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Frank-Veggie Hot Pot

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This quick-to-fix meal is economical and tasty. you can use either turkey or beef frankfurters.

For 4 servings you will need:
1 lb turkey or beef frankfurters
1 can (10 1/2 oz) chicken broth plus water to equal 3 cups liquid
1 cup elbow macaroni
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen mixed vegetables
1 small onion, diced
1/3 cup each sour cream and mayonnaise, optional
Chopped fresh parsley, chives or green pepper

Tips: You may use cooked, diced turkey or pork in place of the frankfurters, if desired or other shapes of pasta for the elbow macaroni. Whole wheat macaroni adds a nice flavor and color as well.

For 2 servings:
Half of the ingredients

For 8 servings
Double the ingredients but use only 5 1/2 cups liquid. Increase cooking time to 20 min.

Preparation:

1. Cut frankfurters into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.

2. Heal to boiling chicken broth and water in heavy saucepan or Dutch oven. Add macaroni, basil, salt and black pepper. Return to boiling. Cook, uncovered, for 5 min.

3. Stir in frankfurters, vegetables an onion. Simmer 5 min. longer until macaroni is tender, vegetables are cooked and water is almost all absorbed.

4. Fold in sour cream and mayonnaise, if used. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, chives or green pepper before serving.

Good served with: Chilled spiced tomato juice, green salad, fresh fruit for dessert.

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Rice-Sausage Squares

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Preparation time: 15 min.
Cooking time: 15 min.
Baking time: 25 min.
Oven temperature: 400° F

Quick and economical, these squares are as delicious as they are hearty and satisfying.

For 4 servings you will need:
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 lb pork sausage meat
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce or pizza sauce
1 tsp. instant minced onion
2 Tbsp. water
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crumbled
12 thin triangles of Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese

For 2 servings:
Half of the ingredients. Use a 1-quart baking dish.

For 8 servings:
Double the ingredients. Use 2 baking dishes.

Preparation:

1. In a saucepan, combine rice and boiling water. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 min. or until rice is tender (do not add salt). Drain, if necessary.

2. Crumble sausage meat into large skillet. Cook over medium heat until lightly browned. Drain fat and discard but add 1 Tbsp. to the spaghetti sauce.

3. Mix onion and cold water. Let stand for 2 or 3 min. to reconstitute. Stir in rice, sausage, eggs and seasoned salt.

4. Pack mixture into ungreased shallow 8-inch square baking dish, smoothing top. Spread with spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with oregano.

5. Bake at 400° F for 20 min. Arrange cheese triangles in a pattern on top. Bake 5 min longer. Cut into 4 squares and serve hot.

Good served with: Peas and a tomato and lettuce salad.

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Spiced Frankfurters In A Hurry

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A simple but interesting treatment is given to frankfurters as they gently simmer in a flavorful sauce of tomatoes, onions, green pepper and celery. Aromatic oregano and paprika add more good flavor to this quick and easily prepared one-pot meal.

For 4 servings you will need:
1 to 1 1/4 lbs frankfurters
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 medium onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1 green pepper, sliced
2 to 3 stalks celery, sliced
1 can (16 oz) whole tomatoes with liquid
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp paprika
Dash black pepper
Salt to taste

Tips: If you like, you can substitute other smoked sausage for the frankfurters and used canned ready-cut tomatoes for whole.

Preparation:

1. Cut each frankfurter into thirds. Melt 1 Tbsp. of the butter in a skillet. Lightly brown the frankfurters. Remove and keep warm.

2. Add remaining butter. Saute onions till lightly browned. Add the garlic. Saute 1 min. longer. Stir in green pepper and celery. Cook 3 or 4 min. more or until tender-crisp.

3. Add tomatoes with liquid, oregano, paprika, black pepper and salt to taste. Simmer until heated through. Serve immediately.

Good served with: Noodles or rice.

For 2 servings: Half of the ingredients
For 8 servings: Double the ingredients but use 1 large clove of garlic.

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Beef Malabar

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Curry fans will enjoy this spicy beef dish from the Malabar Coast, a region of South India. Raisin-Almond Rice complements the curry.

