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- 1-1/2 cups canola oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, with the juice
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups grated carrots
Grease a 13x9x2-inch cake pan. In a 3-quart bowl, mix the oil, sugar, and eggs. In a 1-quart bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and cinnamon together.
Add the dry ingredients to the oil, sugar, and egg mixture. Add the pineapple, nuts, carrots. Pour into the greased pan.
Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes
Icing
- 1 (8-ounce) package regular cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick butter or margarine
- 1 box powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Beat all the ingredients together until smooth and spread on the cake when done and cooled.
Carrot Cake
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- 1 (16-ounce) package rotini or other pasta
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 rib celery, cut diagonally into thin slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (12-ounce) can tuna
- 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can cream of celery soup
- 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimientos
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- Grease a 2-quart casserole
In a 5-quart kettle, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain into a colander, rinse, toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and return to the kettle. In a 12-inch skillet, saute the onion and celery in the oil until the onion is transparent.
Combine all the ingredients except the bread crumbs in the kettle. Pour into the casserole. Sprinkle the bread crumbs on the top.
Bake at 350F for 25 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.
Tuna Casserole
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- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
In a 2-1/2 quart saucepan, combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the grits are soft, not stiff and not soupy. If they become too stiff, add a little hot water.
Serve with butter, margarine or gravy.
This goes good with eggs, ham, and sausage.
Makes 6-8 servings.
Southern Grits
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- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon corn meal
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Grated rind of 2 large lemons
- 1 unbaked -inch pie shell
Cream the sugar and butter or margarine. Add the eggs and milk and beat well. Sift the flour and corn meal together and add to the wet ingredients. Add the lemon juice and grated lemon rind and blend well. Pour the mixture into the pie shell. Bake 450 for 10 minutes, then 350 for 40 minutes or until a knife, inserted halfway between the center and edge, comes out clean. Serve at room temperature.
Makes one 9-inch pie.
Lemon Chess Pie
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- 6 eggs, separated
- 6 tablespoons hot water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash black pepper
- 1-1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- Green peppers, onions, tomatoes, chopped, and 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (all optional)
Turn the oven to 350F. In a 2 quart bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. In a 1-quart bowl, beat the yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Beat hot water into the egg yolks and add salt and pepper. Fold yolks into stiffly beaten whites.
Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet or omelet pan, greasing the bottom and sides of the pan. Turn the egg mixture into the pan. Cover and cook over low heat until it is puffy and a light brown underneath.
Place the pan in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top of the omelet is dry but not brown. Touch the top of the omelet lightly with the finger. If the top of the omelet does not stick to the finger, the omelet is done. Do not overlook. Loosen edges of the omelet, cut through the center and slip a spatula under the side. fold 1/2 over the other and press slightly to make it stay in place. Serve at once.
Makes 4-6 servings.
If you wish to add peppers, onions, or tomatoes to the omelet, saute them in a little butter in the pan and set aside. Put the vegetables and cheese on top of the omelet after it is done, but before folding it over.
Egg Omelet
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- 1-1/2 cups yellow corn meal
- 6 cups warm water
- 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 (2 .25 ounce) can sliced, ripe olives
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
In a 2-1/2 quart saucepan, thoroughly mix the corn meal, water, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat about 5 minutes, stirring continuously until you have a soft mush. With a potato masher, mash out any lumps.
Grease a 3-quart baking dish. In a 12-inch skillet or 5-quart Dutch oven, saute the onion in the oil briefly.
Add the ground beef and brown, chopping it into fine pieces as it cooks. Chop the tomatoes in the blender for 4 seconds. Stir the tomatoes, chili powder, and olives into the beef.
Pour half the corn meal mush into the baking dish. Add a layer of half the meat mixture and a half of the cheese. Layer the rest of the mush, then the remaining meat mixture. Top with the rest of the cheese.
Bake at 350F for 25 minutes.
Makes 5-6 servings.
Tamale Pie Casserole
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- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 stick butter or margarine
- 2 eggs
- Small amount of milk
- 1 cup mild Cheddar cheese
In a 2-1/2 quart saucepan, combine the grits, water, butter or margarine, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the grits are soft, not stiff and not soupy. If they become too stiff, add a little hot water.
Grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Beat the eggs, adding enough milk to make 3/4 cup. Pour into the grits and stir. Pour the whole thing into the casserole dish. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, top with the cheese, and bake for another 5 minutes.
For a zestier dish, use jalapeno Jack cheese or pepper cheese instead of the Cheddar.
Makes 6 servings.
Cheese Grits
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- 1 (2-pound) package frozen O'Brien-style hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 (8-ounce) package sliced ham, chopped
- 2 (10-3/4-ounce) cans cream of potato soup
- 2 cups dairy sour cream (Fat-free works fine)
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch casserole. In a 3-quart bowl, combine potatoes, ham, potato soup, sour cream, and cheese. Pour into the greased dish. Bake at 375F until the top is browned, about 25 minutes. Just before the end of the baking time, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and bake for 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.
Makes about 12 servings.
Green peas can be added for more color and greater nutrition.
Hashbrown Casserole
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed finely
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (12-ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
- 1 (15-1/4-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
- 1/2 cup pitted, sliced ripe olives
- 1 (10 to 12-ounce) pkg.corn or tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
In hot oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven, saute the onion and garlic until golden about 3 minutes. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula and cook until brown. Add the next six ingredients. Simmer for 25 minutes.
To serve, place a layer of chips on each place, add the meat mixture, and top with the cheese.
