Great Recipes Weekly

Chicken Wings and Dumplings

2010-05-19T17:32:00.002-04:00

Serve something a little different with your wings. The biscuit mix is a great time-saver for making the dumplings.

Wings

3 pounds chicken wings
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 chicken bouillon cubes
3 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons water

Batter

1 1/2 cups biscuit mix
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

In a large heavy kettle, brown the wings in the oil. Stir in the vegetables and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to brown, about ten minutes. Add the salt and pepper. Dissolve the bouillon cubes in the boiling water. Add to the wings and simmer about an hour, or until the meat begins to fall from the bones. Correct for seasoning if necessary. Blend the flour with the two tablespoons of water and stir into the wings mixture.

Blend together all batter ingredients and drop by spoonfuls into the kettle, making eight dumplings. Cover and cook until the dumplings are done, about ten minutes. Serves four.

Seven Herb Stuffing For Lamb

2010-05-12T20:44:00.000-04:00

This makes enough to stuff a seven-pound lamb.

1 stick butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried mint leaves
1 small bay leaf, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon leaf basil
1/4 teaspoon leaf oregano
1/4 teaspoon leaf sage
1/4 teaspoon leaf rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups soft white bread crumbs
1 tablespoon lemon juice

In a small bowl, stir the butter or margarine with a wooden spoon until soft.

Put all the seasonings into a blender, and whirl until finely pulverized. Add to the softened butter with the bread crumbs and lemon juice. Blend well.

Macaroni & Ham Salad

2010-05-06T17:48:00.000-04:00

A make-ahead salad good for those warm summer nights.

2 teaspoons salt
2 quarts boiling water
1 cup elbow macaroni
1 cup diced cooked ham
1/2 cup diced cheddar cheese
1/2 cup thinly-sliced celery
1/4 cup grated carrot
1 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
Crisp lettuce leaves

Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the 2 teaspoons of salt, then gradually add the elbow macaroni. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is tender, about ten minutes.

Drain, then mix in a bowl with the ham, cheddar cheese, celery and carrot. In a small bowl, put the onion, mayonnaise, tomato sauce, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and dry mustard. Whisk mixture smooth, then pour over the macaroni. Mix well, and chill thoroughly before serving over the lettuce. Serves four.

Chicken Tetrazzini

2008-06-25T15:35:00.001-04:00

8 oz. thin noodles or fettucine
1 garlic clove, mashed
6 fresh parsley sprigs, leave only
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons sweet butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup hot chicken broth
1/2 cup light cream, warmed
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup diced cooked chicken
8 thin slices poached chicken breast
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Oven: 350 degrees

Cook the noodles in boiling salted water for ten minutes and drain. Chop the garlic and parsley together. Put the oil in a skillet, heat, and add the mushrooms, bay leaf, garlic and parlsey, salt, and pepper. Cook slowly for for four minutes; stir.

Place the butter in a saucepan, melt, add the flour, and blend. Add the chicken broth, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Add the cream and wine and stir well.

Place the drained noodles in a buttered casserole dish, spoon mushroom mixture over the noodles, and arrange chicken over mushrooms. Pour the cream sauce over all and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for about fifteen minutes. Serves four.

Creamed Hamburger and Cabbage

2008-06-17T15:25:00.001-04:00

A simple recipe for when you don't feel like making anything elaborate.

3/4 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
4 cups chopped cabbage
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon steak sauce
1 can condensed cream of celery soup
1/4 cup milk

In a large skillet, cook the beef, breaking up the meat with a fork, until the meat loses its red color. Add onion and cabbage, and cook until lightly browned. Add the remaining ingredients, cover, and simmer about ten minutes. Serves four.

Swiss Cheese & Peas Salad

2008-06-10T18:24:00.001-04:00

Hot summer days mean more salads. Give this one a try.

1 large firm head iceberg lettuce
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon cream
1 large Bermuda onion, sliced paper-thin
1/4 cup sugar
1 10-oz package frozen peas
8 oz sliced Swiss Cheese, cut in thin strips
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces

Cook peas according to package directions. Drain and chill. Cut the lettuce into bite-sized chunks and place half in a large salad bowl.

Blend mayonnaise with the cream in a small bowl. Drizzle half over the lettuce. Top lettuce with half of the onion. Sprinkle half of the sugar over the onion. Then top onion with half of the chilled peas and half of the cheese.

Repeat layers with the remaining lettuce, dressing, onion, sugar, peas and cheese. Cover and chill at least two hours. Just before serving, saute bacon pieces in a small frying pan until crisp. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle over salad. Serves eight.

Spiced Meat Pie

2008-06-02T15:38:00.003-04:00

2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
4 (or more) tablespoons cold water
1/2 pound ground round steak
1/2 pound ground lean pork
1/2 cup finely-chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup water
Butter or shortening (optional)

Oven: 425 degrees

Sift the flour and teaspoon of salt into a bowl. Cut in half the shortening until the mixture resembles fine meal. Cut in the remaining shortening until the size of small peas. Stir in enough of the cold water with a fork to bind the crumbs together. Dough will ball and follow fork around the bowl.

Turn dough out onto a floured board and roll out half to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Roll out second half of dough for top crust.

In a large, heavy skillet, place the ground round, ground pork, and all remaining ingredients except the water and butter. Mix well, then blend in the water. Simmer gently for thirty minutes, stirring occasionally. Most of the moisture will be absorbed. If excess fat rises to the top, skim it off.

If the meat is very lean, it may need to have a tablespoon or two of butter or shortening added as a binder. Meat should pack rather firmly together, or the pie will be crumbly when served.

Pack the meat into the pie crust in the pie plate. Cut vents in the top crust and lay over the filling. Trim and flute the edge of the crust. Bake for thirty-five minutes, or until crust is nicely browned. Can also be served cold. Serves six.

Grape Juice Flummery

2008-05-27T22:24:00.000-04:00

A quick and easy cold dessert for those warm days.

3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups grape juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
Juice of 1 medium lemon
Light cream or half-and-half

In a saucepan, mix the cornstarch, salt, and sugar. Blend in the grape juice and cook, stirring, five minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon rind and juice. Cool, then chill. Serve with the cream. Serves four.

Ginger Cream Chicken

2008-05-19T19:08:00.001-04:00

Add a spicy touch to your chicken tonight!

4 whole chicken breasts, split
Flour
Salt and pepper
Ground ginger
Butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped candied ginger

Oven: 300 degrees

Season flour with salt, pepper, and ground ginger. Place seasoned flour in a bag and shake chicken pieces until coated. Brown chicken slowly on both sides in a half-cup of butter in a large skillet. Cover and cook until tender. Remove to a warm dish and place in pre-heated oven.

Add enough more butter to the skillet to make a quarter-cup. Blend in a quarter-cup of flour. Gradually add chicken broth and cream and cook, stirring, until thickened. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and ground ginger. Pour around chicken and sprinkle with chopped ginger. Serves four.

Brandied Coffee Jelly

2008-05-12T22:23:00.002-04:00

You can't get this dessert out of a box!

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups hot strong coffee
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brandy
Sour cream sauce

Soften gelatin in the cold water. Add the hot coffee and sugar and stir until gelatin and sugar are dissolved. Add the lemon juice and brandy. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square pan and chill several hours, or until firm. Cut into cubes and serve with the sauce. Serves 4-6.

Sour Cream Sauce

1 cup dairy sour cream
1/4 cup light-brown sugar, packed
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Combine ingredients and beat until sugar is dissolved.

Spinach & Yogurt Salad

2008-05-06T17:08:00.001-04:00

Don't be put off by the title; the yogurt dressing is quite good. And the salad is quick to make, too.

10 ounces fresh spinach
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 8-oz or 1 16-oz container plain yogurt
2 cloves garlic, mashed
1 teaspoon dried mint leaves, crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup coarsely broken walnuts

Trim the stems and any coarse leaves from the spinach. Wash remaining leaves and dry well. Break any large leaves into bite-sized pieces. Put spinach in a large bowl and add the onion.

In a small bowl, blend all remaining ingredents except the walnuts. Pour dressing over spinach and toss lightly to mix. Sprinkle walnuts over salad. Serves six.

Banana Date Ring

2008-04-28T21:31:00.001-04:00

4 cups sifted regular flour
1-1/3 cups sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup finely-chopped walnuts
2 eggs
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1 cup chopped pitted dates
Confectioners sugar

Oven: 350 degrees

Grease a 12-cup tube pan or 10-inch angel cake pan. Dust lightly with flour, then tap out the excess. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, spice, salt and baking soda into a large bowl. Stir in the walnuts.

