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Eggs & Cheese


Eggs BENEDICT

 

2 3 OZ. PKGS. CREAM CHEESE

GRATED PULP OF 1 MEDIUM PEELED, SEEDED CUCUMBER

1 SMALL GRATED ONION

1/4 TSP. SALT

 MAYONNAISE

2-3 DROPS GREEN FOOD COLORING

DASH TABASCO SAUCE

1 LOAF PEPPERIDGE FARM THIN SLICED WHITE BREAD

 

GRATE CUCUMBER; EXTRACT JUICE BY SQUEEZING IT FAIRLY DRY.

COMBINE WITH CHEESE, ONION, TABASCO, SALT AND ENOUGH MAYONNAISE TO MAKE A SMOOTH, EASILY SPREADABLE FILLING. TINT SLIGHTLY WITH GREEN FOOD COLORING (DESIRED FINISHED COLORED IS VERY PALE GREEN)

 

CUT CRUSTS OFF BREAD AND CUT EACH SLICK INTO FOURTHS.  SPREAD WITH BENEDICTINE SPREAD.

GARNISH WITH VARIOUS TOPPINGS SUCH AS PARSLEY SPRINGS, PICKLE SLICE, ETC.

 

YIELD:  APPROXIMATELY 50 SERVING.



 

Eggs & Cheese


BRUNCH SLEEP LATER           SERVES 5-6

 

1 POUND COOKED AND DRAINED BULK SAUSAGE              1 TSP. DRY MUSTARD

1 CUP GRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE        1 TSP. SALT

2 CUPS MILK           1/2 TSP. PEPPER

6 WELL BEATEN EGGS           2 SLICES WHITE BREAD (BROKEN UP)

MIX ALL TOGETHER AND POUR INTO A GREASED DISH.  REFRIGERATE OVERNIGHT.  BAKE IN PREHEATED 350 DEGREE OVEN, UNCOVERED, FOR 45 MINUTES.



Eggs & Cheese

 

BUS CReam EGG

 

2 TBSP. BUTTER OR MARGARINE          18 EGGS

2 TBSP. ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR              1 TSP. IODIZED SALT

1 CUP MILK OR LIGHT CREAM                1/8 TSP. PEPPER

3 TBSP. BUTTER OR MARGARINE          3/4 CUP MILK

 

IN HEAVY SAUCEPAN, MELT THE 2 TBSP. BUTTER AND BLEND IN 2 TBSP. FLOUR.  COOK AND STIR TILL BUBBLY.  SLOWLY STIR IN MILK AND COOK AND STIR TILL SAUCE BOILS AND THICKENS.  TURN DOWN HEAT AND KEEP WARM.

 

IN LARGE SKILLET, MELT THE 3 TBSP. BUTTER.  BEAT TOGETHER EGGS, SALT, PEPPER AND MILK.  POUR INTO SKILLET. COOK SLOWLY, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY, TILL EGGS AL ALMOST SET.  DON'T LET THEM OVERCOOK.  REMOVE FROM HEAT AND STIR IN WARM WHITE SAUCE.

 

SERVE IMMEDIATELY OR COVER AND PLACE OVER HOT WATER OR IN 200-DEGREE OVEN OR ELECTRIC SKILLET.  EGGS CRUST SLIGHTLY BUT STAY SOFT AND MOIST FOR SEVERAL HOURS.  LEFTOVERS CAN BE REHEATED IN OVEN.

 

MAKES 12 SERVINGS.


 

 

Eggs & Cheese


CHSSTIX

 

CUT FROZEN BREAD INTO 24 THIN SLICES.  MILT BUTTER IN MEDIUM SAUCEPAN OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT.  ADD FLOUR AND WHISK UNTIL SMOOTH.  SLOWLY STIR IN MILK.  ADD CHEESE, HORSERADISH AND 1 BOULLION CUBE - BLEND WELL.  REDUCE HEAT TO LOW AND COOK FOR 10 MINUTES.  REMOVE FROM HEAT AND COOL.  HEAT OIL TO 350 DEGREES.  SPREAD MIXTURE EVENLY OVER BREAD SLICES. ROLL SLICES UP LENGTHWISE.  FRY IN BATCHES UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN ON ALL SIDES.  DRAIN ON PAPER TOWEL.  SERVE HOT WITH LEMON WEDGES.    YIELD:  APPROX. 2 DOZEN.  


