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Aunt C's Eggplant Batter

2010-08-14T22:28:00.000-07:00

1/2 c flour
1/2 c water
1 slightly beaten egg
2 T oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt

cut egglant into 1/2 inch strips, dip in batter and fry in hot fat
(365 degrees) 4 or 5 minutes.

I might try this with onion rings

Charity Squares shipped in March

2010-03-18T00:31:00.000-07:00

36 6" squares

Total = 48

Rolled Dumplings

2010-02-23T22:04:00.000-08:00

1 1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c shortening
Cut ingredients together. Beat 1 egg slightly, add 1/4 c milk. add to dry ingredients. Knead slightly. Roll out thin, cut and drop into boiling chicken broth. Let simmer 20 minutes. Add cut up chicken. Add 3 Tbs. butter, cover and simmer another 10 minutes.

Charity Squares Shipped in Feb

2010-02-23T20:37:00.001-08:00

Total for Feb = 24

Shrimp & Cheddar Snacks

2009-11-01T10:59:00.000-08:00

2 C (8oz) shredded cheddar
1 C mayonnaise
1 6 oz can shrimp rinsed & drained, broken
1 small onion finely chopped
1/4 tsp garlic powder
42 sliced snack rye bread, toasted

Combine first 5 ingredients. spread 1 Tbs on each slice of bread, place on ungreased baking sheets. bake at 350 degrees for 7-9 minutes until bubbly

Dale's Goulash

2009-10-17T17:12:00.000-07:00

1/2 lbs hamburger
1 beef boullion cube
1/4 c water
12 oz medium shell macaroni

brown hamburger. Part way through, add bouillon cube that has been dissolved in water. Boil macaroni according to package directions, add to cooked hamburger. Stir, heat to warm through. Add salt & pepper to taste.

Herb Cheese Pimento Dip

2009-07-27T14:26:00.000-07:00

1 4 oz jar pimento, drained
1 C sour cream
1 3 oz package cream cheese, softened
1 package green onion dip mix .056 oz
chopped chives

In food processor, puree pimentos. Blend in other ingredients except chives. Spoon into serving bowl, sprinkle with chives. Cover and chill several hours. Makes 1 1/4 C.

Crab Dip

2009-07-27T14:24:00.001-07:00

1 8oz package softened cream cheese
1 6 oz package frozen crab meat, thawed, or 1 6 oz package frozen shrimp, thawed
1/4 c mayonnaise
1/4 c Miracle whip
1 small onion, grated
1 T prepared mustard
1 t tabasco
4 T parsley flakes

mix and chill for at least 1 hour.

Almond Bacon Cheese Spread

2009-07-27T14:21:00.000-07:00

1/4 c chopped toasted almonds
3 strips crisp Bacon, crumbled
1 C grated cheese
1 T chopped green onions
1/4 C mayonnaise
1/8 t salt
red pepper to taste

Mix and serve at room temperature

Everyday Pimento Cheese

2009-07-27T14:15:00.000-07:00

1/2 lb extra sharp vermont white cheddar
1/2 lb extra sharp new york (orange) cheddar
1 7 oz jar pimentos, drained and finely chopped.
1/2 t ground pepper
cayenne pepper to taste (may omit)
salt to taste
2/3 C mayonnaise

finely grate cheese into a large bowl. Using a fork, stir in pimentos & black pepper. Season with cayenne & salt. Stir in mayo, mashing with a fork until relatively smooth. Scrape spread into a crock or jar and chill at least 2 hours. Makes about 3 cups

Stuffed Eggs - Aunt L

2009-07-27T13:56:00.000-07:00

Halve 6 hard-cooked eggs length wise; remove yolks and mash. Blend with 2 T mayonnaise, 1 t. vinegar, 1/2 t salt, dash of pepper, 1/4 t paprika and 1/2 t dry mustard. Refill whites, using pastry tube.

Mom's Cream of Tomato Soup

2009-06-04T15:40:00.000-07:00

2 1/2 C tomato juice
3/4 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 C milk

Hat tomato juice to a boil. Put in soda, will foam at first. Put in milk. Heat but don't boil. Add about 1 1/2 tsp. butter.

