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Pretzel Candy Ingredients: - 1 lb. white chocolate - 3 C. pretzel sticks, broken - 1 C. salted peanuts Directions: - Melt chocolate in microwave, stirring often to avoid scorching. - Add the pretzels and peanuts and stir to coat well. Cover a cookie sheet with foil and spread the mixture on foil. Let cool in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until hardened. Lift foil from cookie sheet and peel away from hardened candy. Break candy into bite-sized pieces. Store in air-tight container in a cool, dry place.
Salmon Party Ball Ingredients: - 8 oz. cream cheese - 1 lb. can salmon, flaked, remove bone and dark meat - 1 Tbsp. lemon juice - 2 tsp. horseradish - 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke - 1 Tbsp. minced onion - 1/4 tsp. salt - chopped nuts - parsley flakes Directions: - Combine cheese, juice, onion and seasoning. - Then add salmon. Chill 2 hours. - Shape mixture into ball. - Roll in nuts and parsley. - Serve with crackers.
Fancy Fried Green Tomatoes Ingredients: - 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream - 1 Tbsp. minced green onion - 1/4 tsp. salt - 2 eggs, lightly beaten - 2/3 c. all-purpose flour - 2 tsp. dried dill weed - 1/3 c. cornmeal - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 3 large green tomatoes - vegetable oil Directions: - Combine sour cream, dill weed and onion in a small bowl, stirring well. - Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. - Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch slices and place in large bowl. - Fill bowl with ice water and let stand 30 minutes. - Combine flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. - Drain tomatoes and pat dry with paper towels. - Dip tomato slices in beaten eggs and dredge in flour mixture. - Cook tomatoes in single layer in 1/2-inch oil over high heat until lightly browned, turning once. - Drain on paper towels and serve with sauce.
Potluck Potatoes Ingredients: - 1 (2 lb.) bag frozen hash brown potatoes - 1/2 c. onions, chopped - 1 tsp. salt - 1/4 tsp. pepper - dash of paprika - 1 can cream of chicken soup - 1/2 c. butter, melted - 10 oz. grated Cheddar cheese - 1 pt. sour cream - 2 c. corn flakes, crushed Directions: - Spread potatoes on bottom of 9 x 13-inch greased pan. - Blend together all other ingredients except cornflakes. - Spread over potatoes. - Spread cornflakes on top. - Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
Old-Fashioned Sweet-Sour Cole Slaw Ingredients: - 1 1/2 lb. shredded green cabbage - 1 tsp. salt - 2/3 c. sugar - 1/3 c. cider vinegar - 1 c. whipping cream (do not whip) Directions: - Place shredded cabbage in covered dish in refrigerator for several hours. Mix ingredients in order given 30 minutes before serving. Chill and serve.
Peanut Brittle Ingredients: - 3 c. white sugar - 1/2 c. water - 3 tsp. butter - 2 tsp. soda - 1 c. white Karo - 3 c. raw peanuts - 1 tsp. salt Directions: - Boil sugar, Karo and water until it spins thread. - Add peanuts and stir continually after peanuts are added. Cook until mixture turns brownish gold. Take from the fire. Add butter, salt and soda. - Pour onto buttered pan to cool. - When hard, break into pieces.
Chicken Inspiration Ingredients: - 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast - 20 fresh mushrooms, halved - 5 to 6 slices Provolone cheese - 1/2 c. milk - Spike seasoning or any mixed herbs - 2 eggs - 1/4 c. milk - chicken bouillon powder - slivered almonds - Parmesan cheese to taste - croutons/bread cubes Directions: - Cut chicken into bite size pieces and place in Dutch oven. Shake on herbal seasoning mixture, add mushrooms and pour in 1/2 cup milk. - Layer on cheese. - Cover and bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes. - Remove pan from oven and add croutons that have been soaking in beaten egg, milk, bouillon and Parmesan cheese mixture. Distribute croutons evenly to keep in moisture and make a crust. Return to oven without lid. - Bake about 45 minutes or until croutons are nicely browned.
Down East Blueberry Cake Ingredients: - 1/3 cup butter - 1 cup sugar - 2 eggs - 1/2 cup sour milk - 2 cups blueberries dusted with flour - 2 scant cups flour - 1 tsp. soda - 1 tsp. nutmeg - 1 tsp. salt Directions: - Cream butter and sugar; add eggs. Beat well. Add sour milk. Sift together dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture by hand or low speed in mixer until well mixed. Fold in blueberries. Pour batter into 9x9-inch pan, greased and lined with wax paper; bake about 350° for 45-50 minutes.
Cranberry-Pecan Bars Ingredients: - 1 1/2 c. flour - 2 Tbsp. sugar - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/3 c. margarine - 1 c. finely chopped pecans - 1 1/4 c. sugar - 2 beaten eggs - 1/2 tsp. salt - 2 Tbsp. milk - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 c. cranberries, cut small - 1/2 c. coconut Directions: - Mix flour, sugar and salt. - Cut in margarine and stir in 1/2 cup of nuts. - Press into 9 x 13-inch pan. - Bake at 350° for about 15 minutes. - Mix 1 1/4 cups sugar and 2 tablespoons flour. - Stir in beaten eggs, milk, salt and vanilla. - Fold in cranberries, coconut and the rest of the nuts. - Spread over partly baked crust. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until top is golden. - Cool in pan 10 minutes on a rack; cut in bars while warm.
Stacked Twinkie Cake Ingredients: - 2 c. coconut - 2 pkg. instant French vanilla pudding - Twinkies - 1 can crushed pineapple - chopped pecans for topping - 1 yellow cake - Cool Whip Directions: - Cut Twinkies in half lengthwise; line cake pan. - Bake a yellow cake (follow cake recipe), but add 2 packages of French vanilla (instant as directions says) pudding as a topping (for regular cake size) for cake instead of icing. - Pour over the cake. - Then drain one large can of crushed pineapple and spread all over top of pudding. - Then top pineapples with Cool Whip (1 tub). - Sprinkle with 2 cups of coconut and sprinkle chopped finely chopped pecans as decoration. - Can be frozen.