 

Eggs & Cheese

 

DELMONPO

 

9 MEDIUM POTATOES             1/8 TSP. PEPPER

SALT       1 4-OZ. PKG. SHREDDED CHEDDAR

1/3 CUP BUTTER OR MARGARINE             CHEESE (1 CUP)

1/3 CUP ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR              3 TBSP. DRIED BREAD CRUMBS

2-1/4 CUPS LIGHT CREAM OR MILK

 

EARLY IN DAY:  IN LARGE, COVERED SAUCEPAN OVER MEDIUM HEAT, IN 1" BOILING WATER, COOK POTATOES WITH 1 TSP. SALT 20-30 MINUTES UNTIL POTATOES ARE FORK-TENDER; DRAIN AND COOL.

 

ABOUT 1 HOUR BEFORE SERVING:  PEEL AND DICE POTATOES.  IN LARGE SAUCEPAN OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT, MELT BUTTER OR MARGARINE.  WITH WIRE WHISK OR SLOTTED SPOON, STIR IN FLOUR UNTIL WELL-BLENDED AND SMOOTH.  GRADUALLY ADD CREAM AND COOK, STIRRING CONSTANTLY, UNTIL MIXTURE IS THICK AND BUBBLING.  STIR IN 2 TSP. SALT AND PEPPER; THEN GENTLY STIR IN DICED POTATOES.

 

POUR POTATO MIXTURE EVENLY INTO GREASED 12X8-INCH BAKING DISH; SPRINKLE WITH CHEESE, THEN BREAD CRUMBS.  BAKE 25 MINUTES OR UNTIL CHEESE IS MELTED AND MIXTURE IS BUBBLY.

 

MAKES 12 SERVINGS.


 Eggs & Cheese

 

EGGFU

 

3 TABLSP PEANUT OIL

4 OZ CHOICE OF: PORK/HAM OR           SHRIMP OR CHICKEN.

3 EGGS

2 SHREDDED WATER CHESTNUTS

1/4 CUP BEAN STROUTS

2 MUSHROOM CHOPPED

1/4 TEASP SALT

1 SLICE CHOPPED GINGER

1 TEASP LIGHT SOY SAUCE

***

IN HIGH HEAT WOK ADD 1 TABLSP OIL, WHEN HOT-ADD GINGER,SCALLION,MUSHROOMS-COOK 1-2 MIN-ADD MEAT AND COOK TIL DONE-REMOVE TO PLATE.

 

ADD TO WOK 2 TABLSP OIL ADD EGGS COOK 1-2MIN.ADD ON TOP OF EGG INGREDIENTS,COOK 2 MIN, FOLD OVER IN HALF LIKE OMLET. COOK TILL DONE.

 

SAUCE: COMBINE OYSTER SAUCE (OR 1/2 TEASP SALT,BEEF BOUILLON, MOLASSES, SOY SAUCE,SUGAR) AND 1 CUP WATER. BRING TO BOIL, BLEND 2 TABLESP COLD WATER AND CORNSTARCH; STIR INTO MIXTURE, COOK AND STIR TILL THICKENED AND BUBBLY. TURN TO LOW HEAT;KEEP WARM WHILE FRYING EGG FOO YUNG MIXTURE.


Eggs & Cheese

 

FONDUE

 

1/2 POUND EMMENTALER SHREDDED

1/2 POUND GRUYERE SHREDDED

3 TABLESPOONS FLOUR

3 TABLESPOON KIRSCH

1 GARLIC CLOVE(1/2 TSP JAR TYPE)

DASH NUTMEG

2 CUPS DRY WHITE WINE

2 LOAVES OF FRENCH BREAD CUBED/CRUSTED

1/2 TABLESPOON LEMON JUICE IF WINE

NOT TART ENOUGH

 

DREDGE CHEESE WITH FLOUR. RUB THE COOKING POT WITH GARLIC; POUR IN WINE; SET OVER MODERATE HEAT.  WHEN AIR BUBBLES RISE ADD LEMON JUICE(IF WANT). ADD CHEESE BY HANDFULS STIRRING CONSTANTLY WITH WOODEN SPOON UNTIL CHEESE IS MELTED.  ADD KIRSCH AND NUTMEG STIRRING UNTIL BLENDED. KEEP BUBBLING HOT OVER BURNER WHILE SERVING. SERVES 4 TO 6

