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DianeBC said:

CHICKEN TETRAZINNI
CHICKEN TETRAZINNI

4 CUPS COOKED CHICKEN
3 TBSP. OLEO, MELTED
1 CUP CHOPPED CELERY
CHOPPED BROCCOLI ( OPTIONAL )
1 - 4 OZ. CAN SLICED MUSHROOMS
3/4 CUP MILK
1 LB. SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
1 - 7 OZ. PKG. SPAGHETTI COOKED IN CHICKEN BROTH ( WELL DRAINED )
1 CUP DICED GREEN PEPPER
1 - 2 OZ. CAN DICED PIMENTO
2 CANS CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

SAUTE IN OLEO THE CELERY, GREEN PEPPER AND BROCCOLI. MIX ALL TOGETHER EXCEPT THE CHEESE. BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 30 TO 40 MINUTES IN A 9 X 13 DISH. SPRINKLE CHEESE ON FOR LAST FEW MINUTES OF BAKING TIME. FIX AHEAD AND BAKE LATER.

I had a girlfriend out for
I had a girlfriend out for dinner and served this with a green salad and some hard rolls. It was excellent! My hubby even loved it! Thanks!

DebbyM said:

I've made this watergate
I've made this watergate salad Noel more times than I want to remember. LOL It is very easy and always a big hit. One thing to point out about it, with some allergic to nuts, I always put a couple of large nut pieces on the top so everyone can see it has nuts in it.


Just a tip!

Love this watergate salad
Love this watergate salad recipe!

Noel said:

I am so glad you and your
I am so glad you and your family loved the recipe Weazer! I've got to post some more on here!

And, you are so welcome!


Hugs, Noel

SCALLOPED HAM N' POTATOES
SCALLOPED HAM N' POTATOES

2 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
6 cups sliced, uncooked potatoes
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp. chopped pimento
1 slice smoked ham ( 1/2 inch thick )

Combine flour, salt and pepper; slowly stir in soup and milk. Heat to boiling.

Combine potatoes, green pepper, onion and pimento. Place in greased 2 quart casserole. Pour soup mixture over and mix lightly.

Cut ham in serving pieces; place on top of casserole or bury in potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes covered. Uncover and bake 45 minutes longer.

Noel said:

This is a recipe that Re had posted to an earlier post!
MOTHER IN-LAWS MEATBALL STEW

2 LBS LEAN HAMBURGER
2 EGGS
1 MEDIUM BAG OF BABY CARROTS
4 LARGE POTATOES
1 CAN STEWED TOMATOES
1 LARGE ONION
1 ½ CUP OF BREAD CRUMBS
1 16 OZ. CAN OF TOMATO SAUCE
1 TBLSP GARLIC PEPPER
1 TSP SALT
4 -6 CUPS OF WATER

COMBINE HAMBURGER, EGGS, BREAD CRUMBS AND GARLIC PEPPER, MIX WELL. ROLL THE HAMBURGER INTO MEATBALLS, COOK IN SKILLET ON MEDIUM HEAT UNTIL COOKED THROUGH. SET MEATBALLS ASIDE ON A PAPER TOWEL TO REMOVE EXCESS OIL.
ADD THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS TO A STEW POT: WATER, TOMATO SAUCE, STEWED TOMATOES, PEELED AND QUARTERED POTATOES, QUARTERED ONION, CARROTS AND WATER, ADD SALT TO TASTE. COOK ON MEDIUM HEAT FOR 30 MINUTES THEN ADD MEATBALLS AND SIMMER ON A LOW HEAT FOR TEN ADDITIONAL MINUTES. ADD ADDITIONAL WATER IF DESIRED. TO THICKEN STEW MIX 2 TBLSP FLOUR IN A CUP OF WATER AND WHIP TO A THICK SAUCE FREE OF LUMPS AND ADD TO STEW WHILE IT IS COOKING.
ENJOY!