Jalapeno Cheese Squares Ingredients: - 6 oz. grated Swiss cheese - 6 oz. grated American cheese - 6 oz. grated Cheddar cheese - 6 beaten eggs - 3 to 4 oz. can chopped jalapeno peppers or mild green chilies Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - In greased 9 x 13-inch pan, place layer of cheeses and layer of peppers. - Pour eggs over top. - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until eggs are set. - Cut into appetizer size squares.
Almond Roca Ingredients: - 1 c. sugar - 1 c. butter - 6 small Hershey bars - 1 c. chopped nuts Directions: - Combine sugar and butter in heavy pot. - Bring to a boil and cook for 9 minutes or hard crack stage, stirring constantly. - Pour into 2 well buttered 8-inch pie tins.
Potato Casserole Ingredients: - Idahoan instant potatoes for 12 - 1 pt. sour cream - 8 oz. cream cheese - garlic salt, onion salt and pepper to taste Directions: - Prepare instant potatoes as directed. - While still warm add sour cream, cream cheese and spices. - Place in deep casserole (can be covered and frozen at this point.) Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. - Bake uncovered 45 minutes to 1 hour until top is lightly brown at 325°. - May take longer if frozen.
Spaghetti Casserole Ingredients: - 1 lb. hamburger - 3 onions, chopped - 1 small pkg. spaghetti - 1 large pkg. cream cheese - 1 can tomato soup - 1 can milk (empty soup and use can to measure milk) - 7 to 8 olives, sliced Directions: - Cook spaghetti noodles as directed. - In frying pan, brown hamburger with onions. Add cream cheese, tomato soup, milk and olives. - Cook until thick and bubbly, then add spaghetti noodles. Put into large glass dish and cook in oven at 400° for 45 minutes.
Green Bean Cheesy Ingredients: - 5 cans green beans - 1 Tbsp. garlic powder - 1 c. milk - 1 can cream of mushroom soup - 1 Tbsp. chili powder - 4 Tbsp. flour - 4 Tbsp. margarine - 1 lb. Velveeta cheese Directions: - Cook green beans and garlic powder together. - Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook 10 to 15 minutes.
Macaroni Salad Ingredients: - 4 c. cooked macaroni, rinsed and cooled - 1/4 c. celery, chopped fine - 1/4 c. green pepper, chopped fine - 1/4 c. stuffed olives - 2 Tbsp. sweet pickles - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1/4 tsp. black pepper - 1 tsp. sugar - 3/4 c. salad dressing (Miracle Whip) Directions: - Combine all ingredients. - Chill and serve. - Serves 8 to 10.
Easy Scalloped Potatoes Ingredients: - 4 c. potatoes, thin sliced - salt and pepper to taste - 1/2 can each: milk and water - 1 small onion, thinly sliced - 1 can cheese soup Directions: - Bake in casserole in a 375° oven for 1 hour, until potatoes are tender. - Makes 8 servings.
Salsa Sauce Ingredients: - 1 qt. tomatoes - 1 onion, chopped - 1 clove garlic - 1 green pepper - 1 hot pepper - 1/2 c. vinegar - 1/2 c. clear jel - 1 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. sugar - 1/2 tsp. cumin - dash of cayenne pepper - 1/2 tsp. oregano Directions: - Cook all except cumin, cayenne and oregano. - Add cumin, cayenne and oregano. - Cold pack 10 to 25 minutes. - Good on taco salad.
Wholesome Oatmeal Biscuits Ingredients: - 2 c. flour - 2 Tbsp. baking powder - 1 1/2 tsp. salt - 3 Tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar - 2/3 c. instant nonfat dry milk - 2 c. quick oats - 1/2 c. shortening - 2 beaten eggs - 1 c. water Directions: - Combine flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, nonfat dry milk and oats in medium bowl. - Mix thoroughly, breaking up brown sugar to distribute evenly. - Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. - Combine eggs and water; add to flour mixture. - Stir just until blended. - Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake in 400° oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Makes 2 dozen drop biscuits.
Dumplings With Chives Ingredients: - 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour - 2 tsp. baking powder - 3/4 tsp. salt - 3 Tbsp. skipped chives - 3/4 c. milk - 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil Directions: - Stir flour, baking powder, salt and chives together. - Combine milk, oil and add to dry ingredients.
Cornish Hens Ingredients: - 2 birds - 1/4 c. orange marmalade - 1/4 c. brown sugar - 3 or 4 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Directions: - Salt and - pepper - insides - of birds. - Stuff with cooked brown rice. - Baste - with sauce every 15 minutes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: - 1/2 lb. real butter - 1 c. brown sugar - 1 c. white sugar - 1 tsp. vanilla - 2 eggs - 2 c. oatmeal - 2 c. flour - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. salt - 4 c. chocolate chips Directions: - Beat butter, sugars, vanilla and eggs until fluffy. - Process oatmeal in blender until it's like flour; add to butter mixture. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. - Drop cookies on baking sheet. - Bake at 350° for 7 to 8 minutes.
Strawberry Bread Ingredients: - 1/2 c. butter or margarine - 1 c. sugar - 1/2 tsp. almond extract - 2 eggs, separated - 2 c. flour - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1 tsp. salt - 1 c. crushed or chopped fresh strawberries or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen strawberries, drained Directions: - Cream together the butter or margarine, sugar and almond extract. - Beat in egg yolks, one at a time. - Sift together dry ingredients. - Add alternately with strawberries to creamed mixture. - Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into mixture. - Line a 9 x 5-inch pan with greased waxed paper. - Turn batter into pan and bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. - Cool 15 minutes on rack, then remove to finish cooling. Freezes well.
Spoon Rolls Ingredients: - 1 pkg. dry yeast - 2 c. warm water - 1/2 c. melted butter - 4 c. self-rising flour - 1 egg, beaten - 1/4 c. sugar Directions: - Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. - Combine yeast mixture with butter and flour in bowl; mix well. - Stir in egg and sugar. - Refrigerate overnight. - Spoon butter into greased muffin pans; fill 2/3 full. - Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
Beef, Beans And Dumplings Ingredients: - 1/2 lb. ground beef - 1/2 lb. sausage - 1 chopped onion - 1 clove garlic, minced - 1 (15 1/2 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce with mushrooms - 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans - 1/3 c. water - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 1 pkg. (6) refrigerator biscuits - 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese - 2 tsp. parsley Directions: - In casserole dish, crumble beef and sausage; add onion and garlic. - Cook, covered, on High for 4 to 6 minutes in microwave. Drain fat. - Stir in sauce, undrained beans, water and pepper. Cook, covered, on High 7 to 9 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring once. - Arrange biscuits around outer edges, leaving center open. - Sprinkle the center with cheese and parsley. - Cook, uncovered, on High 2 to 3 minutes or until biscuits are done, turning at 1 1/2 minutes.
