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FANCY FOOD THAT'S NOT MUCH WORK
(especially good for bachelor cooks)
Eleanor Sewall, Little Rock, Arkansas
30 Minute Spaghetti Sauce
2 lbs. ground beef 2 Tblsp salad oil
1 large green pepper, diced 2 cans tomato sauce
1 large onion, chopped 2 cans tomato paste
1 glove of garlic, crushed 2 Cups hot water
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown meat, onion, garlic, and green
pepper. Add tomato sauce, paste, water and seasonings. Heat until
bubbling, lower heat and simmer 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. OK to
let simmer beyond 30 minutes until ready to serve. Left over portions
freeze well, thaw and reheat as needed.
Pork Chops & Sauerkraut in Beer
4 to 6 medium to thick pork chops, well trimmed
1 large can or 2 small cans of sauerkraut, well drained
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 can or bottle of beer
salt, pepper, Summer Savory or Marjoram
Render fat in hot skillet and brown pork chops on both sides with sliced
garlic (about 5 to 7 minutes a side). Remove chops from skillet; drain
fat and remove garlic; reduce heat; return chops to skillet. Season
both sides of chops. Cover chops with thinly sliced onion and then
sauerkraut. Pour most of beer over all. Cover and simmer slowly for 45
minutes to 1 hour, baste occasionally; do not allow to cook dry. Goes
well with sweet potatoes, baked beans, or corn.
Corn Pudding
6 eggs 2 cans whole or cream style corn
2 Tblsp oleo 1 scant Cup of milk
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Beat eggs with fork. Mix in milk, seasonings and corn (drain unless
Niblets or cream style; use a little less milk with cream style). Melt
oleo in a 2 quart casserole and turn casserole so all sides are oiled.
Pour egg, milk, corn mixture into casserole and place in a shallow pan
of water. Bake uncovered in a 325 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes
(until top is firm). For 1 quart, use 4 eggs and halve everything
else.
Overnight Fruit and Marshmallow Salad
1 large can pineapple tidbits 1 Cup sour cream
1 can mandarin oranges 1/2 Cup shredded coconut
16 marshmallows quartered, or 1 1/2 Cups mini marshmallows
Mix all ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Poppy Seed Dressing for Fresh Fruit Salads
1/2 Cup sugar 1 1/4 Cup salad oil
1 small onion, grated 1/2 Cup vinegar
2 tsp dry mustard 2 drops green food coloring
2 tsp poppy seeds
2 tsp salt
Mix dry ingredients and add onion. Add liquids; pour into a bottle and
shake well. Refrigerate until needed.