Beat eggs well in a medium-size bowl. Stir in the milk, melted butter, bananas and dates. Add all at once to the flour mixture. Stir until just evenly moist. Spoon into pan and even out the top.

Bake one hour and ten minutes, or until cake tester inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack ten minutes. Loosen around edge and center with a sharp knife. Turn out on rack and cool completely.

Wrap loaf in waxed paper, foil, or plastic wrap. Store overnight to mellow flavors and make slicing easier. Just before serving, dust lightly with confectioners sugar. Cut in thin wedges.

Cornish Game Hens And Rice

2008-04-15T20:22:00.001-04:00

Quick, easy, and only five ingredients!

1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
2 1/2 cups boiling water
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 Cornish game hens

Oven: 375/350 degrees

Spread the rice in a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, or until golden. Combine the salad dressing with the boiling water and chicken soup. Stir mixture into rice.

Cut the hens in half lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Place hens cut side down on top of rice. Cover dish tightly with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Remove foil and bake 30 minutes longer, or until rice and hens are tender. Serves four.

Spinach & Cottage Cheese Casserole

2008-04-01T16:37:00.001-04:00

Try this for a light, meatless lunch.

1 pound fresh spinach
1 cup creamed cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
Dash of nutmeg
1/4 cup grated natural cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped almonds or other nuts

Oven: 350 degrees

Wash and pick over the spinach, removing any coarse stems. Cook in a small amount of boiling salted water until barely tender. Drain very well and chop fine.

Add the cottage cheese, eggs, caraway seed, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Put in an 8-inch pie pan and sprinkle with the grated cheese and nuts. Bake about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika. Serves four.

Lamb Banana Curry

2008-03-25T17:25:00.001-04:00

Spicy and exotic!

2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Curry powder
2 pounds shoulder lamb chops, boned
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cups chicken broth
Rind of 1 lemon, finely shredded
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup seedless raisins
3 large firm bananas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
Hot cooked rice

Oven: 350 degrees

Cut the boned lamb into 3/4-inch chunks. Combine the flour, salt, and pepper with one tablespoon curry powder and mix well. Toss the lamb cubes in the mixture until coated. Brown in a heavy saucepan, using a little oil if necessary.

Add the onions and saute, stirring occasionally, ten minutes. Skim off any excess fat. Add the celery, chicken broth, lemon rind and ginger. Cover and simmer fifty minutes. Add the raisins and simmer fifteen minutes more, or until very tender.

While the lamb is cooking, cut the bananas in 1/2-inch thick slices diagonally. Put in a 9-inch pie pan and sprinkle with the lemon juice, butter, and the brown sugar mixed with one teaspoon curry powder.

Bake for fifteen to twenty minutes, or until lightly browned and glazed. Serve the lamb stew over rice and top with the curried bananas. Serves six.

Honey Date Rice Pudding

2008-03-18T18:15:00.001-04:00

Extra nutritious because brown rice is used instead of white.

2 cups water
2/3 cup brown rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely cut fresh pitted dates
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
Cream (optional)

Oven: 325 degrees

Bring two cups of water to boiling. Add rice and salt and cook for thirty minutes, or until tender. Drain if necessary, and place rice in a shallow 1-1/2 quart baking dish, distributing evenly across bottom. Sprinkle with dates and set in a large, shallow pan.

In the same saucepan used for cooking the rice, scald the milk. Beat the honey and eggs together. Add the milk and mix well. Stir in the lemon rind and pour over the rice and dates. Add a half-inch hot water to the shallow pan, and bake pudding about one hour, or until set. Serve slightly warm or cool, with cream if desired. Makes four servings.

French Breakfast Muffins

2008-03-11T21:01:00.002-04:00

1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup melted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Oven: 350 degrees

In a bowl, cream the butter, a half-cup sugar and the egg thoroughly. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, mixing well.

Spoon mixture into greased muffin pans, filling only half-full. Bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans and immediately roll in the other 1/3 cup butter, and the combined 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Serve hot. Makes eighteen muffins.

Chicken Parmigiana

2008-03-03T21:11:00.001-05:00

3 whole 12-oz chicken breasts, split, skinned, boned
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound sliced mozzarella cheese, cut in triangles

Oven: 350 degrees

Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and pound lightly with a heavy cleaver until about a 1/4-inch thick. Combine the eggs, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then in breadcrumbs.

Heat the oil until very hot in a large frying pan. Quickly brown the chicken on both sides, then remove to a shallow baking dish. Pour excess oil from pan.

Stir tomato sauce, basil and garlic into the pan. Heat to boiling, then simmer about ten minutes, or until thickened. Pour over chicken and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and cover.

Bake thirty minutes. Uncover chicken, place mozzarella over it, and bake about ten minutes longer, or until cheese melts. Serves six.

Oven-Fried Fish Fillets

2008-02-27T13:49:00.002-05:00

Easy clean-up, and no fried fish smell in the kitchen!

2 pounds cod, haddock, or pollack fillets
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup finely-crushed corn flakes

Oven: 400 degrees

Rinse fish quickly under cold running water and drain on paper towels. Cut into six portions, slicing tail portion slight larger. Fold end of tail under for even cooking.

Combine lemon juice, flour, salt and margarine in a shallow dish or 8-inch pie pan, stirring until smooth. Put cornflakes in another dish or pie pan.

Using a fork, dip fish into flour mixture, then coat with cornflakes. Arrange fish in a single layer in a foil-lined baking pan. Bake about 20 minutes, or until fish is well-browned and flakes easily with a fork. Serves six.

Tomato Onion Scallop

2008-02-18T19:47:00.002-05:00

A quick and simple dish for easy cooking.

1 pound small white or yellow onions, peeled
1 8-oz can tomato sauce
1/2 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt

Oven: 375 degrees

Grease a 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Place the onions in the dish. Combine the remaining ingredients and add to the dish. Cover and bake until the onions are tender, about 45-60 minutes. Uncover during the last ten minutes of baking. Thinly sliced large onions can substituted for the whole ones if you prefer. Serves 4.

Tangy Lemon Muffins

2008-02-08T19:43:00.000-05:00

1/2 cup soft butter or margarine
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 cup sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Grated rind of two lemons
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Oven: 350 degrees

In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, beating well. Combine sifted flour, baking powder and salt, and add alternately with the lemon juice to the butter mixture.

Blend in the lemon rind. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry, and fold into the batter. Fill greased muffin tins half-full. Sprinkle tops with combined sugar and cinnamon. Bake until golden brown, about thirty minutes. Makes twelve muffins.

Lamb Chop Casserole

2007-05-02T22:45:00.000-04:00

6 shoulder lamb chops (1-inch thick)
Flour
2 tablespoons shortening
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 soup can water
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup minced celery
1/2 cup minced green pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Oven: 350/300 degrees

Dredge chops in flour, coating well on both sides. In a large heavy skillet, heat the shortening. Add chops and brown well on both sides, about ten minutes. Place meat in a shallow baking pan.

In a saucepan, heat the soup, water, and remaining ingredients. Mix well and bring to a boil. Pour over chops in the pan. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for forty minutes. Lower heat to 300 degrees and continue baking until chops are fork tender, about another twenty minutes. Serves six.

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Lemon Carrots

2007-05-01T21:59:00.000-04:00

Perk up your carrots with this recipe.

1 pound carrots
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 lemon, sliced
3/4 cup blended maple syrup

Peel carrots. Halve lengthwise and crosswise. Combine with salt and water in a medium-size frying pan. Heat to boiling. Cover and cook ten minutes.

Uncover and cook three minutes more, or until liquid evaporates. Add butter, lemon slices, and syrup. Continue cooking slowly, turning carrots several times, about fifteen minutes, or until richly glazed. Spoon into a heated serving bowl. Serves four.

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Buttermilk Fudge

2007-04-30T22:11:00.000-04:00

1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped nuts
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Put buttermilk, butter, corn syrup, soda and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Then cook to 238 degrees on a candy thermometer, or when a small amount of mixture forms a soft ball when dropped in very cold water.

Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm. Beat until mixture begins to thicken and loses its gloss. Quickly stir in nuts and vanilla. Pour into a buttered 8-inch square pan. Cut in squares when firm but still warm. Makes about one and a half pounds.

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Apple Date Strudel

2007-04-26T19:20:00.000-04:00

2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
Butter or margarine
1/2 cup ice water
3/4 cup Zweiback crumbs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
2 pounds cooking apples
8 oz. pitted dates, finely snipped
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Oven: 400 degrees

Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Add the egg and a 1/4 cup melted butter. Add the ice water. Stir until blended, then knead to a smooth ball on a lightly-floured board. Cover with a towel and let rest at least a half-hour.

