Stuffed Green Peppers

3 large green peppers ½ pound ground beef 1 cup dry bread crumbs or cracker crumbs 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce Heat oven to 350⁰.  Cut a thin slice from the stem end of each pepper.  Remove all seeds and membranes.  Wash inside and…

Squaw Corn

4 slices bacon 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 can (17 oz.) cream-style corn 1 teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper 4 eggs, beaten Fry bacon; set aside.  Drain all but 3 tablespoons of drippings from the skillet.  Cook and stir green pepper and onion in drippings until the onion is tender. …

Squash Gourmet

3 pound Hubbard squash 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cup dairy sour cream ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Cut squash into serving pieces; remove seeds, fibers and rind.  Cut into cubes.  Heat 1 inch salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water) to boiling.  Add squash.  Cover…

Pickled Beets

2 cans (16 oz. each) sliced beets 1 ½ cups sugar ¾ cup vinegar 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks Drain beets, reserving liquid in a small saucepan.  Add sugar, vinegar and cinnamon sticks to reserved liquid.  Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.  Pour over beets; cool.  Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours.  To serve, remove beets…

Foil-Grilled Peppers

Cut a thin slice from the stem end of 6 medium green peppers.  Remove all seeds and membranes.  Wash inside and outside.  Mix 1 can (15 oz.) chili beans, drained, ½ cup whole kernel corn, and ¾ cup catsup; lightly stuff each pepper.  Wrap each pepper securely in double thickness, heavy-duty aluminum foil.  Cook on…

California Blend Vegetables Au Gratin

1 package (20 oz.) California blend frozen vegetables8 slices Velveeta cheese24 Ritz crackers, crushed½ stick margarine, melted Spread California blend mix in a greased 9×13 inch glass microwave dish and microwave, covered for 5 minutes or until vegetables are thawed; drain any liquid that’s visible. Lay slices of Velveeta cheese over the top of the…

Cabbage with Cheese Sauce II

½ head cabbage, coarsely chopped½ lb. Velveeta cheese¼ cup milk Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp. salt. Add cabbage and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender crisp. Dice cheese and place it along with milk in a glass measuring cup and cook in the microwave until melted. Drain cabbage…

Glazed Chocolate Donuts

For the donuts 1 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup natural cocoa powder 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips optional 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 6 tablespoons sour cream 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil For the glaze 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla To make the donuts Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, baking soda, and…

How to Make Homemade Pho (Authentic)

4 pounds beef soup bones (shank and knee) 1 medium onion, unpeeled and cut in half 5 slices fresh ginger 1 tablespoon salt 2 pods star anise 2 ½ tablespoons fish sauce 4 quarts water 1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles 1 ½ pounds beef top sirloin, thinly sliced ½ cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 1 ½ cups bean sprouts 1 bunch Thai basil 1 medium lime, cut into 4 wedges ¼ cup hoisin sauce (Optional) ¼ cup chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)…

Authentic Pad Thai

12 ounces dried rice noodles ½ cup white sugar ½ cup distilled white vinegar ¼ cup fish sauce 2 tablespoons tamarind paste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced 4 large eggs, beaten 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 cup coarsely ground peanuts 2 cups bean sprouts ½ cup chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon paprika, or to taste 1 medium lime, cut into wedges Place rice noodles into a…