Chicken Clam Chowder   1 lb bacon, crumbled ¼ lb ham, cubed 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups diced celery ½ tsp sale ¼ tsp pepper 2 cups diced potatoes 2 cups cooked and diced chicken 4 cups chicken broth 2 cans of clams with juice 1 lb can whole kernel corn with … [Read more...]

Red Hot Frito Pie   1 large onion, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 lbs ground hamburger or turkey 3 tbs ground red hot chili peppers 2 tbs ground mild red chili peppers 1 ½ cup water Fritos or other corn chips Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded Cheddar … [Read more...]

Working Mom Beef Stew   2 lbs stewing beef, cubed 3 carrots, thin sliced 1 onion, chopped 4 large potatoes, cubed 3 ribs of celery, sliced and de-veined 10 ¾ oz canned tomato soup 1 soup can water 1 tsp salt Dash of pepper 2 tbs vinegar   Combine all … [Read more...]

Sausage Bean Casserole 1 lb ground pork or turkey sausage ½ cup chopped onions ½ cup chopped green peppers 1 lb cooked speckled butter beans (Navy can be used, as can canned. I used Kidney Beans!) 2 cups diced canned tomatoes ½ cup tomato sauce ¼ tsp salt 1/8 tsp … [Read more...]

Apple Glazed Pork Kabobs on the Grill  1 lb boneless pork loin cut into 1 inch cubes 2 tbs lemon juice Salt to taste 1 cup apple jelly 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbs butter Sprinkle lemon juice and salt over pork cubes. In a small pan, make glaze by mixing together the jelly, lemon juice, … [Read more...]

Yellow Squash  Casserole 2 tbs butter 3 lbs yellow squash, roughly chopped 2 onions, chopped 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup Kraft Mayonnaise 3 eggs, beaten 12 saltine crackers, well crushed 1 pkg dry Ranch style dressing mix (1 ounce) 1 tsp salt 2 cups dry … [Read more...]

Broccoli Bake   2 pkgs frozen broccoli spears 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can mushrooms (I use fresh) drained Grated cheddar cheese   Cook broccoli and drain.  Put in a colorful casserole dish with soups and mushrooms.  Cover and bake 1 hour in 350° oven.  Remove and … [Read more...]

  Molasses Barbecued Spare Ribs   5 lbs spare ribs, cut up 1/3 cup light molasses ¼ cup frozen orange juice ¼ cup ketchup 2 tbs vegetable oil 2 tbs white vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Onion if desired   Season ribs and bake at 350° for 40 minutes.  Drain … [Read more...]

Grandma’s Easy Tuna Casserole   1 can Campbell’s Chicken Rice Soup 1 can Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup (Cream of Broccoli works, too) 1 soup can of Dairy Maid Dairy Milk 1 cup of celery, cut and sautéed til tender 1 can Chow Mein Noodles 1 large can tuna in water … [Read more...]

Irish Boiled Dinner   3 to 4 lb corned beef brisket 8 small onions peeled 8 medium to large carrots 4 potatoes, peeled if desired, halved or quartered 2 turnips (if desired) cubed 1 medium green cabbage cut into wedges   Place brisket in a large iron kettle. Cover … [Read more...]