CRAB CAKES

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

1/2 celery, finely chopped

2 tablespoons shortening

1 pound fresh crab meat

8 eggs

3 cups bread, cubed with crust removed

salt and pepper to taste

milk

cracker crumbs



DIRECTIONS

Hard boil 3 eggs, drain and mash them.

Saute onion and celery and shortening.

Beat 2 eggs and add to onion, shortening, crab meat, mashed eggs, bread, salt and pepper. Mix well and form into 10 patties.

Beat 3 eggs with milk. Dip patties in cracker crumbs, milk and then cracker crumbs again.

Fry in 375 degree oil until golden brown.

SIMPLE BEEF STEW

INGREDIENTS

1 POUND STEW MEAT

1 CAN TOMATO SOUP

1 BAG FROZEN VEGETABLES

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in baking dish, the soup should be undiluted and the vegetables still frozen.

Bake at 250 degrees for 4 hours. Keep tightly covered.

CHINESE HASH

This isn't a very Chinese dish, but it does have some Chinese style vegetables in it. INGREDIENTS

1 POUND GROUND BEEF OR TURKEY

1 MEDIUM ONION, CHOPPED

14 0UNCE CAN SAUERKRAUT, DRAINED

16 OUNCE CAN CHOW MEIN VEGETABLES, DRAINED

1/2 CUP INSTANT RICE

1/2 CUP WATER

4 OUNCE CAN MUSHROOMS, DRAINED

2 TABLESPOONS SOY SAUCE

DASH PEPPER

DIRECTIONS Brown hamburger and onion in large skillet and then drain off fat.

Add rest of the ingredients and mix well.

Cover and cook at low heat about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it gets to dry, add a little bit of water.

Makes 4-6 servings.

DUMP CAKE

I don't know why this is the name of the cake, it is from an old church cook book and sounds interesting.

INGREDIENTS

22 OUNCE CAN CHERRY PIE FILLING

20 OUNCE CAN PINEAPPLE CHUNKS, DRAINED

YELLOW CAKE MIX

1 CUP MELTED MARGARINE

1 CUP FLAKED COCONUT

1 CUP CHOPPED NUTS

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pie filling over bottom of 13x9x2 pan. Arrange pineapple chunks over the cherries.

Sprinkle with cake mix, cover with melted margarine and top with coconut and nuts.

Bakes 50 to 60 minutes.

Serve hot or cold with ice cream.

MINT BROWNIES

INGREDIENTS PACKAGE BROWNIE MIX (LARGE SIZE)

1 1/2 TEASPOONS PEPPERMINT EXTRACT

3 TABLESPOONS SOFTENED BUTTER

1 1/2 CUPS POWDERED SUGAR

1 1/2 TABLESPOONS MILK

GREEN FOOD COLORING

DIRECTIONS

Make brownie mix according to directions except add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract. Cool in pan.

Stir 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and rest of ingredients to make green frosting.

Pour over brownies then refrigerate for a few minutes and cut into bars.

HAMBURGER HOT DISH

INGREDIENTS

POTATOES

CARROTS

2 POUNDS GROUND BEEF OR TURKEY

1 ONION

1 CAN VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

1 CAN MUSHROOM SOUP

DIRECTIONS Cook and drain ground beef.

In 2 quart casserole place layer of peeled, cut up potatoes. Then a lay of cut up carrots. After that add the ground beef then the chopped onion. Top with the 2 cans soup.

Bake for 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees.

QUICK BAKED BEANS

INGREDIENTS

1 LARGE CAN HOME STYLE BEANS

4-6 SLICES BACON

1 ONION

1 TABLESPOON BROWN SUGAR

1/4 CUP KETCHUP

1 TABLESPOON MUSTARD

DIRECTIONS

Fry the bacon and crumble when cool.

Coarsely chop the onion and saute in bacon grease.

Add all ingredients to beans and heat until warmed through.

CLASSIC TUNA SPAGHETTI BAKE

INGREDIENTS

1/2 7 OUNCE PACKAGE SPAGHETTI, BROKEN INTO PIECES, COOKED AND DRAINED.