 

 

Eggs & Cheese

 

FRITTEDD

 

3/4 CUP FROZEN PEAS

3/4 CUP MILK

2 1/2 SLICES ITALIAN BREAD

1/8 POUND BACON

1 MEDIUM RED BELL PEPPERS

1 1/2 MEDIUM ONIONS

1/8 CUP MOZZARELLA(1/2 CUP GRATED

1 OZ ROMANO CHEESE(1/4 CUPGRATED

1 POUND LEAN GROUND BEEF

2 EGGS

SALT AND GROUND PEPPER

***THAW AND DRAIN PEAS. WARM MILK IN SAUCEPAN. REMOVE BREAD CRUST AND DISCARD. SOAK BREAD 5 MIN IN MILK.SQUEEZE MILK FROM BREAD. TEAR INTO CRUMB SIZE PIECES AND PUT IN LARGE BOWL. DISCARD MILK. CUT BACON AND BELL PEPPERS INTO 1/2 INCH DICED, CHOP ONIONS,GRATED CHEESE,ADD TO BOWL. STIR IN GROUND CHUCK, PEAS, EGGS, 1/4 TEASP SALT, 1/2 TEASP PEPPER, MIX WITH HANDS.

COOK INTO 20 4 INCH OVAL PATTIES (ALSO CAN BE MADE INTO MEATBALLS) ABOUT 1 INCH THICK. HEAT LARGE NON STICK SKILLET. SAUTE PATTIES OVER MEDIUM HEAT UNTIL BROWNED ON BOTH SIDES, 12 -15 MIN. FREEZE OR SERVE.


 
BREAD

 

HERB FR BREAD

 

1-1/2 TSP. SNIPPED CHIVES   1/4 TSP. CRUSHED CHERVIL

1-1/2 TSP. SNIPPED PARSLEY                4 TBSP. SOFT BUTTER OR MARGARINE

1/4 TSP. CRUSHED TARRAGON             8 SLICES FRENCH BREAD

 

MIX TOGETHER CHIVES, PARSLEY, TARRAGON, CHERVIL, AND BUTTER OR MARGARINE.  SPREAD ON FRENCH BREAD SLICES. PLACE ON BAKING SHEET AND BAKE IN MODERATE (350 DEGREE) OVEN TILL LIGHTLY TOASTED, ABOUT 20 MINUTES.  SERVE WARM.


 

Eggs & Cheese

 

MACARONE & CHEESE

 

6-8 OZ ELBOW MACARONI 1-1/2 CUP

3 TBSP BUTTER OR MARG

1/4 CUP FINELY CHOPPED ONIONS(OPTL)

2 TBSP ALL PURPOSE FLOUR

1/2 TSP SALT

DASH PEPPER

2 CUPS MILK

1 TSP WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE(OPTL)

2 CUPS SHREDDED OR CUBED 8 OZ CHEDDAR   CHEESE

1 MEDIUM TOMATO SLICED

BREAD CRUMBS OR CRUSHED CRACKERS

SALT

****

COOK MACARONI ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS. DRAIN. IN SAUCEPAN MELT BUTTER. IF USING ONION COOK IT IN BUTTER TILL TENDER NOT BROWN. BLEND IN FLOUR, 1/2 TSP SALT, PEPPER, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. ADD MILK ALL AT ONCE, COOK STIR TILL THICKENED AND BUBBLY. ADD CHOPPED CHEESE TO SAUCE STIR TILL MELTED.

STIR CHEESE SAUCE INTO MACARONI. TURN MIX INTO 1-1/2 QT CASSEROLE. SPRINKLE BREAD CRUMBS OR CRACKERS. ADD SLICED TOMATOES TO TOP AND SPRINKLE SALT AND PARSLEY. BAKE IN OVEN 350 DEG FOR 30 MIN TILL HEATED THROUGH. MAKE 6 SERVINGS.


