Chili Con Carne

Recipe By: Presto Cooker Cook Book c. 1955Serving Size: 8 Preparation Time: 2:00 Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef1 onion — mincedor 2 tbsp onion flakes1/2 green pepper — choppedof 2 tbsp green peper flakes1 clove garlic — minced2 cans tomatoes2 cans kidney beans — with liquid1 tablespoon salt3 tablespoons chili powder Directions: Brown beef …

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Chicken Cacciatore

Recipe By: Dianne’s VersionPreparation Time: 1:00 Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halvessaltblack pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion — sliced thinly1 clove garlic — minced1 large bell pepper — sliced thinly1 1 lb. can Italian plum tomatoescoarsely chopped1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon oregano4 ounces mushrooms — sliced Directions: If chicken breasts are large, cut in half. …

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Beef Stroganoff

Recipe By: Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Cookbook 1961 (modified)Preparation Time: 1:00 Ingredients: 2 pounds round steak2 tablespoons butter1 medium onion — diced1 can mushroom pieces1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet1 tablespoon tomato paste2 tablespoons flour1 cup beef stock1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper1 pint sour cream1 teaspoon dill weed Directions: Trim all fat and sinew from beef. Cut …

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Beef Mexicana

Recipe By: Hunt’s 21 New Way to Serve Hamburger c.1960Preparation Time: 0:45 Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef1 large onion — minced2 cups tomato sauce1 can corn — whole kernal1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon chili powder Directions: Saute onion and beef until lightly browned. Stir in tomato sauce, corn and seasonings. Simmer gently about 30 …

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Aunt Poppy’s Fried Chicken and Gravy

Recipe By: Mildred Marks StonebrakerPreparation Time: 1:30 Ingredients:12 pieces cut-up chicken1 stick butter1/2 pound baconfloursalt and pepperpaprikacream or milk for gravy Directions: Wash and trim chicken pieces and dry. Meanwhile, fry bacon and set aside. Melt butter in pan with bacon drippings. Mix flour, salt, pepper and paprika in paper or plastic bag. Add chicken …

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Acadian Peppered Shrimp

Recipe By: From Michelle Miller Ingredients: 3 sticks butter1/4 cup ground pepper3 tablespoons lemon juice3 cloves garlic — minced2 bay leaves1 teaspoon rosemary1/2 tablespoon paprika1/2 teaspoon basil1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon nutmeg3 pounds shrimp — large Directions: Melt butter/add all ingredients except shrimp. Cook 20 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until …

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Shiny Chocolate Glaze

Recipe By: The Cake Mix Doctor Ann ByrnePreparation Time: 00:10 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup confectioner’s sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Melt the butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat. Add the cocoa powder and cream and stir until the mixture thickens, 2 minutes. Do …

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Ozark Pudding

Recipe from Mildred Taylor. Appeared in newspaper as Bess Truman’s recipe. Ingredients: 1 egg3/4 cup granulated sugar3 tablespoons flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cup apples — chopped1/2 cup English walnuts — chopped Directions: Beat egg and add sugar gradually until thick. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in vanilla, apples …

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Original Nilla Banana Pudding

Recipe By: Nabisco RecipesPreparation Time: 1:00 Ingredients: 35-45 NILLA vanilla wafers, divided5-6 ripe bananas — sliced(about 4 cups), divided3/4 cup sugar, divided1/3 cup all-purpose flourdash salt4 eggs — separated2 cups milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Reserve 10-12 wafers and 1 banana for garnish.2. Mix ½ cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler. …

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