For 4 servings you will need:
1 lb rump or round steak
1 medium onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
2 Tbsp. oil
1 tsp tumeric
2 tsp. coriander
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. each ginger, dry mustard, and cumin
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 can (10 3/4 ox) beef broth
Raisin-Almond Rice (recipe follows)

Preparation
1. Cut off any visible fat from beef. Cut into 1/4-inch strips about 2 inches long. (For ease in slicing, partially freeze beef before slicing)

2. Saute onion and garlic in the oil in heavy saucepan or skillet. Add spices and saute a few minutes.

3. Coat beef with the flour. Add to saucepan and brown lightly. Add lemon rind, lemon juice and broth.

4. Bring to boiling. Cover and simmer 25 to 30 min. or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with the Raisin-Almond Rice.

Raisin Almond Rice: Saute 3/4 cup long-grain rice and 1 minced small onion in 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine until golden. Add 2 cups boiling water, 1/2 cup raisings and 3/4 tsp. salt. Bring to boiling. Cover and simmer 10 min or until rice is tender. Transfer to serving dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds and chopped parsley if you wish. Sprinkle lightly with paprika.

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Crispy Gingerbread Cookies

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Very spicy and always crisp, these cookies are almost foolproof for a child cookie-making project. Popular any time of the year, they are especially nice during a holiday season. Just choose the appropriately shaped cookie cutter.

For 4 dozen cookies you will need:
2/3 cup butter or margarine, room temperature
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
1 1/2 tsp cloves
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup to 1/3 cup water
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Royal Icing, optional (recipe follows)

Royal Icing: Beat 1 egg white until frothy. Whip in 3 to 4 cups unsifted powdered sugar until icing is smooth and can be forced through a cake decorating tube or bag. Flavor with 1/2 tsp. vanilla, lemon or almond extract.

1 . Cream butter and brown sugar. Add cinnamon, ginger, cloves and baking soda.

2. Whip in 1/4 cup of the water and stir in the flour. Dough should be pliable and easy to roll out. If the humidity in your area is very low, you may need to add more water to keep dough from being crumbly.

3. Roll dough out to about 1/4 inch thickness – the thinner the dough the crispier the cookie.

4. Cut out cookie shapes as desired such as gingerbread men, Christmas wreaths. Valentine hearts or scalloped rounds.

5. Place cookie cutouts on lightly oiled baking sheets. Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 min. Cool.

6. Decorate with Royal Icing, if desired.

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Country Christmas Bread

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Add a luxurious touch to any meal and fresh-bake your own wheat bread in a new form. Spread dough into a tube pan, sprinkle with fragrant fennel, anise or caraway seeds and let the tantalizing aroma fill your kitchen while it bakes high, light and golden.

For 1 ring you will need:
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
1 cup milk
3/4 cup butter or margarine, cubed
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup mashed potatoes
4 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
Egg white
All-purpose flour
1 to 2 Tbsp. fennel, anise or caraway seeds

Preparation:
1. Combine yeast and sugar in large bowl. Stir in warm water. Set aside for 5 min.

2. Combine milk and butter in saucepan. Place over low heat. Heat until it reaches 105° to 115° (butter need not melt completely).

3. Pour into yeast mixture along with the salt, mixing well. Beat in eggs. Stir in mashed potatoes until smooth and thoroughly blended.

4. With wooden spoon, beat in flours, 1 cup at a time, until dough forms. Knead for 10 min., adding flour as necessary. Place dough in oiled bowl, turning once. Cover and let rise in warm place for 2 hrs.

5. Punch dough down. Knead again for 5 min. Spread in oiled 10-inch tube pan. Cover and let rise 1 hr.

6. Brush with beaten egg white. Dust with flour. Sprinkle with seeds. Baked at 375° FOR 1 TO 1 1/4 hrs. Remove from pan. Cool on wire rack.

Tips: Bread can be baked in 2 loaf pans for 45 min. or until done. Two medium potatoes will yield about 3/4 cup mashed.

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Molded Shrimp Loaf

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Colorful and easy to make, this luscious shrimp loaf will keep refrigerated for several days. Use as an entrée for a holiday luncheon, Christmas or New Year’s cocktail buffet.

For 1 loaf you will need:
2 pkgs. unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 can (10 3/4 oz) tomato soup, undiluted
3 pkgs. (3 oz.each) cream cheese, softened and thoroughly mashed
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped green and red pepper
3 cans (4 oz. each) broken shrimp, drained, washed, then chilled in ice water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. grated onion or onion purée
1 Tbsp. horseradish
1 Tbsp. capers, drained
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Salt to taste
Shredded lettuce
Lemon and lime slices

Preparation

1. Dissolve gelatin in the cold water.

2. Meanwhile, bring tomato soup to a boil in saucepan. Add softened gelatin. Allow mixture to cool. When barely warm, blend in cream cheese.

