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COFFEETALKRECIPES2020
LaurieSpeltzTheCrea:veCoach
COOKIESANDDESSERTS
1cupbrownsugar1cupwhitesugar1cupshortening2largeor3smalleggs1tsp.salt1tsp.soda1tsp.bakingpowder
2cupsflour1tsp.vanilla2cupsoatmeal1cupcoconut1cuporangeslicescutinsmallpieces,mixedwithflourtoseparatethem
ORANGESLICECOOKIES(fromCrea@veUniversity)
Mixbrownandwhitesugarandshorteningtogether.Addeggsandmix.Addremainingingredientsandmixwell.DropbaGerfromteaspoonontogreasedcookiesheet.Bakeat375degrees.
FromLaurieandSandySpeltz,Urbandale,IA
2cupsBuGer2cupsSugar2cupsBrownSugar4Eggs2tsp.Vanilla
DUNKINPLATTERS
2cupsQuickOatmeal2cupsSpecialK(anycerealforcrunch)4cupsFlour2tsp.Bakingpowder2tsp.Bakingsoda½tsp.Salt
Creamsugars,buGer,eggs,andvanilla.Mixinotheringredientsslowlyinalargebowl.Dropverylargespoonful'soncookiesheets.IusethePamperedChefcookiescoopjustsmallerthananice-creamscoop,6cookiestoalargesheet.Whencookiesaredonebaking,hitthecookiesheetonthecounterun@lthecookiesfall.Bakeat350for12-15minutes.Makesabout4dozencookies.Thesehavebecomeastapleexpectedonanannualcampingtripeveryyearwithfamilyandfriends.Theyaregreatinplaceofgrahamcrackersinabeloveds’more!Enjoy!
FromLisbethStull,Tacoma,Washington
MOLASSESCOOKIES
3/4cupbuGerflavorCrisco1cupsugar1/4cupmolasses1egg2cupsflour
2tsp.soda1tsp.cinnamon1/2tsp.cloves1/2tsp.ginger1/2tsp.salt
Mixallingredients.Rollintoballsandrollinsugar.Bakeat375,untreatedpan,for8-10minutes.Makes2-dozencookies.
FromLisbethStull,Tacoma,Washington
NORA’SANGELBARS
½cupmargarine1boxcakemixofyourchoice1cansweetenedcondensedmilk1pkg.chocolatechips
1pkg.peanutbuGerchips1pkg.buGerscotchchips1pkg.HeathBitsOBrickleToffeechips¼cupschoppednuts
Greasea9x13pan.Mixmargarineandcakemixwithafork.Doughwillbes@ff—usemorebuGerifneeded.PressdoughevenlyinboGomofpan.Layerthechips,nutsandHeathpieces.Poursweetenedcondensedmilkevenlyoverthetop.Bakeun@lgoldenbrownandbubbly—about30minutes.Coolandcutinto1½inch
FromTheresaRouse
JINGLEBELLS
1/2lb.buGer 11/2c.brownsugar2eggs31/2c.flour1tsp.cinnamon1tsp.soda1tsp.salt1tsp.vanilla
11/2lb.piGeddates,cutup3c.walnuts(don'tchop)4slicescandiedpineapple,cutup1/2lb.candiedgreencherries,cutinhalf1/2lb.candiedredcherries,cutinhalf
CreambuGerandbrownsugar.Addeggs.Sijdryingredients.Add.Addvanilla.Mixfruitandnuts.Addtomixture.Dropbyteaspoonfulongreasedcookiesheet.Bakeat325deg.for20minutes.Makes10-12dozen
FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas
FROSTYWINTERBARS
1½cbuGer1csugar1egg,wellbeaten½cmilk1½cflakedcoconut1¼cchoppedpecans
WholeGrahamcrackers(enoughtolinethepantwice)1cGrahamcrackercrumbs6TBSP.lightcream1tsp.vanilla2cupspowderedsugar
Melt1-cupbuGerinsaucepanands@rinsugar,eggandmilk.Bringtoaboiloverlowheat,s@rringconstantly,thenremovefromheat.S@rincoconut,1-cuppecansandgrahamcrackercrumbs.CoverboGomof13x9dishwithonelayerofwholegrahamcrackersandspreadcoconutmixtureovercrackers.Coverwithanotherlayerofwholegrahamcrackers.SojenremainingbuGerinbowl.Addcream,vanillaandpowderedsugarandbeatun@lfluffy.Spreadovercrackersandsprinklewithremainingpecans.Refrigerateovernightandcutintobars.Maybefrozen.
FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas
NOBAKECOOKIES**MytakeonnobakesRegularOatsmakethemchewier.
2CupsWhiteSugar1CupBuGer½CupMilk
¾CupExtraCrunchyPeanutBuGer1tsp.Vanilla3CupsRegularOats(notquickcooking)
Bringfirst3ingredientstoboil.Boil4-5minutes.Removefromheatadd¾[email protected]@rwell.Dropbyspoonful'sonwaxpaper.
FromPollyConner,Ohio
PEANUTPETITES
1/2cupbuGer1/2cuppeanutbuGer1/2cupsugar1/2cupbrownsugar(packed)1egg
11/4cupflour1/2tsp.bakingpowder3/4tsp.Soda1/4tsp.Salt
MixbuGer,peanutbuGer,sugarandeggthoroughly.Blendrestofingredients;[email protected],halfata@me,1/8”thick.CutwithroundcookiecuGer.Placeonbakingsheet.Bake6to8minutesat375degrees
Fros:ngS@r1/4cuppeanutbuGer,3cupspowderedsugarand1/4to1/[email protected]/2cupchoppedSpanishpeanuts.Spreadoncookiesandenjoy!
FromConnieBartch,Wylie,Texas
WAFFLEIRONBROWNIES
1cupsugar1/4cupbuGer2eggs,separated2squaresmeltedBakerschocolate1/2cupmilk
2/3cupflourDashofsalt1tsp.Vanilla1cupchoppednuts
CreambuGerandsugar.Addeggyolks,chocolate&Vanilla.Adddryingredientsalternatelywiththemilk.Foldinthebeateneggwhites.Drop1tsp.BaGerineachsec@onofwaffleironandbakeforabout4minutes.Fros:ng:1cupsugar1/4scant(notfull)cupcocoa1/4cupbuGer
Pinchofsalt1/4cupmilk1tsp.Vanilla
Mixands@[email protected].
FromConnieBartch,Wylie,Texas
NO-BAKECHERRYCHEESECAKE
IusePillsburypiecrust.Thisistheonlythingyouneedtobake.
1-8ozcreamcheese1-cansweetenedcondensedmilk1tsp.vanilla1/3cuplemonjuice1-cancherrypiefilling
[email protected],vanillaandlemonjuice.Pourintopiecrustshell.Refrigerate.Iusuallytrytomakethefillingthedaybefore.ThelongeritsetsthebeGeritis.Ialsorefrigeratethepiefilling.JusttastesbeGertome.Youcanuseanypiefillingyoulike.Refrigerateun@lreadytoserve.Ifyouwanttodoadeepdishpie,doublethefilling.YUMMY
FromSusanMyers,BelAir,Maryland
ORANGEJUICECAKE
IngredientsCAKE:1boxVanillaCakeMix1boxOrangeFlavoredJell-O,(4servingssize)3/4cupVegetableOil1cupFreshOrangeJuice4EggsGLAZE:1cupPowderedSugar2TBFreshOrangeJuice
TODECORATE:FinelygratedOrangePeelChoppedPistachioNuts
FromPollyConner,Ohio
PrepTime:5minutesCookTime:35minutesTotalTime:40minutes
CHERRYCHOCOLATECHIPCOOKIES
1c(2s@cks)buGer–sojened¾cpackedbrownsugar½cgranulatedsugar2largeeggs1tsp.vanillaextract
2¼call-purposeflour1tsp.bakingsoda¾tsp.koshersalt2cchocolatechips¾cchoppeddriedcherries
Preheatovento350degreesandline2bakingsheetswithparchmentpaper.Usingahandmixer,beatbuGerandsugarsun@llightandfluffy,about2minutes.Addeggsandvanilla–[email protected],mixflour,bakingsodaandsalt.S@rintowetingredientsthenfoldinchocolatechipsandcherries.Usingalargecookiescoop,scoopcookiesontopreparedbakingsheetsandbakeun@lset–13minutes.Yield–about2dozen
FromLisaBimber,Hamburg,NewYork
CARROTCAKE(fromCrea@veUniversity)
1cupliquidshortening2cupssugar4eggs2cupsflour1tsp.bakingsoda
1tsp.bakingpowder1/2tsp.salt1tsp.cinnamon1cupnuts3cupsgratedrawcarrots
Beatshortening,sugar,eggs;addflour,soda,bakingpowder,salt,cinnamon,andnuts.Mixwellandaddcarrots.Bakeingreasedandfloured9X13"panat350degreesfor40-50minutes.
ICINGFORCARROTCAKECream1s@ckofbuGerormargarineand8ouncesofcreamcheese.Addoneboxofpowderedsugar,1teaspoonvanillaandspreadoncooledcake.
FromLaurieandSandySpeltz,Urbandale,Iowa
NO-BAKEFLUFFYCHEESECAKE
1boxJell-OCheesecakemix(Iusuallybuythecherryorstrawberrycheesecakeversions.)8oz.creamcheese,sojened1/2c.milk1/2-1c.powderedsugar(dependsonhowsweetyoulikethings!)8oz.CoolWhipFollowJell-OCheesecakemixpackagedirec@onsformakingthegrahamcrackercrust(Notetheextraingredientsrequiredtocompletetheboxmixrequirements.)Putina9x13dish.FollowJell-OCheesecakemixpackagedirec@onsformakingthecheesecakefilling.Inanotherlargebowl,mixsojenedcreamcheese,milkandpowderedsugarun@lsmoothandwellblended.BlendJell-OCheesecakemixwithcreamcheesemixtureun@lsmooth.Gentlys@rCoolWhipintocheesecake/creamcheesemixture.Layerontopofthegrahamcrackercrustinthe9x13"dish.Coverwithplas@cwrapandrefrigerateun@lsetfirm(atleastanhourortwo).TopwithcherryorstrawberryfillfromJell-Omixpackagebeforeserving.(ThisrecipeoriginallycamefromTasteofHomemagazine.)
FromLizHein,Avoca,IA
FROSTEDCRANBERRYSQUARES
1canofCranberryjelled16oz.strawberryjell113-1/2oz.cancrushedpineapple(syrup.savejuice)
1smallboGleof7uporSprite12oz.pkg.Dreamwhip18oz.pkg.creamcheese½cuptoastednuts
Drainpineapple,savesyrup.Addwatertosyruptomake1cup.Heatun@lmixtureisboiling.DissolveJell-Oinhotliquid.Cool.Gentlys@rin7up.Chillun@lpar@allysetBlendpineappleandcranberrysauce.Foldintomixture.Placeintopan.Chillun@lfirm.Fixdreamwhipaccordingtodirec@onsonbox.Foldincreamcheese.SpreadontoJell-O.Topwithtoastednuts.Note:Whendoublerecipedon’[email protected]&creamcheese.