Spaghetti Sauce Ingredients: - 3 cans Contadina tomato paste - medium onion, sliced - salt - 9 cans water - heaping Tbsp. butter - mushrooms (optional) - cooked ground beef Directions: - Cook first 5 ingredients 3 1/2 hours. - Add mushrooms halfway through and cooked ground beef.
Congo Square Ingredients: - 1 1/2 sticks butter - 3 eggs - 6 oz. chocolate chips - 2 3/4 c. flour - 1 c. nuts - 1 box brown sugar - 1 tsp. baking powder Directions: - Mix all the ingredients together. - Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes.
Chicken Casserole Ingredients: - 4 large chicken breasts - 1 pkg. Pepperidge Farm corn bread stuffing - 1 can cream of celery soup - 1 can cream of chicken soup - 1 stick margarine - 1 c. milk - 1 c. chicken broth Directions: - Boil chicken until tender. - Cool and debone. - Mix milk, celery soup - and chicken - soup. Add - 1 cup chicken broth to mixture. Melt - margarine - and - stir into corn bread stuffing. In - a large dish put a layer of crumbs, a layer of chicken and soup mixture. Put another layer of crumbs, a layer of chicken and - soup mixture. - Top - with - crumbs and bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Blueberry Heaven Ingredients: - 1 angel food cake - 1 can blueberry pie filling - 1 large container Cool Whip - 1 tsp. almond extract Directions: - Tear cake into tiny pieces and line bottom of an oblong cake pan. - Mix Cool Whip and almond extract together and pour over cake. Pour pie filling over this and swirl around. - (Can use other pie filling if desired.)
Shortcut Rocky Road Candy Ingredients: - 1 c. butterscotch chips - 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips - 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk - 2 c. walnuts, sliced - 2 c. miniature marshmallows Directions: - In a 2-quart saucepan, combine butterscotch, chocolate chips and condensed milk. - Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until chips are melted. - Do not let chocolate burn. - Remove from heat. Stir nuts and marshmallows into mixture. - Spread into greased 9-inch square baking pan. - Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Cut into squares. - Makes 2 pounds.
Squash Casserole Ingredients: - 2 c. cooked squash - 2 eggs, well beaten - 1 c. grated cheese - 1 medium bell pepper - 1 tsp. salt - 1/2 c. melted light margarine - 1 c. bread crumbs Directions: - Chop bell pepper and cook in a little oil. - Mix squash, eggs, cheese, bell pepper, salt, butter and 1/2 the bread crumbs. - Pour into baking dish. - Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. - Bake 1 hour at 350° (uncovered). - Serves 6.
Cheese Dip Ingredients: - 1 lb. Velveeta cheese - 6 bell peppers - 1 can cream of mushroom soup - 1 onion, minced - 1 lb. sausage - 1 can milk - 1/2 lb. hamburger meat Directions: - Brown all meat together with onions. - Drain. - Add cheese and melt in meat. - Add soup and peppers.
*Chocolate Pie* Ingredients: - 2 c. sugar - 1/2 c. cocoa - 1 tsp. salt - 5 Tbsp. cornstarch - 2 Tbsp. flour - 5 egg yolks - 4 c. milk - 2 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Mix together in saucepan everything except egg yolks. - Beat egg yolks and add to mixture. - Cook over medium heat until thick. Pour in baked pie shells. - Two-pie recipe.
Zucchini Fruit Bread(Sugar-Free) Ingredients: - 3 eggs - 1 c. oil - 1 1/2 c. honey - 2 tsp. vanilla - 2 c. shredded zucchini - 1 c. unsweetened crushed pineapple - 1 c. raisins - 2 c. whole wheat flour - 3/4 c. unbleached flour - 2 tsp. soda - 1 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. baking powder - 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon - 3/4 tsp. nutmeg - 1 c. chopped nuts Directions: - Beat eggs, oil, honey and vanilla until thick and creamy. Stir in zucchini and pineapple. - Add dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just blended. - Stir in nuts and raisins, then pour into two well-greased loaf pans. - Bake 45 to 55 minutes at 350° or until center is done.
Easy Frozen Berry Jam Ingredients: - 4 c. strawberries, halved - 1/2 c. concentrated white grape juice, simmered down from 1 1/2 c. - 2 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice - 1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind - 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin - dash of salt (optional) Directions: - Place berries, juices, rind and salt in saucepan. - Mash berries to release juice. - Heat to boiling. - Sprinkle gelatin over hot mixture, stirring well to dissolve. - Remove from heat; skim and pack immediately into hot, sterile jars topped with sterile lids. - Set aside to cool to room temperature. - When cool, freeze in sharp freeze section of freezer. - Remove to main part for storage. - To use, thaw overnight. - One tablespoon has 6 calories.
Butterfinger Dessert Ingredients: - 2 c. graham cracker crumbs - 1 c. saltine cracker crumbs - 1/2 c. melted margarine - 2 small pkg. vanilla instant pudding (you may substitute lemon or chocolate) - 2 c. milk - 1 qt. vanilla ice cream (very soft) - 1 carton Cool Whip (small) - 2 large Butterfinger candy bars, crushed fine Directions: - Combine cracker crumbs and margarine. - Mix well. - Put 2/3 mixture in bottom of greased 9 x 13-inch pan. - Mix pudding and milk. - Blend in ice cream and pour over cracker mixture. Refrigerate until well set. - Spread Cool Whip over pudding. - Mix candy with remaining cracker crumbs and sprinkle over top. Refrigerate.
Chicken Noodle Soup Homemade Ingredients: - 2 eggs - 1 1/2 c. flour - 1 tsp. oil - 1 tsp. salt - chicken (parts or whole) - 1 tsp. salt - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 1/2 tsp. garlic salt - 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning - 3 to 4 chicken bouillon cubes Directions: - Noodles: Combine eggs, flour, oil and salt. Add small amounts of water to moisten. Roll thinly on floured surface. Cut into strips and separate to dry.
