Dianne Sims

Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:1 pound ground beef1 can onion soup2 tablespoons flour1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon catsup1 teaspoon kitchen Bouquet Directions: Brown meat. Pour off excess grease if necessary. Stir in flour and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and simmer about 15 minutes, adding a little water if needed. Serve on hamburger buns.

Skillet Spanish Rice

Recipe By: Hunt’s Easy One-Dish Meals c. 1960Preparation Time: 0:45 – Number of Servings: 4 Ingredients:1 medium onion — thinly sliced1/2 medium sweet green peppers — thinly sliced1 pound ground beef1 1/2 cups rice, instant1 1/2 cups water2 cups tomato sauce1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Directions: Saute onion, green pepper and beef until lightly browned. …

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Fried Rice

Servings: 6 Preparation Time: 0:30 Ingredients:2 1/2 cups rice, instant2 1/2 cups water6 large egg2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon onion flakes2 tablespoons dried parsley1 tablespoon chives, freeze-dried2 tablespoons celery flakes1/3 cup soy sauce1/4 cup bacon drippings1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons bacon bits Directions:Cook rice per package directions and cool.Melt bacon dripping in skillet. Add cooked rice and …

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Roast Turkey

Ingredients: 20 pound turkey — with giblets1/2 cup butter3 cups onion — chopped3 cups carrot — chopped3 cups celery — chopped1 cup dry white wine2 cups chicken stock1 tablespoon salt1 bay leaf1 teaspoon sage1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 cup vegetable shortening1/2 cup celery leaves — coarsely chopped1/2 cup parsley sprigs1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet1/2 cup flour Directions: …

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Pork Chops Capri

Recipe By: Del Monte Blue Lake Green BeansPreparation Time: 1:00 # of Servings: 4 Ingredients:4 large pork chops2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary — finely chopped1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 cup water2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1 small bay leaf1 cup tomato juice1 can green beans, canned1/2 cup mushrooms — slicedsalt and pepper Directions: …

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Medallions of Pork Loin Sauteed with Herbs & Cream

Recipe By: “From Julia Child’s Kitchen” 1975Preparation Time: 1:00 # of Servings: 6 Ingredients:36 ounces pork loin — * see note2 tablespoons bacon drippings — * see notesalt and pepper1 pinch allspice1 pinch thyme1/4 cup shallots — minced1 clove garlic — minced1 cup dry white wine1 cup heavy creamparsley — minced4 ounces mushrooms — braised …

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Lobster Newburg

Recipe By: Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Cookbook 1961Preparation Time: 1:00 # of Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound lobster meat2 egg yolks1/2 cup heavy cream1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons sherry1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Directions: Break any large pieces of lobster into small chunks. (Frozen langostinos may be substituted or other seafood may be substituted).Beat egg …

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Josie’s Lemon Scampi

Recipe By: Good Housekeeping Cookbook, 1963Preparation Time: 1:00 – Number of Servings: 5 Ingredients:2 pounds shrimp1/2 cup butter2 cloves garlic — minced1 medium lemon — juiced1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon parsley Directions: Peel shrimp; leave tails shells on; devein.Preheat broiler 10 minutes.Melt 1/4 cup butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, lemon …

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