FromCookieRouse-Perry,LaVerneCA
BANANASPLITDESSERT
1½cgrahamcrackercrumbs3Tbs.Sugar½cmeltedbuGer
MixandlineboGomof9x13pan.Putinfreezerun@lfrozenorfirm.
Put3–4slicedbananasoverthecrust½gallonchocolatechipminticecream–sliceandputoverbananas1cchoppedwalnutsovericecream(opt)Freeze
ChocolateSauce1cChocolateChips½cbuGer
Melttogetherthenadd2cpowderedsugarand1½cevaporatedmilkCookslowly–refrigerateandmakesureitgetsthickAdd1tsp.vanillatochocolatesauce-spreadoverhardicecream
Freezeagain.
Whipheavycream(1/2pint),addcreamdementheandsugartotaste.Canfreezewithwhippedcreamonit.Takeoutabout15minutesbeforeserving
FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas
FUNNYCAKEDELECTABLE1reciperegularpiedough¾csugar½ccocoa¾cwater½cshortening2csugar
2eggs2call-purposeflour1tsp.bakingpowder1cmilk1tsp.vanilla
Pastry:Line28”[email protected]:Combinesugar,cocoaandwater;[email protected]:Creamshortening,sugarandeggstogether,sijdryingredientstogether;addalternatelywithmilktocreamedmixture.Blendinvanilla.ToBake:Spreadchocolatesyrupmixturedividingevenlyintopastrylinedpie@ns.PourhalfthecakebaGerovereachchocolatefilledpastryshell.Bakefor35minutesat375degrees.Serves12Whenyouarelookingforanunusualdessert–FunnyCakewillpleaseyou.ItisanoldGermanrecipe–cakebaGerisbakedoverchocolatesyrupinastandardpastryshell.Servetoppedwithicecreamorwhippedcreamforadesserttoberemembered.
FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas
PEANUTBUTTERPINWHEELS
6cupspowderedsugar,plusmoreifneeded1/2cuprussetpotato,mashedandcooled(about1largepotato)
1/3cupcreamypeanutbuGer1tablespoonmilk1teaspoonvanillaextract1/8teaspoonsalt
1. Inalargebowl,beatmashedpotato,milk,vanilla,andsaltwithanelectricmixeronmediumspeedfor2minutes.
2. Mixinpowderedsugar,1cupata@me,[email protected]’veaddedin6cups,ifyouneedmore,addin1tablespoonincrements.Doughshouldbethick,slightlythickerthancookiedough.
3. Formdoughintoaballanddustwithpowderedsugar.Onasheetofwaxorparchmentpaper,rolldoughinto1/8-inchthickrectangle.Trimto10x12-inches.
4. Generouslysprinklepowderedsugarovertopofdoughandplaceanotherpieceofparchmentpaperoverit.Inverttherectangleofdoughanddiscardthepaperthatisnowontop(theoneyouusedtorolloutthedough).
5. SpreadpeanutbuGerevenlyoverdough.Rolldough@ghtlylong-sidetolong-sideusingparchmentpapertoguideit,jelly-rollstyle.Wrapinparchmentandfreezefor1hour.Cutinto1/4-inchthickslicesandserve.Enjoy!Lejovercandyshouldbestoredinanair@ghtcontainerintherefrigerator. AlwaysatreatatChristmas,andbakesales.
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
MERINGUESALACREMEDEGRUYERES
These sweetly crisp meringues are a standard accompaniment of thick Gruyeres cream, a little like crème fraiche, but not quite as tart tasting. They’re one of the obligatory desserts of the annual harvest feast called La Benichon which takes place every October throughout the countryside in Canton Fribourg where the old town of Gruyeres is a treasured attraction. The recipe here is an approximation because normally the meringues are baked in a wood-burning oven and unfortunately the cream is not exported.
Meringues 4 large egg whites 1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided use
Cream 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup sour cream
Con@nuedonnextpage
1. For the meringues, set racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 200 degrees with convection if possible.
2. Half fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil on medium heat. Combine the egg whites, vinegar, salt, vanilla, and 2/3 cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk to mix. Set the bowl of the pan of boiling water and whisk gently until the egg whites are hot and the sugar is dissolved, about 1 1/2 minutes.
3. Place the bowl on the mixer with the whish attachment and whim on medium/high speed until the meringue is risen in volume and still creamy textured. Over whipping will make the meringue dry and ruin the texture of the baked meringues.
4. Fold in the remaining 2/3 cup sugar using a large rubber spatula. 5. Fit a pastry bag with a large star tube and pipe out 3- to 4-inch pointed ovals of the meringue
on cookie sheets covered with parchment. 6. Bake the meringues until they are crisp but still white, about 40 to 50 minutes. Cool the
meringues on the pans. 7. To serve, whip the cream and sour cream together to a soft peak. 8. The guests then help themselves to a portion of the cream, spooning it onto a dessert plate
and then they break the meringue u=into large shards over the cream and eat the combination with a spoon. Add fresh raspberries.
WefirsthadthisyummydesertinaFrenchtownLesForesaboutamilefromtheSwissborder.ThetownofGruyersSwitzerlandismyfavoriteplacetovisitwhenweareinthearea.Ifyoucanfindthemeringuesinthestoreit’ssomucheasier!Some@mesyoucanfindtheCreaminimport/exportstoresundertheBri@sh‘cloGedcream’label.
Con@nued:MeringuesalaCrèmeDeGruyeres
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
TENNESSEEBLUEBERRYCOBBLER
[email protected]–about3-4cupsLiGlewatertodampen¾csugar—pourontopofberries
¾-1cupsugar1cupmilk1c.flour(selfrising)orifusingplainflouradd1½tbakingpowder½tsaltVanilla
Mixtogetherandpourontopofblueberries.Bake350@llbrown.Doublefor9X13pan.
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
YUMMYORANGEORSTRAWBERRYDREAMCAKE
1boxcakemix(IuseDuncanHeinz)StrawberryorOrangeMixasdirectedontheboxbutaddonesmallboxdryJell-O—eitherOrangeorStrawberry.Bakecake,thencool.
Icing:1C.powderedsugar8oz.containersourcream.Mixtogether-thenadd8oz.containerCoolWhip.Foldtogethereasily-don'tovermix!Putovercooledcake.Refrigerate.CakeisbeGerthenextday!
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
SHONEY'SFRESHSTRAWBERRYPIE
1sm.Pkg.strawberryJell-O1cupsugar4t.cornstarch2cupsboilingwater
Mixallingredientstogether,[email protected].
Pour1/2intobakedpieshell,addfreshslicedstrawberries,thenpourremainder.Placeinfridge.Servewithcoolwhip.
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
30MINUTEFUDGECAKE
2cupsflour&2cupssugar,mixtogetherMixtogether&bringtoaboil2s@cksbuGer1cupwater4tablespoonscocoaaddtotheflour&sugarmixtureMixtogether1/2cupbuGermilkorsourmilk(add1tsp.vinegartomilktosourit)2eggsslightlybeaten1teaspoonvanilla1teaspoonsoda1teaspooncinnamonMixeverythingtogether&pourintoa9x13greased&flouredpanBakeat400degreesfor30minutes
FromSandiBarton,Provo,Utah
CARROTCAKE
1½coil3eggs 1½csugar 2tsp.vanilla1tsp.salt 2tsp.bakingsoda
2tsp.cinnamon1lb.carrots,shreddedfinely1pkg.(12oz.)walnuts,crushed(op@onal)1cancrushedpineapple,drained
Creameggs,sugarandoil.Addvanilla.Mixdryingredientsandslowlyaddtowetmixture.ThisbaGerwillbethickatthispoint.AddinsomeofthecarrotstoloosenupthebaGer,handmixintheremainderofcarrotsplusthewalnutsandpineapple.Pourintoagreased9x13inchpanandcookat350degreesfor50–60min.testfordone-ness.CoolandfrostwithCreamCheesefros@ng.
CreamCheeseFros:ng
1(8oz.)barofcreamcheesesojened [email protected]
Mixandfrost.IliketodecoratewithMaraschinocherries.IalsousuallycookinaBundtpan.Samelengthof@me
FromPaulaBrown,Nashua,NH
Artwashesawayfromthesoulthedustofeveryday
life.PabloPicasso
CASSEROLES&SOUPS
NO-BOILMACARONIANDCHEESE
1/2cup(1s@ck)unsaltedbuGer,divided1/4cupall-purposeflour3cupswholemilk1tablespoonkoshersaltplusmore1/2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepperplusmore
1poundelbowmacaroni2cupsshreddedcheddar,divided2garliccloves,chopped1cuppanko(Japanesebreadcrumbs)2tablespoonschoppedflat-leafparsley
Preheatovento400°.Melt1/4cupbuGerinalargesaucepanovermedium-highheat.Addflour;cook,whiskingconstantly,for1minute.Whiskinmilkand3cupswater.Bringtoaboil,reduceheattoasimmer,andcook,whiskingojen,un@laverythin,glossysauceforms,about10minutes.S@rin1tablespoonsaltand1/2teaspoonpepper.Removesaucefromheat.
Tosspastaand11/2cupscheeseina13x9x2-inchorothershallow3-quartbakingdish.Poursauceover(pastashouldbesubmerged;donots@r)andcoverwithfoil.Bakeun@lpastaisalmosttender,about20minutes.Meanwhile,meltremaining1/4cupbuGerinalargeskilletovermediumheat.Addgarlic,panko,andparsleyandtosstocombine.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Removefoilfromdish.Sprinklewithremaining1/2cupcheese,thenpankomixture.Bakeun@lpastaistender,edgesarebubbling,andtopisgoldenbrown,about10minuteslonger.Letsit10minutesbeforeserving.
FromKa@eLinthicum
MACANDCHEESEVARIATION
1boxKrajmacandcheese.CookandaddbuGerbutnomilk.Addcheesemixand1cantomatosoup.Mixwellthenadd1lb.cookedgroundbeef.Reallygoodandveryeasy
FromMaryMetcalfRogers
CHICKEN‘OLE
2c.cookeddicedchicken4c.cookedwidenoodles1/4c.choppedonion14oz.cangreenchoppedchilies,1-103/4oz.cancreamofchickensoup
2½to3/4cchickenbroth1/2csourcream1tsp.salt1/2tsp.pepper11/2cCheddarcheese-dividedMixalltogetherw/1cgratedcheese.Use1/2cchickenbrothatfirstandaddmoreifmix
needsmoreliquid-butdon'tmakeitsoupy.Putingreased2qt.casserole.Sprinkleremainingcheeseontop.ForextratouchusefreshlygratedParmesancheeseontop.BAKE@350FOR45MINTO1HOUR.
