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This site has been moved to Vintage Recipes and such....at new blogger site henna hills farm

Chili Dog soup, Cream of Celery soup

Bean soup and Dumplings

simmered soups

Veal Scallopini

Home-Made biscuit mix

What is better with some homemade stew or soup then biscuits.....

 

Sadly I don't have the recipe card for the muffins shown...

 

 

How to create a Stew

...With the weather turning cooler here in the Ozarks, and Deer season around the corner, maybe I should post some stew, soup recipes for this cool weather....that is what I think of , on a cool day ....is Soup or a homemade stew of sorts....

Add your own twist to this recipe by putting in the spices/herbs that your family loves ...

Ranch Round Steak

 

 

Girfts of Jelly and Jam

 

 

Steak Au Poivre ( French Pepper Steak)

Fresh Fruit Jams...

Swedish pot roast

 

 

Peach relishes

Island Sweet-Sour Meatballs

The bottom of the front of the card reads as follows:
Give meatballs special flavor by saucing them with a mixture of pineapple cranberry sauce and barbeque sauce. Be sure to add the green pepper near the end of cooking so that the pieces cook only till barely tender. Then , serve the flavorful mixture over fluffy hot cooked rice.

Now the recipe:

1 beaten egg
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 Tablespoons chopped onion
2 Tablespoons milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
2 Tablespoons shortening
1 8 1/2 -oz can pineapple slices
1 8-oz can whole cranberry sauce
1/2 cup bottled barbeque sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash pepper
1/4 cup cold water
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup green pepper rings
hot cooked rice

In bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, onion, milk and the 3/4 teaspoon salt. add meat ;mix well. Shape mixture into 24 one-inch meatballs( 1 Tablespoon each). In large skillet brown the meatballs in hot shortening. Drain off fat. Drain pineapple, reserving syrup; cut pineapple into small wedges and set aside. Add water to reserved syrup to make 3/4 cup. Combine syrup mixture, cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce , the 1/4 teaspoon salt and dash pepper. Pour over meatballs in skillet. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Slowly blend the 1/4 cup cold water into the cornstarch. Stir into skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add pineapple and green pepper. Simmer , covered, till pepper is barely tender. Serve mixture over hot cooked rice. Makes 6 servings.

something different...

I have decided to do something different with this blog for the time being....I have neglected to put pictures of the recipes that I have posted on here....so I am or will be posting pictures of recipe cards that I have collected thru out the years, yes ,from time to time I will post recipes from the Kansas City Kansan Silver Spoon cookbook that I have with no pictures or recipes from other sources ( workbasket, other magazines)I don't have every one in these...just thought I would start posting these...
First off, a recipe card from Better Homes and Garden recipe card library. I don't know what year this was out, but I picked them up somewhere...
Combinations From the Range Top
Meaty Entrees, Skillet-Style

Picture is of Steak Skillet Supper on recipe card 1G,

STEAK SKILLET SUPPER

1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips
1 Tablespoon cooking oil
1-101/2-oz can mushroom gravy
1/2 envelope ( about 2 Tablespoons) spaghetti sauce mix with mushrooms3 to 4 medium zucchini, cut into 1 1/2-inch slices
hot cooked noodles

In skillet quickly brown the round steak in hot oil. Add mushroom gravy, 1/2 cup water and spaghetti sauce mix; stir till well combined. cover; Cook over low hear for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add zucchini; cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes or till zucchini is crisp tender. Serve mixture over noodles or rice. Makes 4 servings.

that is the recipe of the main dish pictured

on the back of this card is the following:

BUYING AND STORING MEAT

To get the most out of your meat dollars, wise shopping and planning are essential. Start by becoming familiar with the labels on meat packages. If the store where you shop has adopted the Uniform Retail Meat Identity Standards. Its easy to tell exactly what you are buying. For example, on the label you`ll see the kind of meat( beef, veal, pork,lamb), followed by the name of the wholesale cut that specifies location on the animal( such as chuck or shoulder, rib, loin or round or leg), and then the retail name for the specific cut ( such as blade steak, loin chops, etc.)

GROUND MEAT

You`ll frequently find ground beef labeled in terms of a lean-to -fat ratio and the label will usually state " not less than X% lean. Choose the leaner, more expensive ground meat for loaves and when calorie-cutting. Less expensive meat is good to use for saucy mixture , such as spaghetti.