Meanwhile, saute crumbs in 2 tablespoons butter until lightly toasted. Add nuts and set aside. Peel and core apples, cut in wedges, then cut in thin slices crosswise. Mix with the dates, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon.

Roll out dough on a lightly-floured board into a 24x16-inch rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle with crumb mixture to within one inch of the edges. Spread evenly with apple mixture. Then roll from the long side as for a jelly roll and seal ends.

Shape into a horseshoe and place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Melt 1/4 cup butter and brush some on the strudel. Bake for about forty minutes, brushing occasionally with butter. Serve warm in thin slices.

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Sweet And Sour Red Cabbage

2007-04-25T22:49:00.000-04:00

3 tablespoons margarine
6 cups sliced red cabbage
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/3 cup boiling water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/16 teaspoon cloves or cinnamon
3 tablespoons brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Slice the cabbage fine, especially the core section. Melt margarine in a heavy kettle. Add cabbage, sprinkle with vinegar and water and mix together. Cover, and slowly bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook slowly until the thickest pieces are pierceable, about thirty minutes.

Mix in the salt, pepper, spice and sugar. Add the lemon juice. Correct seasoning if necessary to ensure a sweet-sour flavor, and serve hot. Serves six.

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Coconut Honey Spice Doughnuts

2007-04-24T23:23:00.000-04:00

Home-made doughnuts take some work, but these are sweet and spicy, and you can't find anything as good in a store.

3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk
Vegetable oil
1 cup honey
1/2 cup flaked coconut

Sift flour, baking power, baking soda, spices, and salt onto wax paper. Beat sugar, eggs, and shortening at medium speed of an electric mixer until fluffy. Blend in milk.

Remove bowl from mixer. Stir in dry ingredients (from wax paper) until well-blended. Wrap dough in plastic wrap or wax paper and refrigerate at least two hours.

Place dough on a lightly-floured pastry board and roll to a half-inch thickness. Cut out with a lightly-floured doughnut cutter. Fill a large, heavy saucepan two-thirds full with vegetable oil. Heat to 370 degrees on a deep-fat thermometer.

Drop doughnuts, two or three (no more than that) at a time into the hot oil. Fry, turning once, three minutes, or until all golden. Drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle coconut onto wax paper. Heat honey slowly to boiling in a medium saucepan. Dip doughnuts, one at a time, into the honey, turning to coat well. Dip half of each doughnut onto coconut. Makes about 16 doughnuts.

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Baked Chicken and Sausage

2007-04-23T22:28:00.000-04:00

Another quick recipe with only a few ingredients needed.

1 medium onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons water
6 whole chicken legs, with thighs
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1 tablespoon snipped parsley

Oven: 450 degrees

Sprinkle onion, oregano, and water over the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Arrange chicken legs on onion, side by side, crosswise of dish. Cut sausage into one-inch diagonal slices and lay on chicken.

Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender, turning sausage once. Baste with dish liquid occasionally. When done, transfer chicken to a sevring platter, with sausage as garnish. Skim fat from liquid in baking dish then pour liquid over chicken. Sprinkle with parsley. Serves six.

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Hamburger In Sour Cream

2007-04-22T14:39:00.000-04:00

A simple but filling dish for when you don't have time for a lot of cooking.

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 cup dairy sour cream
Salt and pepper
Chopped parsley or paprika
Hot cooked rice or noodles

In a skillet, cook beef, breaking up meat with a fork, and onions, until meat loses its red color. Add sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat slightly if necessary and sprinkle with parsley or paprika. Serve immediately over rice or noodles. Serves four.

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Blueberry Apple Crisp

2007-04-21T21:12:00.000-04:00

Fruit is always great for dessert, and this recipe is fast.

1 pint blueberries
2 cups sliced, peeled tart apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted and cooled
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Cream

Oven: 350 degrees

Butter a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Put fruit in the bottom. Sprinkle with lemon juice and brown sugar. Mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking power and salt.

Stir in egg and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit. Top with butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake 35-40 minutes. Serve warm with cream. Serves six.

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Pepper Relish

2007-04-20T20:40:00.000-04:00

An easy way to perk up any meal.

6 red peppers
6 green peppers
6 onions, peeled
2 cups white vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon celery seed

Split peppers and remove seeds. Chop peppers and onions coarsely. Cover vegetables with boiling water. Let stand five minutes and drain. Cover again with boiling water. Let stand ten minutes and drain.

Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan and boil five minutes. Add vegetables and boil ten minutes. Pack into hot sterilized jars and seal. Makes about four pints.

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Mocha Chocolate Walnut Pie

2007-04-19T18:48:00.000-04:00

Something rich and delicious for that special occasion.

1/4 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate pieces, melted
1 teaspoon instant coffee
1 tablespoon dark rum
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup coarsely broken walnuts
Unbaked 9-inch pie shell
1/2 cup walnut halves
Whipped cream

Oven: 375 degrees

Cream the butter with the sugar, then beat in eggs one at a time. Dissolve coffee in a few drops of hot water. Add chocolate, dissolved coffee, and rum to the mixture. Stir in flour and broken walnuts. Turn mixture into pie shell.

Sprinkle with walnut halves and bake about twenty-five minutes. Cool. Top with whipped cream and serve. Makes one 9-inch pie.

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Veal Cordon Bleu

2007-04-18T20:07:00.000-04:00

Fancy dishes don't always need a lot of work.

12 veal scallops (about 2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 slices Gruyere cheese
6 slices boiled ham
Flour
3 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
3/4 cup butter

Flatten veal slices with a mallet. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Place one slice of cheese and one slice of ham on each of six veal slices. Cover with remaining veal slices and pound edges together to seal.

Dip veal slices in flour, then egg, then crumbs. Saute in heated butter until golden brown on each side, about four minutes per side. Serves six.

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Sesame Whole Wheat Bread

2007-04-17T23:43:00.000-04:00

This recipe takes some work, but the result is a hearty bread you just can't buy in a store.

1 package active dry yeast
Warm water
2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
2 3/4 cups stone-ground 100% whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
Sesame seeds
2 tablespoons brewer's yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cold-pressed corn, safflower, or other oil
1/4 cup raw wheat germ
Milk

Oven: 350 degrees

Put 1/2 cup warm water in a large bowl and sprinkle with dry yeast. When softened, stir in another 1/2 cup of warm water, the molasses, one cup of flour and the dry milk. Beat well, cover, and let rise in a warm place thirty minutes, or until light and spongy.

Then add six tablespoons warm water, two tablespoons sesame seeds, and the remaining ingredients except the milk. Gradually beat in enough remaining flour with a wooden spoon to form a soft but firm dough.

Turn out on a lightly floured board and knead about ten minutes, or until dough is elastic and doesn't stick to the board. Put in a greased bowl and turn greased side up. Cover and let rise one hour, or until doubled.

Punch down and shape into a loaf. Grease a 9x5x3 loaf pan and sprinkle sesame seeds on the bottom. Put dough in pan, cover, and let rise thirty minutes, or until light and slightly above pan. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake about forty-five minutes, or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped with a knuckle. Turn out on a cake rack to cool.

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Raspberry Mold Dessert

2007-04-16T21:33:00.000-04:00

You don't need a lot of ingredients or work to make a tasty dessert!

1 package frozen raspberries, thawed
1 package raspberry gelatin
1 cup sweet white wine
Whipped cream

Drain raspberries. Measure liquid into a one-cup measure. Add water to make one cup. Heat liquid in a saucepan to boiling. Dissolve gelatin in boiling syrup. Cool.

Add wine. Chill mixture until syrupy. Fold in raspberries. Turn mixture into a three or four-cup mold. Chill until firm. Unmold and serve with whipped cream. Serves four.

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Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms

2007-04-15T23:09:00.000-04:00

Having a party? Try these as an appetizer.

16 large fresh mushrooms
6 ounces sweet Italian sausage
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup water

Oven: 350 degrees

Wash mushrooms. Remove stems and chop fine. Removing casing from sausage and put meat in a skillet with the chopped stems, garlic, and one tablespoon of oil. Cook, breaking up meat, until lightly browned.

Add one tablespoon oil, the parsley and cheese. Fill mushroom cavities with the mixture, rounding up tops. Place in a shallow baking pan. Put remaining oil and the water in the bottom of the pan. Bake about twenty minutes. Serve hot.

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Parmesan Chicken

2007-04-14T22:11:00.000-04:00

Grated Parmesan cheese makes this dish a snap.

1/2 cup (about 2 oz.) grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
2-1/2 to 3 pound broiler-fryer, cut up
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Oven: 350 degrees

Combine cheese, flour, and seasonings. Combine egg and milk. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then coat with cheese mixture. Place meat in a 12x8-inch baking dish and pour melted butter over pieces. Bake one hour. Sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan. Serves four.