Corn Pudding Ingredients: - 1 can whole kernel corn, drained - 1 can cream-style corn - 3 eggs, beaten - 1/2 c. sugar - 3 Tbsp. melted butter - 2 to 3 Tbsp. flour - 3/4 c. milk Directions: - Mix all together, except flour and milk. - Mix flour and milk until smooth; then mix all together and pour into a greased baking dish. - Bake at 375° approximately 1 1/2 hours or until firm and slightly browned.
Pear Half Salad Ingredients: - 1 large can pear halves - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise - 1 c. chopped nuts - cream - sugar to taste Directions: - Mix together softened cream cheese, mayonnaise and nuts. - Add cream a little at a time to make a smooth texture. - Add sugar. - Put a heaping tablespoon on each pear half; serve on lettuce leaf.
Cranberry Cream Pie Ingredients: - 2 (8 or 9-inch) pie shells, baked and cooled - 8 oz. cream cheese, softened - 16 oz. can jellied cranberry sauce - frozen whipped topping, thawed - 1 c. confectioners sugar - whipped topping, thawed (for garnish) Directions: - Whip cream cheese until soft and fluffy. - Beat in confectioners sugar. - Stir in cranberry sauce; fold in whipped topping. - Divide filling between the 2 pie shells. - Freeze.
Ground Turkey Kebabs(Microwave) Ingredients: - 1 lb. ground turkey - 1/3 c. onion, finely chopped - 1/3 c. green pepper, finely chopped - 1 Tbsp. tomato sauce - 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce - 2 tsp. soy sauce - 1/4 tsp. allspice - 1/8 tsp. salt - 1/8 tsp. pepper - 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil - 2 tomatoes, cut into large chunks - 1 red onion, cut into large chunks Directions: - With your hands, mix turkey in a bowl with chopped onion, chopped green pepper, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, allspice, salt and pepper. - Form mixture into 8 or 9 oval balls.
Meatballs For Spaghetti Ingredients: - 1 lb. lean ground beef - 1/2 c. oatmeal - 1/2 c. milk - 1 egg - 3 Tbsp. minced onion - 1 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/4 c. flour - 1 Tbsp. paprika Directions: - Combine all ingredients. Shape in little balls. Roll in flour-paprika mixture. - Fry in 3 tablespoons butter until brown. Add spaghetti and sauce.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches Ingredients: - 1/4 c. cayenne pepper sauce - 1 Tbsp. butter, melted * - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - 97% fat-free wheat sandwich buns - 1 tomato, sliced - 4 lettuce leaves - 4 Tbsp. fat-free Ranch or Blue cheese dressing Directions: - *Note: - Butter can be substituted with fat-free margarine or Blue Bonnet light to cut more fat grams.
Baked Macaroni And Cheese Ingredients: - 2 c. macaroni - 2 tsp. salt - 2 1/2 c. milk - 8 oz. cheese - pepper - bread crumbs - butter Directions: - Cook macaroni in salted water until tender. - Put in a casserole dish; add milk, cheese, pepper and a dot of butter. - Top the macaroni with bread crumbs and bake for about 30 minutes at 325° or until it is browned. - May also add chopped peppers, onions, celery or parsley.
Sweet Nothings Ingredients: - 1 stick butter - 1/2 c. peanut butter - 6 oz. chocolate chips - 1 box Rice Chex - powdered sugar Directions: - Melt butter, peanut butter and chocolate chips. Pour in box of Rice Chex, then put Rice Chex in bag of powdered sugar.
Ragout Ingredients: - 2 (16 oz.) cans lima beans - 1 (16 oz.) can peas - 1/4 c. chopped onion - 1/4 c. chopped celery - 1/2 c. stuffed olives, sliced Directions: - Drain beans and peas. - Add all other ingredients. - Mix well. Cover and chill.
Pepper Steak And Rice Ingredients: - 3 c. hot cooked rice - 1 lb. lean beef round steak - 1 Tbsp. paprika - 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine - 2 cloves crushed garlic - 1 1/2 c. beef broth - 1 c. sliced green onions - 2 green peppers, cut in strips - 2 Tbsp. cornstarch - 1/4 c. each water and soy sauce - 2 large fresh tomatoes Directions: - While rice is cooking, cut steak into 1/4-inch strips. Sprinkle meat with paprika and allow to stand while preparing other ingredients.
Pumpkin Bread Ingredients: - 3 1/2 c. flour - 3 c. sugar - 1 1/2 tsp. salt - 2 tsp. baking soda - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. nutmeg - 2 eggs - 1 c. oil - 2/3 c. water - 2 c. pumpkin - 1 c. nuts (optional) Directions: - Mix dry ingredients first in a large bowl. - Then mix in the rest of the ingredients. - Spray loaf pans with Pam. - Makes 4 large loaves or 6 to 7 small. - Bake in a 350° oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
Apple Crisp Ingredients: - 4 c. sliced apples - 1/2 c. water - 3/4 c. flour - 1 tsp. ground cinnamon - 1 c. sugar - 1/2 c. butter Directions: - Cut apples in 1/4-inch slices and place in a buttered baking dish. - Add cinnamon and water. - Work together the sugar, flour and butter until crumbly. - Spread over apples and bake at 350° uncovered for about 40 minutes. - Serve hot with whipped cream.
Buttermilk Pie 1 Ingredients: - 1/2 stick butter - 1 c. sugar - 1 Tbsp. flour - 3 whole eggs - 1/2 c. buttermilk - dash of nutmeg - 1 tsp. vanilla - dash of salt - unbaked pie shell Directions: - Cream butter, sugar, flour, vanilla and nutmeg. - Add eggs and buttermilk, stirring until mixed. - Put in dash of salt, if desired. - Pour in unbaked pie shell. - Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
Mock Pizza Snack Ingredients: - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (room temperature) - 1 (1 lb.) pkg. bulk sausage - 1 green pepper, diced - tortilla chips - 1 jar of your favorite salsa - 1 medium onion, diced - 1 lb. Provolone cheese, shredded Directions: - Fry and crumble sausage. - Spread cream cheese onto pizza pan. Cover with salsa followed by sausage, onion, green pepper and cheese. - Scoop up onto tortilla chips to serve.