Makes about 6 servings
Chili Casserole
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- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, not diluted
- 1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, not diluted
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chilies
- 15 (4-1/2-inch) corn tortillas, torn into 8ths
- 4 cups chopped, cooked chicken
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
In a 2-1/2 quart saucepan, combine the broth, onion cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, bell pepper, and diced tomatoes. Heat through, stirring often. In a 13x9x2-inch baking dish, layer the casserole as follows:
- 5 torn tortillas
- 1/2 of the chicken
- 1/3 of the soup mixture
- 5 more tortillas
- the rest of the chicken
- 1/3 of the soup mixture
- 5 more tortillas, and the remaining soup mixture
Cover with cheese. Bake at 325F for 25 minutes, or until heated through.
Makes 8-10 servings.
King Ranch Casserole
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- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 cups chopped, cooked chicken
- 1 package cornbread or herbal stuffing
- 1 pkg. chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 4 cups chicken broth, or 2 cups broth and 2 cups hot water
In a 5-quart Dutch oven, saute the onion and celery in the oil until the onion is clear. Stir in the remaining ingredients and heat through. Pour into a 2-quart casserole. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.
Chicken and Dressing Casserole
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- 2 slices bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1-1/2 pounds bulk sausage
- 1 cup cooked grits
- 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 5 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
Butter the bread on both sides. Place on bottom of a 13x9x2-inch pan.
Brown and drain the sausage and put it on top of the bread. Pour the grits over this. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Beat the eggs, milk, and salt together and pour over the ingredients in the pan. Refrigerate overngiht. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Makes 6-8 servings.
Breakfast Casserole
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- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda (not baking powder)
In a 1-quart bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt, and soda. Pour into a greased 12-inch skillet and cook over low heat, stirring gently with a fork.
Optional: Chopped green onions, green peppers, bits of ham, or cheese can be added by sauteeing them in a little oil before adding the eggs.
Makes 6 servings.
Scramble Eggs
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- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chili sauce (not picante)
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 poached or fried eggs
- 4 poached tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
In a 12-inch skillet, saute the green onions and green bell pepper in the oil. Stir in the chili sauce and grated cheese. Place eggs on toasted tortillas, top with the cheese, and garnish with avocado.
Serve with refried beans, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
Mexican Breakfast
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- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup margarine
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups shredded raw zucchini
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup raisins and/or 1-1/2 cups walnuts, broken
Grease two 1-quart loaf pans. In a 3-quart bowl, blend sugar and margarine. Add eggs and mix well. Add vanilla and stir in the zucchini.
In a 1-quart bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices. Add to the egg and zucchini mixture and mix well. Add raisins and/or walnuts. Turn into the loaf pans. Bake at 325F for approximately 1 hour.
Test for doneness, either by using a cake tester or by pressing slightly on the top with a finger. If the indentation springs back, it is done, if it doesn't, cook for 5-6 more minutes.
Makes 2 loaves.
Zucchini Bread
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- 3 English muffins, sliced
- 6 eggs
- 6 slices Canadian-style bacon or ham
- Hollandaise Sauce
Toasted the English muffins. Poach 6 eggs to desired doneness. Place meat on the muffins, then the eggs, and top with Hollandaise sauce.
See recipe for Easy Poached Eggs
Egg Benedict
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- Eggs
- Enough fat to cover bottom of skillet
Turn heat to medium high. Place fat and eggs in the skillet, 2 or 3 at a time. Cook just long enough for the whites to coagulate. Add enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Place a lid on the pan. Cook until the yolks are the desired doneness.
This method is a good replacement for fried eggs, eliminates the problem of parched edge, reduces fat intake, and makes for easy clean-up.
High heat makes the egg tough.
Easy Poached Eggs
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- 1-1/2 cups corn meal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup fried bacon pieces
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup canola oil for frying
In a 3-quart bowl, mix all ingredients, except the canola oil for frying, and drop from a tablespoon into hot oil and cook until brown. Drain on paper towel.
Serve with fried fish and cole slaw
Makes 1 dozen.
Hush Puppies
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- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted margarine
- 1-1/2 cups butter milk
- 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1/2 cup shredded ham
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1-1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Grease 2 standard-size muffin pans. In a 3-quart bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in margarine and buttermilk. Stir in the corn and ham. In a 1-quart bowl, combine the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour the dry ingredients into the corn and ham mixture and gently stir until mixed well. Pour into muffin pans, filling 2/3 full. Bake at 400F for 20 - 25 minutes.
Makes 12 muffins.
Corn Muffins
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- 3/4 cups (6oz/185g) sugar
- 3/4 cup (2/1/2oz, 175g) quick-cooking oats
- 3/4 cup (4oz/125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup (4oz/125g) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (2fl oz, 60ml) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (3oz/90g) unsulfured light molasses
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 8 oz (250g) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening
Makes about 4 dozen cookies
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine the sugar, oats, flour, and baking powder. Add the melted butter, milk, molasses, orange zest, and vanilla and stir until just blended. Let the batter stand for 15 minutes.
Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, forming rounds about 1 inch (2.5cm) in diameter and spacing them 3 inches (7.5cm) apart. Bake the cookies until brown on the edges, about 10 minutes. Lift the parchment paper with the cookies and transfer to a work surface. Let cool completely.
Meanwhile, to make the Chocolate Coating: Combine the chocolate and shortening in the top pan of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl. Set over (not touching) simmering water and stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from the heat.
Gently peel the cookies from the paper. Line the baking sheets again with parchment paper. Dip about half of each cooled cookie in the Chocolate Coating. Place on the prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate until the chocolate sets, about 20 minutes. Gently remove the cookies from the paper.
Oatmeal Lace Cookies