 

 Vegetables

 

PARVEGBO

 

3 MEDIUM ZUCCHINI, BIAS-SLICED          BROKEN INTO SMALL BUDS

   1/4" THICK (APPROX. 4 CUPS)           1/2 CUP SALAD OIL

2 MEDIUM TOMATOES, CUT IN 1/3 CUP VINEGAR

   WEDGES AND SEEDED        1 1-OZ. ENVELOPE ITALIAN CHEESE

1 SMALL HEAD CAULIFLOWER,              SALAD DRESSING MIX.

 

IN LARGE BOWL, COMBINE ZUCCHINI, TOMATOES, AND CAULIFLOWER. IN SCREW-TOP JAR, COMBINE OIL, VINEGAR, AND SALAD DRESSING MIX; COVER AND SHAKE VIGOROUSLY TO BLEND. POUR DRESSING OVER VEGETABLES, STIRRING GENTLY. COVER AND REFRIGERATE FOR SEVERAL HOURS.  DRAIN TO SERVE.

 

MAKES 8 SERVINGS.

1 ½ cup of semolina Flour

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoon water

 

Folding work with hands for 10 minutes

Roll then cut into two lengthwise halves

Put them on a dish and cover with wet towel

place in refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Remove and roll into sheets that fir rolling machine

Use pasta rolling for each set to one and roll thru five

Switch to spag or other rolling for final cuts

Hang cut pasta on drying rack or something to allow separation

 

Place into plastic bag after 30 min and refrigerate to hold

or add to boiling pot and taste for serving time.

 

Vegetables

 

PINTO BEANS

 

1-2/3 CUPS DRY PINTO BEANS OR DRY NAVY BEANS

7 CUPS WATER OR LEFT OVER FROM STOCK.

1 LARGE ONION, CHOPPED(1 CUP)

1/4 CUP DICED SALT PORK(4 OZ) OR BACON

1/2 TSP SALT

1 BAY LEAF

2 CUPS FRESH OKRA, THINLY SLICED(OPTIONAL BUT NO GUMBO)

1-16 OZ CAN TOMATOES, CUT UP

1- 12 OZ CAN WHOLE CORN DRAINED

2 TSP WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE

1 TSP SALT

1 TSP SUGAR

1 TSP DRIED THYME

1/2 TSP BOTTLED HOT PEPPER SAUCE

****

RINSE BEANS. IN 5 QT DUTCH OVEN OR KETTLE COMBINE BEANS AND WATER. BRING TO BOILING. REDUCE HEAT COVER AND SIMMER 2 MIN. REMOVE FROM HEAT. COVER LET STAND 1 HOUR OR SOAK OVERNIGHT IN COVERED PAN. DO NOT DRAIN.

ADD ONION. SALT PORK, SALT, BAY LEAF TO BEANS LIQUID. BRING TO BOIL. REDUCE HEAT, COVER AND SIMMER 2 -2-1/2 HOURS OR TILL BEANS TENDER. ADD SLICED OKRA, UNDRAINED TOMATOES,DRAINED CORN, WORCESTERSHIRE , 1 TSP SALT, SUGAR, THYME, BOTTLED HOT PEPPER. SIMMER MIX 30 MIN OR TILL OKRA TENDER. REMOVE BAY LEAF MAKES 10 SERVINGS.


 


 Vegetables

 

RED CABBAGE

 

1 MED. HEAD RED CABBAGE, FINELY CHOPPED       

1 LARGE ONION, FINELY CHOPPED

1 TBSP. CIDER VINEGAR

3-4 WHOLE CLOVES

3 SMALL APPLES, PEELED AND CHOPPED

1 TBSP. FLOUR

3 TBSP. BUTTER

1 CUP BOILING WATER

1 BAY LEAF

SALT AND SUGAR TO TASTE(PREFERABLE BROWN SUGAR)

 

MELT BUTTER AND LIGHTLY BROWN ONION.  ADD CABBAGE, APPLES, AND LIQUIDS, COOK UNTIL TENDER, 1/2 TO 1 HOUR.  SEASON WITH SUGAR AND THICKEN WITH FLOUR.  SHOULD BE A SWEET AND SOUR TASTE.


Vegetables

 

RICE

 

NORMAL RICE WHEN BOILED AND SIMMERED HAS STARCH WHICH CAUSES IT TO STICK IN CLUMPS. THIS IS THE COLONNADE APPROACH TO STARCH FREE PLAIN RICE.

 

ADD DESIRED CUPS OF RICE TO QT SIZE PAN.

ADD WATER AND RINSE IN POT BY SINK - AT LEAST THREE TIMES OR UNTIL CLOUDY WATER IS MINIMAL.