FromMadellenWhite,Colorado
BESTCHICKENCASSEROLERECIPE
3cupschoppedcookedchicken2cupsfinelychoppedcelery1cup(4ounces)shreddedCheddarcheese1cupsourcream1cupmayonnaise
1(4-ounce)canwaterchestnuts,drainedandchopped1(10-3/4-ounce)cancreamofchickensoup1/2cupsliveredalmonds1(6-ounce)canFrench-friedonionrings
Whattodo:Preheatovento350degreesF.Coata9-x13-inchbakingdishwithcookingspray.Inalargebowl,s@rtogetherchicken,celery,cheese,sourcream,mayonnaise,waterchestnuts,soup,andalmonds.Spoonintopreparedbakingdish.Bakeuncoveredfor30minutes.Sprinkleonionringsevenlyovertopandbake5minutesmore,[email protected].
FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas
BAKEDBEANS
1#GroundBeef1LargeOnionchopped½#BaconFried&cutup
2TBSPVinegar1CupBrownSugar¾CupofKetchup
BrownGroundbeef&simmerabout10minuteswiththeaboveingredients
1RegularCanBuGerBeans1LargeCanPork&Beans1RegularCanLightKidneyBeans
Drain&rinseKidneyBeans&BuGerBeans;combinewithPork&BeansinLargeCasseroledishandpoursauceoverbeans.Mixthoroughly.Bake1hour@350degrees
FromPollyConner,Ohio
CHICKENENCHILADALASAGNA
4-6chickenbreasts1dozencorntor@llas1cancreamofchickensoup1cancreamofmushroomsoup1cupmilk
1onionminced1largecangreenchilieschopped(nospice)orjalapeñosifyoupreferspice1poundgratedcheddarcheese
Steamchickenun@ldonewithsalt,pepper,garlicpowder,onionpowder,andcumintotaste.Shredchickenwhendoneandcooledenoughtohandle.Cuttor@llasinto1”strips.Mixsoupwithmilk,onions(myhusbandisnotafanofuncookedonion,soIsautéthemfirst),andchilies.Greasealargeflatcasserole.Putin½tor@llas,½chicken,and½sauce.Repeatandtopwithcheese.Refrigeratefor24hoursandbakeat300for1½-2hours.DeliciousservedwithasaladorMexicanstreetcorn.
FromLisbethStull,Tacoma,Washington
BREAKFASTCASSEROLE
FromLisbethStull,Tacoma,Washington
Slicedwhitebread,withorwithoutcrust,tolinetheboGomofa9x13pan,welikesourdough.Brownanddrain1½poundsoffavoritebreakfastsausage,welikemapleflavororspicy,andlayerontopofthecheese.Mix5eggs,2¼cup½&½.CoverwithAmericanCheeseSlices.Refrigerateovernight,placeinovencold,cookat350andservewhenbubbly,30-45minutes.
OVERNIGHTBLUEBERRYFRENCHTOAST
12slicesdayoldbreadcutinto1”cubes2–8ouncepackagesofcreamcheesecutin1”cubes1cupfreshblueberries(iffrozen,thawanddrain)12eggs2cupsmilk
1tsp.vanilla1/3cupmaplesyrupSauce:1cupsugar2tablespoonscornstarch1cupwater1cupblueberries1tablespoonbuGer
Lightlygreasea9x13bakingdishandarrange½ofthebreadcubes,thentopwiththecreamcheesecubes.Addremainingbreadcubes.Inalargebowlmixtheeggs,milk,vanilla,andsyrup.Pouroverthelayersandrefrigerateovernight.Removelayeredmix30minutesbeforebaking.Preheattheovento350andbakedcoveredfor25-30minutes.Uncoverandbakeforanother25-30minutes,[email protected]:Inamediumsaucepanmixthesugar,water,andcornstarch.Bringtoaboil,s@rringconstantly,andcookfor3-4minutes.Mixintheremainingblueberries,reduceheat,[email protected]@rinthebuGerandpouroverthebakedFrenchtoast.Welovethiswhencampingwithagroup.Weusethelejoverbunsandbread.Deliciousandahugehit!
FromLisbethStull,Tacoma,Washington
GRANDMAB’SLASAGNA
CoverboGomofbuGeredpanwithspaghelsauce.LinepanwithRAWlasagnanoodlesThinlycoverwithlayerof1#coGagecheesemixedwellwith2beateneggs.Sprinklegroundbeefoverlastmixture.Putthinslicesofpepperoniovertop.Sprinklewithgratedcheese. Moistenwithmoresauceandtopwithshreddedcheese.Con@nuetolayer(noodles,cheesemix,groundbeef,pepperoni,gratedcheese,sauce,shreddedcheese)Con@nuetolayer(noodles,cheesemix,groundbeef,pepperoni,gratedcheese)Topwithsauce,Sprinklewithshreddedcheese.Coverwithfoil.Bake1hourat350degrees.Letsitatleast½hourbeforeculng.
Tips:Useadeeperpanifpossible–thisis3layersCanalsousechickeninsteadofbeef.Wemadeitwithoutbeefandusedextrapepperoni(as1childdidn’tlikebeef)Cutlejoversintosquaresandstoreinglassdishes.Servewithgarlic–cheesebread.
FromLisaBimber,Hamburg,NewYork
CHILICASSEROLE
2cupsOrtegachilies2eggs2cupscheddarandMonterreycheese
½cupflour2cupsmilkSalt&pepper
Mixeggs,milk,flour,salt&pepper.Inagreasedpanlayershreddedchilies,sauce,cheese,repeat.Topwithcheese.Bakeat350degreesfor50minutes.Adddollopsofsalsaontopajerbaking.
FromCookieRouse-Perry,LaVerneCA
BREAKFASTCASSEROLE
1boxStove-topStuffingmix(anyflavor,buttheSageDressingoneismyfavorite)4eggs,beaten3c.milk1c.cookedmeatofchoice(sausage,baconpieces,dicedham,etc.)4oz.shreddedcheddarcheese
Inlargemixingbowlor8cupmeasuringcup(baGerbowl),beateggsthenaddmilkandthoroughlybeatthemtogethertoblend.S@rinstuffingmixandmeat.Pourinto9x9"pan.(Ihavealsodoubledtherecipetomakea9x13"pan,butyoumayhavetoadjustthebaking@meandbecarefulnottoover-fill.)
Topwithshreddedcheeseandrefrigerateovernightorlongenoughtoletthestuffingabsorbthemilk/eggmixture.Bakeat350degreesF.for60-75minutes,un@lfirminthemiddleandcheeseismelted.Makes4good-sizedservings.Canbeeasilyreheatedinthemicrowavethenextday.
FromLizHein,Avoca,IA
WHITEWINELASAGNA
2lbs.chickenorturkey1/3c.buGer(5T)1c.choppedonion(Iblendinblender)1cloveGarlicminced(Iused2ormore)¼tsp.thymeleaves½-1cupmushrooms(cannedorfresh)1/3c.Flour1c.chickenbroth
1c.whippingcream(ifyouwishtocutdownonrichnessusehalfandhalf)½c.dryWhitewine(Chardonnay)½lb.drylasagnanoodles½lb.Swisscheeseormore(2cups-Gruyere,Emmental,orregularSwissorcombina@on)
Sauté1T.buGer,onionsgarlicandthymefor1minute.CutChickeninto½inchpieces.Addingtosautémixture,cooking2-3minutesmore.Addmushroomstoheatthrough.Removetobowl.Inthesamepanmeltremaining4T.buGer.Addflourands@[email protected],whiskincreamandwine.Returntoheatbringingtoaboil.Setaside
Layerina9X12”buGerpanasfollows1/3lasagna(boilnoodlesifnotusingthepre-cookednoodles)1/3sauce1/3chickenmixture1/3cheese
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Repeattwicemore.Coverwithfoilandbakeat350for20minutes.Removefoilandbake20minutesmore.Letstand15minutesbeforeculng.Serves6-8Note:Iprefermoresauce–doublingtherecipeexceptnotusingasmuchbuGer.ThecheeseespeciallytheGruyerewillhavemoreoilinit.ThisisalsogoodusingamixtureofmozzarellaandGruyerecheeseandcutsdownontherichness.Ihavealsousedthenopreboillasagnanoodles–worksgreatbutusemoresauce.
TryusingsmallernoodleslikeatCarabas.
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
WHITEWINELASAGNA—con@nued
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
PINEAPPLECASSEROLE
1cupsugar6tablespoonsall-purposeflour2cupsgratedsharpcheddar2(20-ounce)canspineapplechunks,drained,and6tablespoonspineapplejuicereserved1cupcrackercrumbs(recommended:Ritz)8tablespoons(1s@ck)buGer,melted,plusextraforgreasingpan
1. Preheattheovento350degreesF.2. Greaseamedium-sizecasseroledishwithbuGer.3. Inalargebowl,[email protected]@rinthecheese.Addthe
drainedpineapplechunks,ands@run@lingredientsarewellcombined.Pourthemixtureintothepreparedcasseroledish.
4. Inanothermediumbowl,combinethecrackercrumbs,meltedbuGer,andreservedpineapplejuice,s@rringwitharubberspatulaun@levenlyblended.Spreadcrumbmixtureontopofpineapplemixture.Bakefor25to30minutes,orun@lgoldenbrown
Note:Ihavemadethiswithouttheflour-s@llyummy!
KIEBASA&EGGNOODLES
CookonebagofMuellerseggnoodles.Meanwhilecookin2-3Toliveoilfirst1/3conionchopped-removeajercookedandplaceinbowl.Thenfryupapkg,ofKielbasaslicedintothincircles.Addbackthecookedonion,add2T.choppedfreshbasil,1T.freshoregano,saltandpepper-smallsprinkleredpepper.HeattogetherServewithfreshgratedParmesancheese.
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
TACOSOUP
1poundgroundbeef(orgroundturkeyorchicken)1smallonionBrowntogether3cupsofwater
216oz.cantomatoes216oz.canpintobeans28oz.cantomatosauce1packagetacoseasoning
Servewithgratedcheese,cornchips&sourcream
FromSandiBarton,Provo,Utah
SAUERBRATEN
MyGrandfatherwaspartGerman,orasmyGrandmothersaid,Pennsylvaniadutch.LOLButthisrecipecamefrommyAuntPat’smother-in-lawwhowecalledGrandmaAubuchon.Itwasabigdealtomakegrowingup
3lbs.ofroundroast3jarsofmincedmeat*2largeonions,chopped1cupofredwinevinegarorasdesired1Cupofwater1Tablespooneachofsaltandpepper
1Tablespoonofwhitesugar10wholecloves2bayleaves2Tablespoonofflour2TablespoonsofVegoil10ormoregingersnaps
Roundroastinaplas@cbagofmincedmeatandtheabove(exceptflour)rotatefor3days.*webuythejarsthattheyuseforPieTakeoutandpatdrywithtowel,reservethemarinade.Sprinklethebeefwithflourandonhighheatandoilbrownallsidesofthemeat.Addinthemarinadeandcover.Cookfor3to4hoursorun@ltender.3lbroastinanovenat350for5hoursPullthebeefandsetasidethenifthegravyistoothickaddsomebeefbroth,butaddcrushedgingersnapstothickenthebrothforgravy.
fromShannonandJudyReilly,LakeMaGhews,SouthernCA
POTATOPANCAKES
PotatoesBuGerandmorebuGerSourcream
Saltandpepper choppedgreenonions OilifyoudonotwanttousebuGer
Peelandboilpotatoes,placeincoolwaterandbringtoboil,checktomakesurethepotatoesarefortender.Drainandputbackinpan.Iliketokeepacupofthepotatowatertotheside.IuseapotatomasherandslowlyaddsomebuGerabouthalfacube,makesureitissoj.Addsomegreenonion,savetherestfortheendandnowsomeaboutaquartercupofSourCream,[email protected]!
