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Gary’s Favorite Clam Chowder

Saturday Nov 19, 2011

Submitted by Gary Floyd
Serves 8

Ingredients

13 oz. clams, minced (2 cans; reserve juice) 1 c. yellow onions, chopped
1 c. celery, diced 2½ c. potatoes, diced
¾ c. all-purpose flour ¾ c. butter
1 qt. half & half ½ tsp granulated sugar
1½ tsp salt Dash black pepper

Directions

  1. clam chowderIn a medium to large saucepan combine onions, celery & potatoes. Pour clam juice over vegetables. Add enough water to barely cover vegetables. Bring to boil then reduce heat to medium & simmer until potatoes are tender (approximately 20 minutes).
  2. Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan, melt butter. When melted, add flour, blend & cook for 2 minutes. Add half & half & cook, stirring until smooth & creamy. Drain vegetables, reserving liquid. Return vegetables to saucepan. Add clams & sauce mixture. Heat thoroughly (add reserved cooking liquid to make consistency to your taste.

Funeral Potatoes

Tuesday Oct 4, 2011

Submitted by Stephanie Floyd
Serves 10-12

Ingredients

16 oz. hash brown potatoes, frozen 16 oz. diced potatoes, frozen
10¾ oz. Cream of Chicken soup 1½ oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ c. butter, melted ½ c. onions, chopped
½ tsp garlic salt ½ tsp seasoned salt
2 c. corn flakes, crushed 2 tbsp butter, melted

Directions

    1. Grease 9″x13″ baking dish. Preheat oven to 350°F.Diced!
    2. In a large bowl combine soups, sour cream, cheese, onions, garlic salt, seasoned salt, & the ½ cup melted butter or margarine. Gently fold in hash browns, then gently fold in diced potatoes.
    3. Pour mixture into pan. Combine crushed corn flakes & the 2 tbsp melted butter or margarine.  Sprinkle on top of potato mixture in baking dish.
    4. Bake for 30-45 minutes.

Chef’s Note: Frozen potatoes are a necessity for the baking times to be right.  I actually use dry onion flakes reconstituted instead of fresh onion.  You can also substitute the corn flakes for crushed Ritz crackers or potato chips.  This recipe can be doubled for a larger party, but remember to adjust the baking times to suit the larger volume.

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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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McMurphy’s Kickass Homefries

Thursday Jan 7, 2010

Submitted by RandallPMcMurphy
Serves 2

2 russet or yukon gold potatoes ½ green bell pepper
½ onion 2 strips bacon, roughly chopped
butter salt & pepper

1. Make sure your potatoes are washed & diced.  Leave the skin on.
2. Put the potatoes in a pot of water, approximately 3 qts, with 1 tbsp of kosher salt on the stove.  Turn hear on high & bring to a boil until potatoes are fork tender.
3. Dice the onion & bell pepper.  In a cast iron skillet, render the bacon with the onions & peppers on medium heat.
4. Strain potatoes & throw into the cast iron skillet with the peppers & onions & a pat of butter.
5. Really mash down with the weight of another skillet, & set on medium-medium low heat until you finish cooling the rest of your breakfast, about 5-10 minutes.  The bottom should form a nice crust on it.
6. Salt & pepper to taste.  Add a dash of hot sauce if you like.

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