Crock Pot Chicken & Noodles

2009-02-26T20:50:00.000-08:00

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 cups chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) bag of uncooked egg noodles
Directions

Salt & pepper chicken breasts, and brown in skillet. Place in crockpot.
Cover chicken with both cans of soup.
Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours,or until cooked through and tender.
Meanwhile,boil noodles according to package directions.
Shred chicken,return to slow-cooker.
Add chicken broth and cooked noodles,mix well.
Serve warm.

Mom's 1-2-3-4 Cake

2009-02-25T21:45:00.000-08:00

1 C butter
1 C milk
2 C sugar
3 C flour
4 eggs
3 t. baking powder
1 t vanilla
1 pinch salt

Cream butter and sugar stir in beaten egg yolks, sift dry ingredients 3 times and add alternately with milk. Last, add egg whites

Mom's Apple Betty

2009-02-23T11:00:00.000-08:00

4 apples
1/2 C white sugar
1/2 C light brown sugar
4 T cold water
1/4 lb butter
1 C flour
cinnamon

Slice apples, sprinkle with white sugar, cinnamon and water.
Cream brown sugar and butter add flour and mix.
Place batter on apples.

Cook 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Artichoke Soup

2009-02-22T09:10:00.000-08:00

1 medium onion
2 T butter
2 T flour
2 C chicken broth
1 14 oz cans evaporated milk
1/4 C parsley
salt & peppper.

Saute onion in butter, add flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add chicken broth & artichokes. Cook on medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Add milk. Cook 5 minutes until heated.

Excellent Chili

2009-02-21T21:47:00.000-08:00

3 lbs good boneless beef stew meat
6 oz shortening or oil
3 or 4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 t. salt
1 t black pepper
2-6 T chili powder, to taste
1 t cumin
8 T masa harina
6 C hot water
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
4 T vinegar, or to taste
2 cubes beef boullion
1 t oregano

Remove most of fat from meat, cut into 1/2 or smaller cubes. Place shortening in large skillet til melted. Saute meat in fat until lightly browned. Add garlic, salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder. mix well and let seasonings permeate meat a few minutes.

Sprinkle in masa harina and mix, stirring rapidly. Place mixture in crockpot.

Add water, vinegar, boullion, onion and oregano. Cook on low until meat is very tender and falling apart. When done, skim off fat from surface.

Mom's Date Loaf

2009-02-21T21:06:00.000-08:00

3 C sugar
2 C chopped dried dates
1 C whole milk
1 1/2 C nuts, chopped fine

Cook sugar & milk over low flame, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Increase heat & cook to soft ball stage. Add dates & cook 2 - 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from fire, cool 5 minutes. Beat til mix begins to thicken. Add chopped nuts & beat until firm enough to roll, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap candy in damp cloth & let stand until very firm. Unwrap and slice.

Mushroom Sauce

2008-12-14T10:46:00.000-08:00

2 T butter
3 T flour
1 C milk
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1/4 t onion powder
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced and sauteed in butter

Melt butter on low heat. Whisk in flour. Over medium heat, cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk. Add next three ingredients and cook while stirring constantly unti sauce begins to thicken and small bubbles form around edges of pan. Remove from heat and stir in mushrooms.

Shrimp Salad

2008-10-30T11:27:00.000-07:00

1 1/2 pounds cooked shrimp
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 cut mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt to taste
Remoulade sauce (recipe follows)

Lightly mix shrimp, ceery, mayonnaise, lemon juice & salt. Mix lightly with Remoulade sauce. Makes 6 servings.

Remoulande Sauce

1 hard cooked egg
2 shallots, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic finely chopped
1/4 cup cooked fresh spinace, finley chopped and well drained
2 cups mayonnaise
1 T worchestershire sauce
1 T creole mustard
1 T fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 oz anchovy paste
Dash of tabasco
Blend all ingredients and mix with shrimp mixture as directed above.

