A.J. Foyt's 500-Mile Chili 3 pounds stewing beef, cubed1 pound chorizo2 large onions, diced5 cloves garlic, minced3 jalapeño peppers, peeled and diced3 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon cayenne3 tablespoons chili powder3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups water1 can Mexican beer ...

Abby Dalton's Lamb Stew with Parsley Dumplings Lamb Stew1 1/2 to 2 pounds lean boneless lamb,    from leg or breast, cut into cubesWell-seasoned flourvegetable oilLamb bones, reserved from leg or breast1 cup celery, chopped1 onion, peeled, chopped1 bay leaf4 sprigs parsley, chopped10 ...

Abby's Famous Penuche Fudge 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup light cream1/3 cup milk2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup walnut pieces Butter a 9-inch square baking dish. Butter the sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Combine sugars, cream, ...

Abby's Pecan Apple Cake 2 tablespoons butter, melted5 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon freshly-grated nutmeg1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 tart apples such as Granny Smith,    peeled, halved, and sliced (3 cups)1/2 cup butter2 large eggs1/3 cup milk2 ...

Al Roker's Spectacular Chili 2 pounds chuck steak, cubed in bite-size pieces 1 pound hot Italian sausage, removed from casings 2 large onions, diced 12 cloves garlic, diced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon pure chili powder 1 (32 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (16 ounce) ...

Alan Alda's Che-Cha 14 good-size Italian plum tomatoes    or 2 (14 ounce) cans plum tomatoes2 handsful fresh basil leaves, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1/3 pound reduced fat mozzarella cheese, shredded1 tablespoon olive oil10 ounces fusilli (corkscrew macaroni) or your choice of ...

Alfred Hitchcock's Quiche Lorraine Tart Pastry 2 cups pastry flour 1/2 cup butter 1 egg yolkSalt 1/4 cup cold water Filling2 or 3 slices cooked diced ham 2 onions, sliced 4 eggsDash of cayenne pepperLight grating of nutmeg 2 cups hot milk Tart Pastry: Work lightly together the pastry flour, butter, ...

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 ...

Angela Lansbury's Walnut Date Bread 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 scant cup boiling water 1 cup chopped pitted dates 2/3 cup walnut pieces 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg yolk 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla extractStrawberry cream cheese, optional ...

Ann Landers' Meatloaf 2 pounds ground round steak2 eggs1 1/2 cups bread crumbs3/4 cup ketchup1 teaspoon Accent1/2 cup warm water1 package dry onion soup mix Beat all thoroughly and put into a loaf pan. Cover mixture with 2 bacon strips. Pour an 8 ounce can of tomato sauce over meatloaf and bake for ...