6 1/2 OUNCE CAN TUNA (SLIGHTLY LARGER IS ALSO GOOD)

1 CAN CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

1/2 CUP MILK

4 OUNCES (1 CUP) SHREDDED AMERICAN CHEESE

1/2 CUP CRUSHED POTATO CHIPS

DIRECTIONS

Combine cooked spaghetti and tuna. In saucepan combine soup, milk and cheese. Heat and stir until cheese melts. Add to tuna mixture and mix well.

Pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole and sprinkle with the crushed chips.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, 4 servings.

JOE FROGGERS COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

4 CUPS SIFTED FLOUR

1 1/2 TEASPOONS SALT

1 1/2 TEASPOONS GINGER

1/2 TEASPOON CLOVES

1/2 TEASPOON NUTMEG

1/4 TEASPOON ALLSPICE

1/3 CUP WATER

1/2 TEASPOON RUM FLAVORING

1 TEASPOON SODA

1 CUP DARK MOLASSES

1/2 CUP SHORTENING

1 CUP SUGAR

DIRECTIONS

Sift together flour, salt and spices.

Combine water and rum flavoring.

Add soda to molasses.

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar. Then add half the flour mix, half the water mix and then half the molasses. Blend well and repeat.

Chill dough several hours, preferably overnight.

On well floured surface, roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Bake on greased cookie sheet in 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned, don't over bake. Let stand a few moments on cookie sheet before removing. Makes about 3 dozen 3 inch cookies.

STUFFED BEEFARONI PEPPERS

INGREDIENTS

4 LARGE GREEN PEPPERS

1/3 CUP CHOPPED ONION

1 GARLIC CLOVE, MINCED

2 TABLESPOONS MELTED BUTTER

2 15 OUNCE CANS BEEFARONI

8 OUNCE CAN WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES, DRAINED

1 TEASPOON OREGANO

1/3 CUP GREEN PEPPER

4 SLICES MOZZARELLA CHEESE

DIRECTIONS

Remove tops, membranes and seeds from peppers. Cut up pepper tops to get the 1/3 cup green pepper.

Cook green peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes.Drain and set aside.

Saute onion, pepper, and garlic in butter. Add Beefaroni, tomatoes and oregano and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Place peppers in baking dish and stuff peppers with Beefaroni mix and top with cheese strips.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Serves 4.

CHEESEBURGER PIE

INGREDIENTS

1 POUND GROUND BEEF OR TURKEY

1 TEASPOON CHOPPED ONION

1 TEASPOON PEPPER

1 TEASPOON SALT

1/2 TEASPOON ITALIAN SEASONING

4 OUNCE CAN MUSHR0OMS

2 6 OUNCE CANS TOMATO PASTE

1 CAN PILLSBURY CRESCENT ROLLS

1/2 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE

1/2 CUP SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE

DIRECTIONS

Press rolls into 9 inch pie pan to form crust. Seal well.

Brown ground beef, drain then add seasonings and tomato paste.

Pour into crust line pan and top with cheese.

Bake 30-35 minutes at 375 degrees. Makes 4 servings.

BROCOLLI AND STUFFING EGG DISH

INGREDIENTS

10 0UNCE PACKAGE FROZEN BROCCOLI

6 HARD BOILED EGGS, HALVED LENGTHWISE

2 CANS CONDENSED CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP

1 CUP MILK

1/4 CUP MELTED BUTTER OR MARGARINE

1/4 CUP WATER

2 CUPS STUFFING MIX

DIRECTIONS

Cook and drain broccoli.

Arrange broccoli and eggs in bottom of 12x8x2 baking dish.

Stir soup until smooth, gradually blend in milk. Pour over broccoli and eggs.

In bowl, combine butter, water and stuffing mix. Sprinkle this over casserole.

Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbling. Serves 4-6.

BAKELESS OATMEAL COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

3 CUPS DRY OATMEAL

1/2 CUP PEANUT BUTTER

2 CUPS SUGAR

1/4 CUP BUTTER OR MARGARINE

4 TABLESPOONS COCOA

1/2 CUP MILK

1/2 TEASPOON SALT

1 TEASPOON VANILLA

DIRECTIONS

Mix oatmeal and peanut butter and set aside.

Combine rest of ingredients in saucepan and boil for 3 minutes.

Add to oatmeal mixture.

Drop onto waxed paper by teaspoonfuls, cool, and store in refrigerator.