Cracker Snacks Ingredients: - 2 pkg. oyster crackers - 1 tsp. garlic salt - 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper - 1/2 tsp. dill weed - 1 pkg. original Hidden Valley dressing - 1 cup oil Directions: - Put first 5 ingredients into a large brown sack and shake well. - Add oil and shake until well mixed and coated. - Put in airtight container for at least 1 hour
Lasagna Ingredients: - 1 1/2 to 2 lb. ground beef - 1 onion, diced - 1 tsp. salt - 1 Tbsp. oregano - 1 Tbsp. basil - 1/2 tsp. garlic powder - 1 Tbsp. brown sugar - 1/2 green pepper, chopped - 1 qt. tomatoes - 3/4 c. water - 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce - 1 (8 oz.) can tomato paste - 10 lasagna noodles - 16 oz. cottage cheese - 1 (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked and wrung dry - 1 egg, beaten - Parmesan cheese - 2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese Directions: - Brown together beef and onion; drain fat. - Add garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, brown sugar, green pepper, tomatoes, water, tomato sauce and tomato paste. - Simmer for 1 hour or until condensed.
Cherry Winks Cookies Ingredients: - 2 1/2 c. sifted flour - 1 tsp. double acting baking powder - 1/2 tsp. baking soda - 1/2 tsp. salt - 3/4 c. shortening - 1 c. sugar - 2 eggs - 1 tsp. vanilla - 2 Tbsp. milk Directions: - Blend dry ingredients to cream and mix thoroughly. - Add 1 cup nuts (pecans or walnuts), 1 cup chopped dates and 1/2 cup cherries.
Impossible Ham 'N Swiss Pie Ingredients: - 2 c. cut-up fully cooked smoked ham - 1 c. shredded natural Swiss cheese (about 4 oz.) - 1/3 c. chopped green onions or chopped onion - 4 eggs - 2 c. milk - 1 c. Bisquick baking mix - 1/4 tsp. salt (if desired) - 1/8 tsp. pepper Directions: - The pie that does the impossible by making its own crust. Makes 6 servings.
Tater Wedges With Cheese Ingredients: - 6 medium potatoes - 1/2 head lettuce - 2 large tomatoes - 1 jar nacho cheese - 2 c. flour - salt and pepper to taste - Crisco oil Directions: - Cut potatoes in wedges; roll in flour, then pour in oil in fry skillet. - Place potatoes in oil and cook until brown. - Place on paper towel to drain excess oil. - Dice lettuce and tomatoes. Place on plate, then add potatoes on top. - Heat cheese in microwave oven, then pour over top of all your ingredients. Serves 4.
Ham Casserole Ingredients: - 1 1/2 c. diced ham - 1 1/2 c. uncooked medium egg noodles - 1 can cream of mushroom soup - 1/2 c. milk - 1 egg - 1/2 c. chopped celery - 1/2 c. chopped onion - 1 c. grated American cheese - 1/4 tsp. paprika - 1/2 c. chopped green pepper - 1 small can water chestnuts - 1/3 c. chopped pimento - 1/2 tsp. black pepper Directions: - Mix all ingredients in greased casserole dish. - Bake 1 hour at 325°.
Irish Potato Cake Ingredients: - 2 c. sugar - 3/4 c. butter - 2 c. mashed potatoes - 4 eggs - 1 c. buttermilk - 2 tsp. soda - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 2 c. raisins - 1 1/2 c. pecans, chopped - 2 c. flour - 1 Tbsp. vanilla Directions: - Cream butter, sugar and egg yolks. - Cream and mash potatoes and mix. - Add milk. - Sift dry ingredients. - Add nuts and raisins. Beat egg whites. - Fold in last and bake in 350° oven until done. May cover with chocolate icing or any other favorite icing. - (May use 1/4 cup cocoa in cake for chocolate flavor, if desired.)
Honolulu Chicken Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. cooking oil - 1 pkg. skinless, boneless chicken breasts - 1/4 c. flour - pinch of pepper - 1 c. peach preserves - 1/2 c. commercial barbecue sauce - 2 Tbsp. soy sauce - 1/4 c. onion - 1 large green pepper - 2 cans sliced water chestnuts - 1 large carrot Directions: - Mix flour, salt and pepper in bowl. - Coat chicken in flour mixture and cook in oil until brown. - Remove drippings from pan. Return chicken to pan. - In a bowl mix peach preserves, barbecue sauce, soy sauce and onion; mix well. - Cover chicken with sauce and bring to a boil. - Reduce heat to low and cook 40 minutes. - Add water chestnuts, green pepper slices and carrot slices. - Cook an additional 10 minutes. - Serve over rice.
Lemon Bars Ingredients: - 1 box lemon cake mix - 1 stick butter or margarine, melted - 1 egg - 8 oz cream cheese - 3 c. powdered sugar - 2 eggs Directions: - Blend cake mix, butter and egg together. - Press into a 9 X 13 greased pan. - Cream together the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Add eggs and mix until smooth. - Pour over crust. - Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. - Cool completely before cutting.
Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients: - 8 sweet potatoes, pared and cut up - 1/2 tsp. nutmeg - 1/2 tsp. cinnamon - 1/4 tsp. salt - 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil - 1/3 c. sugar - 1/3 c. dark brown sugar - 14 large marshmallows - 1/2 c. pecan halves Directions: - Boil sweet potatoes for 30 minutes or until tender. - Mash. Add remaining ingredients, except marshmallows and pecans. - Spoon mixture into greased casserole, cover with marshmallows and sprinkle with pecan halves. - Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. - Serve immediately.
Blonde Brownies(Shirley Mckenzie) Ingredients: - 1/2 lb. oleo, melted - 1 box brown sugar - 3 eggs - 5 c. flour - 1 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1 small pkg. chocolate chips - 1 tsp. vanilla - chopped nuts (if desired) Directions: - Add sugar to cooled, melted oleo and eggs, one at a time. - Add dry ingredients all at once; mix thoroughly. - Add vanilla, chocolate chips and nuts. - Bake at 350° for 25 minutes in a 13 x 9-inch pan. - You must take out of oven before they are finished. It takes 15 minutes, but the middle is all soft. - If left in oven too long, they will be too hard.