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Hamburger and Eggplant

2007-04-13T22:14:00.000-04:00

1 medium eggplant
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons margarine
3 medium onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup canned tomatoes
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 egg whites
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
Sauce

Oven: 350 degrees

Wash eggplant but do not peel. Cut lengthwise in slices about a half-inch thick. Brown in oil and set aside. In the same pan, put the margarine and onions. Saute onions until yellowed. Add garlic, beef, seasonings, tomatoes and wine.

Bring to a boil, stirring with a fork. Cover and simmer about a half-hour. Cool. Mix in egg whites and a quarter-cup of the crumbs. Butter a baking dish and sprinkle sone of the remaining crumbs on the bottom. Arrange eggplant and meat mixture in layers. Top with sauce and remaining crumbs. Bake about one hour. Serves six.

Sauce: Melt two tablespoons butter and stir in 2 tablespoons flour. Add one and a half cups milk and a half-teaspoon salt. Cook until thickened. Stir gradually into two egg yolks and add one-eighth teaspoon nutmeg.

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Lemon Cream Meringues

2007-04-12T19:54:00.000-04:00

Takes a little work, but the results are worth it.

3 egg whites (at room teperature)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
1/4 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 pint fresh strawberries
2 or 3 tablespoons fine sugar

Oven: 250 degrees (yes, very slow oven here)

In a bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually beat in 3/4 cup sugar, a tablespoonful at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Beat until a very stiff, shiny meringue is formed.

Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of meringue on the sheet, leaving ample space between each. Shape meringues with a spoon, hollowing out the center and building up the sides. Bake for one hour. Remove from oven and cool on the foil on a rack. When completely cooled, peel off the foil.

Beat the egg yolks in the top half of a double boiler. Beat in the remaining quarter-cup of sugar and the lemon juice. Place over hot water and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and cool to room temperature.

When the meringues have been thoroughly cooled, beat the heavy cream in a bowl until stiff. Carefully fold cream into cooled lemon mixture, using a cut and fold motion, with a rubber spatula. Spoon mixture into meringue hollows and chill thoroughly, several hours or overnight.

When ready to serve, rinse strawberries and drain on paper towels. Remove caps and slice into a bowl. Stir in fine sugar to taste and stir further to create a juicy sauce. Top off each meringue with a spoonful of sauce. Serves six to eight.

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Tapioca Cheese Souffle

2007-04-10T22:48:00.000-04:00

Looking for something different? Try this!

1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of fresh-ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ginger
Dash of hot pepper sauce
1 1/3 cups milk
1 cup lightly-packed shredded Cheddar cheese
4 eggs, separated
Grated Cheddar cheese

Oven: 350 degrees

Combine tapioca and seasonings. Stir in milk and let stand about five minutes. Then cook, stirring, over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Add cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Stir into mixture and blend thoroughly. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into mixture. Pour into a well-buttered one-and-a-half quart casserole lightly dusted with grated cheese. Bake about 35 minutes. Serves four to six.

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Milk-Cooked Oatmeal

2007-04-09T22:13:00.000-04:00

A quick and hearty breakfast that's easy on the budget.

3 cups reconstituted dry nonfat milk
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Chopped nuts, raisins, coconut, sliced fruits, etc.
Light cream (optional)
Honey (optional)

Put the milk and oats in a heavy saucepan. Cook, partially covered, over medium heat for ten minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with your choice of toppings, or plain sweetened with honey and a little light cream. Serves four.

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Frozen Honey Mousse

2007-04-08T22:29:00.000-04:00

Quick and different.

3 eggs
3/4 cup honey
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts

Separate two eggs. Beat the whole egg with the two yolks until light. Then beat in the honey. Put over hot water and cook, beating, until thickened. Cool, then chill.

Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into honey mixture, then fold in whipped cream. Put into a pan and freeze several hours or overnight. Spoon into serving dishes and sprinkle with nuts. Makes six servings.

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Quick Onion Soup

2007-04-07T22:28:00.000-04:00

1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 large onions, sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1 can condensed beef broth
1 can condensed chicken broth
2 1/2 cups water
6 one-inch thick slices French bread
1 small garlic clove
1/2 cup grated Romano, Gruyere, Swiss, or Parmesan cheese

Heat butter in a large saucepan and saute onions until golden and tender. Sprinkle with flour. Gradually stir in chicken and beef broths. Add water. Simmer, stirring occasionally, fifteen to twenty minutes. Ladle soup into serving bowls.

Toast French bread and rub slices with garlic. Place a slice of bread on top of each bowl, and sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese is golden. Serve immediately. Serves six.

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Devil's Food Cake With Cocoa Frosting

2007-04-06T19:16:00.000-04:00

Once in awhile, you just have to let go and enjoy something rich and delicious.

1/2 cup soft butter or margarine
1 pound dark-brown sugar
3 eggs
3 oz. bitter chocolate, melted
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup boiling water
Chopped walnuts

Frosting

1 pint heavy cream
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla

Oven: 350 degrees

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate and buttermilk. Beat in flour, salt, and baking soda. Beat in vanilla and boiling water. Batter will be thin.

Pour batter into three greased and floured 8-inch layer-cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Unmold and cool.

In a bowl, mix together the frosting ingredients and chill for at least two hours. Beat until very thick. Spread frosting between layers and around sides and top of cake. Garnish with chopped walnuts. Makes one 8-inch triple-layer cake.

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Indian Lamb With Spinach

2007-04-05T18:22:00.000-04:00

Lamb is a traditional dish for Easter, but it doesn't have to be a huge leg. This recipe provides a spicy change of pace and also needs no oven roasting.

2 pounds boneless lean lamb, in 2-inch cubes
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 medium onions, very thinly sliced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound fresh spinach, finely shredded
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of crumbled dried thyme

In a large skillet with a cover, quickly and lightly brown the lamb in two tablespoons of butter. Remove from pan and set aside. Melt the remaining butter in skillet. Add onions and saute until just limp.

Return lamb to skillet and add the coriander, ginger, turmeric and chili powder. Saute over medium heat, stirring occasionally, fifteen minutes. Sprinkle with the spinach, yogurt, mustard seed, salt and thyme. Mix well.

Cover and cook lamb over low heat forty-five minutes, or until lamb is tender, the spinach is like a puree, and the liquid completely cooked down. Stir occasionally during cooking, and add water, a little at a time, as necessary. Serves four.

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Buckwheat Banana Biscuits

2007-04-04T09:25:00.000-04:00

1/4 cup buckwheat flour
1 3/4 cups whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup dairy sour cream
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1/4 cup milk

Oven: 450 degrees

Combine flours, baking powder, soda, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add remaining ingredients and stir just to moisten dry ingredients.

Turn out on a lightly-floured board and knead ten turns. Roll gently to a half-inch thickness, prick with a fork, and cut into 2-1/4-inch rounds. Reroll scraps and cut until dough is used up.

Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake about 12-15 minutes, or until well-browned. Split and serve warm with butter and cheese, or jam. Makes about eighteen biscuits.

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Honey Crunch Cookies

2007-04-02T20:47:00.000-04:00

Crunchy and delicious, these cookies need no baking.

2/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups corn flakes
1/2 cup bran flakes
1 cup flaked coconut

In a large saucepan, combine the honey, butter, evaporated milk, salt, and vanilla. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling three minutes longer. Remove from heat.

Blend in the corn and bran flakes. Add the coconut, mixing well. Using two teaspoons, drop mounds of the mixture on wax paper-lined baking sheets. Cool, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes about two dozen.

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Curried Honey Chicken

2007-04-01T21:30:00.000-04:00

Quick, and delicious. Good for that last-minute dinner party.

2 frying chickens, about 3 pounds each, cut up
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon curry powder

Oven: 375 degrees

Wash and dry chickens. Mix all remaining ingredients, and roll chicken pieces in the mixture. Put, meaty side up, in roasting pan. Bake about one hour, basting occasionally with the drippings. Goes well with rice. Serves six to eight.

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Steak And Onion Sandwiches

2007-03-31T19:07:00.000-04:00

3 medium onions, peeled and sliced thin
2 medium green peppers, seeded and sliced in thin rings
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 cube or boneless steaks, about a 1/4-inch thick
4 hero rolls
2 medium tomatoes, each cut in 8 slices
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

In a large frying pan, saute the onions and green peppers in two tablespoons of butter until soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Saute steaks in same pan, about two minutes per side, or until done as you like them.

Split rolls almost in half and open flat. Spread with remaining butter, and place on serving plates. Place four tomato slices and a steak on each roll. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon onion mixture over steaks and serve immediately. Serves four.

