and half, oysters with liquid, shrimp. BLEND together flour and water; STIR into

chowder. HEAT to boil, STIRRING CONSTANTLY until thick and shrimp turns

pink.

From Desserts...Cookies...Candies:

Mom's Favorite Pecan Pie

unbaked 9 inch pie shell

/4 cup butter or margarine

/2 cup white sugar

/4 cup white corn syrup

/4 cup maple syrup

eggs, slightly beaten

teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cups pecan meats

cup heavy cream, whipped

HEAT oven to 325°F. WORK butter with spoon until creamy. ADD sugar slowly,

and CONTINUE to work until light. SLOWLY stir in syrups, ADD eggs and vanilla.

STIR to blend. STIR in nuts and POUR into chilled pie shell. BAKE in 325°F oven

for 1 hour, or until done in center. COOL. When serving top with rings of whipped

cream.

Famous Wesson Fruit Cake

This recipe has been around, or so it seems, since the beginning of time. For many, it's a

family standard during the holidays, an old-time family trend setter.

cup Wesson oil

1/2 cups brown sugar (firmly packed)

eggs

cups sifted flour

cup thinly sliced citron

1/2 cup whole candied cherries

cup chopped dates

cup raisins

cups coarsely chopped nuts

teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoons salt

teaspoons cinnamon

teaspoons allspice

teaspoon cloves

cup orange juice

HEAT oven to 275°F.

LINE pan with brown paper and lightly grease.

COMBINE sugar and eggs, BEAT till smooth. Then ADD Wesson oil and BEAT 2

minutes. COMBINE 1 cup flour with fruits and nuts. SIFT remaining flour with

baking powder, salt and spices. STIR into Wesson mixture alternately with

orange juice. POUR batter over fruit mixture and blend. TURN into pan. PLACE

Cajun Recipes