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"This is a true Tex-Mex recipe concocted by a distant relative stationed at the Alamo nearly 160 years ago. According to family lore, he was out looking for some good tomatoes when Santa Ana attacked the now famous Texas landmark. Luckily, our relative kept this recipe in the lining of his coon-skin cap, and both he and his avocado dip lived to fight..."

Ingredients: cilantro, jalapeno peppers...

"This is a very easy, "no mixer" bread to make. It is very moist and a little heavy type banana bread. The really important thing to remember is using all black bananas to get my same results. I always use 5 medium sized bananas and this recipe makes 2 loaves. Also, I've never used buttermilk, but sour milk instead..a little vinegar added..."

Ingredients: eggs, pecans, salt...

"This appetizer proves that cheesecake is not just for dessert. Very good and the presentation of this is impressive. Enjoy! HELPFUL HINT: When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands and avoid touching your face. Prep time includes overnight refrigeration."

Ingredients: cornmeal, cream cheese...

"This recipe has grown a few strapping boys and delighted even the pickiest gal in the bunch. Our home is always full to overflowing on Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is the one recipe that is a "must" even if we don't do turkey. This has evolved over the years to try to hit everyone's preferences. It's my own invention! It tastes..."

Ingredients: fresh mushrooms, mild ground sausage...

"My kids say this is better than 'the blues' and gobble it up, even when I toss in a handful of cooked veggies like broccoli, peas, carrots, etc.... Make it a one dish meal with some tuna, cooked ham, etc... It is just as easy as the 'blue box' at least I think so and it is much healthier!"

Ingredients: pepper, milk, mustard powder...

"This produces a very moist, flavorfull turkey."

Ingredients: pepper, garlic salt...

"Quick, easy and different side dish. This is my friend Lisa's recipe. Seems like we make this a lot especially when we have a lot of people to feed. Makes a great potluck, portable dish too! Baking this in a disposable foil pan makes this even easier to take along and leaves no pan to wash!"

Ingredients: Rotel Tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup...

"This is a fast dish that you can use up those leftover boiled or mashed potatoes in or boil some up to use here. Tastes just like a baked potato without the jacket- NAKED and mixed with all the yummy toppings you normally put inside it all mixed up and baked up hot and ooozzyyy gooozzzyyy! A very Texas type dish!"

Ingredients: garlic powder, green onions...

"I made chocolate dipped candied orange peels and with the leftover chocolate I made these drops. They are yummy and go well with autumn and winter celebrations."

Ingredients: dried cranberries, walnut pieces...

Ingredients: reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce, green peppers...

"These are great for parties, holidays or for a late night snack. I love the crescent dough for a change from the tortillas. One thing I know is, they will disappear in no time!"

Ingredients: cream cheese, garlic salt...

"This is an award winning recipe I got from the local newspaper. The three-hour cook time includes about 2.5 hours chilling time before serving."

Ingredients: colby-monterey jack cheese, cream cheese...

"I have been making these pralines for 20 years. They are creamy, not sticky, and do not have that gritty sugar texture."

Ingredients: margarine, pecan halves, salt...

"These are the best sweet potatoes ever. My mother taught me how to make these and it is a tradition at our home to have them. We never have any left. You can double the batch for big family gatherings too. We do all the time. I am now getting my husbands family hooked on these wonderful potatoes.:)"

Ingredients: miniature marshmallows, sweet potatoes...