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Orange Custard Sauce

2007-03-30T21:39:00.000-04:00

Grated rind of half a lemon
Juice of half a lemon
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
Dash of salt
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla

In a saucepan, mix the lemon rind, lemon juice, orange juice, sugar, salt and egg yolks. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thick. Gradually add, beating constantly, the beaten egg whites, blending thoroughly. Cool and add vanilla. Especially good with fruit or sponge cake. Makes about a cup.

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Chili Cheese Burgers

2007-03-29T20:16:00.000-04:00

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup finely-chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup fine cornflake crumbs
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons chili powder (optional)
6 slices tomato
12 strips American or Cheddar cheese
6 hamburger buns

In a bowl, combine all ingredients except tomato slices, cheese, and buns, and mix together well. Shape into six patties. Broil on a rack 3-4 inches from heat until well browned, about seven minutes. Turn burgers over and broil another five to seven minutes.

Remove from heat. Top each burger with a tomato slice and two cheese strips criss-crossed. Broil again until cheese softens. Transfer to buns (may be toasted if desired) and serve. Serves six.

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Strawberry Chiffon

2007-03-28T22:15:00.000-04:00

1 pint strawberries, washed
1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
Grated rind of one lemon
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
2 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt

Reserve six berries for decoration. Slice remainder, sprinkle with sugar, and mash slightly with a fork. Add lemon rind. Soften gelatin in the water, dissolve over low heat, and stir into strawberry mixture. Chill until slightly thickened.

Beat egg whites with salt until very stiff and fold into strawberry mixture. Spoon into six serving glasses. Decorate with reserved strawberries and chill until serving time. Serves six.

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Chicken With Rice And Beans

2007-03-27T22:17:00.000-04:00

A hearty meal that's easy to prepare.

2 pounds chicken parts
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Paprika
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon crushed oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 can (16 oz.) pork and beans
3/4 cup uncooked rice
1/2 cup sliced stuffed olives

Oven: 400 degrees

Place chicken skin-side-down in a shallow 1-1/2 quart (12x8x2-inch) baking dish. Pour butter over meat and sprinkle with paprika. Bake for fifteen minutes.

Remove chicken. Blend all remaining ingredients with the drippings. Top with chicken skin-side-up. Sprinkle again with paprika. Bake 45 minutes more, or until chicken and rice are done and liquid is absorbed. Serves four.

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Baked Halibut With Herb Dressing

2007-03-25T22:32:00.000-04:00

2 pounds halibut steak, 1 1/2 inches thick
3 cups bread cubes (1/2 inch)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup finely-chopped onion
3/4 cup finely-chopped celery
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crumbled sage
1/2 teaspoon crumbled rosemary
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 slices bacon, halved

Oven: 400 degrees

The fish can be one slice or several. Scatter the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for about 5-10 minutes, until golden. Remove from oven. In a large heavy skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion and celery and saute until the onion is soft.

Stir in the vinegar, water, parsley, salt, sage, rosemary and pepper. Mix well and stir in the toasted bread. Transfer to a large baking dish and top with the halibut. Arrange bacon slices on top. Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork and the bacon is crisp. Serves four.

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Strawberry Pudding

2007-03-24T22:20:00.000-04:00

1 quart strawberries, washed
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups milk
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Reserve half the berries. Slice remainder and mix with the sugar and brandy in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over low heat and simmer ten minutes. Whirl in a blender or force through a sieve.

Blend cornstarch with some of the milk in the op of a double boiler. Add remaining milk and cook over boiling water five-six minutes, or until thickened. Add egg yolks and cook, stirring, two minutes.

Soften gelatin in cold water, add to hot mixture, and stir until dissolved. Fold in strawberry mixture. Cool. Fold in whipped cream. Add a few drops of red food coloring if desired. Pour into a five-cup ring mold and chill until set. Unmold and fill center with reserved strawberries, lightly sweetened, either whole or halved. Serves six to eight.

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Curried Pork Chops

2007-03-23T22:36:00.000-04:00

8 thin pork chops
Dash of salt
Dash of pepper
1 teaspoon shortening
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3/4 cup water

Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Brown in the shortening in a large frying pan. Remove meat and set aside. Stir onion and curry powder into the pan drippings. Saute until onion is soft.

Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar. Return chops to the pan. Heat slowly to boiling and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in the water, cover, and simmer 30 minutes or until meat is very tender. Serves four.

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Apricot Noodle Dessert

2007-03-22T19:15:00.000-04:00

8 oz. broad egg noodles
2 eggs, well beaten
1/4 cup sugar
1 jar (12 oz) apricot preserves
1/2 pint dairy sour cream
1/2 cup creamed cottage cheese
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Oven: 375 degrees

Cook noodles according to package directions and drain. In a large bowl, combine the eggs and sugar. Add cooked noodles and remaining ingredients except cinnamon and blend well. Turn into a buttered 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake one hour. Can be served hot or cold. Serves six to eight.

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Pepper Steak With Wine

2007-03-21T13:01:00.000-04:00

4 teaspoons coarsely-ground black pepper
3 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut 1 1/2-inches thick
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons olive or salad oil
1/2 cup wine

Rub pepper into both sides of steak, and sprinkle with salt. Heat butter and oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add steak and sear on both sides. Then cook six to seven minutes on both sides.

Remove meat to a serving platter. Add wine to skillet, heat one minute, and pour over steak. Serves six.

Note: A half-cup boiling water can be substituted for the wine, if you prefer, although it won't be quite the same.

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Egg Walnut Sandwiches

2007-03-19T21:26:00.000-04:00

Simple, quick, and unusual.

16 slices whole wheat or raisin bread
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
7 tablespoons heavy cream

Lightly spread bread slices with butter. Mix together all remaining ingredients. Spread between bread slices. Makes eight sandwiches.

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Prune Spice Cake

2007-03-18T21:51:00.000-04:00

3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup pitted chopped prunes
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Walnut halves
Candied cherries

Oven: 375 degrees

In a bowl, cream the butter until soft. Gradually add the 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the sifted flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices alternately with the buttermilk. Fold in the chopped prunes.

Pour the batter into two greased and floured 9-inch layercake pans. Bake about 25 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove layers to racks. When cold, whip the cream and 1/4 cup sugar together until stiff. Add the vanilla. Layer cakes together with the whipped cream and spread the remainder on top. Garnish with walnut halves and cherries. Serves eight or more.

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Potatoes O'Brien

2007-03-17T22:18:00.000-04:00

4 medium-size potatoes, pared and cubed
1 small onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup diced red pepper
1/4 cup diced green pepper
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper

In a medium saucepan, cook potatoes, covered, in boiling salted water fifteen minutes or until tender. Drain.

In a medium frying pan, saute onion and both peppers in the butter until soft. Stir in potatoes, and add the salt and pepper. Cook, stirring carefully, five minutes, or until potatoes are lightly browned. Serves four.

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Leg Of Lamb With Mustard Glaze

2007-03-16T23:04:00.000-04:00

A simple recipe, but quite tasty!

1 leg of lamb (6-8 pounds)
Salt
Pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely-crushed rosemary
1 clove garlic, pureed
1 cup prepared mustard
1 12-oz bottle of beer

Oven: 400/325 degrees

Sprinkle the lamb lightly with salt and pepper. Rub all over with the rosemary. Combine the garlic with the prepared mustard and spread all over the meat. Place in the refrigerator for the coating to set, about twenty minutes.

Transfer to a shallow roasting pan and pour half the beer into the bottom of the pan. Roast at 400 degrees for ten minutes, or until mustard begins to darken. Reduce heat to 325 degrees, and pour on the remaining beer. Roast lamb until done, allowing about 30 minutes to the pound, and basting every half hour with pan drippings. Serves eight or more.

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Quick Oat-Bran Bread

2007-03-14T09:12:00.000-04:00

Fast and easy to make; no rising required.

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups regular or quick oats (not instant)
1 cup whole-bran cereal
1/2 cup raisins
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup molasses

Oven: 350 degrees

Mix all ingredients together thoroughly and place in a greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake about an hour, or until well-browned and done. Turn out on a rack. Can be served warm or cold. Makes one loaf.

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Chocolate Orange Mousse

2007-03-13T21:37:00.000-04:00

A fast, luscious dessert, thanks to using a blender.

1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 egg yolks
2 eggs
6 squares semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
3 tablespoon orange juice
1 cup heavy cream
Whipped cream
Orange peel slivers

Combine rind, sugar, egg yolks and eggs in a blender. Whirl until light and foamy. Add the cooled chocolate, heavy cream, and orange juice. Continue to whirl until well-blended. Pour into individual serving dishes and chill until set. Garnish with a swirl of whipped cream and a piece of orange peel. Serves five.