FormliGlepalesinyourhand,nottothick.MeltbuGeronmediumheatplacecakeinthebuGerandcookun@lanicebrownthenflip.Sprinklewithgreenonionandservewithmeat
fromShannonandJudyReilly,LakeMaGhews,SouthernCA
Artenablesustofindourselves&loseourselvesatthesame;me.
Thomas Merton
SALADS
FROGSEYESALAD(fromCrea@veUniversity)
1cupsugar2T.flour½tsp.salt1-3/4cupsunsweetenedpineapplejuice(IusethejuicethatIdrainoffthecansofpineapplechunksandcrushedpineapple)2eggs1T.lemonjuice1package(16ounce)acinidipepepasta
2cans(20ounceseach)pineapplechunks,drained1can(20ounceseach)crushedpineapple,drained3cans(11ounceseach)mandarinoranges,drained1cupminiaturemarshmallows1carton(12ounces)frozenwhippedtopping,thawed
Tomakedressing,combinesugar,flourandsaltinasaucepan.Graduallys@rinpineapplejuice.Bringtoaboil,[email protected],lightlybeateggs.S@rasmallamountofhotmixtureintoeggs.Returnalltopan,[email protected]@r2minuteslonger.Removefromheat.Gentlys@rinlemonjuice.
Pourdressingintolargebowl.Cooltoroomtemperaturewithouts@rring.Coversurfaceofdressingwithwaxedpaper.Refrigerateun@lcooled.
Cookpastaaccordingtopackageinstruc@ons.Drainandrisepastaincoldwater.Placeinverylargebowl.S@rinpineapple,mandarinoranges,marshmallowsanddressing.Foldinwhippedtopping.Coverandrefrigerateun@lchilled
FromLaurieandSandySpeltz,Urbandale,IA
CORNSALAD
1mediumonion,chopped1mediumbellpepper,chopped2cansyellowcorn,drained2canswhitecorn,drained
1packageshreddedcheddarcheese(8oz.)1CMiracleWhipSalt&Pepper
Mixalltogether.Whenreadytoserve,mixinabagofFritosChiliflavoredChips.
FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas
SWEETPOTATOPUDDING
1LargecanSweetPotatoes1Cupevaporatedmilk1cubebuGer,melted
Blendfirstthreeingredients.
ThenAdd:2eggs1Cupsugar1/4teaspooncloves1/4teaspoonnutmeg1/4teaspooncinnamon
PlaceinbuGeredcasseroledishandbakeat375degreesfor45-60minutes,orun@laknifeinsertedinthemiddlecomesoutclean.
Topping:3/4cupcornflakecrumbs1/2cupnuts1/2cupbrownsugar3/4cubemeltedbuGer
Mix,spreadontopandbakeanother10minutes.
FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas
CABBAGESALAD
1#or1/2alargeheadofcabbage,shredded1chickenbreast,cookedandcutup3greenonions,chopped2Tbsp.Toastedorplainalmonds1pkg.Ramennoodles
Dressing:1/2cupoil3Tbsp.Vinegar2Tbsp.Sugar1tsp.Salt1/2tsp.Pepper1tsp.AccentoraliGlegarlicsaltTosstogetheratleast1/2hourbeforeserving.
FromConnieBartch,Wylie,TX
MADARINORANGETOSSEDSALAD
1LargeheadofleGuce2CupsfinelychoppedCelery2TBSPmincedfreshparsley4GreenOnionschopped(allofit)1largecanmandarinoranges,drained
Dressing(Iusuallymake11/2amountofdressing)**MixWellrefrigerate,tossonsaladjustbeforeserving¼CupTarragonVinegar½CupOil½tsp.salt½tsp.tobaccosauce¼cupSugar
FromPollyConner,Ohio
QUICKBROCCOLISALAD
1pkg.broccolislawAdd:1c.Craisins4slicesfriedandcrumbledMaplebacon1/2cchoppedredonion1/2-3/4cslicedalmondsorsunflowerseedsBoGledcoleslawdressingtotasteTa-Da..done!
FromMadellenWhite
FRITOCORNSALAD
Ingredients-2canscorn,drained-1/2cupchoppedcelery-1/2cupchoppedonion-1/2choppedbellpepper
-1cupmayo-11/2cupsshreddedcheese-10oz.bagChiliCheeseFritos
Direc:onsMixtogetherallingredientsexcepttheFritos.Refrigerateun@lreadytoserve.S@rinFritosun@lwellblendedwhenserving.
FromWayneandMary
FRUITSALAD
*Adjustquan@@estoyourpreferences1canpeachpiefilling1/2pint-1pintfreshorfrozen(thawed)slicedstrawberries3bananas,sliced1-11/2cupsgrapes1canmandarinoranges
Mixallingredients.Chillafewhoursandserve.Youcanactuallyuseanyfruitpiefillingbutcherryorstrawberryareourfavorites.Youcanaddanyfreshfruits!Kiwiandpineapplearealsoreallygood.
FromWayneandMary
TRIPLEBERRYPRETZELSALAD
Crust:2cups(175g)crushedpretzels3/4cup(210g)buGer,melted3tablespoonssugar
Creamcheesemiddle:2cups(475ml)heavywhippingcream2(8oz.)(226g)pkgs.creamcheese,sojened2cups(107g)miniaturemarshmallows1cup(115g)powderedsugar
Topping:1(6oz.)(170g)pkg.raspberryJell-O21/2cups(590ml)boilingwater3cups(385g)frozenmixedberries
Crust:Preheatovento350degreesF(176degreesC).Inamediumbowlcombinethecrushedpretzels,meltedbuGer,andsugar.PressfirmlyintotheboGomofa13x9"bakingpan.Bakefor10minutesthencoolcompletely.
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Creamcheesemiddle:Inthebowlofastandmixerbeatwhippingcreamun@lsojpeaksform(@pscurl)[email protected],marshmallows,andpowderedsugar.Mixjustun@lcombined.Spreadinanevenlayeroverthepretzelcrust.BesureallofthecrustiscoveredtopreventtheJell-Ofromseepingintothecrust.Coverandrefrigerate.
TRIPLEBERRYPRETZELSALAD--con:nued
Jell-OtoppingInalargebowlcombinetheJell-Oandboilingwaterun@lJell-Oisdissolved.S@rinthefrozenfruit.Placeintherefrigeratorjustun@litstartstothickenslightly(watchthiscarefullyasitcansetupquickly).Whenithasthickenedslightlycarefullypouroverthecreamcheeselayer.Refrigerateun@lcompletelyset(atleast3-4hours).
RecipeNotesThiscaneasilybemadethenightbefore.Storelejoversintherefrigeratorforupto2days.Total@medoesnotreflectchilling@mes.Canreplacethewhippingcreamwithan8oz.containerofwhippedtopping.
FromNancyFocardi,Marathon,NewYork
COTTAGECHEESEFLUFF(fromCrea@veUniversity)
1cupsmallcurdcoGagecheese1package(3ounces)orangegela@n1can(11ounces)mandarinoranges,drained1cupunsweetenedcrushedpineapple,drained
½cupchoppedpecans,op@onal1carton(8ounces)frozenwhippedtopping,thawed
Inabowl,combinethecoGagecheeseandgela@npowder;mixwell.S@rinoranges,pineapple,andpecansifdesired.Justbeforeserving,foldinthewhippedtopping.
FromLaurieandSandySpeltz,Urbandale,Iowa
FromDebiSalisbury/SantaMaria,CA
CHINESECHICKENSALAD
1headgreencabbage-chopped2-3cookedchickenbreasts–seasoned&shredded(cannedchickencanbesubs@tuted)1bunchgreenonions-chopped
2pkg.TopRamensoup,uncooked&crumbled–discardflavorpacks3TBLslicedalmonds(op@onal)Saltedsunflowerseeds
Mixallingredients
Dressing
3TBLsugar1TSPsalt2TBSsoysauce
¾cupoil½TSPpepper3TBSwhitevinegar
Blendwell&tosswithsalad
ITALIANORZOSALAD Thisisaspinonapastasaladandyoucanchangeitupandaddallsortsofthings–makeitGreekbyaddingGarbanzobeansandsomefetacheese,makeitMexicanbyaddingblackorpintobeans,chilies,cilantro,andevencorn.Useyourimagina@on
Ingredients
12oz.freshgreenbeanstrimmedandcutinto1”pieces1½corzopasta6oz.marinatedar@chokehearts–undrainedandchopped1redbellpepperchopped½cchoppedredonion
½cpiGedhalvedKalamataolives(youcoulduseblackolivesifyoudon’tlikeKalamata)2Tchoppedfreshbasil1Tcapers–drained½cfavoriteItaliansaladdressing
Cookbeansfor3-4mininboilingwater,drainCookpastaaccordingtopackagedirec@onsDrainandrinseincoldwaterInbowlcombineeverything–Tosstocoatandcoverandchillforatleast4hrs.beforeserving
FromJanetMitchell,Hesperia,CA
NORTHWOODSINNREDCABBAGESALAD
NorthWoodsInnisagreatrestaurantinSoCalandIlovetogothereforthesalads,breadandpotatoes.
