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Barbecued Country Style Pork Ribs

Monday Jun 28, 2010

Submitted by Michelle Fawver
Serves 6-8

3 lb. country style pork ribs 1 small onion, sliced
1 lemon garlic powder

Barbecue Sauce

14 oz. ketchup 5 oz. water
1/3 c. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar
2-3 dashes Tobasco sauce 1 tsp salt
dash black pepper

Combine & bring to a boil.

Place ribs on a flat pan.  Sprinkle ribs with garlic powder.  Arrange onion & lemon slices on top.  Bake, uncovered, in oven at 450°F for 30 minutes.  Drain.  While ribs are baking, make the sauce.  Place ribs, onions, & lemon in heavy baking dish or pan with lid.  Pour hot barbecue sauce over ribs.  Cover and bake in 325°F oven for 1½ hours.


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Chicken Cacciatore

Thursday Jun 24, 2010

Submitted by Marilyn Braunger
Serves 6

3 ½ – 4 lb. chicken, cut up ½ c. flour
½ c. olive or cooking oil 1 clove garlic, minced
2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 can tomato paste
1 green pepper, finely diced 2 c. diced tomatoes
¼ lb. mushrooms, sliced 2 tsp. salt
¼ tsp pepper ½ tsp oregano

Dredge pieces of chicken with flour.  Heat oil in large skillet.  Brown chicken on all sides in oil.  Add remaining ingredients.  Cover; simmer 1 hour or until tender.  Serve with hot cooked spaghetti & grated Parmesan cheese.


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Shepherd’s Pie

Sunday Jun 20, 2010

Submitted by Monica Fawver
Serves 6-8

5 potatoes 1 lb. ground beef
4 oz. sliced mushrooms, canned 2 c. fresh or frozen vegetables, assorted
1 can Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 can Condensed Cream of Celery Soup
3 tbsp butter salt
pepper

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9″x13″ baking dish with cooking spray. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Peel & quarter the potatoes, then mash with a little of the cooking liquid. Set aside.

In a large skillet, cook the meat over medium-high heat.  Drain fat from pan.  If using leftover meat, heat & add to the skillet.  Stir in mushrooms, vegetables, mushroom & celery soups, salt, & pepper; heat through.  Pour into prepared baking dish; cover with mashed potatoes & dot with butter.  Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until potatoes are golden & meat & vegetable mixture is hot & bubbly.

Chef’s Note: You can also use leftover chicken or any meat, really.  If using larger chunks, like chicken, cube the meat.


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Pioneer Stew

Wednesday Jun 16, 2010

Submitted by Michelle Fawver
Serves 6-8

4 tbsp oil or Crisco 2 lb. beef or lamb stew meat
½ c. flour 1 clove garlic, minced
2 c. chicken or beef bouillon 1 bay leaf
½ tsp thyme 1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper 4 medium potatoes, quartered
2 carrots, cut in 2″ pieces 2 tbsp cider vinegar

In a heavy saucepan with cover, melt Crisco (or heat oil). Dredge beef or lamb meat & brown in hot oil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat. Add onions & garlic. Cook for 5 minutes. Add bouillon, bay leaf, thyme, salt, & pepper. cover & simmer for 1½ hours. Add potatoes & carrots. Cover & simmer for 30 more minutes or until meat & vegetables are tender. Stir in vinegar. Add more salt & pepper as needed.


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Mexican Lasagna

Saturday Jun 12, 2010

Submitted by Michelle Fawver
Serves 6-8

2 pkg corn tortillas (18) 1 tsp black pepper
1 lb. ground beef, browned & drained 1 tsp cumin
16 oz. chopped tomatoes, drained 1½ c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tbsp chili powder 1½ c. Mozzarella cheese
1 tsp red pepper 16 oz. cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten black olives (garnish)
green onions (garnish)

Line bottom of 13″x9″ pan with half the tortillas.  Combine ground beef, tomatoes, & seasonings.  Spread on top of tortillas.  Add another layer of tortillas.  Mix cottage cheese, 1 c. Cheddar, 1 c. Mozzarella, eggs; spread on top of tortillas.  Bake at 350°F for 30 – 40 minutes. Remove from oven & top with remaining cheeses. Garnish with chopped green onions & black olives.


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