                                     

FILL POT 3/4 FULL OF WATER.

                                 

BRING TO BOIL AND LOWER TO KEEP COOKING UNTIL RICE SAMPLES ARE DONE AND SOFT(LIKE PASTA).

 

 

REMOVE FROM STOVE AND RINSE WITH COLD WATER SEVERAL TIMES TO STOP COOKING AND RINSE MORE OF THE STARCH.

 

DRAIN IN COLANDER AND PUT RICE IN CONTAINER IN REFRIGERATOR FOR FUTURE USE IN FRIED RICE OR NORMAL RICE USES.

      

REHEAT IN WOK FOR FRIED RICE.

       

REHEAT IN MICROWAVE OVEN FOR NORMAL RICE.

 

 

RICE preparation ALTERNATIVE

 

THE RECEIPES THAT CALL FOR RICE SHOULD BE COOKED BASED ON RICE RECEIPE SENT PREVIOUSLY.  SOME HAVE RICE CLUMPS AS AN EXPERIENCE.  THIS IS DUE TO THE STARCH EFFECT IF YOU DO NOT RINSE BEFORE COOKING AND AFTER.


Vegetables

 

RICE CABBAGE

 

1/2 HEAD OF SAVOY CABBAGE 3/4 LB

1/3 CUP OLIVE OIL

1 TABLSP GARLIC CHOPPED FINE

SALT

GROUND PEPPER

3/4 CUP RICE

1/4 LB MOZZARELLA CHEESE COARSELY GRATED

1 TABLSP PARSLEY CHOPPED FINE

***TRIM OFF OUTER LEAVES OF CABBAGE. CUT IT IN 4 OR QUARTERS. RINSE IN COLD WATER. BRING 4 QTS WATER TO BOIL. PUT IN CABBAGE AND SET COVER ASKEW. COOK FOR 20 MIN. DRAIN AND COOL SLIGHTLY.  CHOP PIECES INTO 1/2 INCH PIECES.

SAUTE PAN PUT IN OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC OVER MEDIUM HEAT, ADD CABBAGE TURNING SO OIL COATS WELL. ADD SALT, PEPPER. TURN HEAT TO MEDIUM HIGH SAUTE 10 MIN. TURN FREQUENTLY. TURN OFF HEAT.

BRING 3 QT WATER TO BOIL ADD RICE, 1 TABLSP SALT, STIR WITH SPOON. 15 -20 MIN AL DENTE AND STOP.

DRAIN RICE AND PUT IN WARM SERVING BOWL ADD MOZZARELLA, CABBAGE, OLIVE OIL, PARMESAN CHEESE, AND CHOPPED PARSLEY.MIX WELL AND SERVE PIPING HOT.


Pasta

 

RIGATONI

 

SAUCE AND CHEESES(OPTL ADD SAUSAGES).

1/2 CUP OLIVE OIL

1 CUPS CHOPPED ONIONS

1 TEASP GARLIC, CHOPPED

1 -28OZ CAN ITALIAN STYLE   TOMATOES,CHOPPED

6 OZ CAN TOMATO PASTE

2 TEASP CRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKES

1 TABLSP CHOPPED MARJORAM

1/4 TEASP BLACK PEPPER

2 TEASP DRIED BASIL CRUSHED

SALT

2 CUPS CHICKEN STOCK

1 POUND RIGATONI

ADD 1 CHOPPED GREEN PEPPER IF DESIRE

1 CUPS SHREDDED HARVARTI CHEESE 4 OZ

1/3 CUP GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE

1/3 CUP PITTED BLACK OLIVES CUT IN   SLIVERS

1/4 CUP FINELY CHOPPED PARSLEY

IN LARGE SKILLET HEAT 5 TABLSP OLIVE OIL MEDIUM HIGH HEAT. WHEN HOT ADD ONIONS, GARLIC AND SAUTE STIRRING 3 MIN. ADD TOMATOES, RED PEPPER, BLACK PEPPER, BASIL MARJORAM AND 1 TEASP SALT STIR MIX WELL. ADD STOCK AND BRING TO LOW BOIL. COOK UNTIL LIQUID REDUCED AND THICKENED 25 MIN. REMOVE SAUCE FROM HEAT.

BRING 5 QTS WATER TO BOIL ADD PASTA 1 TEASP SALT. RETURN TO BOIL AND COOK AL DENTE 8-10 MIN. DRAIN.

