Pepper Steak with Rice :)

The Holiday Collection - This is a recipe that I grew up with. One of my favorite recipes from my mom.  3 cups hot cooked rice  1 lb lean beef round steak, cut  1/2" thick  1 TB paprika  2 TB butter or margarine  2 cloves garlic, crushed  1 1/2 cups beef broth  1 cup sliced green onions,including tops  2 green peppers, cut in strips  2 TB cornstarch  1/4 cup each- water and soy sauce  2 large fresh tomatoes, cut in eighths   While rice is cooking, pound steak to 1/4" thickness.  Cut into 1/4" wide strips.  Sprinkle meat with paprika and allow to stand while preparing other ingredients. Using a large skillet, brown meat in butter.  Add garlic and broth.  Cover and simmer 30 min. Stir in onions and green peppers. Cover and cook 5 minutes more. Blend cornstarch, water, and soy sauce. Stir into meat mixture. Cook, stirring, until clear and thickened- about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir gently. Serve over beds of fluffy rice. Makes 6 servings.

The 12 recipes of Christmas!!!

Day 8

Marionberry Crepes

The Holiday Collection- 1 cup Aebleskiver Mix( similar to pancake mix-basically 3/4 cup flour 1/4 sugar) 1 cup milk 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 TB oil Marionberry preserves(optional)  Combine all ingredients in bowl, mix with wire whisk. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Heat 10" saute pan over med heat. Melt small amount of butter in pan. Pour 1/4 cup crepe batter into pan. Tip pan from side to side to spread batter so it covers bottom of pan. Cook for approx. 45 seconds on first side, and 20 seconds on second side. Turning only once. Spread with Marionberry preserves, roll up and top with whipped cream or sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes approx. 8 Marionberry Crepes (Source: Columbia Empire Farms)

The 12 recipes of Christmas!!!

Day 7

Loraine's Soup :)

The Holiday Collection- a family favorite!!!  1lb hamburger, browned 1/2 cup chopped onion (cook together and season with garlic salt)  Add 2 cans beef broth 2 cans Italian style stewd tomatoes-ready cut 1 can veg-all-drained  1 cup med sized egg noodles  Bring all to boil & add cooked meat & onion. Simmer 20-30 min. Makes about 6 large servings. All this could be halved. (Source: Wilma Schazenbach)

The 12 recipes of Christmas!!!

Day 6

EggNog Pancakes

The Holiday Collection- 2 cups original Bisquick 1 cup eggnog  2 eggs  sprinkle of nutmeg  Heat griddle or skillet; grease if necessary.  Stir all ingredients until blended. Pour batter by a little less than 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until.golden brown. (Source:  Betty Crockers Bisquick Cookbook)