Beef Bourgignone

2008-10-21T12:20:00.000-07:00

2 1/2 lbs boned chuck roast, 2" thick
2-3 tbs. oil
6 slices bacon
1 can beef broth
1 1/4 Cups water
1/2 C dry red wine Or 1/2 C additional water
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 large bay leaf
1/2 lb small white onions (8)
8-10 carrots, cut diagonally into 1 inch slices
1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms or 1 4 oz can
2 Tbs flour

Cut chuck in 1 1/2 inch cubes, brown, pour off fat. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Add soup, 1 cup water, wine (or additional water), garlic, bay leaf. Cover, simmer 1 hour. Add onions, carrots and mushrooms. Simmer 1 hr. Remove bay leaf. To thicken, gradually blend 1/4 c water with flour. Push meat & vegetables to the side, slowly stir flour mixture into sauce. Cook, stirring til thickened. 4 servings. May serve over noodles or slices of toasted french bread.

Mom's Chili

2008-10-04T11:51:00.000-07:00

Make a roux with 2 T flour and 2 T grease. Cook 2 lb ground beef until red disappears. Mix in 3 pods minced garlic, add 1 small bottle Mexene chili powder, paprika, 2 cups or more of water, cook slowly til done.

Stuffed Peppers Aunt L

2008-10-04T11:39:00.001-07:00

6 large green peppers
Filling:
2 cups ground meat
2 cups bread crumbs
2 T onion
2 T celery
2 hard boiled eggs
1 T Worcester sauce
Dash Tabasco sauce
pepper

Cut off top of peppers and place in hot water to boil 10 minutes. Cook meat & onions in oil until meat loses its pink color. Take off fire and add other ingredients Add enough milk to make mixture stick together

Dust tops of filled peppers with cracker crumbs. Place in pan with hot water and cook slowly.

You can also chop peppers and add to meat mix and make a loaf.

Chicken Salad Aunt C

2008-10-04T10:11:00.000-07:00

2 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup finely diced celery
1 cup grapes, halved
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 c whipped cream

combine first 6 ingredients and chill. Toast slivered almonds in butter and sprinkle over salad when ready to serve

Cornbread Aunt C

2008-09-24T09:00:00.000-07:00

1 cup meal
1 t. baking powder
1/4 T. soda
almost 1 t salt
1 egg
milk or buttermilk

Stuffed Hamburgers

2008-09-19T09:00:00.000-07:00

1 lb ground meat
catsup
chopped black or green olives
grated cheese

Make patties from ground meat, spread filling over. Fold patties over and seal.
Broil slowly.

Steak Supper in Foil

2008-09-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

1 1/2 lb chuck steak, 1 inch thick
1 can condensed mushroom soup
1 envelope onion soup mix
3 medium carrots, quartered
1 ribs celery cut into 2 inch pieces
2 medium potatoes, pared and quartered
2 T water

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place a 24 x 18 inch piece of heavy duty foil in baking pan, place mean on foil. Stir soup and soup mix, spread on meat. Top meat with vegetables, sprinkle water on vegetables. Fold over and seal securely. Cook 1 1/2 hours or until tender. 4 servings.

Basting Sauce for Broiled Chicken

2008-09-08T09:00:00.000-07:00

2 cloves garlic
3/4 Cup olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
1 Tablespoon Worchestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon pepper

Nana's Oyster Stew

2008-09-03T09:00:00.000-07:00

Melt stick of butter, and saute chopped onion & celery.
Put oysters in pan and cok on low just til they curl.
Add milk, salt & paprika

Buttermilk Chicken

2008-08-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

1 cut up frying chicken or 6 chicken breasts
3/4 Cup flour
1/4 Cup butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon salt

Dip chicken in 1/2 cup buttermilk, then roll in flour seasoned with salt & pepper. Melt butter in 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Put chicken in pan, skin side down and bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes. Turn chicken and bake another 15 minutes. Blend remanding buttermilk and soup and pour around chicken. Bake 15 minutes more.

