Recipes from our Family
(Mother said to put this in just for fun and show!) 2 envelops unflavored gelatin 2/3 cup sugar 2 cups boiling water 1 cup cold water 1 partially opened rose Tape Mix gelatin and sugar. Add boiling water. Stir until gelatin dissolves. Add cold water. Cool. Insert a partially opened rose with 2 or 3 … Read more
1 cup sugar ½ cup water ¼ cup red-hot candies ½ tsp. red food coloring Apples Peel, core, and thickly slice enough apples to fill a 2 quart pan or large skillet. Add sugar, water, food coloring, and red hots. Cover and cook till tender. Remove lid, and cook 3 to 5 minutes longer to … Read more
(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.
Place a layer of sliced onions in the bottom of a crock-pot. Add a layer of sliced potatoes. Add a layer of sliced carrots. Add 4 or 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Pour one can of chicken broth over all. Cook overnight or all day on low.
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
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.
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
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
1 3-3½ pound fresh beef brisket ½ cup brown sugar 1 envelope regular onion soup (not instant) ½ tsp. garlic powder ¾ cup catsup Line a large roasting pan with heavy foil. Place brisket in pan; sprinkle the sugar, soup mix, and garlic powder over the brisket. Drizzle catsup over all. Fold ends of foil … Read more
Thin White Sauce 2 T. flour 2 T. margarine 1½ tsp. salt 1 cup milk Melt margarine and slowly stir in flour and salt. Add milk gradually stirring constantly. Cook on low heat till thick. Use immediately or refrigerate. Medium White Sauce 4 T. flour 4 T. margarine 1½ tsp. salt 2 cup milk Melt … Read more