Turkey Dressing

1 ½ lbs. Butter, divided 2 cups diced onion 2 cups diced celery 1 tbsp. Salt ½ tsp. Pepper 1 tbsp. Sage ½ cup parsley 3 eggs 2 lbs. Bread, sliced Giblets Cook giblets with 1 lb. butter until done; set aside.  Steam onions and celery in remaining butter until tender.  Cover bread with cold…

Cheese Spinach Tartlets

1 (15-oz.) package Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts 1 teaspoon olive oil or oil 4 cups packed chopped fresh spinach 4 oz. (1 cup) crumbled feta cheese ½ cup ricotta cheese ½ cup dried dill weed ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg Dash pepper 1 egg 2 teaspoons flour 1 tablespoon diced pimiento or red bell…

Jalapeno Cream Cheese Spread

1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese 1 (1-inch) piece cinnamon stick ½ cup jalapeno jelly 1 (1-inch) square red bell pepper, if desired 2 tablespoons dairy sour cream, if desired Cut cream cheese in half diagonally.  Turn 1 piece over and arrange both pieces on small serving plate with long straight sides touching to form triangular…

Meatball Stew

18-20 Meatballs  3 potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups (about 4 large) carrots, cleaned and sliced 1 medium onion, chopped finely 3 stalks celery, cleaned and sliced 1 (10¾ oz) can tomato soup 1 (10½ oz) can beef gravy 1 cup water 1 envelope onion soup mix 2 beef bouillon cubes or 2 teaspoons granules…

Fall Stew

3 tablespoons flour ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon dried thyme 2 pounds beef round steak, cut in 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups apple cider 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 ½ cups carrot, sliced 1 cup onion, quartered ½ cup celery, sliced Combine flour, pepper and…

Toasted Rye Rolls

Split 4 hard rye rolls; spread with soft butter or margarine. Place on rack in broiler pan and broil for 5 minutes.

Thin White Sauce

1 T. butter or margarine1 T. flour¼ tsp. saltDash pepper1 cup milk In a heavy saucepan melt the butter or margarine. Blend in the flour, salt and pepper. Add the milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium-low heat. Continue cooking until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes.

Thick White Sauce

3 T. butter or margarine¼ cup flour¼ tsp. SaltDash pepper1 cup milk In a heavy saucepan melt the butter or margarine. Blend in the flour, salt and pepper. Add the milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium-low heat. Continue cooking until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes.

Tartar Sauce

½ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing1-2 tbsp. finely chopped dill pickleDash minced onion Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate to blend flavors.

The Best Scottish Shortbread

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Mix together flour, butter, and 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl with your hands until well combined. Press dough into an ungreased 11 ½ x 7 ½-inch sheet tray or jelly roll pan. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake in the preheated oven until edges…