3. Stir in celery, green and red pepper, shrimp, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, capers, hot pepper sauce, and salt to taste.

4. Coat a 9-by-5 inch loaf pan with a little mayonnaise or oil. Pour in mixture. Spread as evenly as possible. Cover and chill 2 to 4 hrs. or until set.

5. Unmold on large platter or serving dish. Garnish with shredded lettuce and lemon and lime slices. Serve with crackers or Melba toast, if you wish.

Tips: One loaf will yield 10 to 12 slices for luncheon or 30 slices or a cocktail party.

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Tuna Puff Sandwiches

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A well-seasoned tuna mixture puffs up during baking due to the addition of whipped egg whites in the mixture. This makes an excellent main dish for lunch or supper for family or guests.

For 4 servings you will need:
1 can (6 1/2 oz) chunk-style tuna, drained
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped green onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. each salt, oregano and black pepper
2 egg whites
3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
4 slices whole wheat or pumpernickel bread toasted and buttered

Preparation:

1. Blend together tuna, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, oregano and pepper.

2. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold in the Parmesan cheese.

3. Fold egg white mixture into tuna mixture.

4. Divide mixture among the toasted bread slices, mounding it high in the center of each piece.

5. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 450°F for 10 min. or until tops of sandwiches are lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Tips: For lower caloried sandwiches, choose tuna packed in water rather than oil. To make appetizer sandwiches, cut toast into quarters, mound the filling on the tiny toast squares and bake just before serving.

For 2 servings: Half of the ingredients
For 8 servings: Double the ingredients

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Creamy Mushroom Soup

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Here is a soup with silken elegance that makes it appropriate for the first course of a special dinner. Or treat your family to a Sunday night supper of this sherry scented soup, with warm crusty bread and sliced ham or other cold meat.

For 4 servings you will need:
1 lb small whole mushrooms (quartered, if large)
6 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
2 tsp catsup
3 cups chicken broth, canned or homemade
1 cup half-and-half
1 egg
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. dry sherry

Preparation:
1. Sauté mushrooms in heated butter in a 3-to-4 quart saucepan until lightly browned. Remove and reserve about 1/3 of the mushrooms.

2. To mushrooms in pan, add onino. Cook until limp and golden. Mix in flour, cooking until bubbly. Add salt, thyme and catsup. Remove from heat. Gradually mix in broth.

3. Cook, stirring, until soup boils gently. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. WHirl soup, half at a time, in blender until smooth. Return to saucepan.

4. Stir in half-and-half. Heat until soup steams. Beat egg with lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir in small amount of hot soup. Pour egg mixture into remaining soup.

5. Mix in reserved mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until very hot (do not boil). Mix in sherry. Salt to taste.

For 2 servings:
Half of the ingredients
For 8 servings:
Double the ingredients. Use only 5 1/2 cups chicken broth

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Parsleyed Ham

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Cubed ham set in a wine-broth and served on butter lettuce is a delightful summer luncheon dish. Serve with crisp rolls and crackers and a mild cheese.

For 4 servings you will need:
2 cups diced ham, trimmed of all fat
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped, optional
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. dried tarragon leaves
1 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin
Lettuce leaves
Dijon-style mustard

Mustard Sauce: Mix 1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard with 1/4 cup chopped gerkin pickles

Tip: All chicken broth can be used in place of broth-wine mixture.

Preparation:
1. The ham can be cubed if larger pieces are desired. Add green onions, if used, to ham.

2. Heat the broth, wine, pepper, and tarragon.

3. Add ham mixture and simmer for a few minutes.

4. Reserve broth. Mix parsley and ham together. Dish the ham into 4 individual serving cups (large custard cups work with or 4″ ramekins.)

5. Soften gelatin in small amount of water. Stir into broth, making sure it dissolves. Cool slightly until syrupy.

6. Pour equal amounts of broth over each ramekin. Cover and chill thoroughly.

7. Unmold onto lettuce. Serve with mustard sauce.

Good served with: Stoned wheat crackers, French rolls, mild cheese and white wine, if desired.

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