3 large green peppers1 c. water1 1/2 t. plus 1 t.salt, divided1/2 lb. ground beef1 can tomato sauce1/2 c. cracker crumbs1/4 t. pepper2 T. sweet onion, finely chopped Cut off stem of peppers, then wash and de-seed them. In a medium sauce pan, boil 1 c. water and 1 1/2 t salt over high heat. When boiling, add peppers and cook for 5 minutes. Drain peppers of all water. In a … [Read more...] about Stuffed Green Peppers
Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn
1 egg white, slightly beaten½ c. sugar1 tsp. cinnamon¼ tsp. salt2 quarts of air-popped popcorn (not microwave) Mix together first 4 ingredients. Pour mixture over popped popcorn and be sure it is fully coated. Spread in a greased baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes at 300º stirring frequently. Cool completely on paper towels before putting into an airtight container. … [Read more...] about Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn
Southern Style Whole Grain Pancakes
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour1 c. instant oats2/3 c. cornmeal3 T. sugar2 T. baking powder1 t. salt6 eggs, separated6 T. canola oil, plus 1/2 c. separated3 c. buttermilk Whip egg whites until stiff with a beater. Set aside. In a separate bowl mix together the flours, oats, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a smaller bowl blend the egg yolks, … [Read more...] about Southern Style Whole Grain Pancakes
Buttermilk Biscuits
2 c. flour (plus trace amount for counter surface)4 t. baking powder1 t. salt1/2 c. shortening1 c. buttermilk Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Add shortening and mix with pastry blender (picture of one from Williams-Sonoma below) until it is “crumbly” in texture. Stir in buttermilk. Pat out to desired thickness on a floured surface. Cut with round … [Read more...] about Buttermilk Biscuits
Blueberry Cheese Cake
1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs1/2 c. melted margarine4 T. sugar1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese1 c. powdered sugar1 container cool whip1 can blueberry pie filling Mix together graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press into a pie plate. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Blend together cream cheese, cool whip, powdered sugar and pie filling. Pour into chilled crust. Refrigerate … [Read more...] about Blueberry Cheese Cake
Garlic Parmesan French Bread
1 loaf french bread, sliced1 stick margarine1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated1/2 c. Monterrey jack cheese, grated1 t. garlic1 t. salt Place sliced bread in aluminum foil, wrapping, so that only the top is showing. Place on a cookie sheet. In a glass measuring cup, melt butter in microwave, add in cheeses, garlic and salt. Blend together and pour over the bread, opening each … [Read more...] about Garlic Parmesan French Bread
Fudge Brownie Pie
2 eggs1 c. sugar1/2 c. butter, melted1/2 c. flour1/3 c. Hershey’s cocoa1/4 t. salt1 t. vanilla1/2 c. pecans, chopped1/2 gallon vanilla bean ice creamhot fudge sauce Beat eggs in small bowl, blend in sugar and butter. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt. Then add vanilla and nuts. Pour into lightly greased and floured 8 inch pie pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool … [Read more...] about Fudge Brownie Pie
German Potato Salad
7 slices bacon1/4 c. onion, chopped1 T. flour1 T. sugar3/4 t. saltdash of pepper1/4 c. chopped celery1/4 c. vinegar3 c. potatoes, sliced and cooked1 T. parsley1/2 c. water Cook bacon until crisp; crumble. Cook onion and celery until tender. Blend in flour, sugar, salt and dash of pepper. Add vinegar and 1/2 c. water. Cook over medium heat and stir until thick. Add bacon … [Read more...] about German Potato Salad
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
3 c. flour1 T. baking powder1/2 t. baking soda1/2 t salt2 T. poppy seeds10 T. butter, melted1 c. sugar2 eggs1/2 c. heavy cream1 c. sour cream1 T. lemon zest3 T. lemon juice1 c. powdered sugar Blend together in a large bowl flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, lemon zest and poppy seeds. Make a well in the center and add butter, eggs, heavy cream and sour cream. … [Read more...] about Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Bananas Foster Cupcakes
1 c. sugar2 eggs4 ripened bananas1 t. vanilla1 3/4 c. flour1 1/2 t. baking powder1 t. baking soda1/8 t. salt1 lb. powdered sugar1 t. rum extract (This brand is good.)1 stick butter, melted2 T. dark brown sugar2 T. milk (may add a bit more for consistency)optional (1 c. chopped pecans) Blend eggs with a wire whisk. Add sugar and vanilla. Blend in bananas with a hand blender … [Read more...] about Bananas Foster Cupcakes