx 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Let beef stand uncovered approx 15 minutes.