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Instead of digging through that old recipe box, why not put your favorite recipes online? That's what I did! It's much easier for me to just fire up the computer and have recipes at my fingertips. Below are some of my favorites. Test them out, and let me know what you think!

 

 

Three Bean Salad
By Grandma G. and Mom

 

This recipe reminds me of a familiar scene at my Grandma's house in Indiana. It goes something like this...

It's mid-summer. I just finished playing a game of double-solitaire with my Grandma in the living room. It's not dinner time yet, but the urge for a snack is there. My Mom looks at me with a grin, and I realize what she's thinking. Both of us look over at Grandma with the same hopeful grin. Grandma says, "Oh, alright, but don't eat all of it before dinner." She gets up and leads us into the kitchen where we grab forks and little bowls, and share some memories over three bean salad. Nothing like it...

 

Open 1 can of each: green beans, yellow beans, kidney beans

In large pan, boil the following (sometimes doubled):
1/3 c. salad oil
2/3 c. vinegar
¾ c. sugar
1 t. salt

Pour mixture over 1 medium onion, 1 green pepper, and beans.

Marinate in fridge.

 

 

Stuffed Mushrooms
By Mom

 

Have you ever hosted a dinner party and wondered what special hors d'oeuvre to serve to really "kick it up a notch" for your guests? These stuffed mushrooms are not only mouth-wateringly delicious, but also quite easy to make. They will definitely get your party off to a great start.
 

1 lb. Fresh mushrooms
3 Tbsp. Minced onion, cooked until tender in ½ tsp. Butter


Combine with following:
¼ clove garlic, crushed
4 ½ oz. can deviled ham
2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. Bread crumbs
1 egg yolk
2 ½ tsp. Parsley
1/3 tsp. Salt
dash pepper

Place stuffed mushrooms in well-greased dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.


 

Reunion White Chicken Chili
By Melanie Waltz

 

 

This recipe is called "Reunion" White Chicken Chili because it brought together two adult twins who had previously never met each other. Separated at birth, raised by two different families, on two different continents, Ima and Ura Lucky finally came face to face with the twin neither knew she had. While auditioning for then upcoming Survivor 9, both simultaneously reached for a bowl of the complimentary chili. Looking up, the twins met each other's eyes and felt as though they were looking into a mirror. Ima and Ura instantly embraced, knowing in their hearts that they were related. Several bowls of chili later, the two were close friends and vowed to never lose contact with each other. Both got the recipe of the chili from the show's producer who claimed it was originally created by his son's former 7th grade teacher. In an interesting twist, this teacher is my friend and neighbor and lives right here in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She has graciously allowed me to publish her recipe with the hope that it will inspire others to "grab a bowl of chili and find a long lost loved one." God bless her.

 

-Put a bit of cooking oil in a large pot
-Add one bunch of chopped green onions (reserve a bit for garnish)
-Add 2 small cans of chopped green chilies (4.5 oz. Cans)
-Saute’


-Next add:
Mrs. Dash/ground pepper/cumin (1/4 tsp. each) [pinches to taste]
-1 can of chicken broth and 1 cube of chicken bouillion
-Let the flavors mingle


-Cut 3-4 boneless chicken breasts and put in
-Let them cook (approx. 15-20 min.)


-Add great white northern beans (either one 72 oz. jar or two 40 oz. cans)
-Gently smush them a bit


-Cook, cook, cook! (min. ½ hour)

-At end, add more cumin to taste
-(If it's not thick enough, add cornstarch & water mixture)
-Spoon into bowls; garnish with a dollop of sour cream, a dash of shredded cheddar, and pinch of green onion
-Eat with Tostitos Scoops while thinking of your long, lost loved ones
-Enjoy!


 

Hot Chicken Salad
By Tammy Maginity

 

It's the moment you've been waiting for! Here it is...the number one most requested recipe for this web-cookbook! Enjoy every last bite!

(The history of this recipe is currently a mystery. The publisher is attempting to discover its origins and will print it as soon as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience.)

 


4 c. cooked, diced chicken (approx. 5 chicken breasts)
¼ 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2/3 c. slivered almonds (may be toasted)
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
2 c. finely chopped celery
1 c. cream of chicken soup
1 tsp. minced onion
1 and 1/2 c. crushed potato chips or corn flakes (crunchy topping)

Toast almonds on cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven for 5-7 minutes. Mix all the ingredients except cheese and crunchy topping. Place in a baking dish, then add cheese and crunchies to the top of mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. (For a variation: Water chestnuts may be added.)

 

 

German Vegetables
By Mom

(adapted from a recipe shared by an old church friend of hers)

 

Ah, Thanksgiving! What a marvelous time to gather with family and friends and thank the Lord for the amazing blessings He's given to us! Every day should be Thanksgiving if you ask me.

In my family, Thanksgiving is also a dinner where everyone contributes a dish to the meal. My Mom and I do the turkey and homemade stuffing, my Dad makes awesome pecan and pumpkin pies, my brother always mashes MOUNTAINS of potatoes, and my sister-in-law makes delicious broccoli casserole. My niece and nephew contribute rolls, fruit salad, and the relish tray. My Mom fills in the gaps with homemade cranberry sauce and gravy. (I don't know who really makes the sweet potatoes and other dishes that seem to appear each year!) My traditional offering is German Vegetables. I hope it takes you to a place of Thanksgiving as it does for me.

 


[Recipe often doubled.]

Cook for 10-15 minutes:

1 c. chopped carrots

Add:

1 9 oz. package frozen green beans and cook 5-8 minutes. Drain well.

Cook 2 slices of bacon until crisp. Then drain, reserving 1 Tbsp. of drippings. Crumble.

Cook:

1 apple (peeled, cored, and sliced)

1 medium onion

2 Tbsp. vinegar

1 Tbsp. sugar/salt to taste

Cover and cook until apples are tender (3-4 minutes).

Add cooked beans/carrots and heat through. Sprinkle with bacon.

Share and enjoy!

 

 

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