SHEPHERD'S PIE 1 lb. ground beef or turkey 1 can peas 1 can sweet corn 1 medium onion, diced 1/3 c. sugar 8 medium potatoes  (I use instant) 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese Boil potatoes, mash and season to taste with milk and butter or cook as directed on package. Brown ground beef … [Read more...]

CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS by Erin-Elizabeth Tavegia 20 to 24 lg. fresh mushrooms (1 lb.) 3/4 seasoned bread crumbs 1 (6 oz.) can crab meat (drained and flaked) 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. minced onion 1 tsp. lemon juice Shredded Mozzarella for topping Clean mushrooms with … [Read more...]

CHICKEN N' DUMPLINGS 2-3 chicken breast (with bone and skin) water 1 stick of butter 3 cups self-rising flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil salt and pepper, to taste Place chicken and butter in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Boil on medium-high until chicken is done. Remove … [Read more...]

DORITO MEXICAN CASSEROLE 1 lb. ground beef or turkey 1/2 tsp. garlic salt 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 16 oz. can tomato sauce 1 cup sliced black olives 1 cup sour cream 1 cup cottage cheese 2  chopped jalapenos 2 cups (approx)  Doritos (taco flavor) 2 cups shredded Mexican blend … [Read more...]

CHICKEN FRIED RICE   3 eggs gently beaten 2 boneless chicken breasts  cooked and diced 2 to 3 cups  cooked  rice 3 green onions, chopped 1/2 c. broccoli flowets 1/4 c. sliced carrots, canned or cooked until tender,  plus frozen or canned peas Soy sauce to … [Read more...]

HAMBURGER (or ground turkey) GOULASH 1 (1 lb.) pkg. noodles of your choice 1 med. onion finely chopped 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. ground beef or turkey 1 lg. can crushed tomatoes 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Other seasonings can be added according to your taste! Cook pasta and drain.  Brown ground beef … [Read more...]

Yellow Squash Casserole (This is a take off of my Scalloped Corn Casserole for those who cannot eat corn)   4 cups cut up yellow squash ½ large onion, chopped 35 Ritz Crackers crushed 1 cup cheddar cheese 2 eggs ¾ cups milk ½ cup butter, melted salt and pepper, to … [Read more...]

Chicken Caruso   4 cups chicken broth 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni or noodles of your choosing 2- 4 slices bacon, cut up 1/4 cup finely chopped red or green peppers 1/3 cup finely chopped onion Sliced pimentos (1/4 cup chopped or cherry tomatoes can be added for color/ … [Read more...]

Brussels Sprouts and Tomato Salad (serve cold) This is a very impressive  looking and tasty dish.  I line the whole serving dish with lettuces for more effect.   2 pkgs (10 oz each frozen Brussels sprouts or 1 ½ lb fresh / cooked) ¾ cup oil and vinegar salad dressing ½ pint … [Read more...]

Chinese Beef and Rice 1 1/3 cups uncooked regular rice 1/4 cup oil 1 tbs salt 3 cups rapidly boiling water 2 beef bouillon cubes 1 tbs plus 1 tsp soy sauce 2 medium onions finely chopped 4 celery stalks deveined and chopped 2 green or red peppers, chopped 3 cups cooked … [Read more...]