GREASE 2  QT GRATIN PAN. TOSS PASTA WITH 3 TABLSP OLIVE OIL. SEASON WITH SALT.

ADD TOMATOES SAUCE TO PASTA AND TOSS. ADD HARVARTI CHEESE TOSS AGAIN. SPRINKLE PARMESAN CHEESE OVER TOP. ARRANGE SLIVERS OF OLIVES OVER PASTA.

BAKE 350 DEG UNTIL HOT BUBBLY 25 MIN.

REMOVE SPRINKLE PARSLEY ON TOP. SERVE4-6

NOTE:MONTEREY JACK OR MILD CHEDDER CAN REPLACE HAVARTI CHEESE.

 

Pasta

 

SPAGHETTI

 

8 OZ PACKAGE SPAGHETTI

1/2 TO 1 POUND GROUND BEEF BROWNED

2 CANS CONTADINA TOMATO PASTE

3 CANS WATER

1/4 TSP HOT RED PEPPERS

1/2 TSP SWEET BASIL

ONION SALT

1 TSP OREGANO

1 GARLIC CLOVE

1TSP WORCESTER SAUCE

1 TSP SALT

1/2 TSP PEPPER

 

BOIL CONTADINAPASTE AND WATER MIX, SIMMER FOR 3 HOURS AFTER ADDING OTHER INGREDIENTS-SEASON TO TASTE.


Pasta

 

SPAGGETTI PIE

 

6 OZ. SPAGHETTI   1 8-OZ. CAN (1 CUP) TOMATOES,

2 TBSP. BUTTER OR MARGARINE             CUT UP

1/3 CUP GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE  1 6-0Z. CAN TOMATO PASTE

2 WELL BEATEN EGGS           1 TSP. SUGAR

1 CUP (8-OZ.) COTTAGE CHEESE          1 TSP. DRIED OREGANO, CRUSHED

1 LB. GROUND BEEF OR BULK               1/2 TSP. GARLIC SALT

   PORK SAUSAGE  1/2 CUP SHREDDED MOZZARELLA

1/2 CUP CHOPPED ONION          CHEESE (2 OUNCES)

1/4 CUP CHOPPED GREEN PEPPER

 

COOK THE SPAGHETTI ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS; DRAIN (SHOULD HAVE ABOUT 3 CUPS COOKED SPAGHETTI).  STIR BUTTER OR MARGARINE INTO HOT SPAGHETTI.  STIR IN PARMESAN CHEESE AND EGGS. FORM SPAGHETTI MIXTURE INTO A "CRUST" IN BUTTERED 10" PIE PLATE.  SPREAD COTTAGE CHEESE OVER BOTTOM OF SPAGHETTI CRUST.

 

IN SKILLET COOK GROUND BEEF OR PORK SAUSAGE, ONION, AND GREEN PEPPER TILL VEGETABLES ARE TENDER AND MEAT IS BROWNED.  DRAIN OFF EXCESS FAT.  STIR IN UNDRAINED TOMATOES, TOMATO PASTE, SUGAR, OREGANO, AND GARLIC SALT; HEAT THROUGH.  TURN MEAT MIXTURE INTO SPAGHETTI CRUST.  BAKE, UNCOVERED, IN 350 DEGREE OVEN FOR 20 MINUTES. SPRINKLE WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE. BAKE 5 MINUTES LONGER OR TILL CHEESE MELT.   SERVES 6.


 

Egg & Cheese

 

SWISS

 

SHELLS:  FILLING:

                2 Tbsp. butter or margarine    1 3 1/2 0z. pkg. sliced smoked

1/4 cup boiling water                beef, finely chopped (1 cup)

1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour               1/3 cup finely chopped celery

Dash salt 2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper

1 Egg       1/2 tsp. prepared horseradish

1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese           1/3 cup mayonnaise

 

Melt butter or margarine in the boiling water. Add flour and salt; stir vigorously.  Cook and stir till mixture forms a ball that doesn't separate.  Remove from heat and cool slightly.  Add the egg and beat vigorously till smooth.  Stir in Swiss cheese.  Drop dough onto greased baking sheet, using 1 level teaspoon dough for each puff. Bake in hot (400 degree) oven for about 20 minutes.  Remove cream puffs from oven; split and cool. 