1headofredcabbage1cupvegetableoil(oryourfavoriteoil)1cup+4Tbs.redwinevinegar6Tbs.sugar(orIusesteviaormonkfruitsweetenertomakeitsugarfree)
2tsp.salt2tsp.pepper1tsp.onionpowder½tsp.seasonedsalt
Shred(orslicecabbagethinly)cabbageandputinglassbowlMixrestofingredientsPourdressingovercabbageandrefrigeratemostofdayorovernight,
FromJanetMitchell,Hesperia,CA
CALIFORNIASPAGHETTISALAD1lb.spaghel1pt.cherrytomatoes-halved2med.zucchini-Diced1largecucumber-diced1medgreenpepperdiced*
1RedOniondiced1SweetRedPepper-diced2Cansslicedblackolivesdrained
DRESSING116boGleItaliandressing1/4cupParmesancheese1TBLSpoonSesameSeeds2Tsp.poppyseeds
1tsp.paprika1/2tsp.celerysalt1/4tsp.garlicpowderOp@onal:Parmesancheese
Cookpastaanddrain&rinsewithcoldwater.Transfertolargebowl.Addvegetablesandolives.InlargeseparatebowlwhiskItaliandressingandalloftheotheringredients.Drizzleoverspaghelmixture,tosstocoatandrefrigerateovernight.GarnishwithParmesancheeseifdesired.*Iomitthegreenpepperandsubs@tutewithayellowororangepepper,notafanofgreenpeppers.Ar@chokesarealsoanexcellentchoicetoadd.Youcanaddminipepperoni,dicedsalamianddicedchickentothissalad.Thepossibili@esareendlessandcanbecustomizedtoyourtastebuds.FromRoniMarks,N.California
FRESHFRUITSALAD
DannonLiteandFitvanillayogurt(largecarton)CoolwhiponecontainerSmallvanillapudding(sugarfree)Strawberries
BlackberriesBlueberriesRaspberriesSlicedalmondsTriflebowl
Ifixedthepuddingwith11/2cupsofmilk(notthe2cupsliketheboxsays).ThenmixwiththecoolwhipandtheDannonFityogurt.CutupthestrawberriesandaddalloftheberriesinonebowljusttomixthemtogetheraliGle.Layerthetriflebowlwithalayeroffruit,thentheyogurtmixtureandcon@nuelayersun@lyouhavefilledthetriflebowl.Addslicedalmondsasgarnish.Nicetotakeforpotluck....preGytoo,especiallyinatriflebowl.
FromRoniMarks,N.California
RAMENNOODLESTRAWBERRYSALAD
1pkg.Ramennoodles(anypackagebecauseyouaren’tusingtheflavoringpacket)1cupchoppedwalnuts¼c.buGer¼c.sugar
¼c.Canolaoil2Tbsp.redwinevinegar8c.tornRomaineleGuce½c.choppedgreenonions2c.freshstrawberries,sliced
BreakRamennoodlesintosmallpieces.(Justthrowawaytheflavoringpacketbecausewedon’tneedit.)Inlargeskillet,cooknoodlesandwalnutsinmeltedbuGerovermediumheatfor6minutesorun@lgoldenbrown.Makesureyous@rfrequentlysotheydon’tburn!Removefromheatandletcool.Willthewalnutmixtureiscooling,makethedressing.Inasmallbowlwhisktogetherthesugar,oil,vinegar,[email protected],greenonions,strawberries,andnoodlemixtureinalargebowl.Drizzlewithdressingandtossgently.Serveimmediately.
FromRuthOrwig,RockHillSC
PINEAPPLEPARTYSALAD
1can(#2½)crushedpineapple1pkg.lemonJello1pkg.limeJello¼tsp.salt
1cdrycoGagecheese1cmayonnaise½cblanchedandchoppedalmondsorwalnuts
Drainsyrupfrompineappleintoabowl.Addenoughwatertosyruptomake2cups.Heattoboilingpoint.DissolveJelloinboilingliquid.Addsalt.Coolun@lslightlythickened.FoldincoGagecheese,mayonnaise,crushedpineapple,andnuts.Pourintomoldor9insquarepan.Chilltoset.Serves10–12.Myson’sfavoritefortheholidays.
FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas
16oz.boxstrawberry(orraspberry)Jell-O19oz.containercoolwhip1cupcrushedwalnuts1smallcancrushedpineapple(drained)4slicedbananas
WHIPPEDSTRAWBERRY/WALNUTJELLO
1. MixJell-Oasdirectedusing1/2cuplesswater2. Mixincrushedpineapple3. Letsetupun@lsemi-solid4. Thenwhipinhalfthecoolwhip5. Addnutsandslicedbananas6. Letsetup7. Topwithremainingcoolwhip
FromSandiBarton,Provo,Utah
EMERALDSALAD
17ozboGleof7-UP18oz.pkg.LimeJell-O2/3Cmayonnaise3/4Cnuts-chopped(Iusewalnuts)
1/4lb.marshmallows-15large19oz.creamcheese1#2cancrushedpineapple1tubCoolWhip
Combine7-UPandmarshmallowsintopofdoubleboilerun@lmelted.PouroverLimeJell-OS@run@ldissolved.Havecreamcheeseatroomtemperature.Addhotmixtureslowlytocreamcheese,[email protected]@allyFoldinwhippedcreamRefrigerate
ThisisaVERYOLDrecipe.Iusethemicrowavetomeltthemarshmallows.Usealargemicrowavebowl-watchclosely-s@rojen
FromAnitaBergman,ColumbusOH
PEASALAD
110oz.pkg.frozenpeas½cupsourcream1cupcelerychopped1cupHiddenValleydressingprepared1cupcauliflowerchopped½tsp.DijonMustard½cupgreenonionchopped1cupcashews¼cupcookedcrispbacon,crumbled
Rinsefrozenpeasinhotwater.Mixallvegetableswithsourcream.Combineremainingingredients.Chillbeforeserving.
FromMaryAnnDunbar
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
Degas
MAIN DISHES & SIDES (Crockpot & InstaPot)
BESTBEEFDIPEVER
Serves10
4poundsbeefchuckroast1TBSPmincedgarlic1TBSPdriedrosemary3bayleaves
1cupsoysauce6cupswater
Placeroastinslowcooker.Seasonwithgarlicandrosemaryandaddbayleaves.Pourinsoysauceandwater.CookonLowselngfor6to10hours.Unlikemostroasts,thelongeritcooks,thebeGer.Removebayleavesandshredforsandwiches.
FromPeggySteinbronn,Urbandale,Iowa
BARBECUEHAMBURGER(fromCrea@veUniversity)
2lbs.groundbeef4smallonionscutup2canstomatosoup2Tbsp.Sugar2tsp.drymustard
4tsp.vinegar6-8Tbsp.catsup1canwaterSalt&pepper
Brownhamburgerandonions.Combineotheringredientsandpourmixtureoverhamburger.Salt&pepperasdesired.PutincrockpotandcookallajernoonLikeasloppyjoeormaid-riterecipe,butnotsweet.
FromLaurieandSandySpeltz,Urbandale,Iowa
MACARONIANDCHEESE
1lb.Elbowmacaroni1s@ckmeltedbuGer4Cshreddedcheddarcheese4oz.creamcheese,cubed1/2Cfreshgratedparmesancheese2cans(12-oz)evaporatedmilk
2Cwholemilk1/2tgarlicpowder1/8tpaprikaKoshersaltPepperChives
Placeallingredients,exceptchives,incookerandseasonwithsaltandpepper.Cookonhighun@lpastaiscookedthrough,about2hours.Thenevery20minutesifnotcookedyet.Garnishwithchivesbeforeserving.
FromDonnaDobbins
CROCKPOTPOTATOES(fromCrea@veUniversity)
1-1/2pkg.(32oz.pkg.)frozenhashbrowns1cancheesesoup1(13oz.)canevaporatedmilk
Salt&peppertotaste8oz.cheddargratedcheese1canonionrings(op@onal)
Placeallingredientsincrockpot,reserving1/2canonionringstoplaceontopofmixturewhenserving.Cookonlowfor8-9hoursorhighfor4hours.
FromLaurieandSandySpeltz,Urbandale,Iowa
GRANDMOMSCHILI
1lb.ofgroundbeeforturkey1choppedonion1smallcanoftomatosoup1canofDARKredkidneybeansdrained1canofdicedtomatoes.Iusetheonesthathavesomehotspiceinthem1tablespoonchilipowderortotasteSalttotaste
Browngroundmeatwithonionsanddrainexcessfat.Combineallingredientsintheslowcooker.4hoursonhighshouldbefine.Ilikeminetocookalong@me.
FromSueMyers,BelAir,Maryland
LAMBSHANKS
LambshanksliGlebitofwaterlotsofgarlicLawry'sSeasonsaltonionpowderCookonlowalldayAddpotatoesandcarrotsaboutanhourbeforeitsdone.
FromKathySiverson,AppleValley,California
SLOWCOOKERFIESTACHICKEN
McCormick'shasaseasoningpacketcalledSlowCookersFiestaChicken.2lb.chickenbreast2cansdicedtomatoes1candrainedcorn,1canblackbeans,drainedandrinsedAjercookingyouputitonriceortacochipswithsourcreamandsalsa.
EASYPORKCHOPS
1pkg.bonelessporkchops1cancreamofchickensoup1packetdryranchdressingmix
Incrockpot,layerporkchops,addthecreamofchickensoup,thensprinkledryRanchdressingallover.CoverandcookonHighfor4hoursorlowforsixhours.
FromConnieBartch,Wylie,Texas
CHICKENANDRICE--Oven(Crea@veUniversity)
1-1/2cupsuncookedMinuteRice1cancelerysoup1cancreamofchickensoup¼cupmilk
SpraybakingpanwithPAM.Mixingredientstogetherandplaceinbakingpan.Laypiecesofchickenontop(Inormallyusebonelessskinlesschickenbreasts)ontopofmixture.Sprinklewithdryonionsoupmix.Seal@ghtlywithaluminumfoil.Bakefor1-1/2hoursat350degrees.
FromLaurieandSandySpeltz,Urbandale,Iowa
SlowCookerCreamyBeefStroganoff—serves8people
2cansCampbell's®CondensedCreamofMushroomSoup¼cupSwanson®BeefBrothorSwanson®BeefStock3tablespoonsWorcestershiresauce3clovesgarlic,minced1/2teaspoongroundblackpepper12ounceswhitemushrooms,sliced(about4cups)
3mediumonion,coarselychopped(about11/2cups)2poundsbonelessbeefroundsteak,cutintothinstrips1/2cupsourcream12ounces(about7cups)mediumeggnoodles,cookedanddrained1tablespoonchopped
S@rthesoup,broth,Worcestershire,garlicandblackpepperinamediumbowl.Placethemushroomsandonionsintoa6-quartslowcooker.Topwiththebeef.Pourthesoupmixtureoverthebeef.CoverandcookonLOWfor8to9hoursorun@lthebeefisfork-tender.S@rthesourcreaminthecooker.Servethebeefmixturewiththenoodles.Sprinklewiththeparsley,ifdesired.
FromPamRobinson,Junc@onCity,Oregon
CROCKPOTTRITIP1tri@p1pkg.eachofAuJuiceandRanchDressing1cubeofbuGer6tohowmanyyouwantofpepperoncini'sCookinCrockPotONLYfor5hoursonhigh!Makesgreatgravytoo!!!!!
FromTheresaRouse
CHICKEN&NOODLESCROCKPOT
2cansCreamofChickensoup215ozcansChickenBroth1s@ckmargarineorbuGer1lb.chickenbreasts(freshorfrozen)1pkg.frozeneggnoodles(24oz.)-IuseReamesbrandfoundatWal-MartorBrookshire'sPutchickenonboGomofcrockpot.Pourchickenbrothandsoupontop.Thentopwiths@ckofmargarineorbuGer.Cookonlow6-7hrs.Takethechickenoutandshred.Putbackincrockpotandaddthefrozennoodles.Cookfor2morehrs.s@rringevery30minutesun@ldone.Thisissogood.Itissimilartochickenanddumplings.
