Harvard Beets

15 oz can of sliced beets drained, reserve juice 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon or margarine 1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired In a quart size saucepan combine the sugar and cornstarch. Measure the beet liquid. You need 3/4-cup, add water if necessary to bring the amount of liquid to […]

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May 2009 Angel Food Menus and Shopping Lists

By popular demand, Hillbilly Housewife is proud to offer 4 weekly menus based on the foods provided by Angel Food Ministries. I’ve teamed up with the meal planning experts at Menu Planning Central to create these menu plans. Enjoy! Please Note – April Angel Food Menus are delivered in May, so you will actually be […]

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Chicken Pot Pie

Makes 6 servings 1/3 cup margarine or butter 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup chopped onions 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 3/4 cups chicken or turkey broth 2/3 cup milk 2 1/2 to 3 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey 1 cup shelled fresh green peas* 1 cup diced carrots * Pastry for […]

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Stuffed Pork Chops

Makes 4 servings 1/3 cup chopped celery (with leaves) 3 tablespoons finely chopped onions 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter 2 1/4 cups soft bread cubes (about 4 slices bread) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/8 teaspoon pepper 4 pork loin chops, […]

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Corn Bread Beef Bake

Makes 6 servings 1 pound ground beef 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 (11 1/2-ounce) can refrigerated corn bread twists 1. Heat oven to 350°. 2. Cook beef in […]

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Penne with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic

Makes 4 servings 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 8 to 10 roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into half 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper 1 bulb garlic, unpeeled 2 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 ounces) 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1. […]

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Cranberry Dijon Chicken

Makes 6 servings 1 family pack any type chicken cuts (best with leg quarters) 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix 1 bottle French salad dressing 2 tablespoons Dijon style mustard Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients except chicken in medium -large glass baking dish. Add chicken and spoon […]

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Skillet Pork Stew

Makes 4 servings 1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 (12-ounce) jar pork gravy 2 tablespoons ketchup 8 unpeeled small red potatoes, cut into fourths 1 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans 1. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook pork in skillet 3 to 5 […]

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Smothered Chopped Beef Steak

Makes 4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil 5 8 ounce chopped beef steaks 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 tablespoon butter 2 larges shallots minced 1 8-ounce package sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups) 1/4 cup beef broth 1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until […]

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Apricot Glazed Pork

Makes 4 servings 1 tablespoon chili oil 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 2x2x1/4-inch slices 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen broccoli cauliflower and carrots 3 tablespoons apricot preserves 1 tablespoon black beans sauce Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat until hot. Add oil; rotate wok to coat sides. Add pork; stir-fry 4 to 5 […]

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Chicken and Orange Glaze

Makes 6 servings 3 to 3 1/2 pounds broiler-fryer chicken 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Heat oven to 375°. Fold wings of chicken across back with tips touching. Tie or skewer drumsticks to tail. Place chicken, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. […]

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Ham and Swiss Stromboli

Makes 6 servings 1 11-ounce tube refrigerated French bread 6 ounces thinly sliced deli ham 6 green onions sliced 8 strips bacon cooked and crumbled 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 1.  Unroll dough on a greased baking sheet. 2.  Place ham over dough to within 1/2 inch of edges; sprinkle evenly with onions, bacon […]

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Snappy Meat and Potato Skillet

Makes 4 servings 1 pound boneless beef sirloin steaks 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon garlic pepper 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen green beans, potatoes, onions and red peppers 1 (12-ounce) jar beef gravy Cut bee f into thin strips (beef is easier to cut if partially frozen, about 1 1/2 hours). Heat oil and garlic […]

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Corn Dogs and Sweet Corn

Makes 6 servings 1 pound corn dogs (about 6) 1 20-ounce package sweet corn Prepare the corn dogs as instructed on package.  Prepare sweet corn as directed on package.  Serve together and enjoy! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if […]

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French Style Roast Beef

Makes 8 servings 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast or rolled rump 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 bay leaf 1 clove large garlic, cut into fourths 6 whole cloves 5 peppercorns 4 cups water 4 medium carrots, cut crosswise in half 2 medium onions, cut into […]

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