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Super Cheese Stuffed Peppers

2007-03-11T21:47:00.000-04:00

A hearty main dish without meat.

6 small green peppers
Boiling salted water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 onions, diced
1 1/2 cups brown rice
2 cans condensed chicken broth
1 cup tomato juice
8 oz cheddar cheese, finely diced
2 tomatoes, cored and chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 jar (about 15 1/2 oz) marinara sauce
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Oven: 350 degrees

Slice tops from peppers, remove seeds, and drop into boiling salted water to cover. Simmer five minutes and drain. In a saucepan, melt butter and saute almonds until golden. Add onions, and saute another two to three minutes. Stir in rice and saute again two to three minutes.

Add chicken broth and tomato juice. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid absorbed, about thirty minutes. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in cheese, tomatoes, parsely and raisins. Stuff peppers with mixture.

Place peppers side by side in a shallow baking pan. Spoon on half the marinara sauce. Bake for thirty minutes. Spoon on remaining sauce and dust with Parmesan cheese. Bake another ten minutes or until filling is bubbly and peppers are tender. Serves six.

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Chicken Pate Sandwiches

2007-03-09T20:37:00.000-05:00

1/2 pound sliced bacon
1 pound chicken livers
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 can (3-4 oz.) sliced mushrooms
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley
12 large slices rye bread

Oven: 350 degrees

Saute bacon until crisp in a medium-sized frying pan. Remove bacon, drain on paper towels, and keep warm. Pour all drippings from pan except two tablespoonsful. Stir chicken livers and onion into pan.

Cook slowly, stirring constantly, five minutes, or until browned. Stir in mushrooms and liquid, a quarter-teaspoon salt, and the Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring several times, five minutes, or until liquid evaporates. Mash mixture well with a fork.

While livers cook, melt the butter in a jellyroll pan. Place tomatoes in a single layer in pan. Sprinkle with the sugar, remaining teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Heat in oven five minutes, or until just hot. Sprinkle with parsley.

Place each of six slices of bread on a plate. Top with tomatoes, and drizzle with melted butter from pan. Spread liver mixture over tomatoes, dividing evenly. Top with bacon and remaining bread slices. Cut sandwiches in half and serve hot. Makes six sandwiches.

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Mushroom Cheese Sauce

2007-03-08T09:17:00.000-05:00

1 can (3-4 oz) mushrooms
Milk
8 oz. American cheese
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Drain liquid from the mushrooms into a two-cup measure and add enough milk to make 1 1/2 cups. Chop the mushrooms. Dice the American cheese. Melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper.

Cook slowly, stirring constantly, just until bubbly. Stir in the mushroom liquid. Continue cooking and stirring until sauce thickens and boils one minute. Stir in the mushrooms and cheese until melted. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

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Fruit Nut Turnovers

2007-03-07T21:32:00.000-05:00

2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
3 tablespoons or more ice water
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/3 cup seedless raisins
4 oz. red maraschino cherries, chopped
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Butter
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon water
Sugar

Oven: 400 degrees

Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Cut in half the shortening until the mixture resembles fine meal. Cut in remaining shortening until the size of small peas. With a fork, stir in just enough ice water to bind the crumbly mixture together. Dough will ball and follow fork around the bowl.

Turn dough out on a floured board and cut into two pieces. Roll each piece into an 8x12-inch rectangle. Cut into four-inch squares. In a saucepan, heat the preserves and raisins briefly, until the preserves melt and the raisins plump.

Drain and chop the cherries. Add to preserve mixture along with the nuts. Place a rounded measuring tablespoonful of the mixture on each pastry square and top with a quarter-teaspoon of butter. Fold pastry over filling to form a triangle and seal the edges with the tines of a fork.

In a cup, stir the egg yolk with the teaspoon of water. Brush over the tops of the filled pastry, and sprinkle with sugar. Place turnovers on a baking sheet and bake about fifteen minutes, or until golden brown. Remove with a spatula to racks and allow to cool. Makes twelve turnovers.

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Tuna Burgers

2007-03-06T21:48:00.000-05:00

Spiff up a traditional favorite with this recipe.

2 cans (6 oz) tuna
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup salad oil
1/3 cup tomato juice
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour
6 tablespoons shortening
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon drained sweet pickle relish
6 toasted hamburger buns

Drain tuna and flake. Cook onion in oil until straw-colored. Add the tomato juice, eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, mustard, salt, and tuna. Mix well.

Chill mixture. Shape into six cakes. Coat each side with flour and cook in the hot shortening until brown on one side. Carefully turn over and brown the other side. Combine the mayonnaise and pickle relish. Place burgers on bottom halves of buns. Top with a spoonful of relish mixture and cover with top halves of buns. Makes six burgers.

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Pork Potato Goulash

2007-03-05T10:03:00.000-05:00

A quick-cooking recipe that makes use of leftovers.

1 1/2-2 cups diced roast pork
1 medium onion, minced
2 tablespoons margarine
1 can condensed cream of chicken or other cream soup
2/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon steak sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups diced cooked potato
1/2 cup cooked peas or other leftover vegetable

Cook pork and onion in the margarine until lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients and simmer about five minutes or so. Serves four.

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Apple Date Meringue Pudding

2007-03-04T20:59:00.000-05:00

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
6 medium-size tart apples (about 6 cups)
8 ounces pitted dates, cut up
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
4 egg whites
1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds

Oven: 350 degrees

Peel, core, quarter and slice the apples. Melt the butter in a 9x9x2-inch baking dish. Combine apples, dates, a half-cup sugar, flour, lemon rind, cinnamon and mace with the melted butter. Toss lightly to mix and cover.

Bake thirty minutes. Remove from oven and stir mixture lightly. Cool slightly on wire rack. Beat egg whites until foamy-white in a medium-size bowl. Beat in remaining half-cup of sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until meringue stands in firm peaks. Spoon over apple mixture, and sprinkle with almonds.

Bake twenty minutes longer, or until apples are tender and meringue is golden. Spoon into dessert dishes. Serves eight.

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Quick Tomato Aspic

2007-03-03T21:38:00.000-05:00

Only four ingredients, but tastes great!

1/2 cup bottled low-calorie Russian dressing
1 cup tomato juice
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 head boston or romaine lettuce

Heat together the juice and dressing. Sprinkle gelatin on 2 tablespoons cold water to soften, then add to hot mixture and stir well. Pour into a 2-cup mold and chill for several hours or until well set. Serve plain on lettuce or top with Roquefort dressing or onion dip. Serves four.

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No-Bake Fruit Pie

2007-03-01T09:13:00.000-05:00

An easy-to-make pie that requires no baking. Almost any fruit can be used, and other flavors of gelatin can be substituted for lemon, so long as the flavor complements the fruit used.

1/3 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup diced toasted almonds
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup vanilla yogurt or sour cream
1 cup boiling water
1 3-oz package lemon gelatin
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh fruit

Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the flour, almonds and honey. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just begins to brown, about three to four minutes. Cool slightly, then lightly press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan with the back of a spoon or fork. Cool completely.

Dissolve gelatin, sugar and salt in the boiling water, dissolving gelatin first. Add yogurt. Mix with a rotary beater until well combined. Refrigerate until thickened but not set. Stir in fruit, then pour mixture into cooled pie shell. Chill until firm. Makes one 9-inch pie.

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Orange Scones

2007-02-28T20:44:00.000-05:00

1 cup sifted flour
Sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
1 egg, beaten
6 tablespoons buttermilk
Grated rind of one orange
Whipped ginger butter
Whipped cream cheese

Whipped Ginger Butter

Beat six tablespoons butter until fluffy. Fold in three teaspoons finely-chopped candied ginger or 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger.

Oven: 425 degrees

Sift flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, the baking powder, soa and salt into a mixing bowl. Cut in the butter until particles are fine. Add half the egg, the buttermilk, and orange rind and toss to mix thoroughly.

Turn onto a floured board, knead lightly and pat into a circle about 5/8-inch thick. With a floured knife, cut into sixths, making triangular pieces. Brush tops with remaining egg and sprinkle with sugar. Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden, about 12 minutes. Serve hot, split, with ginger butter and cream cheese melting in. Makes six.

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Pot-Roasted Meat Loaf

2007-02-27T22:16:00.000-05:00

1 1/2 pounds ground beef or meatloaf mixture
1 egg
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 onion, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup tomato juice
2 tablespoons fat
2 tablespoons flour
2 onions, sliced
Several parsley sprigs, chopped
1 beef bouillon cube
1/2 cup boiling water

Mix meat, egg, crumbs, minced onion, salt, pepper, and juice. Shape into six loaves. Dust with the flour. Heat the fat in a kettle and brown loaves on all sides. Remove meat and pour off fat.

