INGREDIENTS: 4 pounds of pickling cucumbers (2- to 5-inch)* 3/4 c ups canning or pickling salt (separated in thirds) 2 teaspoons celery seed 2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices 5 1/2 cups sugar 4 cups vinegar (5 percent) *(If packed whole, use cucumbers of uniform size) Pickles can be canned whole,… Read more“14 Day Sweet Pickles”
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Chicken Milano
INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 cup chicken broth, divided 1 cup heavy cream 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 8 ounces dry fettuccini pasta DIRECTIONS: In… Read more“Chicken Milano”
Zesty Baked Trout
INGREDIENTS: 2 rainbow trout fillets 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced and seeded 1 lemon, sliced DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rinse fish and pat dry. Rub fillets with olive oil, and season… Read more“Zesty Baked Trout”
Taco Salad
INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef 1 package (1 1/4 oz) taco seasoning 1 medium head of lettuce, shredded 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 cup bottled Catalina dressing 4 to 5 cups corn chips, crushed 2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese DIRECTIONS: Brown ground beef; drain well. Season… Read more“Taco Salad”
Turkey Sloppy Joes
INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey 1/2 cup ketchup 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Non-stick cooking spray 4 hamburger rolls DIRECTIONS: Either use a non-stick skillet or spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray and add ground turkey and… Read more“Turkey Sloppy Joes”
Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge
INGREDIENTS: 1-12 ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 1-12 ounce jar smooth or crunchy peanut butter 1-14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk DIRECTIONS: In a 1-1/2 quart microwave-proof bowl, melt chocolate and peanut butter on high for 3 minutes. Remove from microwave; stir will. Add milk, stirring until well blended. Pour… Read more“Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge”
Fruit Dessert Cups
INGREDIENTS: 8 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained 1 1/4 cups red seedless grapes 2 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced 4 large scoops vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup orange flavored liqueur (optional) DIRECTIONS: Combine all the fruits; cover and refrigerate. When ready to serve, spoon fruit mixture into individual dessert dishes…. Read more“Fruit Dessert Cups”
Oven Stew
INGREDIENTS: 3/4 pound boneless beef round steak, trimmed and cubed 1 tablespoon cooking oil 4 medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes 5 medium carrots, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks 1 rib celery, cut into 1 inch chunks 1 large onion, cut into 1 inch chunks 14-1/4 ounce can… Read more“Oven Stew”
Hodge Podge Soup
INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef 1 chopped onion Salt/pepper 1 can (10.75-oz) tomato soup 1 can (16-oz) mixed vegetables 1 can (16-oz) kidney beans 1 box (14.75-oz) spaghetti DIRECTIONS: Brown ground beef and onions. Drain excess grease. Add tomato soup and half a can of water. Stir in vegetables. Run… Read more“Hodge Podge Soup”
Florentine Rice
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound fresh spinach 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup sliced green onions 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried whole rosemary, crushed 3 cups cooked rice 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup Pine nuts,… Read more“Florentine Rice”