They are not Chinese in origin, but the innovation of an enterprising baker in Los Angeles in the 1920's. Be sure to have cotton gloves and a muffin pan handy. And, don't forget to have all your 'fortunes' written and ready in 1/2 x 3 inch strips. 

Write your own fortunes and place them in cookies. Great for parties. 

Fashion a round loaf of your favorite type of bread into a bowl, and fill it with this smooth, cheesy beer dip. You'll go back for bite after bite! 

A touch of Dijon mustard adds a bit of zest to this delicious grilled chicken recipe. 

A mixture of cheeses, lemon juice and basil make a savory stuffed zucchini that works well as either an appetizer or side dish. 

No cooking, no cans. All fresh ingredients and flavor no one will be able to walk away from! Sweet onion and fresh lime juice make all the difference in this recipe. My husband and I will eat this at one sitting! 

Crispy bacon and sauteed onions and garlic are tossed with cooked spaghetti, beaten eggs and a generous measure of Parmesan cheese. The heat from the pan and the hot pasta will cook the eggs and melt the cheese. Garnish with parsley and extra cheese. 

A fast way to make delicious ice cream without compromising quality. Use any frozen fruit in place of the strawberries. This is a quick recipe to WOW company who drop by. 

Macaroni, diced hard boiled eggs, peas and tuna in a satisfying mayonnaise dressing. 

A fast way to make delicious ice cream without compromising quality. Use any frozen fruit in place of the strawberries. This is a quick recipe to WOW company who drop by. 

A fast way to make delicious ice cream without compromising quality. Use any frozen fruit in place of the strawberries. This is a quick recipe to WOW company who drop by. 

Unsalted butter is mixed with minced, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, garlic, and chilled for two hours. This can be used directly on cooked meat, or to flavor sauce or gravy. 

Here's an interestingly seasoned butter for a Latin flavor note on grilled meats. Red pepper flakes add a bit of heat. 

My Mom used to make these hamburger buns all the time. They are so easy to make, light and fluffy as well as beautiful to look at. I get raves whenever I make them. Try using them for sandwich rolls too - delicious! 

These brownies are mouth-wateringly rich and combine two of the most delicious flavors in the world - chocolate and peanut butter. 

These brownies are mouth-wateringly rich and combine two of the most delicious flavors in the world - chocolate and peanut butter. 

If you like spinach and Mexican food, you'll love these easy vegetarian enchiladas made with ricotta cheese and spinach. 

A great combination of chocolate chips, oatmeal, and peanut butter. 

Smoked cheese and green salsa give these crispy chicken taquitos that extra yum! 

Everyone will think there's apple in this delicious pie, but there really isn't. Peeled, sliced zucchini are sauteed in lemon juice until just tender, and then it 's combined with all the usual apple pie fixings: sugar, cinnamon, brown sugar, nutmeg and flour. The filling is piled into a pastry crust, dotted with butter and topped with a second crust. It bakes for about 40 minutes.