Lemon Sauce Ingredients: - 1/2 c. sugar - 1 c. boiling water - 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice - 1 Tbsp. cornstarch - 2 Tbsp. butter or oleo - few shakes nutmeg Directions: - Mix sugar and cornstarch. - Add water gradually, stirring constantly. - Boil for 5 minutes. - Remove from fire and add butter, lemon juice and nutmeg. - This is great over bread pudding.
Mike'S Fried Rice Ingredients: - 4 to 6 c. steamed white rice - 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil - 1 bunch green onions - 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed veggies - 1 to 2 c. leftover meat (barbecue chicken, pork chops, ham, etc.) - 2 scrambled eggs - soy sauce - garlic powder - ground ginger Directions: - Heat wok or large frying pan on high. - Add oil, then chopped green onions, including most of green parts. - Stir-fry for 1 minute. - Add leftover meat that has been cubed; stir-fry another minute. - Add cooked mixed vegetables; season to taste with garlic powder and ginger. - Stir-fry 1 minute more, then add rice and mix well. - Add scrambled eggs which have been mashed well with a fork. Sprinkle with soy sauce to taste; stir-fry for 2 more minutes. Enjoy.
Shrimp Casserole Ingredients: - 3 c. sliced fresh mushrooms - 2 Tbsp. butter - 1 pkg. Uncle Ben's wild rice mix - 1 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese - 1 1/4 c. half and half - 1/3 c. cocktail sauce - 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce - 1 1/2 lb. tiny shrimp Directions: - Cook mushrooms in butter about 4 minutes. - Cook rice according to directions on box. - Mix all ingredients in buttered 2-quart casserole. - Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. - Makes 8 servings.
Better Than Sex Cake Ingredients: - 1 box Duncan Hines cake mix - 1 (3 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding - 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream - 1 (16 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips - 1 (4 oz.) bar German sweet chocolate, shaved - 1/2 c. oil - 2 eggs - 1 c. pecans, chopped Directions: - Mix dry ingredients; whip eggs and oil together and add remaining ingredients and stir to mix well. - Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan and bake at 350° for 40 minutes.
Salmon Ball Ingredients: - 2 c. (1 lb. can) drained, canned salmon - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. soft cream cheese - 1 Tbsp. minced onion - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1 Tbsp. lemon juice - 1 tsp. prepared horseradish - chopped parsley Directions: - In bowl, combine all ingredients, except parsley. - Mix well. Refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm enough to shape into a ball. - Shape in ball; roll in parsley (and chopped nuts, if desired). - Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. - Serve with crackers or small slices of rye bread. - Makes 5-inch ball.
Veal Parmesan Ingredients: - veal patties or beef patties - Mozzarella cheese - regular cheese - cottage cheese - garlic - any seasoning to match your taste - Ragu sauce Directions: - Cook patties until done; drain grease. - Simmer sauce, then mix cheeses, sauce, patties, garlic and herbs. - Cook for 20 to 30 minutes.
Corn Casserole Ingredients: - 2 (16 1/2 oz.) cans yellow cream-style corn - 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese - 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, drained - 1/2 c. finely chopped onion - 1 c. milk - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten - 1 c. yellow corn meal - 1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt - 1/2 tsp. baking soda Directions: - Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. - Combine corn meal and remaining ingredients; stir into corn mixture. - Pour into a lightly greased 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish. - Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Quiche Lorraine Ingredients: - 1 (9-inch) unbaked pastry shell - 8 slices bacon, diced - 1 Tbsp. flour - 8 oz. shredded Swiss cheese (2 c.) - 1/2 tsp. salt - dash of nutmeg - 3 beaten eggs - 1 1/2 c. milk Directions: - Bake unpricked pastry shell in very hot oven (450°) for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. - Remove from oven; reduce temperature to 325°. - Cook bacon until crisp; drain and crumble. Reserve 2 tablespoons. - Place remaining bacon in pie shell. - Add cheese. - Combine remaining ingredients and pour over cheese. - Trim with reserved bacon. - Bake at 325° for 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted just off-center comes out clean. - Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Green Fluff Ingredients: - 1 can crushed pineapple (dry or juicy) - 2 c. lo-fat plain yogurt - 1 pkg. Jell-O pistachio sugar-free pudding Directions: - Stir together; pour into dessert dishes and cool. - Makes four servings.
Swiss Chicken Ingredients: - 6 chicken breasts, boned and halved - 1/8 tsp. garlic powder - 1/8 tsp. pepper - 6 (10 3/4 oz.) cans cream of chicken soup (undiluted) - 1/4 c. milk - 2 c. herb seasoned stuffing mix - 1/4 c. butter, melted - 6 slices Swiss cheese (4-inch square) Directions: - Place chicken in greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic powder and pepper. - Top each breast with cheese slice; set aside. - Combine soup and milk; stir until smooth. - Pour over chicken. - Sprinkle with stuffing mix and drizzle with butter. - Bake at 350° for 50 minutes.
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Ingredients: - 1 head broccoli, chopped - 1/2 head cauliflower, chopped - red onion, chopped to taste - shredded low-fat cheese - bacon bits - 1 c. fat-free Miracle Whip - 3 pkg. Sweet 'N Low - 2 Tbsp. vinegar Directions: - Mix together the Miracle Whip, Sweet 'N Low and vinegar. - Pour over chopped vegetables. - Add bacon bits and cheese. - Best if chilled a couple of hours before serving.
Pepper Steak And Rice Ingredients: - 1 pkg. round steak - green onion - 1 jar sliced mushrooms - 1 hot pepper - 3 Tbsp. soy sauce - 1 beef bouillon cube - 1 small box rice Directions: - Cube steak and brown; drain. - In large pot, boil about 4 cups water, bouillon, onion, pepper and mushrooms for 20 minutes. - Add meat. - Boil rice; add to mixture. - Add soy sauce. - Cook for about 10 minutes.
Crab Meat Bisque Ingredients: - 3 cans cream of celery soup - 3 cans milk - 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning - 1 box cooked, chopped broccoli - 1 stick butter - 1 lb. crab meat Directions: - Mix and heat ingredients and add crab meat at the end.
Virginia'S Christmas Salad Ingredients: - 1 (3 oz.) cherry Jell-O - 1 c. boiling water - 1/4 c. nuts - 1/2 c. chopped celery - 1 can whole cranberry sauce - 1 c. sour cream - 1/2 c. diced apple Directions: - Mix Jell-O and water regular way. - Add nuts, celery, cranberries, apple and sour cream. - Chill until ready.
