Recipes
Lemon-Broiled Chicken
Ingredients3 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp cooking oil 1/2 tsp cayene pepper 1 garlic clove, diced 1 (3 lb) whole chicken 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp oreganoDirectionsStep 1Make the marinade first: In a large bowl, mix lemon juice, oil, pepper, salt, oregano, and garlic. Step 2 Cut the whole chicken ...
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Sautéed Chicken Livers
Ingredients1 lb chicken livers, halved 3 tbsp flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 cup margarine 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 onion, chopped fine 1 celery stalk, chopped fine 1 clove garlic, chopped fine 2 jalapenos, sliced thin (optional) 3/4 cup beef brothDirectionsStep 1Coat livers in mixture of flour, ...
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Stuffed Rolled Round Steaks
Great flavors of garlic and onion. A good gravy dish. Ingredients2 large round steaks 2 tbsp garlic 1/4 cup onion chopeed 1/4 cup bell pepper chooped 1/4 cup celery chopped 1/4 cup green onion chopped1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix1 medium onion slicedDirectionsStep 1Season steak to taste with salt and ...
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Swedish Meatballs and Sauce
Swedish meatballs are a popular dish at parties and weddings. These were made by me and served at my wedding. IngredientsMeatballs 4 lbs ground beef 2 lbs ground pork 6 slices of stale bread soaked in milk 3 eggs, beaten Garlic salt to taste Salt and black pepper to taste ...
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Shrimp Stuffed Crab (Crab Backs)
Use both shrimp and crab for an even better flavor – bake or fry. Or place in an 8×8 casserole dish, top with shredded cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes until warmed thoroughly and cheese is melted. Ingredients1 stick 8 tbsp margarine 1 cup celery, finely chopped ...
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Seafood Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients1/2 lb shrimp, peeled 1/2 cup onion, chopped fine 1 (5 oz) can of crab meat or lobster 1 tsp tomato paste 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup celery 1/2 stick margarine or butter 1 cup cooked rice 8 bell peppers (medium)DirectionsStep 1Prepare the bell peppers: Cut the tops off the ...
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Pepper Steak
Ingredients1 1/2 lbs round steak (about 3/4 inch thick) 2 tbsp shortening 1 (10 oz) can condensed tomato soup 1/2 cup water 1 tsp lemon juice 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips 2 1/2 cups cooked riceDirectionsStep 1When I buy my round steak, to save time I like to ...
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Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients1/2 cup onion, chopped fine 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped 1 (8 oz) can Gebhardt's barbecue sauce (or other bbq sauce) 1 bottle ketchup 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced fine 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 5 drops Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 cup salad oilDirectionsStep ...
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Fruit Salad III Millionaire Salad
Ingredients2 or 3 oranges 1 (15 oz) can pears drained 1 (15 oz) can peaches drained 1 (8 oz) can shredded coconut 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (retain liquid) 1 (10 oz) bag miniature marshmallows 1/2 pint sour creamDirectionsStep 1Drain all fruit except pineapple. Everything must be chopped in ...
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Vegetable Rice Creole Style
Ingredients3/4 stick margarine 1 cup celery, finely chopped 1 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup green onions 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup cream of chicken or mushroom 1/4 cup parsley, chopped fine 1/4 cup pimiento 2 or 3 cups cooked rice 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheeseDirectionsStep 1Melt ...
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Pork Chop Casserole
Ingredients Ingredients8 to 10 pork chops 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup 1 (10 oz) can cream of onion soup 1 1/4 cup water 2 cups uncooked rice 1/2 cup gravy from brown chops 1 onion, chopped fine Black pepper or cayenne to taste 1/2 cup parsley, chopped ...
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Corn Casserole III
Ingredients Ingredients2 cups creamed corn 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup green onions, chopped 1 tbsp flour 4 eggs 1 tbsp pimiento, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tsp sugarDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Step 2 Combine all ingredients except the eggs in a medium glass bowl. ...
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Steamed or Boiled Okra
My Dad was a sharecropper, so when we were kids, okra was one vegetable that was always plentiful. Being a Cajun, we often used it to make what we called an okra gumbo. Ingredients1 lb okra Salt and black pepper to taste Vinegar to taste (or 1/4 cup for boiled ...
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Old Man’s Soup
At 81 my Dad was still cooking for himself. This was one of his favorites that he prepared often. Great when comfort food is needed. Ingredients1 (15 oz) can chicken broth 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce ...
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Homemade Ice Cream (Banana or Cherry)
Hot summer days, my Mom and I would get my children and make this for them. It was great fun and the children had a blast making homemade ice cream. Ingredients1/2 gallon milk 8 eggs 4 tbsp cornstarch 2 (12 oz) cans Pet milk 1 tbsp vanilla Maraschino cherries or ...
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Ground Beef/Jalapeno Cornbread Casserole
This was one of my children’s favorites growing up. Ingredients1 lb ground meat 1 onion, chopped fine 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated 3 jalapenos, chopped 1 cup cornmeal 2 eggs beaten 1 cup milk 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn drained ...
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Golden Cheese Rice
Ingredients Ingredients1/2 cup white uncooked rice 1/2 lb cheddar cheese 1/4 tsp pepper 2 tbsp minced onions 3 cups shredded carrots 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup milkDirectionsStep 1Cook rice. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Step 2 After rice is cooked add the carrots. Combine with the ...
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Cloud Biscuits
Ingredients2 1/4 cups self-rising flour 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup butter flavored Crisco 1 egg, beaten 2/3 cup buttermilk 1 tbsp butter, meltedDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Step 2 Combine flour and sugar in a large glass bowl and mix well. Step 3 Cut in shortening with a pastry ...
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Easy Monkey Bread
This is a variation of the biscuit monkey bread. Chrissy’s siblings always enjoyed it better made with frozen bread and I prefer the Bridgford brand. Ingredients2 loaves Bridgford Frozen Bread (thawed) 1 ½ sticks butter or margarine 2 tbsp cinnamon 1 cup white sugar 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 ...
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Strawberry Shortcut Shortcake
Ingredients2 French Vanilla Cake Mixes 2 packages frozen strawberries in syrup 1 canister low fat whipped creamDirectionsStep 1Prepare cake mixes per package directions and pour both mixes in a 9x13 baking pan. Step 2 After cooking and cooling the cake, pierce holes in the cake layer with a fork. Step ...
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