Recipes
raisin-filled sweet potatoes
Beat together drained sweet potatoes, the softened butter, egg, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Spoon into 6 mounds on greased baking sheet. Make depressions in center of each mound. Brush with melted butter. Bake at 350� F. for 15 to 20 minutes. In saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and pe
peas and onions au gratin
In a microwave safe 1-quart casserole, micro-cook frozen peas and pearl onions and water, covered, on high power for 3 to 5 minutes or just until vegetables are tender. Drain off the water. Stir in the softened cream cheese, milk, pepper, and garlic. Cook, covered, on high, for 2 to 4 minutes or
potato casserole
Combine first seven ingredients; beat 3 minutes at medium speed with electric mixer. Pour into a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Spread crushed onions evenly over top. Bake, uncovered, at 300� F. for 30 to 35 minutes.
skillet corn fritters
Drain corn, reserving liquid; set corn aside. Add enough corn liquid to milk to equal 1/2 cup. Combine milk mixture and eggs; mix well. Combine remaining ingredients except oil; gradually add milk mixture, stirring until smooth. Stir in corn. Heat 1/4 inch deep oil in large skillet (to about 350
summer squash patties
Combine first 6 ingredients, beating until smooth. Stir in squash and onion; add pepper, if desired. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls into a hot greased skillet. Cook until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
Chicken Tetrazzini
Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat; add mushrooms and onion, and saute 7 minutes or until liquid evaporates Stir in flour Gradually add broth, milk, and cream cheese product; bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesa
green beans and braised celery
Wash beans, trim ends, and remove strings. Bring 4 cups water to boil in a Dutch oven or large pot. Add beans; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge beans into cold water. Drain again and set aside. Cut celery into 4-inch pieces. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skill
light zucchini nachos
Heat oven to 350� F. Arrange zucchini slices in 9-inch pie pan. Sprinkle with onion powder and basil. Top with Mozzarella, pepperoni, and Parmesan. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
south of the border hash
Saut� onion and green pepper with ground beef until ground beef is brown. Drain. Add remaining ingredients except tomatoes; mix well. Spoon into 1 1/2 qt casserole. Pour can of tomatoes over top and mix lightly to blend. Bake, covered approximately one hour at 350 degrees F. or until rice
zucchini with walnuts
Saut� walnuts in 2 tbs butter until lightly browned. Remove walnuts from skillet; drain and set aside. Melt 2 tbs butter in skillet; add zucchini and cook over medium heat stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add walnuts; toss gently. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
batter fried corn-on-the-cob
In deep fat fryer or heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375� F. In medium bowl combine cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, flour, garlic salt, milk, oil, and egg; mix well. Dip corn-on-the-cob ears into cornmeal batter to coat; roll in cornflake crumbs. Fry in hot oil 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly gold
grilled potato and onion bake
Slice potatoes and onions onto a 24x18-inch sheet of buttered heavy-duty foil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; mix lightly on foil. Slice the 2 tbs butter over all. Seal foil with double fold. Place on grill; cook over slow coals (low heat on gas grill) until vegetables are tende
dilled macaroni-chicken salad
Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; rinse in cold water, and drain again. Combine macaroni and chicken in a large bowl; set aside. Combine milk and remaining ingredients in a small jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour over macaroni mixture; toss
hot broccoli-potato salad
Cook potatoes in a small amount of boiling water 10 minutes or until tender; drain. Set aside, and keep warm. Trim off large leaves of broccoli. Remove tough ends of lower stalks and wash broccoli thoroughly; cut flowerets and stems into bite sized pieces. Cook broccoli in a small amount of boil
macaroni shell salad
Cook macaroni according to pkg directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Combine mayo, sour cream, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and oregano in a large bowl; stir until smooth. Add macaroni and remaining ingredients; toss lightly until well coated. Chill 2 hours. If desired add 1/4 c
Garlic Chicken
cut the chicken in pieces as for frying, rub the pieces with salt and pepper, heat the butter in havey skillet and saut? the chicken. when the pieces are nearly cooked, add garlic, parsley, last the wine. cover pan and simmer slowly for 15 min. adjust seasoning, serve.
Clams in Tequila-Spiked Tomato Sauce on Vermicelli
Soak clams in lightly salted water while you prepare other ingredients. If you have the time, let them soak for 30 minutes. In blender process tomatoes with juice, onion, hot pepper and garlic until smooth. Heat oil in large pot and add tomato mixture. Cook until liquid has evaporated by about h
marinated cucumber salad
Combine first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish; set aside. Combine next 6 ingredients, mixing well; pour over vegetables, tossing lightly. Cover and chill 8 to 10 hours. Drain and serve in a lettuce lined bowl.
tropical chicken salad
Combine everything except mayo and yogurt; set aside. Combine yogurt and mayo; add to chicken mixture; toss. Chill 3 to 4 hours.