DETERMINING THE BEST BUY

When comparing meat cuts to see which is the best buy, consider how many servings per pound you`ll get from a particular piece of meat. For boneless meat--such as ground meat, stew meat or variety meats--plan on 4 to 5 servings per pound. For cuts with a little bone--such as beef round, ham center cuts, lamb or veal cutlets--allow 3 to 4 servings per pound. For meat cuts with a medium amount of bone--including chuck roast, bone-in ham whole or end cuts of beef round , steaks, and chops--plan on 2 or 3 servings per pound. And for cuts with a lot of bone--such as short ribs or spareribs--count on 1 or 2 servings per pound.

STORAGE

After purchasing meat, proper storage is essential to maintain quality. You may refrigerate fresh meat wrapped in clear packaging as purchased. Store it in the meat compartment or in the coldest section of the refrigerator ( 36 to 40 F) up to 4 days for roasts , steaks and chops and 1 to 2 days for ground meats, stew meat and variety meats.
For longer storage, meat should be frozen. Remove the clear packaging material and wrap tightly in moisture -vapor proof freezer paper. Freeze at 0 F, or below for a maximum of 6 to 12 months for beef roast and steaks, 3 to 4 months for ground beef, stew meat , ground lamb and variety meats, 3 to 6 months for pork roasts and chops, 1 to 3 months for ground pork; and 6 to 9 months for veal and lamb roasts and chops.

Scotch Oatmeal Shortbread

This recipe came from the young cooks section of the cookbook........

Scotch Oatmeal Shortbread
Joe Grosdidier

3 cups quick cooking oatmeal
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 Teaspoon vanilla


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. combine oatmeal, sugar, flour and salt. With pastry blender or 2 knives , cut in butter  until mixture resembles cornmeal. Stir in vanilla and mix well. With hands, press mixture into pan evenly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly. cut into bars. Let cool completely before removing from pan. Makes 32

Peach Custard Cake

yummmmmyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!

Peach Custard Cake
Mrs. Richard L. Scott

1 1/2 cups all- purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup soft butter or margarine
1 - 1- pound 16-oz can sliced peaches, drained( save juice)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup peach syrup
1 egg, slightly beaten
 1 cup evaporated milk

Combine flour, salt and butter or margarine and mix with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. With back of spoon, press mixture firmly on bottom and half-way up sides of buttered 8-inch square pan. Arrange well-drained peaches on crust. Combine sugar and cinnamon over peaches. Bake 20 minutes at 375 degrees.
Mix 1/2 cup peach syrup , egg an evaporated milk and pour over peaches. Bake 30 minutes more , or until custard is firm except center. ( center becomes firm on standing>) Serve warm or cold. Serves 9.

Egg Plant Casserole

Her is a main dish...

Egg Plant Casserole
Mrs. George Gebhardt

1 egg plant, peeled, cubed and parboiled
3 Tablespoon butter
1 cup soda crackers ( do not use rich crackers)
1 1/2 cup milk
1 medium onion
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 cup sharp cheddar chees, grated
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Combine cracker crumbs and milk in casserole. Add beaten egg, onion and other ingredients. Add egg plant and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Serve hot.

Baked Corn

This recipe was in the main dish category, but I think it would be great for a side dish....rather then a main dish......

Baked Corn
Mrs. Julia Vaughn

1 ( No. 303) can cream style corn
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon butter

beat eggs well; add remaining ingredients, except butter. Pour into 1-quart greased casserole. Dot with butter and bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Breast of Chicken Magnifique

Here is a chicken recipe


Breast of Chicken Magnifique
Mrs. George Gebhardt

4 whole chicken breast ( about 3 pounds), split
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 large clove garlic, minced
generous dash of crushed thyme'
1/8 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
2/3 cup light cream
slivered almonds

In large skillet, brown chicken in butter and remove. Brown mushrooms in same skillet and stir in soup, garlic and other seasonings. add browned chicken, cover and cook over low heat 45 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir occasionally. When ready to serve , blend in cream and heat slowly. Serve with wild rice or butter noodles. Garnish with slivered almonds.


This would be great using boneless chicken.