FromSharonMcMillan,WestMonroe,LA
CROCKPOTLASGANA
1lb.leangroundbeef1onion,chopped2garliccloves,smashed1(28ounce)cantomatosauce1(6ounce)cantomatopaste1½teaspoonsalt
1teaspoondriedoregano12ouncescoGagecheese(welike2%)½cupgratedParmesancheeseor½cupasiagocheese12ounceslasagnanoodles,uncooked16ouncesshreddedmozzarellacheese
Browngroundbeef,onion,andgarlicinfrypan.Addtomatosauce,tomatopaste,saltandoregano.Cooklongenoughtogetitwarm.SpoonlayerofmeatsauceontotheboGomofslowcooker.Adddoublelayerofuncookedlasagnanoodles(breaktofit)andtopwithcheeses.Repeatwithsauce,[email protected].
FromConnieBartch,Wylie,TX
ROLLMOPS(therealnameisRoulade)
IgrewupwiththesebeingcalledRollMopsanditwasn’tun@lmy20’sthatIfoundouttherealname.Mykidss@llcallthemRollMopsandthat’swhattheywillalwaysbe.I’mnotagoodmeasurerwhenIcook-moreofasprinkleofthisorthatandtaste.Forthisrecipeyoucooktheminbrowngravyandyoucanmakeyourownorbuyagravymixorevenajar-yourchoice.Iwroterecipefor4butifyouwantmorejustincreaseeverything
Ingredients(serves4)
4slicesofthinslicedbeefabout4”x6”each(orgotobutcherandgetaroundsteakdoubletenderizedandyoucancutitup)Carrotcutintos@cksOnioncutintowedgesDillPicklescutintospearsBacon–4slices
2tsp.salt2tsp.garlicpowderorgranulated2tsp.blackpepper2tsp.meattenderizer¾-1cflourToothpicksOilBrownGravymix
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Mixsalt,pepper,garlic,tenderizerinbowlLayasliceofbeefonculngboardandsprinklewithaliGleoftheseasoningmixture.Layasliceofthebacononmeatandthensomecarrots,onionsanddillpickle.Rollupjellyrollstyleandsecurewithtoothpicks.Con@nueun@ldoneAddlejoverseasoningtoflour(oraddmoreseasoningtoflour)inbowl.
HeatupoilinfrypanDredgerollmopsinflourmixtureandputinpantobrown,turningtobrownallsidesWhendonebrowningmakebrowngravymix(ormakeyourfavoritehomemadegravyrecipe)andcon@nuetocookrollmopsinthegravyforabout30-45min(un@ldone–meatisthinsoitdoesn’ttaketolong)
Servewithmashedpotatoesandremembertotellgueststotakeouttoothpicks.
RollMops—con:nued
FromJanetMitchell,Hesperia,CA
OVENCRISPCHICKEN
MarinateyourchoiceofchickenpiecesinKrajZESTYItaliansaladdressing(Iusethefat-freeversion,butanyflavorfulItaliandressingwillwork--useenoughtolightlycoatthechickenpiecesinthecontainer--1/2c.???)foratleast2hr.IusuallydoitovernightORwhenIbuythechicken,Ipackageitinfreezercontainerswiththedressing,letitsitovernightintherefrigeratorandthenputitinthefreezerwiththedressingsothatstepisalreadycompletedwhenIdecidetousethechicken.Preheatovento350degreesF.
Foreasycleanup,linebakingsheet(onethathassides)[email protected],marinatedchickenfromcontainerandmarinadeandthoroughlycoatwithKellogg'scornflakecrumbs.(Iuseabaggieoremptycerealbaglinertoshakethecrumbsontothechicken.)Placecoatedchickenonlinedbakingpan,skin-sideup.(Toreducefat,Iuseskinlesspiecesofchicken.)Bakeat350degreesF.for1hourorun@ldone(ifusinganair-bakepan,Ibakeitfor1hourand15minutes.Dark,non-s@ckpansmaytakeslightlylessthan1hour.)
FromLizHein,Avoca,IA
MARINATEDCROCKPOTCHICKEN
Usingthesamemarina@ngprocedureasintheOvenCrispChickenrecipe(seepreviousrecipe),Iputthethawedandmarinatedchicken(4pieces?)PLUSKrajZESTYItaliansaladdressingmarinadeinacrockpotandaddanundilutedcanofcreamof(chicken,mushroom,celery,etc.--chooseone)soupandcookonlow4-6hours.
Iliketofillmycrockpot1/2fullwithmorechickenanduse2cansofsouptomakeextracookedchickentouseinothercasseroledishes.Thechickenismoistandveryflavorful.Again,Iuseskinlesschickenifpossible.Servewithrice,noodles,mashedpotatoesorasideofvegetables.
FromLizHein,Avoca,IA
ZUCCHINI-PARMESANCHEESEFRITTERS
3largezucchini,finelygrated,½tsp.salt.Combineandsetasidefor10minutes.Pourmixtureintocleandishtowelorcheeseclothandsqueezetodraincompletely.
BATTER:
1egg5Tablespoonsallpurposeflour4TablespoonsParmesanCheese¼teas.SaltGroundblackpeppertotasteOilforfrying
TOPPINGS:1TablespoongratedParmesancheese,ortotaste.Pinchofsalt¼cupsourcreamfortopping
Whiskegginbowlandaddflour,Parmesancheese,saltandpepper.S@rindrainedzucchiniandmixwell.HeatoilinamediumsizedpanovermediumhighheatAddbaGerbytablespoon.CookfriGersun@lgoldenbrownonbothsides,about5minutes.Transfertoaservingplate,sprinklewithParmesancheeseandsalt.Serveimmediatelywithsourcream.
Thisrecipeissoversa@leandcanbetweakedtoyourowndesire.Onionandgarlicpowderand/orshreddedcheddarcheesecanbeaddedandcookedinanairfryer.GlutenfreeflourandItalianflavoredbreadcrumbscanbesubs@tutedforallpurposeflour.
FromMaryAnnDunbar
Toprac@ceanyart,nomaGerhowwellorbadly,isawaytomakeyoursoulgrow.Sodoit.
Kurt Vonnegut
APPETIZERS
28ozCreamCheese2pkgs.thinslicedsmokedbeef3or4greenonionsChopbeeffineandreserve1/2ofonepkg.fortopping.Choponions(topsandall)andcombinewithcreamcheeseandbeef.Formintoballandtopwithreservedbeef.Hammaybeusedinsteadofbeef.IpreferCarlBuddingbrandbutcan’talwaysfindit.IservethiswithWheatThins.Thisrecipecanbeadjusteddependingonhowmanyyouaretryingtofeed.Thisisalwaysabighitandnoonebelievesmethatthereareonly3ingredients.Mygrandkidsloveitsomuch,many@mesitdoesn’tevengetmadeintoaball.Theyjusteatitoutofthebowl.IfIdogettomakeitintoaball,IlayoutSaranWrap,spreadthereservedmeatonthewrapandthenlaytheballontop.Wrapupandrefrigerateun@lreadytoserve.
FromSharonMcMillan,WestMonroe,LA
BEEFYCHEESEBALL
GRAPEJELLYMEATBALLS
1(32ounce)jargrapejelly2(12ounce)boGlestomato-basedchilisauce(suchasHeinz®)
1pinchcayennepepper(op@onal)1(6pound)bagfrozencocktail-sizedmeatballs
Combine grape jelly, chili sauce, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until warm, 5 to 10 minutes. Place meatballs in a slow cooker and top with grape jelly mixture. Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours.
From Peggy Steinbronn, Urbandale, Iowa
PIZZASTARS
1lb.hotsausage1½cgratedcheddarcheese1½c.gratedMonterreyJackcheese1c.Ranchdressing
½c.choppedredpepper4½oz.choppedblackolives2packagesCrescentrolls
Brownsausage,drainandcool.Combineremainingingredientswithcooledsausage.RollCrescentrollsoutandpinchdiagonalseams.Cuteachrectangleinto6squaresandplaceeachsquareintothecupofaminimuffinpan.Spoonfillingintocups.Bakeat350for10-12minutes.
FromConnieBartch,WylieTX
NACHOSCookhamburgerwithLawry'scoarsegroundgarlicandtacoseasoning.Drain.Putovertor@llachips.MelthotMexicancheeseoverthetop.BACONWRAPPEDSCALLOPSBaconwrappedscallops-wrapbaconaroundscallopsandsecurewithtoothpick-bakeat425forabout25minutes.
FromKathySiverson,AppleValley,California
BACONWRAPPEDCHICKEN
Ingredients1PackageofBacon1rawchickenbreastcutintobigbitesizepieces1/2CupBrownSugar1/4teaspooncayennepepperortotasteToothpicks
Cutbaconin2-3pieces(dependinghowlongitis)WrapchickenpiecesinbaconandsecurewithtoothpickPlaceinovenproofcontainerlinedwithfoilforeasycleanupSprinklewithbrownsugar(ifyouwantspicemixincayennewithbrownsugar)Cookinoven-375*andcookfor20-30minun@lbaconiscrispyandchickendone
FromJanetMitchell,Hesperia,CA
APPETIZERSPREAD
1#Braunschweiger4oz.creamcheese1/2c.sandwichspread1/2c.finelychoppedonion1tsp.WorcestershireSauce8dropsTabascosauce
Mixtogether,formballandrefrigeratefor1hourbeforeservingasspreadwithchoiceofcracker.It'sbeGerthanitsounds!!!!
FromMadellenWhite,ColoradoSprings,CO
VELVEETACHEESEBALL
1lb.VelveetaCheese,cubedorcuttoreducethickness8oz.creamcheese,cubed1Tbsp.WorcestershireSauce1Tsp.onionpowder(mayusechoppedonion,ifpreferred-1/4-1/2c.)1c.MiracleWhip1/4to1/2c.(Choppednuts,cookedbaconpieces,parsley,toppingofchoice)
Inlarge,microwave-safeglasscontainer,meltVelveetacheeseabout3minutes(@mewillvarydependingonthemicrowaveused--avoidscorching/burningthecheese)[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@rinWorcestershiresauceandonionpowderun@lwellblendedwithcheesemixture.AddMiracleWhipands@run@lwellblendedwithcheesemixture.Formmixtureintoaballshapeinplas@cwrapORplaceinstoragecontainertoshape.(IuseCoolWhipcontainers.)[email protected],cheeseballmayberemovedfromwraporcontainerandrolledinnuts,bacon,etc.orwhatevertoppingyouchoose.Rewrapwithfreshplas@cwraporputinacontainer.