Cherry Dessert Ingredients: - 1 1/2 pkg. crushed graham crackers - 1/2 c. melted butter - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. Dream Whip - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 1 (16 oz.) can cherries for pies Directions: - Mix graham crackers and melted butter. - Put in a 13 x 9-inch pan. - Mix all other ingredients, except the cherries. - Add on top of the pie crust. - When done pouring the mixture, smooth evenly and top with the cherries; refrigerate.
Split Pea Soup Ingredients: - 1 lb. split peas - 1/2 to 3/4 pot water (Dutch oven pot) - 2 beef bouillon cubes - 4 cloves garlic - 1 1/2 tsp. Nature's Seasoning by Morton - 1 medium onion, diced - 6 to 10 carrots, diced - 1 bay leaf - ham hocks Directions: - Combine all ingredients and cook on medium until it boils, then cook on low for 3 to 4 hours. - Add water if necessary to desired thickness.
Quesadilla Party Wedges Ingredients: - 12 (8-inch) flour tortillas - 1 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded - 7 oz. can green chilies - 4 1/2 oz. can black olives, chopped - 3 avocados, peeled and sliced - lemon juice Directions: - Brush 6 tortillas with water and place on an ungreased baking sheet. - Spread 2/3 cup of cheese over each tortilla. - Sprinkle with some diced olives and chilies. - Top each with another tortilla. - Brush tortilla lightly with water. - Cover baking sheets with foil. - Bake at 300° for 15 minutes or until hot and cheese is completely melted. - Remove from oven and cut each tortilla into 6 wedges. - Top each wedge with an avocado slice and brush with lemon juice. - Add hot sauce, if desired. - Yields 24.
Ground Beef 'N Biscuits Ingredients: - 1 1/2 lb. ground beef - 1/2 c. chopped onion - 2 Tbsp. flour (all-purpose) - 1 tsp. salt - 1/8 tsp. pepper - 1 (15 oz.) can pizza sauce - 10 oz. can corn (frozen or canned) - 1 tube refrigerated buttermilk biscuits - 1 c. (4 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded Directions: - In skillet, cook beef and onion until tender. Drain. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Add pizza sauce and corn. Simmer 5 minutes. Transfer to a greased 13 x 9 baking dish. Separate biscuits and arrange over beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden and cheese is melted. Makes 6 servings.
Sunday Fried Chicken Ingredients: - 2 c. all-purpose flour - 2 to 3 tsp. poultry seasoning - 2 tsp. paprika - 2 to 3 tsp. onion powder - 1 to 2 tsp. garlic powder - 1/2 tsp. salt - dash of pepper - 2 eggs - 1 Tbsp. milk - 2 (3 lb.) chickens, cut up or 16 chicken pieces (your favorite) - cooking oil Directions: - Combine dry ingredients in a plastic bag. - In a bowl, lightly beaten eggs and milk. - Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture and shake off excess. - Shake a few pieces in the bag at a time, coating well. - In an electric skillet, heat 1/4-inch oil to 350°. - Brown chicken on all sides. - Reduce heat to 275° and continue cooking for 30 minutes. - Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Day Ahead Banana Pudding Ingredients: - 1 large box instant vanilla pudding - 2 c. milk - 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream - 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk - 1 (12 oz.) carton whipped topping, thawed - 5 to 6 bananas - 1 box vanilla wafers Directions: - Mix vanilla pudding with milk until blended. - Add sour cream and sweetened condensed milk. - Fold in whipped topping.
Blue-Apple Pie Ingredients: - 1 (11 oz.) box pie crust mix - 1 (21 oz.) can blueberry pie filling - 2 c. sliced thin apples (Golden Delicious) - 1/2 c. sugar - 1 Tbsp. flour Directions: - Prepare pie crust as directed on box for 9-inch pie. - Line plate bottom with crust. - Mix sugar and flour. - Mix with apples. Fill apples in bottom of crust; add the blueberry filling on top of apples. - Cover with top crust. - Slit vent in top; flute edges high to prevent spill-over in oven. - Heat oven to 400°. - Bake 10 minutes. - Reduce to 350° and bake 25 minutes longer. - Makes one 9-inch pie. - Serves 8.
Raisin Sauce Ingredients: - 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar - 1 1/2 Tbsp. flour - 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard - 1 1/2 c. water - 1/2 c. vinegar - 1/2 c. raisins Directions: - Combine first 3 ingredients in medium pan; stir well. - Add remaining ingredients; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. - Serve warm over pork or ham.
Bible Cake Ingredients: - 1/2 c. Genesis 18:8 (butter) - 1 c. Isaiah 7:15 (honey) - 2 Job 39:14 (eggs) - 2 c. 1 Samuel 28:24 (flour) - 2 tsp. 1 Kings 19:6 (baking powder) - 1 tsp. Exodus 30:23 (cinnamon) - 1/4 tsp. Luke 14:34 (salt) - 3/4 c. 2 Samuel 16:1 (raisins) - 1/2 c. Genesis 43:11 (chopped nuts) - Judges 5:25 (butter) Directions: - In a large bowl, soften and cream Genesis 18. - Slowly beat in Isaiah. - In small bowl, beat Job well and add to creamed mixture. Sift together 1 Samuel, 1 Kings, Exodus and Luke. - Add to creamed mixture and mix thoroughly. - Fold in 2 Samuel and Genesis 43. Grease a 9-inch tube pan with Judges. - Line with waxed paper; pour in batter. - Bake 30 minutes at 350°. - Lower oven temperature to 325° and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer until cake is golden brown and tests done. - Cool in pan on wire rack 15 minutes. - Invert onto serving plate, remove waxed paper and cool completely.
Old-Timey Frosting Ingredients: - 4 Tbsp. (heaping) plain flour - 1 c. water - 1 c. sugar - 1 c. Crisco shortening Directions: - Add flour to water a little at a time. - Cook until real thick; let cool. - Mix sugar and shortening together until creamy. - Add flour mixture a little at a time. - Beat until smooth and creamy. Frosting will not get hard.