Veal Scallopine

2008-08-25T11:03:00.000-07:00

1 1/2 lb veal, cut in strips
flour to coat
1 Tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup oil
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Flour meat and turn over in mix of next 8 ingredients. Let set 20 minutes. Brown meat in 3 Tablespoons oil and add 2 beef bullion cubes dissolved in 2 cups water.

Place one sliced onion and one bell pepper cut in strips on top of meat mixture. Cook on low heat 40 minutes.

Place 10 sliced stuffed olives, and 1 can sliced mushrooms on top. Simmer 15 minutes.

Serve with rice.

Rolls

2008-08-15T09:16:00.000-07:00

1 Cup scalded milk
2 or 3 Tablespoons shortening
2 or 3 Tablespoons sugar
1 beaten egg
1 Teaspoon salt
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 Cup lukewarm water
3 to 3 1/2 Cups flour

Combine milk, shortening, sugar, salt and egg.

Cool to lukewarm

Gradually stir in flour and set aside to rise for about 2 hours. Make out into rolls and let rise again, about 1 hour. Bake.

Mom's Frosted Grape Salad

2008-08-13T11:03:00.000-07:00

3 cups green grapes
1 small package cream cheese
1 teaspoon onion juice
4 Tablespoons mayonnaise

Mix last three ingredients and toss with grapes. Chill.

Kay's pork chops

2008-08-10T10:16:00.000-07:00

4-6 pork chops
Finely ground pepper
paprika
hickory smoked salt
1 chopped onion
1 Tablespoon chopped green pepper
3/4 Cup uncooked rice
1 can Swanson chicken broth

Trim excess fat from chops and use fat to grease skillet.

Remove fat and sprinkle chops with seasoning. Brown chops on both sides. Combine other ingredients and place in casserole dish. Cover and bake one hour at 325 degrees

Buttermilk Biscuits

2008-08-08T11:03:00.000-07:00

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 Cup Shortening
1 cup buttermilk

Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening. Add buttermilk. Roll out and cut with biscuit cutter. Top with melted butter and bake at 450 to 500 degrees until brown, about 10-12 minutes.

Strawberry Pie Aunt M

2008-08-07T10:20:00.000-07:00

1 9 inch baked pie crust
1 15 oz can condensed milk
1/3 Cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 pint strawberries, quartered
1/2 cream, whipped

add lemon juice to milk, stirring and folding until mixture is thick. Ad extract and strawberries. Fold in whipped cream. Pour in pie shell and chill for several hours.

Custard Pie

2008-08-06T11:03:00.000-07:00

4 Slightly beaten eggs
2/3 Cup sugar
1/4 Teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups milk, scalded

Mix ingredients together and pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake at 475 degrees for 5 minutes, then reduce head to 425 degrees and bake 10 minutes until knife inserted half way between center and edge comes out clean. Cook on rack

Blue Cheese Dressing

2008-08-05T11:03:00.000-07:00

2 oz. blue cheese
1 oz. buttermilk
pinch of garlic powder
1 drop Tabasco
1 drop Worcestershire sauce
1 Cup mayonnaise
1 Cup sour cream

Blend together all but 1 oz. cheese. Crumble remaining cheese and stir in.

Sugar Cookies

2008-08-02T15:23:00.002-07:00

1 Cup sugar
1 stick butter
1 egg
1 Teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 Cups Flour

Cream butter & sugar, add egg and vanilla. Sift flour, salt and baking powder together and add to egg mixture. Chill dough for one hour. Roll out and cut with cookie cutters. Bake on cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Makes 2-3 dozen.

Chicken Loaf

2008-08-02T15:23:00.000-07:00

1 Chicken, cooked, deboned and chopped
One loaf of bread, torn into crumbs
1 quart chicken broth
4 eggs
1 Cup finely chopped celery
1 onion, grated
1 small jar diced pimento

Pour chicen broth over bread crumbs and let stand 10 minutes. Mix with other ingredients and turn into greased loaf pan. Bake one hour at 350 degrees.

Serve with sauce of one can mushroom soup heated with 1/4 cup milk.

Quick to prepare and delicious!