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Stuffed round steak This recipe is a fixer-upper. The stuffing could be more flavorful, and I wasn't so crazy about the crm of shroom sauce. But back then, they used crm of shroom on everything. I would suggest searing the steak roll, adding the remaining broth instead of the soup, and...

Blinde Vinken (veal birds) 8 slices veal, about 4x4x1/2" 4 slices bread, crumbled 1/2 cup milk 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 oz or more of sausage meat S&P 2 eggs 4 thin slices bacon 1 dill pickle, cut in slivers fine, dry bread crumbs vegetable oil and butter 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 cup...

Another of grandma's recipes... Melt 2 tablespoons butter, stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and 1 cup Pet milk, diluted with 3/4 cup of liquid from hominy. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add to 3 slightly beaten egg yolks. Cook 2...

Grandma Snarr's Icebox Rolls 1 cake yeast 1 1/2 cup lukewarm water 1/2 cup lard 3 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup mashed potatoes 8 cups flour Mix well hot potatoes, sugar, salt, eggs and fat. Soak yeast in 1/2 cup water, then add other cup of water and work in 4 cups flour...

I dug out my grandmother's recipe box, and have been going through some of her old recipes. Here are three interesting ones for apples: Glazed Apple Rings: Wash and core apples. Cut in rings. Simmer rings in syrup of 1 cup water, 2 cups sugar, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Baste often until...

Once I graduated from Jello 101 during my recent hospital stay, I was treated to some very good food. One meal consisted of tiny whole French string beans, turkey, dressing and fresh fruit...another was pasta, steamed mixed vegetables, whole wheat bread and canned fruit...and yet another was a...

I just got out of the hospital yesterday after 9 days in ICU. Pneumonia and a critically low blood count (4.5) just about did me in. I had to be anesthetized and intubated, and it's been a tough road back. Thanks to the prayers of friends and family and the best of care, plus a dose of "tough...

We went to a new restaurant the other day, and had a wonderful pot roast with red wine reduction sauce. I don't care for most red wines, but this sauce was wonderful. Does anyone know how to make it?

I'm going to the cardiologist Thursday AM. In the meantime, the angina is getting worse daily, and right now, I'm full of nitro...you'd better not light a match near me. And...my tongue and throat swelled up yesterday afternoon because I had a seizure and bit my tongue yesterday morning. The...

I have been putting this job off for YEARS, so I finally made myself a promise to do one drawer a day, starting at my dressing table, where I keep all my make-up and hair stuff. I've done two drawers so far, and thrown out a Walmart bag full of trash. So far, so good. Heaven help me when I...

My mom used to make this for me, and I loved it. 1 large or 2 small boxes of orange jello 1 large can of crushed pineapple (about 14 oz), drained, juice reserved 1 cup grated carrots Prepare Jello as called for on package, except use reserved juice for part of the cold liquid. Stir in...

My teeth used to be OK...not outstanding, but healthy and acceptable. But by age 62, they are worn out. The enamel is gone off my front teeth, and the composite repair did not last. Most of my back teeth have already been capped, thanks to insurance, but now we have no insurance and are going to...

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I saw Giada prepare this lentil/vegetable loaf on her show, and even though I'm not a vegetarian, I thought it looked delicious. Here's the recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/veronicas-veggie-meatloaf-with-checca-sauce-recipe/index.html

Southern Illinois had a terrible storm this afternoon with tropical storm strength winds. There were a few tornado sightings, but most of damage came straight line winds. There were sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts of 100 mph. Many roads are closed, including I57, where overturned semi's and...

1 pint button mushrooms, sliced 1 can artichoke hearts, quartered handfull of ripe olives, sliced Italian dressing (Zesty Good Seasons or your favorite) pepperoni or hard salami, sliced into strips parmesan cheese or good mozzarella tomatoes Optional: strips of sweet red pepper, sweet onion or...

I've been making this for 30 years... Original Killer Baked Beans 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. bacon 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup catsup 1/4 cup mustard 1 14 oz can Rotel tomatoes, juice included 1 large (1 lb. 13 oz) can pork & beans, drained, juice reserved 1 16 oz can pinto...

DH brought home some lovely pork chops, about 5/8" thick. He decided to bake them on a rack in the oven, which he has done before, with good results. You just put the rack on a foil-covered baking sheet and put the seasoned chops (or chicken, or whatever) on it and cook at 350-375. By using the...

Chicken and Dumplings...southern Illinois style INGREDIENTS: 1 chicken, boiled, boned and cut up 4 qts broth from chicken 2 eggs 3 cups flour 1 tbl dried parsley, or 1/4 cup fresh chopped Italian parsley few drops yellow food coloring salt, pepper DIRECTIONS: Season chicken broth to taste...

This recipe comes from my daughter's step-son, who is presently working for the government in Iraq after serving two tours of duty there. His grandma taught him how to cook, so it's probably her recipe. Brandon’s Sweet & Sour Green Beans 10 oz bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled ½...