Spicy Queso Dip

Cook: 1 lb. pk. sausage-drain
Heat: (2) 16 oz. jars queso dip (Cheese Whiz)
Stir into sausage and cheese mixture:
1 15 OU. CAN OF DRAINES BLACK BEANS
1 10 OU. PACKAGE OF FROZ. SPINACH
1 10 OU. CAN DICED TOMATOES
GREEN CHILIES-UNDRAINED

Sweet N’ Spicy Brown Sugar Scrub

1 cup - Domino® Dark or Light Brown Sugar
1 cup - Domino® Granulated Sugar
¾ cup - almond oil
2 tsp. - ground cinnamon
2 tsp. - ground ginger
2 tsp. - ground nutmeg
1 16 oz. - glass container with lid
Cinnamon sticks, optional

In a medium-sized bowl, combine all ingredients until thoroughly blended. Be sure to break up any lumps from the brown sugar or from the spices. Spoon into the glass container and secure with lid. Scoop a teaspoon or two of the scrub on your hands and gently massage in circular motions onto your skin. Leave on for 3 to 4 minutes before thoroughly rinsing. The scrub will tighten on your skin

White Cane Glimmer Sugar Scrub

1 cup - Domino® Granulated Sugar
1 cup - vegetable oil
Oil from 1 vitamin E capsule
1 or 2 drops - of essential oil, lavender or orange
1 16oz. - glass container with lid

Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended. Using a spatula, transfer mix into the container and secure lid. Contents will settle, mix before using. Scoop a teaspoon or two of the scrub on your hands and gently massage in circular motions onto your skin. Leave on for 3 to 4 minutes before thoroughly rinsing. The scrub will tighten on your skin.

White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookie Mix in a Jar

A list of ingredients you will need:

1 1/4 cups - all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon - baking soda

1/2 teaspoon - salt

1/2 cup - firmly packed Domino® Light Brown Sugar

1/3 cup - Domino® Granulated Sugar

3/4 cup - toasted macadamia nuts, chopped

1 cup - (6-oz package) vanilla milk chips

Toasting heightens the flavor of nuts. To toast macadamia nuts, spread the nuts in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a 350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown, watching carefully and stirring once or twice to brown evenly.

Instructions »Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Spoon into 1-quart, widemouthed canning jar. Layer remaining ingredients in order given, making sure to pack down each layer firmly. Clean inside of jar with a dry paper towel after each layer. Decorate lid by cutting fabric into a 7-inch wide square or circle. Secure with a rubber band and tie with a decorative ribbon and accents.

Attach these instructions to the jar:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together 2/3 cup softened butter or margarine, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until combined.

Slowly add contents of jar and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes about 3 dozen cookies

Toffee Coffee Mix

A list of ingredients you will need:

1/2 cup plus 2 tbs. - Domino® Granulated Sugar

1 cup - instant coffee granules

1 1/2 cup - Domino® Dark Brown Sugar

1 1/2 cup - coffee creamer

Instructions »

In a quart jar, layer each ingredient in the order listed above. Tightly close jar lid to store coffee mix. Decorate lid by cutting fabric into a 7-inch wide square or circle. Secure with a rubber band and tie with a decorative ribbon and accents.

For Use: To reconstitute, pour out contents into a mixing bowl, mix ingredients well and then return to jar. For a single serving, add 8 oz freshly boiled water to 3 rounded teaspoons of coffee mix in mug. Stir until completely dissolved

Peach-Bourbon Sours

Hands-on Time: 10 min.; Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup peach preserves*
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. bourbon or whiskey
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Garnishes: lemon slices, fresh basil sprigs

Preparation
1. Whisk together peach preserves and hot water in a glass pitcher until preserves are dissolved. Whisk in bourbon and lemon juice.

2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add one-third of bourbon mixture; cover with lid, and shake until thoroughly chilled. Pour over ice into 2 (8- to 12-oz.) glasses. Repeat procedure with remaining bourbon mixture. Garnish, if desired. Serve drinks immediately.

*Seedless blackberry, apricot, or ginger preserves may be substituted.

Quick Ideas: Add garnishes to match or complement the preserves flavor you choose. Fresh blackberries and mint sprigs look great on glasses of Blackberry-Bourbon Sours, while lemon and kiwifruit slices are fancy touches to Ginger-Bourbon Cocktails.

Southern Living, DECEMBER 2009

Barbecued Pork Quesadillas

Hands-on Time: 26 min.; Total Time: 26 min. Easy side: Melt a few tablespoons of butter with minced garlic and a dash of chili powder in a microwave-safe bowl; pour over boiled or grilled corn on the cob.

Prep Time: 26 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 pound chopped barbecued pork (without sauce)
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 green onions, minced
8 (6-inch) fajita-size flour tortillas
1 (8-oz.) package shredded Mexican four-cheese blend
Toppings: sour cream, sliced green onions, barbecue sauce
Preparation
1. Stir together barbecued pork and next 3 ingredients.

2. Place 1 tortilla in a hot lightly greased skillet or griddle. Sprinkle tortilla with 1/4 cup cheese, and spoon 1/3 cup pork mixture on half of tortilla. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Fold tortilla in half over filling; transfer to a serving plate. Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas, cheese, and pork mixture. Serve with desired toppings.

Rob Mondavi, Canton, Georgia, Southern Living, DECEMBER 2009
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