I made this recipe when it
I made this recipe when it was first posted awhile back and it is delicious. And, with the weather turning chilly now, it is perfect! A small green salad and some rolls, YUM!

47ronin said:

My Mother in Law's Pork Soup
This is easy to make and tastes good on cold rainy days, like today.

Cook 4-5 pork chops in chicken broth (about 4 cups worth). When they're done, take them out of the broth, cut off the fat and the bones, and put bite-size pieces of the meat back in.
Shred 1/2 cabbage and cook until done.
Serve with salt and pepper and rice.

I am trying this recipe too
I am trying this recipe too 47ronin! Easy to make and I bet is delicious! I've sent my sister some of these recipes already and she loves everything! Thanks for this post Noel!

Noel said:

You will love this if you like ham!
Ham Loaf

1 lb ground ham
1/2 lb. ground lean pork
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
4 tsp. prepared mustard
1/4 tsp. pepper

Mix ham, pork, eggs, bread crumbs, milk, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons mustard and pepper together. Spread mixture in ungreased loaf pan. Mix remaining brown sugar and mustard together; spread over ham loaf. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven until done, about 1 1/2 hours. It makes 8 servings.

Note: I make scalloped potatoes and asparagus with cheese sauce to go with it.

We love ham Noel, so, I will
We love ham Noel, so, I will be trying this, especially with the weather cooler. It feels good to have the oven on. Could I have my butcher ground the pork and ham up for me? Thanks!


Lex

Strawberry Basil Sorbet with Shortbread Cookies
I was reading through all the yummy recipes wondering what I could share. So here is what I came up with -

Since I make a lot of ice cream here is a recipe for Strawberry Basil Sorbet and shortbread cookies. Yeah, I know the sorbet is non-fat and healthy but the shortbread cookies can clog your arteries if you don’t have some restraint ‘cause they are addictive.


4 cups of washed and chopped strawberries
1/3 – ½ cup of sugar (soft brown works well)
1 cup of finely chopped basil.


Directions –
*sprinkle the sugar on the strawberries and mix well. Let stand at room temperature for at least 20 mins.
*Place the strawberry and sugar mix in a blender and add the basil. Puree as much as possible.
*put in ice cream maker until firm or desired consistency, transfer to a plastic container and put in freezer.
If you don’t have an ice cream maker then put it in a plastic container. Leave in the freezer and every 40 – 60 mins, take a fork and mash it up as finely as possible.


Shortbread cookies

I cup of softened butter
½ cup of sugar (brown also works)
2 cups of flour
Pinch of salt.


Directions –
*Cream the butter and sugar together.
*Add the flour sifted and the pinch of salt.
*mix together for about 3 mins. Kneading works. You should end up with a soft dough.
*Take the dough and roll into a log. Slice about ½ inch thick.
*Place on a cookie sheet covered with parchment and prick. Sprinkle a little extra sugar on top if you like.
*Bake at 325 degress for about 20 mins.

Kylez said:

Mariam, both of these sound
Mariam, both of these sound delicious! I don't have an ice cream maker, so, thanks for letting us know we can just use a plastic container.

Making those shortbread cookies for sure, addictive or not! LOL

Thanks!

I
love this thread and all of these recipes! Thanks Noel and everyone for posting these great recipes.


Sue

VickiSam said:

... cool refreshing sweet .. pick me up
It is still hot, as well as humid here in Southern/Northern California ..


Freeze grapes -- medium colors are the best.

I wash bunches, then cut them up and place in small baggies. After dinner, before
bed when you have the urge for a sweet treat --- grab a bag out of the freeze and
enjoy the sweetness of a frozen treat without the hundred of calories.


Vicki Sam

I started doing this
I started doing this recently, and I really enjoy eating grapes this way. What got me started was my not being able to keep up with my stash of grapes before some would go bad. So, I froze grapes (off the vine) to keep them good.
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(Looks like this did not end up where I thought it would.)