Porotitaos Verdes (Green Bean Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing)

Serves 6 Prep time: 30 minutes Green bean salad is another staple in Chilean summer menus and buffet meals. It is usually served with a tomato salad. 1 pound baby green beans (whole frozen beans may be used) 1/2 large onion, peeled and julienned 1/3 cup Alino para Ensaladas (Lemon Herb Dressing, recipe follows in … Read more

Sweet Potato Casserole

Aunt Celia’s recipe 3 c. mashed sweet potatoes 1 c. sugar 2 eggs 1 stick butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. milk A dash of salt Combine above ingredients and pour into a greased casserole. Topping: 1 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. flour 1/2 stick butter 1 c. chopped pecans Mix and put on sweet … Read more

Minty Peas and Onions

2 large onions cut into 1/4 inch wedges 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 packages (16 ounces each) of frozen peas 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint or two teaspoons dried mint In a large skillet saute the onions and pepper in oil until tender. Add the peas. Cook uncovered stirring … Read more

Cheddary Scalloped Potatoes

2 tbsp. margarine 1 small onion, sliced 1 can (10 3/4 oz) Campbell’s NEW Broccoli Cheese Soup 1/3 cup milk 1/8 tsp. pepper 4 medium potatoes, cooked and sliced (about 3½ cups)  Chopped fresh parsley for garnish In skillet over medium heat, in hot margarine, cook onion until tender. Add remaining ingredients except parsley. Heat … Read more

Quinoa with Roasted Veggies and Tahini Sauce

Quinoa with Roasted Veggies and Tahini Sauce 1 small acorn squash, peeled, cubed, and seeded 2 medium beets, peeled and cubed 6 radishes trimmed and halved 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into cubes 1 medium red onion, cut into chucks 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar salt and pepper … Read more

Frozen Cucumbers

Frozen cucumbers 7 cups sliced thin (peeled) 1 cup sliced onion Put in bowl. Add 1 tbsp salt and stir well. Let stand 5 hours or overnight. Drain well. DO NOT RINSE. Mix together 2 cups white sugar, 1 cup white vinegar, and 1 tbsp celery seed. Stir until sugar dissolves. Pour over slices. Let … Read more

Fried Zucchini

Fried zucchini From Mary Percival Slice peeled zucchini thinly. Dip in beaten egg and a little flour then roll in flour. Fry very slowly on no 2 on stove top. Fry in butter flavored cisco. Not to much fry till lightly browned on each side for about 20 minutes.

Au Gratin Potatoes

Or scalloped potatoes as I make them 8 cups of cubed potatoes ½ cup of milk ¼ cup of margarine 1 lb processed american cheese cubed 2 Tbsp flour ¾ tsp salt Minced parsley 1/8 tsp pepper In a large saucepan cook potatoes in boiling water until done. Drain. Placed in a greased 2½ qt … Read more