LINDA PECK | Cuthbert, GA – small angel food cake– 1 pint whipping cream– 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract– 1 (14-ounce) can condensed milk– 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened– 3 pints fresh strawberries, sliced Break angel food cake into small pieces; set aside. Whip whipping cream. Add sugar

Sloppy Pig Catering | LaGrange, GA 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter 2-1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter and brown sugar,

– 6 cups cucumbers, sliced– 1 cup Vidalia onion, sliced– 1 cup bell pepper, chopped– 1/2 teaspoon salt– 2 cups granulated sugar– 1 cup vinegar– 1/2 teaspoon celery seed Mix together cucumbers, onion, pepper and salt. Let stand for 2 or more hours. Then, mix together sugar, vinegar and celery seed. Pour over cucumber mix.

– JOANN HAMMOND | LAGRANGE, GA. INGREDIENTS– 1 cup mayonnaise– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar– 1/4 cup granulated sugar– 1 bunch broccoli, cut in bite-size pieces– 1/2 cup raisins– 1/2 cup sweet onions, chopped (Vidalia, if in season)– 6 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled Mix mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar together well to make dressing. Toss

Ellen McMillian | LaGrange, GA 1 pound extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 pound sausage 2 1/2 cups baking mix, such as Bisquick Mix all ingredients well. Form into small balls and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until browned. Note: Be sure to shred your own cheese rather than using pre-shredded cheese;

Recipe by: Jackie Kennedy, LaGrange, Ga. 1 (11-ounce) box vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 2-1/4 cups crumbs) 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup powdered sugar, divided 1 cup finely chopped pecans 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/4 to 1/3 cup bourbon or rum In a large bowl, combine by stirring crushed vanilla wafers, cocoa

August Recipe – 2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry gelatin– 1 cup boiling water– 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen, sliced strawberries, thawed and drained– 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, well-drained– 2 medium bananas, mashed– 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans– 1 pint sour cream In a large container, combine gelatin with boiling water, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Fold

chicken seasoning of choice 4 pounds wings (drummettes and flats) 1 gallon vegetable oil 1 lemon 1 lime 4 tablespoons butter small bottle hot sauce of your choosing Season and fry wings in oil at 350 degrees until golden brown. In the meantime, slice lemon and lime into quarters. Heat butter and hot sauce to

– 1 (4-ounce) package Baker’s German Sweet Chocolate – 1/4 cup butter – 1 2/3 cups evaporated milk – 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar – 2 tablespoons cornstarch – 1/8 teaspoon salt – 2 eggs – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 2 unbaked deep-dish pie shells – 1 1/3 cups coconut – 1/2 cup chopped

– 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened – 8 green olives stuffed with pimento, divided – 1 package dry ranch dressing mix – 1 red bell pepper, sliced – 1 pepperoncino pepper – coarse black pepper – slivered almonds – 2 tortilla chips – assorted crackers Mix cream cheese and ingredients of ranch packet thoroughly.

1 pound regular or mild sausage 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained 1 (2.25-ounce) canned sliced ripe olives, drained 1 (16-ounce) bottle ranch dressing 2 to 3 cups Mexican cheese, to taste 1 package (48 wraps) wonton wraps Brown sausage; when almost done browning, add peppers and onion.