ziti cheddar salad
Cut luncheon meat into 1/4-inch cubes, brown in skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and drain. Stir in mayo, vinegar, onion, mustard, and mixed vegetables; toss. Just before serving, fold in potatoes and sprinkle with cheese. Serve hot.
tuna-taco salad
Combine tuna, cheese, olives, and onion in a medium bowl. In a small bowl combine sour cream, garlic powder, and chili powder. Add sour cream mixture to tuna mixture and toss. Place lettuce leaves on individual salad plates. Spoon tuna mixture onto lettuce. Arrange tomato wedges and avocado slic
savory potato salad
Cook potatoes in a small amount of boiling salted water for 10 to 15 minutes or until just tender; drain well. Combine potatoes, onion and eggs; set aside. Combine mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, mustard, and dillweed; gently stir into potato mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm o
crunchy marinated bean salad
Combine first seven ingredients in a large bowl; set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour over vegetable mixture; cover and chill overnight.
pea and peanut salad
In medium bowl combine peas and peanuts. In small bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, and sugar until well combined. Spoon over pea mixture; stir until coated.
pepperoni and broccoli salad
Prepare dressing mix according to package directions; set aside. Trim off large leaves of broccoli. Wash broccoli and break off florets; reserve stalks for use in other recipes. Combine florets, mushrooms, cheese, pepperoni, and green pepper in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently
orzo salad
In bowl, toss together shrimp, tomato, green onion, dill, parsley, olives and orzo. Toss well to combine. Sprinkle with cheese. To prepare dressing, stir together lemon juice and salt in cup. Stir in pepper, mustard and oil. Gently stir into salad. Serve at room temperature.
Classic Lasagna
Cook turkey sausage in a large saucepan over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble sausage. Drain; wipe drippings from pan with a paper towel. Return sausage to skillet. Add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Add Burgundy and next 4 ingredients; stir well. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer
yolkless egg salad
Remove yolks from eggs; discard or reserve for another use. Chop egg whites. Combine egg white, pickle relish, green onions, and pimiento; set aside. Combine mashed potatoes and next 4 ingredients; stir in curry powder, if desired. Fold into egg mixture. Serve as a salad over lettuce, a sandwich
zesty squash salad
Bring chicken broth to boil in medium saucepan. Add sun-dried tomatoes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Remove tomatoes from broth with slotted spoon, reserving broth. Cut tomatoes into strips and set aside. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic to broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce
creamy waldorf salad
Combine cream cheese, sugar, and juice in a small bowl; stir well and set aside. Combine remaining ingredients except lettuce in a medium bowl. Add cream cheese mixture to apple mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill. Toss again before serving in lettuce-lined bowls.
apple and kidney bean salad
Combine all ingredients and serve on bed of lettuce.
corned beef potato salad
Cook potatoes in boiling water 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2 cubes while warm. Combine vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, mustard, and salt; add to potatoes; toss gently. Add corned beef, cabbage, pickle, and onion to potato mixture; toss ge
oven chicken salad
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients and top with
buttered bread crumbs or crunchy chow mien noodles. Bake 1 hour.
tuna macaroni salad
Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain; rinse under cold water and drain. Combine macaroni with next five ingredients. Combine mayonnaise, mustard and pickle juice; mix well. Pour over macaroni mixture and toss gently. Cover; chill at least one hour. Serve salad on lettuce and garn
lobster and orange salad
Sprinkle salt over lobster; add orange sections and toss gently. Chill one hour. Combine next 5 ingredients; mix well. Chill one hour. Spoon lobster mixture on lettuce leaves. Top with whipped cream dressing; sprinkle with nutmeg.
hot scallop salad
Rinse scallops well, pat dry, and cut crosswise about 1/4 inch thick. To a 10-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, add oil and ginger. When hot add half the scallops; turn often with a wide spatula until scallops are tinged with gold and no longer translucent in center (cut to test), about 4 m
Aztec Pudding
Fry onion and garlic in oil. Add tomato sauce, water, and bouillon cube. Simmer. Fry tortillas, dip in sauce, put in layers in casserole: tortillas, salsa, cheese and sour cream. Repeat layers. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Corn And Black Bean Wontons
To prepare sauce, in food processor, combine cilantro and parsley, process until chopped. Add the 1/2 cup broth, oil, salt and pepper. Process until smooth. Transfer to a small sauce pan; keep warm over low heat. To prepare wontons, in medium bowl, mash beans; stir in the 1/4 cup broth. Fold in
Baked Cheese Garlic Grits
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2-quart casserole or baking dish.
Prepare grits in salted boiling water as directed on package. Stir in cheese, butter, milk, eggs and garlic; continue cooking over low heat until cheese is melted. Pour into prepared baking dish; bake about 1 hour
Chinese Special Casserole
Combine all ingredients, reserving some Chinese noodles to place on top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1/2 hour.
Serves 10 to 12.