Chef 
Everything is getting more expensive today. From gas to groceries, our hard-earned dollars are challenged to stretch further. Now, we may be able to ride a bicycle around town if we can’t put gas in our cars. But, we have to eat. There’s no getting around that. So, we have to find ways to spend … Read more
My children like it best if I just serve it to them right after mixing the cheese in. They say it tastes better. Other people tell me they like it baked. Mac & Cheese 2 Cups Elbow Macaroni 1 1/2 Cups Velveeta Cheese (I use the Sharp version) 1/3 Cup Milk 1/4 teaspoon Salt … Read more
Strawberry Surprise Freezer Jam 1 pint boxes of fresh strawberries (washed, drained and hulls removed) 2 1/2 Cups of fresh pineapple (peeled and finely chopped) 7 Cups sugar 2 packages (1 3/4 oz powdered pectin) 1 Cups cold water 4 pint freezer containers with lids Place strawberries in a large mixing bowl. Use a … Read more
Better Than Potato Salad 4 cups cooked long grain rice 8 radishes — slice 4 eggs — hard-cook (chop) 1 medium cucumber — chopped 2 cups celery — thinly sliced 1/2 cup onion — chop 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 3 tablespoons prepared mustard 3/4 teaspoon pepper Combine rice, radishes, eggs, cucumber, celery and onion. Combine … Read more
Black Beans And Sausage 1 tablespoon oil 1 medium onion — chopped 1 14.5 oz can stewed tomatoes 1 15 oz can black beans — undrained 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 pound pork sausage — cooked and sliced In a skillet add oil … Read more
Biscuits with Ham Butter 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sour cream 1 egg — lightly beaten 1 cup ham — cube 1/2 cup softened butter Mix together sour cream and egg and whisk together. Add in flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Knead on lightly … Read more
All-American Barbecue Sandwiches 4 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 1/2 cups onion — chopped 2 1/4 cups ketchup 3 tablespoons prepared mustard 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon pepper 18 hamburger buns Brown ground beef and onion. Drain off grease. Add ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, vinegar, sugar, … Read more
Best Bran Muffins 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup all-bran cereal 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg — beaten 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup molasses 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 8 oz can crushed pineIn natural juice — undrained … Read more
Sweet Sour Slaw 1 cup vinegar 1 can sauerkraut — drained 1 can bean sprouts — drained 1 sm. jar pimento — chopped 2 cups sugar 2 cups celery — chopped 1 green pepper — chopped 2 cups onion — chopped Boil vinegar and sugar in small sauce pan for approximately 2 minutes. Remove … Read more
Chicken Luncheon Sandwich 1 2/3 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 1/8 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup green bell pepper 1 1/8 green onion — chopped 1 1/8 tablespoons chopped pimiento 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup plain yogurt salt & pepper rolls and/or bread Combine chicken, cheese, celery, bell pepper, … Read more
Curried Shrimp 1 cup fish stock or water 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon turmeric 1/2 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon salt 2 pounds medium – shells removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon curry powder salt and pepper 1/2 lemon — juice of Combine stock, onion, … Read more
Simple Cream of Chicken Noodle Soup 4 large chicken breasts 3 packages mixed frozen vegetables 5 medium peeled potatoes 2 tablespoons minced onion 6 teaspoons chicken flavor bouillon 1 pound pasta 6 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 tablespoon bell’s seasoning 1/4 ground teaspoon sage 1/4 ground teaspoon thyme In … Read more