Pineapple Chicken Ingredients: - 8 chicken breast halves, skinned - 3/4 c. white wine - Worcestershire sauce - 1/4 c. chicken broth - 1 tsp. dried tarragon - 1 (15 oz.) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained - 1/4 c. honey Directions: - Place chicken in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. - Combine Worcestershire sauce and next 3 ingredients; stir well. - Pour over chicken. - Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Chicken Monterey Ingredients: - 3 whole medium size chicken breasts - salt - 2 Tbsp. salad oil - 1 medium green onion, chopped - 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour - 2 c. milk - 1 c. water - 3 Tbsp. catsup - 1/2 tsp. rosemary, crushed - 1 cube chicken flavored bouillon - 9 oz. frozen artichoke hearts - 9 oz. frozen whole green beans Directions: - Cut chicken breasts in half. - Thaw frozen artichoke hearts and green beans.
Sour Cream 'N Dill Chicken Ingredients: - 8 to 10 chicken pieces, skinned - pepper - 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (undiluted) - 1 envelope dry onion soup mix - 1 c. (8 oz.) sour cream - 1 Tbsp. lemon juice - 1 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped or 1 tsp. dill weed - 1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained - paprika - cooked wide egg noodles (optional) Directions: - Dip pieces of chicken in melted margarine, then roll pieces in crushed Rice Krispies. - Season to taste. - Place in pan lined with aluminum foil. - Bake for 1 hour at 350°.
Popcorn Balls Ingredients: - 1 stick margarine - 1 c. sugar - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 (10 oz.) pkg. marshmallows - 4 qt. popped corn Directions: - Melt margarine, sugar and vanilla in microwave oven. - Add marshmallows and melt, stirring mixture once or twice during cooking. - Pour over popcorn. - Shape into balls.
Fried Salt Pork With Gravy Ingredients: - 1/2 to 1 lb. salt pork - 1 to 1 1/2 c. milk - 1/2 c. white flour - salt and pepper Directions: - Parboil slices in skillet; drain skillet well before using it for frying. - Heat oil in skillet until hot. - Dip salt pork in flour mixture; put in skillet and fry until golden brown. - To thicken gravy, use 2 tablespoons of flour used for dredging. Blend the flour and fat very well before adding milk.
Cows Milk For Kittens Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. evaporated milk - 2 Tbsp. boiled water - 1/4 tsp. corn syrup - 1/4 tsp. beef bouillon granules Directions: - Mix all ingredients together and store in refrigerator. - To use, heat a small quantity to room temperature. - Feed kitten with an eye dropper.
Stuffed Mushrooms Ingredients: - 18 large mushrooms, cleaned, stems removed and chopped (but reserved) - vegetable oil - 1/4 c. water - 1/2 lb. sausage - 1/2 c. chopped onion/shallots - 2 cloves garlic - 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach - 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese - 1 egg - 1/2 c. bread crumbs Directions: - Clean mushrooms and pat dry. - Then rub with oil. - Arrange them in a large 13 x 9-inch pan. - Add water. - Cook sausage until brown; remove to drain. - Reserve drippings to saute onion, garlic and stems. - Mix the sausage, spinach, egg, bread crumbs and Parmesan. Mix well, then stir in onion, garlic and stems.
Heavenly Onions Ingredients: - 2 large Bermuda onions, sliced - 1/2 lb. Swiss cheese, grated - 8 slices French bread - 1/2 c. milk - 2 to 4 Tbsp. butter - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 1 can cream of chicken soup (undiluted) - 1 Tbsp. soy sauce Directions: - Simmer onions in butter in heavy pan on low until tender and separated. - Stir constantly. - Place in a 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with pepper; top with cheese. - Heat soup, milk and soy sauce until blended. - Pour soup mixture over all; stir gently. Butter bread slices on both sides and top casserole, overlapping the slices. - Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
Top Secret Dressing Ingredients: - 1/2 c. evaporated milk - 2 Tbsp. vinegar - 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese - 1 tsp. Italian seasoning - 1/2 c. salad oil - 1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt Directions: - Combine all ingredients in a jar. - Cover. - Shake well. - Chill. Cook macaroni. - Drain and cool. - Mix with your favorite vegetables, broccoli, tomatoes, etc. and pour the dressing over and mix and chill.
Irish Soda Bread Ingredients: - 2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour - 1 tsp. baking soda - 3 Tbsp. butter, softened - 1 c. buttermilk * - 2 Tbsp. sugar - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 c. seedless raisins - 1 Tbsp. butter, melted Directions: - *I never buy buttermilk. - I add 1 tablespoon vinegar to 1 cup milk and let stand 5 minutes.
"Surprises" Ingredients: - ground sirloin - 1 carrot - onion slices - 1 medium potato - salt and pepper to taste - all-purpose flour - 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Directions: - Make a large patty for each person. - Place each patty separately in foil. - Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce over meat; dash with salt and pepper. - Place slice of onion on top of meat. - Place sliced potato on top of onion. - Place sliced carrot around meat. - Sprinkle with all-purpose flour, seasoning and a little more sauce over vegetables. - Wrap tight in foil. Bake 1 1/4 hours at 325°. - Serve hot.
Ham And Cheese Americana Ingredients: - 1/2 c. dairy sour cream - 1/2 c. mayonnaise - 1/4 tsp. dry mustard - 24 slices cold boiled ham - 6 slices American cheese, each cut into 4 lengthwise strips - 24 stuffed olives Directions: - Combine dairy sour cream, mayonnaise and mustard. - Lay ham slice flat. - Spread with some of the sour cream mixture. - Lay strip of American cheese on one end of ham slice. - Roll jelly roll fashion. - Fasten with toothpick topped with olive. - Makes 24 rolls.
Baked Beans Ingredients: - 2 slices bacon - 3 Tbsp. chopped onion - 1/2 c. brown sugar - 3 Tbsp. cornstarch - 2 Tbsp. mustard - 1/2 c. catsup - 1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can pork and beans Directions: - Fry onion and bacon. - Add remaining ingredients. Bake in bean pot at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.
Cranberry Relish Ingredients: - 1 lb. cranberries - 1 c. raisins - 1 2/3 c. sugar - 1 c. water - 1 1/2 tsp. ginger - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1/2 tsp. cloves - 1/2 c. celery - 1 c. chopped apple Directions: - Cook until the berries pop the cranberries, raisins, sugar, water and spices. - Add celery and apple and continue to cook until mixture thickens and apples are cooked. - Makes about one quart.