 

For filling:  Combine remaining ingredients; chill.  Just before serving, spoon into cream puffs; arrange tops.    Yield:  Approx. 2 dozen


Egg & Cheese

 

SWISS TE

 

1/2 CUP FLOUR

2 TBSP DRY MUSTARD

1-1/2 TSP SALT

1/2 TSP FRESH GROUND PEPPER

2 POUNDS ROUND STEAK IN 1 INCH THICK SLICES, TRIMMED FAT

3 TBSP VEGETABLE OIL

6 MEDIUM FIRM RIPE TOMATOES, PEELED, SEEDED, FINELY CHOPPED OR---2 CUPS CHOPPED DRAINED CANNED TOMATOES

2 MEDIUM SIZED ONIONS, PEELED AND CUT CROSSWISE INTO 1/4 INCH THICK SLICES

1/2 CUP FINELY CHOPPED CELERY

2 TBSP WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE

1 TBSP DARK BROWN SUGAR

1/2 CUP SOUR CREAM

**

PREHEAT OVEN 350 DEG. COMBINE FLOUR, MUSTARD, SALT, PEPPER, AND MIX INTO DEEP PLATTER. COAT ROUND STEAK ON BOTH SIDES WITH FLOUR MIX, POUND THE SEASONING INTO THE MEAT WITH KITCHEN MALLET OR SIDE OF FIST. CUT STEAK INTO FOUR OR EIGHT EQUAL PIECES.

IN HEAVY 10-12" SKILLET 34 INCH DEEP HEAT THE OIL OVER MODERATE HEAT TILL HAZE FORMS, BROWN MEAT BOTH SIDES IN HOT OIL. TURN STEAK WITH TONGS AND KEEP HEAT SO MEAT TURNS BROWN EVENLY. MOVE TO PLATE.

ADD TOMATOES, ONIONS, CELERY, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE AND SUGAR TO FAT REMAINING BRING TO BOIL OVER HIGH HEAT. STIR AND SCAPE PAN. RETURN MEAT TO SKILLET AND COAT WITH MIX.

COVER TIGHTLY AND BRAISE IN MIDDLE OVEN FOR 1-1/2 HOURS OR UNTIL STEAK IS TENDER WHEN PIERCED WITH KNIFE. REMOVE STEAK AND ADD SOUR CREAM TO SKILLET SAUCE BRING TO MODERATE HEAT COOK A MINUTE TO WARM MIX ON STEAK AND SERVE.


Breakfast

 

WAFFLES

 

GRIDDLE CAKES

INGREDIENTS: 1 CUP FLOUR

1 1/2 TEASP DOUBLE ACTING BAKING POWDER

1/2 TEASP SALT

1 TABLESP SUGAR

1 EGG

3/4 CUP MILK

1 1/2 TABLESP SHORTENING

 

MAKES 1 DOZEN PANCAKES

 

POUR FLOUR, BAKING POWDER, SALT, SUGAR IN MIXING BOWL. BEAT I MIN, ADD MILK. POUR OVER DRY INGREDIENTS BEAT SLOW SPEED ONLY TILL BLENDED- ABOUT 1 MIN. SCRAPE BOWL.

BAKE ON PREHEATED GRIDDLE. TURNING ONLY ONCE TO BROWN ON BOTH SIDES. FOR THINNER PANCAKES USE 1 CUP MILK INSTEAD OF 3/4.

 

 

WAFFLES:

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 CUP FLOUR

2 1/2 TEASP BAKING POWDER

1/2 TEASP SALT

1 TABLESP SUGAR

2 LARGE EGGS

1 CUP MILK

3/4 TEASP VANILLA

1/3 CUP BUTTER OR MARGARINE/SHORTENING

 

MAKES 2 FULL SIZE 4 SECTION WAFFLES

 

MELT AND COOL SHORTENING. MIX FLOUR, BAKING POWDER, SALT, SUGAR IN MIXER. PUT EGGS INTO BOWL, BEAT I MIN, ADD MILK VANILLA, ADD TO DRY INGREDIENTS, BEAT 1 MIN.BLEND IN SHORTENINGOR BUTTER ON SLOW SPEED. BAKE IN PRE HEATED WAFFLE BAKER.