Put the sliced onion and parsley in the kettle and arrange loaves on top. Dissolve the bouillon cube in the boiling water and pour over the top of the meat. Cover and simmer thirty minutes. Put loaves on a hot platter and pour drippings over them. Serves six.

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Raisin Sauce

2007-02-26T09:51:00.000-05:00

1/2 cup seedless raisins
Boiling water
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 3/4 cups cold water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Wash raisins and cover with boiling water. Let stand fifteen minutes. In a saucepan, mix the sugar, flour, dry mustard, salt and pepper until well-blended. Stir in the cold water and lemon juice. Simmer, stirring constantly, five minutes.

Add the raisins with liquid, grated lemon rind and butter. Reheat sauce and serve with sliced tongue or ham. Makes about 2 1/2 cups of sauce.

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Butterscotch Meringue Squares

2007-02-25T09:21:00.000-05:00

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 3/4 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg whites
2 cups brown sugar, packed

Oven: 350 degrees

In a bowl, blend the butter, sugar, egg yolk, flour, baking powder and vanilla until crumbly. Pat mixture into the bottom of a greased 11x8x2-inch baking pan.

Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually beat in the brown sugar until a stiff satiny meringue is formed. Drop by spoonfuls over mixture in pan and gently spread with a spatula. Bake until meringue is golden, about forty minutes. Let cool in pan before cutting into squares. Serves six.

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Creamy Pork Burgers

2007-02-24T21:44:00.000-05:00

1 boneless smoked pork shoulder, about 2 pounds
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 cups milk
5 teaspoons prepared mustard
6 split hamburger buns, toasted

Peel covering from pork. Dice meat and saute in 1 tablespoon butter in a large frying pan for twenty minutes. Melt remaining three tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in flour and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly.

Stir in milk and mustard. Continue stirring and cooking until sauce thickens and boils one minute. Stir into pork. Heat slowly, stirring constantly, just until bubbly. Spoon over toasted buns and serve open-face style. Serves six.

Note: 5 cups of diced cooked ham can be substituted for the pork shoulder. In this case, saute the ham for just two-three minutes to brown lightly. Then proceed with the recipe as given.

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Raspberry Pear Pie

2007-02-23T10:17:00.000-05:00

Fresh pears and frozen raspberries combine to make a luscious dessert.

6 large fresh pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 10-oz package frozen red raspberries, thawed
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pastry for a 2-crust pie
3 tablespoons butter or margarine

Oven: 400 degrees

Peel, quarter, core, and thinly-slice pears into a large bowl. Drizzle lemon juice over top, then toss to coat well. Add raspberries, including the syrup. Mix sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle over fruit then toss to mix well.

Prepare piecrusts from a packaged mix or your own favorite recipe. Roll out half to a 13-inch round on a floured pastry cloth or board. Fit into a deep 9-inch plate. Trim overhang to a half-inch. Spoon filling into crust and dot with butter.

Roll out remaining pastry to an 11-inch round. Cut several slits near the center to let steam escape. Place over filling and trim overhang to a half-inch. Turn edges under, flush with rim then flute to make a stand-up edge. Bake for one hour or until juices bubble up and pastry is golden. Remove and cool several hours on a rack before serving. Makes one 9-inch pie.

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Brunswick Chowder

2007-02-22T20:22:00.000-05:00

A hefty soup for cold nights.

1 broiler-fryer, about 3 pounds, cut up
5 teaspoons seasoned salt
Water
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 10-oz packages frozen Fordhook lima beans
2 cans condensed tomato-rice soup
2 cups thinly-sliced celery
2 cans (15 oz) cream-style corn

Combine chicken, 3 teaspoons seasoned salt and four cups of water in a kettle. Cover and simmer forty-five minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove meat from the bones and dice it. Strain the broth and measure out four cups; add water if necessary to make four.

Put the butter in the kettle and saute the onion until soft. Add the lima beans, soup, two soup cans water, and the celery. Cover and simmer fifteen minutes, or until beans are tender. Stir in chicken, reserved broth, corn and remaining two teaspoons of salt. Heat slowly just to boiling. Serve in heated soup bowls. Serves eight.

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Chocolate Mint Flower Cookies

2007-02-21T09:20:00.000-05:00

This recipe makes large cookies. The petals will grow together to form the flower during baking.

2 cups sifted flour
1/3 cup dry cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Oven: 350 degrees

Measure flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt into a sifter. Cream the sugar with the shortening until fluffy in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs and peppermint extract. Sift in flour mixture, blending well. Chill dough until firm enough to handle.

Roll the dough, a heaping teaspoonful at a time, into 1-1/2 inch ovals. Place in groups of four, pinwheel fashion, three inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Flatten to one-eighth inch thickness.

Bake ten minutes or until firm. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool. If desired, decorate edges with pink frosting, and put a little crushed peppermint candy in the center. Makes about 18 large cookies.

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Quick Skillet Chicken

2007-02-20T10:45:00.000-05:00

Tasty and easy to make!

1 fryer, about 3 pounds, cut up
1 small garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons margarine
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 green or sweet red pepper, slivered
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional)

Wash chicken and pat dry. Put the garlic and chicken in the margarine in a heavy skillet and brown chicken on all sides. Add the soup and milk, cover, and simmer thirty minutes. Add the pepper and onion and simmer fifteen minutes more. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Serves four.

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Peanut Butter Custard With Chocolate Sauce

2007-02-18T09:17:00.000-05:00

3 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 tall can evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup boilinig water
Chocolate Sauce

Beat together the eggs, sugar, and salt. Put the peanut butter in a bowl and stir in the milk. Then stir in the vanilla and boiling water. Stir peanut butter mixture into egg mixture.

Ladle into 6 to 8 greased custard cups. Put cups on a rack in a large skillet or two smaller ones. Surround cups with water to the depth of the custard mixture. Bring water to a full boil, cover, and remove skillets from heat.

Let stand twenty minutes, or until set. Remove cups from water, cool, then chill. Unmold and serve with chocolate sauce. Serves six to eight.

Chocolate Sauce

Mix 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces with 3/4 cup evaporated milk in a saucepan. Heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted and mixture is blended. Cool and serve with custard.

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Pepper Pot Chili

2007-02-17T21:37:00.000-05:00

1 tablespoon shortening
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 drops Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 8-oz cans tomato sauce
3 cups water

In a large, heavy skillet, heat the shortening. Add the meat, onion, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until the meat is lightly browned, about five minutes, breaking it up with a fork as it cooks.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. If too thick, add a little more water. Serves four.

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Apple Pecan Muffins

2007-02-16T21:57:00.000-05:00

2 cups sifted flour
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup peeled, chopped apples
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Oven: 375 degrees

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, half-cup sugar, salt and baking powder. Combine the egg, milk, and a quarter-cup butter. Add to the flour mixture along with the apples and pecans.

Stir just enough to moisten dry ingredients. Spoon batter into twelve greased muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full. Combine remaining butter with the two tablespoons sugar and the spices. Sprinkle the top of each muffin with the butter mixture. Bake for thirty minutes. Serve hot. Makes 12 muffins.

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Quick California Dip

2007-02-15T09:28:00.000-05:00

When you need one in a hurry, this dip is fast, fast, fast!

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/16 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 large avocado, peeled and sieved
1/4 cupped chopped pecans
1 tomato, peeled and sieved

Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and blended. Chill until ready to serve. Makes about a cup.

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Beer Batter Scallop Puffs

2007-02-14T16:00:00.000-05:00

1 pound scallops
3/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 12 oz. can beer
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
Shortening

Mix together flour and salt and place in a plastic bag. Shake a few scallops at a time in the bag until well-coated. In a bowl combine the cornstarch, mustard and beer, mixing well. Fold in the egg whites, blending well.

Dip floured scallops in the beer mixture. In a deep kettle or saucepan, heat about four inches of shortening. Drop a few scallops at a time into the hot shortening and cook until golden brown and puffed, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on absorbent paper. Serves four.

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Cold Coffee Souffle

2007-02-13T21:47:00.000-05:00

A terrific dessert that doesn't need baking.

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons good instant coffee
4 eggs, separated
2 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups heavy cream

Combine gelatine, a half-cup sugar, salt, and instant coffee in a two-and-half quart saucepan. Beat egg yolks with the milk. Add to gelatin mixture and stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves and mixture thickens slightly, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla.

Chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Add the remaining half-cup of sugar gradually and beat until very stiff. Fold in the gelatin mixture.

Whip the cream and fold into gelatin mixture. Spoon into a 2-1/2 quart souffle dish. If you don't have one that size, you can use a 1-1/2 quart dish with a 2-inch aluminum collar.

