James Garner’s Marinade

1/2 c. red wine 1 T. red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper 2 T. oil 1 clove minced garlic 1/2 tsp sugar Combine and pour over meat.  Let sit at least 30 minutes.  Reserve marinade to baste meat. — I have no idea how my Mom got James Garner’s marinade recipe, but it [...]

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Yogurt Pie

1 sm. carton cool whip 2 cartons fruit yogurt Mix together and pour into graham cracker crust.  Chill until set. – Simplest dessert in the whole world.  Darn tasty too.

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Grandma’s Cobbler Recipe

1 c. flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 1 c. sugar 1 tsp salt Mix together and pour on top of 1 quart hot fruit.  Bake at 350 until done.  Makes thin crust. — My Grandma made a mean cobbler.  It is the perfect season for peach cobbler.  mmmm.

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Creole Pork Chops

1 c. sliced onions garlic to taste 1 can stewed tomatoes 1/2 c. sliced green peppers pork chops tomato sauce Saute green pepper, onions, and garlic until wilted.  Push to side and brown pork chops on both sides.  Add stewed tomatoes and tomato sauce, cover and simmer until sauce has thickened and chops are tender.  [...]

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Cheesecake

1 pkg. cream cheese (8 oz.), softened 1 can Eagle Brand milk (14 oz.) 1/3 c. lemon juice 1 graham cracker crust 1 can cherry pie filling In medium bowl beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.  Add Eagle Brand, blend thoroughly.  Stir in lemon juice and vanilla.  (huh.  no mention of vanilla in the [...]

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15 Minute Beef Stroganoff

Recipe cut from a bag of egg noodles. 1 lb round steak, 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick 2/3 c. water 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 cup sour cream 2 T. flour Buttered noodles Trim fat from meat. Cut in small pieces. Heat fat in skillet or chafing dish. [...]

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Cherry Cheese Stollen

Mix: 1  8 oz. block softened cream cheese 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. flour Separate one package crescent rolls and press short sides together in bottom of pan.  Spread filling in middle and put a few cherries on top.  Fold ends over to seal.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to [...]

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Soy Curry Chicken

Sounds odd, but it is actually really tasty. 1/4 c. low salt soy sauce 1/2 c. + 2 T. water 3 T. lime juice 2 tsp. sherry 2 minced garlic cloves 1 tsp. minced ginger 1/4 tsp curry powder of your choosing 1/4 tsp. thyme 1/4 tsp oregano 2 chicken breasts 1 small onion sliced [...]

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Authentic Spanish Rice

1 T. bacon drippings 3/4 c. long grain white rice 1/2 c. chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 3 sm. canned tomatoes, diced (or perhaps a small can of diced tomatoes? Or some fresh tomatoes?) 2 T. tomato juice 2 c. hot water 1/2 tsp salt In skillet, heat bacon fat on med. high.  Add [...]

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Salmon Noodles Romanoff

A classy name for a very unclassy dish. 8 oz. uncooked medium noodles 1 1/2 c. creamed cottage cheese 1 1/2 c. dairy sour cream (is there un-dairy sour cream?) 1/2 c. finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 to 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Dash red pepper sauce or cayenne red pepper 1 can [...]

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