1 lb. carrots2 t. sugar1 t. salt1/8 t. pepper4 T. margarine, melted Cut carrots in small 3 inch long strips. Place in 9 1/2 X 13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour margarine over the top. Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 45 minutes (Can also microwave on high for 12-15 minutes). Serves 6. From my Sister in Law, Carol. Groceries … [Read more...] about Butter Baked Carrots
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Stuffed Green Peppers
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
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
Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad
2 bags Romain Lettuce1 apple chopped (I dipped the apples and pears in lemon juice to reduce the browning)1 pear chopped1 c shredded Swiss cheese1/4 c cranberries1 c pine nuts ( I used roasted/salted sunflower seeds on Sunday) Dressing:1/3 c apple cider vinegar2 tbs lemon juice,2/3 c vegetable oil1/2 c sugar2 tbsp onion1/2 tsp salt3 tsp poppy seeds Combine the lettuce, … [Read more...] about Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad
Sweet Spinach Salad
3 T. orange juice concentrate2 T. sugar2 T. cider vinegar1 T. finely chopped green onion1/4 t. salt1/2 c. canola oil1 1/2 t. poppy seeds1 pkg. fresh baby spinach2 cans (16 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained2/3 c. honey roasted Almond Accents In a blender, combine the orange juice, sugar, vinegar, onion and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in … [Read more...] about Sweet Spinach Salad
Veggie Squares
2 Pillsbury crescent rolls1 bar cream cheese, softened at room temperature1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dip mixpre-made salad mix of broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, chopped Flatten and pinch together crescent rolls on a cookie sheet in a rectangular shape. Cook according to package directions in the oven. Cool. In a small bowl, blend cream cheese and Hidden Ranch dip mix. … [Read more...] about Veggie Squares
Asian Style Dip
½ c. mayonnaise¼ c. sour cream2 T. soy sauce½ T. dried basil1 T. sesame oil1 T. toasted sesame seeds1 T. rice vinegar¼ t. dried ginger1 t. sugar½ t. dry mustard1/8 t. ground red pepperAssorted cut-up vegetables (carrots, red bell peppers, sugar snap peas, cucumber, broccoli, etc.) Combine first 11 ingredients in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Cover and refrigerate. From … [Read more...] about Asian Style Dip
Southwestern Salsa with Black Beans and Corn
1 ½ tsp. cumin seeds2 – 15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained1 – 15 ¼ oz. can whole kernel corn, drained1 red pepper, minced1 small purple onion, minced (1 c.)½ c. chopped fresh cilantro½ c. chopped fresh parsley1/3 c. lime juice¼ c. olive oil3 cloves garlic, crushed½ t. salt1 t. dried crushed red pepper½ t. freshly ground black pepper Toast cumin seeds in a skillet … [Read more...] about Southwestern Salsa with Black Beans and Corn
Swiss Vegetable Medley
1 – 16 oz. bag of frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, thawed and drained1 can cream of mushroom1 c. Swiss cheese, shredded1/2 c. sour cream1/4 t. black pepper, freshly ground1 small jar chopped pimientos1 – 28 oz. can French fried onions In a large bowl, combine vegetables, cream of mushroom, 1/2 c. cheese, sour cream pepper, pimientos and 1/2 can French fried onions. … [Read more...] about Swiss Vegetable Medley
Mrs. Lamb’s Potato Soup
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed4 c. water2 carrots, cut in small pieces1/2 onion, diced1 stick butter1 can pet milk (evaporated milk)1 t. salt1/8. t black pepper, freshly ground In a large stock pot bring water to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots and onions and boil for 20 minutes over medium high heat. Turn heat down to low and add butter and pet milk. Cook 5 minutes more before … [Read more...] about Mrs. Lamb’s Potato Soup