VelveetaCheeseBall-con@nuedonnextpage
ThiscanbemadedaysinadvanceastheflavorsblendandgetbeGerwith@me.IusethisasgijsatChristmasandeliminatetheforma@onstepbypulngthecheesemixtureinfes@vecontainersandjustsprinklingthetoppingsontopofthemixturebeforerefrigera@ng.Ileavethelidsoffun@ltheyhavetotallycooledtokeepsteam/[email protected],topwithabowandtheyaregoodtogo!Theylastmanydaysintherefrigeratororcanbefrozenun@lyouwanttousethem.(ButIwillwarnyou,onceyoustartea@ngit,theywon'tlastlong!!!)Servewithcrackers,oritisalsogoodoncelerys@cks.
VelveetaCheeseBall-con@nued
FromLizHein,Avoca,IA
CHEESEBALLPINECONES
Makeyourfavoritecheeseball.Formintotheshapeofapinecone.Then,star@ngatthetopofthecone,layeralmondsinrows.Useeitherwholeorslicedalmonds.Thenatthetop,usingfreshparsley,insertthatintothetopofthecone.Servewithcrackers.
FromCookieRouse-Perry,LaVerneCA
FILLEDSNOWPEAS
Usingfreshsnowpeas,slicealongtheedgemakinganopening.Removepeas.Withcreamcheese,adddillandmixwell.Stuffthesnowpodswiththecreamcheesemix!
FromCookieRouse-Perry,LaVerneCA
BRUSCHETTABAGUETTES
UsingbagueGesslicediagonally.Withamixtureofcreamcheeseanddill,spreadoverthebreadslices.TopwithabruscheGamixture.YoucanbuyitorcanmakeyourownIlikeitwithsundriedtomatoesinit!Sogood!
FromCookieRouse-Perry,LaVerneCA
CHEESEPUFFS
2cupsgratedsharpcheddarcheese½cupbuGer1cupsijedflour50smallolives(greenorblack)
½tsp.salt1tsp.paprikaDashcayenne
BlendcheesewithsojbuGer.S@rinflourandseasonings,whichhavebeensijedtogether.Mixwell.Wrapateaspoonofthemixturearoundeacholivecoveringitcompletely.Arrangeonabakingsheet.Chill@llfirmorfreeze.Bakeinhotover(400degrees)for15minutes.
FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas
HOTSAUSAGEBALLS
1lb.JimmyDeanSpicybulkSausage3cBisquick1lb.gratedcheddarCheese
Mixthoroughly,formballs,bake350degreesfor20-25minutes.Makes45mediumsizeball.
FromNancyGenelfromRichardsonTexas
SPICEDNUTS
Eggwhiteslightlybeaten2cupsmixednuts6T.sugar1T.cinnamon
1/8t.Nutmeg1/8t.cloves1c.raisins(IuseCranberryraisins)1/2t.salt(opt)
[email protected]@rtocoateachnut.Mixotheringredients,exceptRaisins,andaddtonutmixture.Spreadonbakingsheet.Bakeina325degreeoven(160c)forabout20minutess@rring2-3@mes
Sliveredalmonds,pecanhalves,walnutshalves,cashewsorpeanutsmaybeusedinplaceofmixednutsorincombina@onwith.Addingafewcandiedcherriesmakesitsuperspecial.
ThesespicednutswereveryojenaChristmasgij!Onmyrecipeformakingahugequan@ty,Iuseabout6eggwhites,16cofnuts,8csugar,16T(1c)cinnamon,4t.nutmeg,4t.cloves.
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
QUICKAPPETIZER
RitzCrackersDobofMiracleWhipThinsliceofextrasharpcheeseSmallsliceofgreenolivewithpimento
FromSandiBarton,Provo,Utah
NEWYEARSEVE–CHEESEFONDUE½cubeofBuGer1cupofmilk½cupMayoVermouth-totaste
3tablespoonsofflour 3whitecheeses DryMustardPowder
Idothisinacrockpot,soitdoesnotburn.MeltabouthalfacubeofbuGerinyourcrockpot,slowlyaddabout3tablespoonsofflouryouaremakingarue.Makesuretoincorporatethetwowithoutanylumps.Thencook@llalightgoldenbrownandthens@rinsomemilkslowlyandWisksonolumps.Oncethisiskindasteamy….addinyourshreddedcheeses,aliGleata@[email protected].
Shredacouplecupsof:Whitecheddar,Mozzarella,SwishorGruyere
Whenitisallmeltedadda½Mayo.Ifyouneedtoaddmorelater,youcan.Iliketoadddrymustardforamoreofatarttwisttoit.Startwithaboutateaspoonifyoulikeityoucanaddmore.NowfortheVermouth,weloveitsoIwouldstartoffwithlikea¼cupofitandaddmoreasdesired.Putthecrockpotonlow.MeanwhilegetaloafofFrenchbreadorsourdoughandcutintooneinchcubes.YoucanputinliGleservingbowlswithbreadontheplateunderitontheside.
**thenextday,popitinthemicrowaveorreheatincrockpot.Thisisgoodontopofanomeletorbakedpotato.
fromShannonandJudyReilly,LakeMaGhews,SouthernCA
CAMPFIRE AND GRILLING RECIPES
SURPRISE HAMBURGERS
1poundgroundbeef4slicespepperJackcheeseorMontereyJackcheese4slicessweetonion4slicesgreenpepper4onionrolls,split
Shapebeefintoeightthinpales.Placeasliceofcheese,onionandgreenpepperonfourpales.TopwithanotherpaGy;[email protected].
FromPeggySteinbronn,Urbandale,IA
CAMPFIRENACHOS
Preparehamburgeraheadof@mewithyourtacoseasoning.1canofBlackBeans-rinsedanddrained,Choppedtomatoes,blackolives,ChunkySalsa,ShreddedCheese,Jalapenos,[email protected],layer:tor@llas,meat,andeverythingelse,topwiththeshreddedcheese.Coverwithaluminumfoilandheatun@lthecheeseismeltedandyummy!Enjoy!
FromRosemaryReynolds
BACONWRAPPEDWATERCHESTNUTS
Yield:18servings1cupbrownsugar1½cupsketchup3tablespoonsWorcestershiresauce1poundbacon,cutinhalf2canswholewaterchestnuts,8ounceseach
Preheatovento375degrees.Whisktogetherthebrownsugar,ketchupandWorcestershiresauce.Wrapthewaterchestnutwithbaconandspearwithatoothpick,thenplaceinabakingdish.Bakethewaterchestnutwrapsfor15minutes.Drainthebacongreasefromthepan,thentopthebiteswiththesauce.Bakefor30-40minutesorun@lbrownedandcrispy.
FromRuthOrwig,RockHillSC
MEXICANCORNDIP
2cupsshreddedcheddarcheese1can(11ounces)yellowandwhitewholekernelcorn,drained1can(11ounces)Mexicorn,drained4ouncespepperjackcheese,shredded¼can(4ounces)choppedgreenchilies
1jalapenopepper,seededandchopped¾cupsourcream1/8teaspoonsugarAddi@onalchippedgreenonions,op@onalTor@llaorcornchips
Inalargebowl,combinethefirstseveningredients.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,sourcreamandsugar;[email protected]@onalgreenonions.Servewithchips.
FromRuthOrwig,RockHillSC
FRIEDCABBAGEWITHBACONANDNOODLES
1lb.bacondiced1onionthinlysliced1headofcabbagethinlyslicedorpackagecoleslawmix1bag(lb.)eggnoodles
[email protected],placeinalargebowl.Drainallbut3-4tablespoonsofbacongrease.Addthinlyslicedoniontothebacongreaseinskilletandcook@llcaramelized.Addonionstobaconinbowl.Addcabbagetotheskilletandcookun@ltender.Boileggnoodles,drain.Addcabbageandeggnoodlestobowlwithonionsandbacon.AddinaliGleblackpepper.Tossandenjoy.
FromRuthOrwig,RockHillSC
GRILLEDITALIANCHICKEN
SoakchickenpiecesovernightinItaliandressing(IusuallyuseKrajorPaulNewman).GrillyourchickenandattheendaddParmesancheese.
FromKathySiverson,AppleValley,CA
BLOCKPARTYBEANS
2lbs.Groundbeef2c.Choppedonion1c.Choppedcelery1cantomatosoup1cantomatopaste1/2c.Ketchup1cangreenbeans,drained
1canLimabeans,drained1canwaxbeans,drained1canchilibeans,undrained1canporkandbeans,undrained1/2c.Brownsugarorless2T.Preparedmustard
Brownbeef.Drainfat.Addonionandcelery;[email protected]@rinsoup,tomatopasteandketchup.Simmer15-20min.SpoonintoalargekeGle.Addaremainingingredients.S@rwell.Bakeuncoveredat350°for1hour.OrputonthebackBBQgrill.
FromCheriRolMDA,Greenville,IN
CHICKENDRUMETTES
2or3pkgs.ChickenDrumeGes1largeboGleRussianDressing1pkg.dryonionsoupmix112oz.jarapricotpreservesororangemarmalade1Tbsp.soysauce
Mixallingredientspouroverchickenbakeat350for1hour.Note:otherchickenpiecesmaybeusedinplaceofdrumeGesanditisespeciallygoodwithbonelesschickenbreast.
FromRoniMarks,N.California
KENTUCKYCORNPUDDING
32oz.frozensweetcorn4minisweetpeppersanycolor1jalapenopepper,op@onal1/2cuppankobreadcrumbs1/4cupflour1/4to3/4cupsugar1tsp.onionpowder
1tsp.garlicpowder2eggs2cupsheavycream4oz.PepperJackCheeseshredded4oz.MarbleJackCheese,shredded1/2CupShreddedParmesanCheese
Putcorninslowcook(crockpot).RemoveribsandseesfrompeppersanddiceAddpepperstocornincrockpotandthenaddbreadcrumbs,floursugarandseasoningsandtosstocoatevenly.Whisktogethereggsandcreamandpourovercornmixture.S@rinPepperJackandmarbleJackCheeses.TopwithParmesanCheese.Coverandcookonhighfor2-3hoursorlowfor4-6hours
FromRoniMarks,N.California
CHEESYMACSALAD(moreorless!)
1boxKrajMacaroniandCheeseDinner1cantuna(orcookedchicken),drained(moreorless)1C.MiracleWhip(moreorless)1/2c.choppedcelery(moreorless)1/2c.choppedsweetpickles(moreorless)
PrepareMacandCheeseDinnerfollowingpackagedirec@ons.(YouwillneedtherequiredmilkandbuGer/margarineforthat.)S@rtuna,MiracleWhip,celeryandpicklesintowarm,preparedmacandcheese.Refrigerateatleast2hourstoletflavorsblendandcoolbeforeserving.Iojenmake2boxesofmacandcheesesowecanhavethatforonemealandusethelejoverstomakethesaladtoservethenextday.Theamountsoftheaddedingredientscanvarywiththeamountoflejoversandpersonalpreferences,thusthe(moreorless)!Ipreferusingmyhomemadelimesweetpickles,butabrandofyourchoiceormaybeevensweetrelishshouldwork.