Bread

 

WALNUT CHEESE BREAD

 

2-1/2 CUPS SIFTED ALL-PURPOSE         1/4 CUP CRISCO SHORTENING

   FLOUR  1 CUP GRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE

2 TBSP. SUGAR      1 EGG

2 TSP. BAKING POWDER        1 CUP BUTTERMILK

1-1/4 TSP. SALT     1/2 TSP. WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE

1/2 TSP. DRY MUSTARD         1 CUP CHOPPED WALNUTS

1/2 TSP. SODA

DASH CAYENNE PEPPER

 

RESIFT FLOUR WITH SUGAR, BAKING POWDER, SALT, MUSTARD, SODA AND CAYENNE.  CUT IN SHORTENING.  ADD CHEESE, AND MIX IN WITH A FORK.  BEAT EGG LIGHTLY.  ADD BUTTERMILK AND WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE.  STIR INTO DRY MIXTURE JUST UNTIL MOISTENED.  ADD WALNUTS AND MIS WELL.  TURN THE STIFF DOUGH INTO GREASED LOAF PAN, (8-1/2 X 4-1/2 X 2-1/2 INCHES), AND SMOOTH TOP.  BAKE IN PREHEATED 350 DEGREE OVEN ABOUT 55 MINUTES.  LET STAND 10 MINUTES, THEN TURN OUT AND COOL ON WIRE RACK.  MAKES ONE LOAF.

 

NOTE:  IF DESIRED, SAVE A FEW OF THE WALNUTS TO SPRINKLE ON TOP OF LOAF.  PRESS LIGHTLY INTO DOUGH BEFORE BAKING.


Bread

 

WHITE BREAD

 

1 PACKAGE ACTIVE DRY YEAST

1/3 CUP WARM WATER

10 CUP UNBLEACHED ALL PURPOSE FLOUR

1 STICK UNSALTED BUTTER OR MARGARINE AT   ROOM TEMPERATURE AND CUT IN PIECES

2 TABLESP SUGAR

1 TABLSP SALT

3 CUPS VERY COLD WATER

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DISSOLVE THE YEAST AND SUGAR IN THE WARM WATER. INSERT DOUGH KNEADING BLADE ADD FLOUR, BUTTER, SALT TO WORK BOWL. PROCESS UNTIL BUTTER IS CUT INTO MIX 20 SEC.

TURN MACHINE ON POUR YEAST MIX THRU TUBE. WITH RUNNING POUR ICE WATER THRU TUBE AS FAST AS ABSORBED 20 SEC. WHEN DOUGH LEAVES SIDE BOWL AND MAKES BALL,CONTINUE 60 SEC MORE TO KNEAD.

FLOUR HANDS LIFT BALL AND SHAPED IN BALL. PLACE IN LIGHTLY FLOURED PLASTIC BAG 15X18 INCH, SQUEEZE OUT AIR, TIE END LEAVE ROOM FOR BALL TO DOUBLE SIZE. LET RISE IN WARM PLACE 80 DEG ABOUT 1 TO 1 1/2 HOURS.

REMOVE TWIST PUCH BALL DOWN IN BAG,S SHAPE INTO 3 LOAVES AND PUT IN GREASED 8X4X2 PAN. COVER WITH OIL PLASTIC WRAP AND LET RISE IN WARM PLACE,UNTIL CENTER DOMES UP 1 1/2 INCH ABOVE RIM OF PAN ABOUT 1 TO 1 1/2 HOUR.

BAKE IN MIDDLE LEVEL OF HEATED 375 DEG FOR 30 TO 35 MIN. REMOVE LOAVES AND LET COOL ON WIRE RACKS. MAKES THREE 1 2/3 POUND LOAVES.

NOTE: THIS USES ONLY 1 YEAST PACKAGE SINCE IT IS FOUND THAT 2 AS CALLED FOR IS UNNECESSARY.


Rice

 

WILD RICE

 

1 6 OZ. PKG LONG GRAIN AND WILD RICE           

1 CUP FRENCH DRESSING

1 SMALL JAR MARINATED ARTICHOKE HEARTS, QUARTERED

1/2 PACKAGE FROZEN PEAS, UNCOOKED

1 MEDIUM ONION, MINCED

12-16 MEDIUM SIZED FRESH MUSHROOMS, QUARTERED

 

COOK RICE ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS.

ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS.  REFRIGERATE AT LEAST 2 HOURS.

 

SERVES 4-6