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.