FromLizHein,Avoca,IA
SWEETPOTATOTACOS Servings:5(2pereachserving)PrepTime10minutes
CookTime28minutesTotalTime38minutes
11/2lbs.sweetpotatoes,peeledanddicedinto1/2-inchcubes4Tbsp.oliveoil,divided1tsp.cumin1tsp.paprika1/2tsp.groundcoriander1/4tsp.cayennepepper(op@onal)Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper1cupchoppedyellowonion,diced11/2tsp.mincedgarlic1(14.5oz.)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
1cupfrozenyellowcorn,thawedanddrained3Tbsp.honey3Tbsp.freshlimejuice2Tbsp.choppedfreshcilantro10Cornorflourtor@llasSlicedavocado,romaineleGuce,co@jaorfetacheese,forserving(op@onal)
SweetPotatoTacos—con@nuedonnextpage
1. Preheatovento425degrees.Lineabakingsheetwithfoilthenplacesweetpotatoesonfoil.Drizzlewith3Tbsp.oliveoilandtosstoevenlycoat.
2. Sprinkleevenlywithcumin,paprika,coriander,cayennepepperandseasonlightlywithsaltandpeppertotastethentosstoevenlycoat.Bakeinpreheatedoven15-20minutesun@ltender,removingfromovenandtossingoncehalfwaythroughbaking.
3. Meanwhile,inalargeskillet,heatremaining1Tbsp.oliveoilovermedium-highheat.Oncehotaddonionandsautéun@lcaramelized(goldenbrownonedgesandtender),about5-6minutes,addingingarlicduringlast30secondsofsautéing.
4. Reduceheattomedium-low,addindrainedblackbeans,corn,honeyandlimejuice.Heatun@lwarmedthrough.Tossinroastedsweetpotatoesandcilantro.Serveoverwarmtor@llaswithdesiredtoppings.
Theseareyummy!Agreatveggiedish.
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
SweetPotatoTacos--con@nued
AFRICANHOTSAUCEIdon'thaveanexactrecipe,butherearethebasics:
3-4tbsp.extravirginoliveoil---AfricanswouldusePalmoil.1largeor2mediumonions(diced)8habaneras(seedsmostlyremoved...IleavesomeormoreifIwantithoGer.)2tsps.tomatopaste
2tsp.paprika6-8clovesgarlic(gratedorpressed)1tsp.liquidsmoke11/2tsp.sugar1tsp.salt(moreifneededtotaste)1cupwaterHeatoilandlightlysimmerallingredientsjustafewminutestosojen(notbrown)onionsand
[email protected](veryslowbubble)aboutanhour.Ajeranhour,Iuseapotatomasherandgentlycrushtheonionandpeppersintothesauce.Tasteforeithermoresugarorsalt...thisisnotasweetsauceatall,butthesugarcountersthetomatopasteandgivesbalancetothesalt.Thispartisen@relyuptoyou.Addenoughwaterifneeded...accordingtotheconsistencyyoudesireandsimmerslowlyanotherhalfhour.Youcandoubleortriplethisandfreezethesauceinsmallcontainersoreveninicecubetrays.Popthemoutintoabag,seal,andfreeze.Thisallowsyoutouseitasneededwithoutwaste.
ThissaucewouldbeusedinmostAfricandishes,especiallybeancakes.
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
GERMAINE’SEGGROLLS
Make“glue”[email protected]¼c.cornstarch(orabitless)toabout1½-2cupswater.Itwillbemilkythenstarttoturnthickandclear….makesureyous@r!
BuySPRINGROLLWRAPPERS.Thesearethinnerthaneggrollwrappersandcrisper.
Youcanvarytheamounts~thiswillmake100-150eggrolls.Canbefrozenajerwrapping.Thesearebesttofreezebeforefrying.
1exlargeheadofcabbageshredded-fine10(ormore)carrotsshredded2-4packagesofbeanthreads(soakedinhotwatertosojenthendrain)Iusuallycutwithscissorstomakeshorterlengthsajersoj.Youcanalsoaddvermicellinoodlessoakinginhotwateraswellthesearealsocalledtransparentnoodles.
Con@nuedonnextpage
1jar(1cup-2cups)Hosinsaucebitofonion4-5clovesofgarlic1lb.groundpork(orbeef)uncooked1-2cansbeansproutsoryoucanaddfresh
Op@onal-youcanaddabitofoystersauce,andaliGlesoysauce.Becarefulyoudon’twantthemixturetoberunny.Wehaveaddedanegg…..that’[email protected],shrimp,orjustaboutanythingelse!
Rollupinspringrollwrappers(Iprefersmallerrolls)andusethecornstarchgluetocloseends.FryinHOToil…..makesureyourtempis350degrees….Otherwiseyoureggrollswillbegreasy.
Enjoy!Weojenhadtomakeeverythingfromscratchlivingoverseas,theseeggrollsareeasytomixupandfreezeeitherrawandorcooked.
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
GERMAINE’SEGGROLLS--con@nued
1lb.bagof@nytwistpretzels(althoughIamsureanypretzelwouldworkaswell)2/3cupoil1teaspooncayennepepper
SPICYPRETZELS
1teaspoongarlicpowder(IlikeLawry's-ithasparsleyinit)3HeapingTBSP(or1package)dryRanchDressingMix
Putthepretzelsintoa2gallonplas@cbag-orlargeenough"@ghtly”coveredbowl,toholdallofthepretzels.Thoroughlymixtheoilandtheseasonings.Pouroverthepretzels.Ifyouputtheminabag,sealit,orcoverthebowl.
Turnthepretzelsevery@meyougetnearthemtocon@nuallydistributetheliquidoverthepretzels.Dothisaboutonceevery15or20minutesfor2ormorehours.(Twoisactuallyenough,ifyouturnthemfrequently)Transfertoacleanbowl,[email protected],[email protected],theyusuallydon'tlastthatlong,buttheyreallyaregoodforalong@me.
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
TIGADAGAYFOY(NIGERPEANUTSAUCE)
11/2lbs.beeforChickencutintobitesizedchunks(moreifyouwantitmea@er)1medonionchoppedoil2clovesgarlicminced1/2c.tomatopastewater
Salttotaste2-3Maggicubes(chickenbouilloncubes)1/2to2/3cpeanutbuGer(Iojenusedmore1-2cups)"Tonka"Hotpowderedredpeppers--crushedhabanerototaste.leaveouttheseedsfornotashot.
Brownmeatandonioninoil,addgarlicwhenalmostbrowned.S@rintomatopastetocoatwell.Coverwithwater,salt,bouillons@randallowtosimmerun@lmeatistender(InAfricatookawhile.)[email protected].
WeojenservedthisinAfrica,aquickfillingmealthatcouldbeeasilyextendedwhenunexpectedguestswouldarrive.Afavoritethatwasrequestedtobeservedatmyyoungest'sweddingrehearsaldinner.
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
MELTINYOURMOUTHSKEWERFILET
1lb.beeffilet1/3c.soysauce1/4c.redwine1/4c.oil1Tbsp.sugar2clovesgarlicminced1Tbsp.freshgingerminced
Freezemeatpar@ally,slicethinlyacrossthegrain.Inmedbowls@rtogetherremainingingredientsandmarinatebeefinmixtureforatleast4hours,coveredandrefrigerated.Threadmeatontosoakedbambooskewers(about20)Bakeat400degreesforabout15minutesturningonce.Serves4-6
Anotherfavorite-IojenX8therecipe-usingachunkofbeef-aroundorchuck,cutthebeefintosquarepiecesmarinatethenputonakabobandgrillonthebbq.MakesgreatBrocheGes!
FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee
PLATTAR(SWEDISHPANCAKES)Bestifpreparedthenightbefore&keptintherefrigeratorovernight.
3eggs2cupsmilkor1cupofmilkand1cupoflightcream1cupflour6tablespoonsunsaltedbuGermelted1/2teaspoonsalt1/2cupsugar
Beattheeggs&milktogetherthenaddflour,sugar,buGer&salt.Mixun@leverythingissmooth(thiswillbeathinbaGer)Cookonveryhotgriddleun@lbrown&thepancakeshavebubblesthenflipover.Theseareverythinpancakes.
ServewithbuGer&syrupofyourchoice.OrservewithLingonberries&anyberryjam.AlsogoodwithbuGer,sugar&cinnamon.Rollupandservewithicecream
FromSandiBarton,Provo,Utah
GRAPEJELLY(makes6cups)
1cupgrapejuice3/4cupsugar
Bringgrapejuicetoaboil,addsugars@run@ldissolved&bringbacktoaboil,about15minutes.Putintojars,addthelid.Ifusingcanningjars,theheatfromthejellyshouldsealthelid.Oryoucanuseregularjars&keepthejellyinthefridge.Enjoy!
FromSandiBarton,Provo,Utah
TEXASCAVIAR
1canblackbeans,rinsedanddrained1canpintobeans,rinsedanddrained2cansgoldandwhitecorn,drained1-4oz.JarPimentos,chopped,diced,anddrained1smallgreenpepper,diced1stalkcelery,diced
½cupvegetableoil½cupcidervinegar½tsp.sugar1tsp.saltandpepper,eachGarlicpowdertotaste(1TBSP.+1cupshreddedsharpcheddarcheese
Mixfirstseveningredientstogetherinalargemixingbowl.Thenboilvegetableoil,vinegar,sugar,salt&pepper,andgarlic.Letcool&thenpouroverthebeansandvegetables.Coverandletsitfor12hoursbeforeserving.S@rincheeserightbeforeservingandthenservewithchips.
FromAnitaBergman,ColumbusOH
CAMPFIREBANANASPLIT
BananasintheirskinBagofchocolatechips(evendifferentkindsifyoulike)
BagofsmallmarshmallowsBagofnuts(IlikePecans)Heavydutyfoil
Firstyouwanttouseaknifeandcutdownthesideofthebanana,itisthetopofthecurveofit.Gorightthroughtothebanananottheothersideofit.Nowyoucanaddyourthings.Whateveryoulike.Kindoffoldbacktogetherandplacefoilarounditsoitiseasytoopen.YoumightwanttodothiswithHEAVYdutyfoil.Placeonthecoalsfor20to30minutes.
Getallyourotheringredientsreadytogo!Openfoilandeverythingshouldallbemeltedandyummy.PlaceacoupledifferentscoopsofIceCreamontop,thensomewhipcreamnutsandcherry.
Ilearnedthisingirlscouts,actuallyIwasabrownie.Iwasabout8andourleadertoustothelocalparkandwemadethem.Itwassomuchfun.Butwhatisreallyfunny……tothisdayIdonotcareforIceCream,butImightchangemymindnow
fromShannonandJudyReilly,LakeMaGhews,SouthernCA
Recipes contributed by:
Laurie Speltz’s Coffee Talk Participants
Compiled by Peggy Steinbronn [email protected]