Chill until firm. Remove collar (if used) and serve. Makes 12-16 servings.

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Orange Rice

2007-02-12T21:09:00.000-05:00

Quick, simple and out of the ordinary.

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2/3 cup diced celery with leaves
2 tablespoons finely-chopped green onion
1 tablespoon finely-chopped parsley
Grated rind of one orange
1 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup uncooked rice

Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add the celery, onion, and parsley, and saute about five minutes. Add the water, orange rind, juice and salt. Bring to a boil and slowly stir in the rice.

Cover, reduce heat, and cook about twenty-five minutes, or until rice is tender. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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Chili Beef With Noodles

2007-02-11T20:42:00.000-05:00

A hearty dish for those winter nights!

1 pound chopped beef chuck
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons fat
1 cup minced celery
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 beef bouillon cube
2 cups cooked or canned tomatoes
1 can (about a pound) chili con carne
1 8-oz package noodles, cooked
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup grated American cheese

In a heavy saucepan, brown beef and 2 tablespoons onion lightly in the fat, separating meat with a fork. Add the celery, flour, salt and Worcestershire sauce. Add the bouillon cube and tomatoes. Simmer, stirring often, until meat is tender and sauce well-flavored.

Mix in the chili and cook over low heat until piping hot, stirring often to prevent sticking. Cook noodles with 2 quarts boiling water and 2 teaspoons salt until tender, about fifteen minutes. Drain well and arrange in a deep, heated platter. Leave a well in the center and fill it with the hot chili mixture. Sprinkle first with the 1/4 cup onion and then the cheese. Serves six or more.

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Oatmeal Caramel Cookies

2007-02-10T20:47:00.000-05:00

50 light caramels
1/2 cup evaporated milk or light cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 1/2 cups firmly-packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 cup chopped pecans

Oven: 350 degrees

Melt caramels in milk or cream in a heavy saucepan, then cool slightly. OR substitute 1 cup caramel sauce topping mixed with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Combine remaining ingredients except chocolate and nuts in a large mixing bowl and blend until crumbly.

Press half the crumbs in the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch pan. Bake for ten minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle chocolate and pecans over crumbs. Spread carefully with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Bake 15-20 minutes more, or until golden brown. Chill 1-2 hours, then cut into bars. Makes about 48 bars.

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Sweet And Pungent Chicken

2007-02-09T21:25:00.000-05:00

1 3-3 1/2 pound fryer, cut up
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup hot water
1 green pepper, diced and blanched
4 slices pineapple
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked green noodles
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons diced toasted almonds
1 teaspoon poppy seed

Oven: 350 degrees

Mix together the salt, 1/4-teaspoon pepper, and flour. Dust chicken lightly with mixture. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet and brown chicken well on all sides, about fifteen minutes. Add the half-cup of hot water, cover tightly, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes.

Arrange chicken, green pepper and pineapple in a shallow casserole. In a saucepan, bring the combined sugar and vinegar to the boiling point, stirring. Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup water to form a paste. Blend into vinegar mixture along with the soy sauce and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Pour sauce over chicken. Bake until glazed, about fifteen minutes. Remove from the oven. Mix the remaining two tablespoons butter, almonds and poppy seed. Plce noodles around the edge of the casserole. Serves four.

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Strawberry Braided Bread

2007-02-08T11:59:00.000-05:00

1 package hot-roll mix
1 cup strawberry jam
1/2 cup finely-chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine
2 tablespoons sugar

Oven: 350 degrees

Prepare hot-roll mix and let rise, following package directions. Meanwhile, combine strawberry jam, apricots, and walnuts in a small bowl. Punch down dough. Knead on a lightly-floured pastry cloth or board until smooth and elastic.

Place dough on a large, greased cookie sheet. Put the sheet on a damp towel to keep it from slipping. Roll dough out to a 14x8-inch rectagngle. Spoon the filling in a narrow strip down the center of the dough, almost to the ends.

Cut the dough on each side with a knife or scissors, in one-inch strips, just to the filling. Fold the strips, alternating side to side, across filling at an angle.

Cover and let rise in a warm place away from drafts, for one hour, or until double in bulk. Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Cut in thick slices. Can be served warm or cold.

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Stuffed Breast Of Veal

2007-02-06T20:48:00.000-05:00

4-pound veal breast, with pocket
2 cups beef broth or bouillon
2 slices bread, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 medium apple, peeled and diced (1/4-inch)
2 tablespoons cooked rice
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 teaspoon salt
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

Oven: 400/350 degrees

Put bread cubes in a bowl and pour one cup of broth over them. Let stand until bread is completely moistened. Combine chili powder, apple, cooked rice, parsley, salt and chopped eggs. Add mixture to bread and mix well.

Stuff mixture into veal pocket and skewer pocket together. Place veal in a shallow roasting pan and pour remaining cup of broth over the meat. Roast at 400 degrees for thirty minutes.

Reduce heat to 350 and cook one hour. Turn meat and cook one hour more or until done. Serves six.

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Sour Cream Coffee Cake

2007-02-05T10:48:00.000-05:00

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs

Topping
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 cup raisins

Oven: 350 degrees

Sift together the flour, soda, and baking powder. Blend together the sour cream and vanilla. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in eggs one at time. Add flour mixture alternately with the sour cream to the egg mixture, mixing well after each addition.

Combine all topping ingredients, mixing well. Pour half the cake batter into a greased 9-inch tube pan. Sprinkle evenly with half the topping. Cover with remaining batter and sprinkle with the rest of the topping. Bake for about 45 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool on rack for ten minutes before slicing. Makes one 9-inch cake.

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

2007-02-04T10:18:00.000-05:00

Something a little different in the meatball line.

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
1 tablespoon flour
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup flaked coconut
3 tablespoons salad oil
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons red currant jelly
1 teaspoon sugar

In a bowl, blend the beef, salt and pepper. Shape into twelve balls. Mix flour with beaten egg. Dip meatballs in egg mixture, then roll in coconut, coating well on all sides.

In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil. Add meatballs and brown well on all sides. Lower heat and cover pan. Cook until meatballs are done.

In a small saucepan, combine mustard, vinegar, jelly, and sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring until smooth and heated, about five minutes. Pour sauce over meatballs. Goes well with rice. Serves four.

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Banana Souffle

2007-02-03T10:15:00.000-05:00

Quick, light, and tasty!

3 large ripe bananas
Sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup coarsely-chopped pecans
6 egg whites, stiffly beaten
Sweetened whipped cream, flavored with sherry

Oven: 325 degrees

Peel and scrape bananas. Force through a food mill. Mix in 1/4 cup sugar, the lemon juice and the pecans. Fold in the egg whites. Butter a 2-quart souffle dish or straight-sided casserole. Sprinkle with sugar.

Pour souffle mixture into dish and sprinkle with sugar. Set dish in a pan of hot water and bake thirty minutes, or until puffed and lightly browned. Serve with whipped cream (note: sherry can be omitted if you prefer). Serves four to six.

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Herbed Rice And Mushrooms

2007-02-02T21:11:00.000-05:00

1/4 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup finely-chopped onions
1/4 pound small fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup raw rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon marjoram, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon thyme, crumbled
2 cups chicken broth or bouillon

In a large, heavy skillet, heat the butter. Add the onion and saute until soft. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and saute briefly, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the raw rice, salt, seasonings, and chicken broth.

Heat to boiling, stir once, lower heat, cover, and let simmer for about fifteen minutes, or until rice is tender. Serves four or more.

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Rosemary Chicken With White Wine

2007-02-01T21:31:00.000-05:00

1 broiler-fryer, about 3 pounds, cut up
Salt
Fresh ground pepper
1/3 cup butter or salad oil
1 teaspoon crumbled dry rosemary leaves
1/3 cup dry white wine

Wash and dry the chicken pieces. Sprinkle each piece on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a large heabvy skillet, and brown chicken carefully on both sides.

Sprinkle on the rosemary and pour on the white wine. Cover tightly, lower heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is very tender. Remove chicken to serving plates.

If most of the pan liquid has evaporated, pour some more white wine (about one-third cup) into the skillet, stir up the brown bits, and heat briefly. Pour over chicken and serve. Serves four.

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Maple Butter Thins

2007-01-31T10:03:00.000-05:00

This quick and simple recipe makes thin, tasty cookies just right for afternoon tea or coffee break.

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup maple syrup

Oven: 300 degrees

Mix together flour, cornstarch and sugar. Add the butter and syrup. Mix with hands until smooth. Chill one hour or until firm. With hands, shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets with sides at least three inches apart, as these cookies become very thin when baked. Bake about twenty minutes. Makes about three dozen cookies.

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