Perfect Potato Pancakes

Perfect Potato Pancakes

Ingredients 4 large potatoes (3 pounds) 2 eggs 1/2 cup finely diced onion 1/2 cup flour 1 tablespoon salt & pepper Salad oil Maple syrup or applesauce Method Peel and shred potatoes, place in a bowl of cold water.  Line a colander with cheesecloth or thin dish towel.  Drain potatoes into cloth and squeeze out moisture.   […]

Braised Hearts of Celery

Braised Hearts of Celery

Ingredients 2 large bunches of celery Water 1 medium onion 2 chicken bouillion cubes 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 tablespoon oregano leaves 1/2 tablespoon salt 1 2-ounce jar diced pimentos, drained Method Remove outer ribs of celery, trim root ends, cut leaves, cut each branch of celery lengthwise into quarters.  In a 12-inch skillet, over high heat […]

Old Fashion Egg Noodles

Old Fashion Egg Noodles

Ingredients 1 beaten egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 to 1 1/4 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Method In mixing bowl, combine egg, milk & 1/2 teaspoon salt.  Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.  Roll dough thinly on a floured surface.  Let stand 20 minutes.  Roll-up loosely.  Slice 1/4 inch wide. Unroll cut noodles, […]

Goulash – Goolash

Goulash - Goolash

Ingredients 1 pound ground meat Onions Green peppers 1 package of dry noodles 1 can stewed tomatoes Method Gray meat with onions and green peppers, season meat.  After meat is grayed, place dry noodles on top; pour tomatoes and sauce over – when it begins to steam, cover and cook at least an hour.   

Easy Does It Spaghetti

Easy Does It Spaghetti

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon minced onion 1 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon dry mustard 1/4 tablespoon allspice 1/4 tablespoon pepper 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1 4-ounce can mushrooms 3 cups tomato juice 4 ounces spaghetti Method Brown beef well and place in Crock Pot.  Add all remaining […]

Mushroom Turnovers

Mushroom Turnovers

Ingredients 1 (8 ounces) cream cheese soft spread All-purpose flour Margarine, soft 1/2 pound mushrooms, minced 1 large onion, minced 1/4 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1 egg, beaten Method In a bowl with a mixer – medium speed, beat cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 cup butter until […]

Creamed Onions

Creamed Onions

Ingredients 30 medium onions (small white boiling) 1/3 cup salad oil 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cup milk 1 cup shredded cheese Peanuts, chopped Method Cook onions, tender. Blend oil and flour, add milk until thick add cheese until melted, add onions and heat thru, add nuts.   

Baked Sweet Potato with Apricots & Bourbon

Baked Sweet Potato with Apricots & Bourbon

Ingredients 1/3 cup bourbon 1/2 cup chopped, dried apricots 5 pounds sweet potatoes 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla Method 1.  In bowl, pour bourbon over dried apricots 2.  Scrub sweet potatoes, and pierce; bake 350-degrees 1.5  hours 3.  Peel {potatoes} and place in large bowl, add brown sugar, butter, and […]

Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Avocado Salad

Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Avocado Salad

Ingredients 1 large ripe avocado 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 3/4 tablespoon salt 1/4 tablespoon pepper 4 hard cooked eggs, finely chopped 36 cherry tomatoes Method 1.  Mash avocados, stir in mayonnaise and lemon juice.  2. Add egg, onion, salt, and pepper; blend.  3. Scrape out cherry tomatoes […]

Beets

Beets

Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup vinegar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate Method Put in double boiler and cook until thick; add 2 cans sliced pickled beets.  Save juice to add to leftover beets which will become too thick.