Rendezvous-Style Rub

From Bill Martin 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika 2 teaspoons seasoned salt 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder 2 teaspoons granulated onion powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dry mustard ½           teaspoon  chili powder ½           teaspoon  ground cayenne pepper Note: I … Read more

Tomato Pie

Source: Taste of the Ozarks, www.ky3.com Serves 8 generous “pie slice” sized servings This dish does NOT re-heat well, so please prepare it as close to time as possible. 1 9-inch pie crust (par baked as per directions below) 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 3 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped and divided 3 tomatoes, red ripe, … Read more

Round Steak Smothered in Brown Gravy, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Onions

Source: Passionate Vegetarian, Crescent Dragonwagon Serves 6 or 4 very hearty portions Note: The roux for this recipe can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 2 days. The roux takes about 45 – 75 minutes to prepare and cannot be hurried. 1 tablespoon butter Cooking spray 2 medium onions, sliced vertically into … Read more

Hummus

Bryan’s Hummus This is the result of Laura’s love of hummus while expecting. I combined about 5 recipes in an attempt to mimic the hummus served at a local mideastern restaurant. Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas / garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained) OR freshly cooked beans (see note) 2 or more cloves fresh garlic (or more … Read more

Potato Soup

(Mother’s favorite) Peel and dice two or three potatoes Dice one or two onions Place in a pan, and just cover with water. Salt to taste. Bring to a boil, and cook till tender. Add enough milk to cover. Heat thoroughly – do not boil. Serve hot, with saltine crackers.

5 Hour Beef Stew

2 pounds Stew beef-not browned 4 good sized carrots, sliced 2 med. onions or more, quartered 1 ½ cups celery, sliced (optional) 1 t. salt 3 T. tapioca 1T. Sugar 1 (17 oz.) can tomatoes 2 slices bread, cubed 6 med. potatoes, cubed Pepper (optional) Combine all ingredients in a large roaster. Bake at 205 … Read more

Goulash

1 lb. hamburger 1 onion, chopped fine Salt and pepper to taste 1 pt. tomatoes ½ cup cooked spaghetti or other pasta 1 – 1 ½ tsp. chili powder Brown hamburger and onion together – good brown. Drain. Add other ingredients, and simmer 15 – 20 minutes.

Fried Chicken

One whole cut up chicken, or your choice Salt Pepper-optional 3 beaten eggs flour Crisco-or Canola oil for frying Season chicken as desired-salt, pepper. Dust chicken with flour till covered. Dip chicken in beaten eggs, shake off excess. Roll in flour till completely covered. Place in hot oil in skillet. Cover with lid. When golden … Read more

Chicken Fried Steak

Cubed Steak Salt Pepper-optional 3 beaten eggs flour Crushed saltine crackers Crisco-or Canola oil for frying Season steak as desired-salt, pepper. Dust steak with flour till covered. Dip steak in beaten eggs, shake off excess. Roll and press in cracker crumbs till completely covered. Place in hot oil in skillet. Cover with lid. When golden … Read more