Basque Ham-Bean Soup with Vegetables

Basque Ham-Bean Soup with Vegetables

Ingredients 1 pound dried navy or pean beans 1 smoked ham butt, 3 to 4 pounds 6 onions, sliced 8 cloves garlic, chopped 1 green pepper, cut in strips 1 hot pepper 1 pound fava or lima beans, or 1 box (10 ounces) frozen limas 4 carrots, sliced 6 white turnips, sliced 1 cabbage, shredded […]

Orange French Toast

Orange French Toast

Ingredients 1 egg 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 2 teaspoons sugar 1/3 cup orange juice Bread Method Beat 1 egg; add 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon grated orange rind, 2 teaspoon sugar, 1/3 cup orange juice.  Dip bread in mixture and fry.  For 6 slices.   

Tomatoes Provencal

Tomatoes Provencal

Ingredients 6 ripe tomatoes Salt and freshly ground pepper 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 cup olive oil Method Cut out the core and stem end from the tomatoes. Split tomatoes in half and gently squeeze to remove seeds. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine breadcrumbs, […]

Veal Duxelle

Veal Duxelle

Ingredients 1 shallot or 2 small green onions 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound mushrooms, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 cup beef broth Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon white wine 1/2 teaspoon chopped parsley 3 tablespoons cream cheese 8 portions thinly sliced veal round steak Flour 1 beaten egg Fine bread crumbs Shortening […]

Corned-Beef and Cabbage Skillet

Corned-Beef and Cabbage Skillet

Ingredients 2 pounds cabbage 1 bouillon cube, dissolved in 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 can (12 ounces) corned beef, cut in 8 slices Mustard Sauce Chopped parsley Method Discard out leaves of cabbage and cut remainder in 8 wedges, cutter off some of the core. Arrange wedges in a circle in a large skillet. […]

Wiener Curls with Sauce

Wiener Curls with Sauce

Wiener Curls with Sauce 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup catsup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 wedges lemon 1 pound wieners Method Chop one medium onion. Mix catsup, water, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped onion in a heavy skillet or pan. Squeeze lemon wedges into the skillet and toss in the peel. This adds flavor.  Cover and […]

Meringue Crust Lemon Pie

Meringue Crust Lemon Pie

Meringue 3 egg whites – beat until stiff, add 1 cup sugar – 1 tablespoon at a time 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon vinegar (scant) Butter pan, either cornered or pie pan, must be large as you form the crust with a spoon and it does not need to be thick. (Can be made in large […]

Sausage Balls

Sausage Balls

Ingredients 10 ounce extra sharp cheddar, grated 3 cups biscuit mix 1 pound hot sausage, uncooked Method Mix together. Roll into small balls. Bake 10-15 minutes at 350-degrees on an ungreased baking sheet.   Freeze unbaked ball; bake frozen balls 20 minutes.  Makes 8 dozen.

Fruit Salad With Topping

Fruit Salad With Topping

Fruit Salad – Apricot and Pineapple Salad Ingredients 1 can (29 ounces) apricots, drained and cut finely 1 can (29 ounces) crushed pineapple (drained) 2 packages orange Jell-O 2 cups hot water 1 cup apricot and pineapple juice 3/4 cup small marshmallows Method Drain and chill fruit; reserve juice. Dissolve Jell-O with hot water. Add […]

Herbed Spinach Bake

Herbed Spinach Bake

Ingredients 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach or broccoli 1 cup cooked rice 1 cup sharp American cheese, shredded 2 eggs, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons margarine 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, crushed or thyme leaves crushed Method Cook and drain one 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach or broccoli. […]

Artichoke-Heart Salad

Artichoke-Heart Salad

Ingredients 1 package (9-ounce) frozen artichoke hearts 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup salad oil or olive oil 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 1 or 2 heads Bibb lettuce, washed and crisped 8 cherry tomatoes Method  1. Cook frozen artichoke hearts […]

Mexican Salad

Mexican Salad

Ingredients 1 large head of lettuce 1 pound Wisconsin Rat cheese, grated 1 15-ounce can ranch style beans, chilled 2 tomatoes, diced 1/2 onion, chopped fine 3/4 bottle Catalina dressing (Kraft, chilled) 1 $.49 package Fritos, crushed Method Prepare lettuce as for any tossed salad. Drain and wash chilled beans and add tomatoes, onion, grated […]