COOKING TIP

*Fresh lemon juice will remove onion scent from hands.

MIKKI'S TATOR TOT CASSEROLE :)

Here's to a quick and easy recipe!!!   1 lb of ground beef  1 can cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup (your preference) 1 pkg tator tots (you can use french fries) 1 small onion or half of a large one  Shredded cheddar cheese   Brown ground beef with onion,drain. Add can of soup, pour into medium size baking dish. Add tator tots or fries. Add shredded cheddar cheese. Bake 350 for 1/2 hour or until cheese is thouroughly melted.

Garnish with olives and/or sourcream.

SUPREME CREAM

*For wonderful whipped cream-Cream whipped ahead of time will not separate if you add a touch of dissolved unflavored  gelatin (1/4 tsp per cup of cream)

MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY

Upcoming favorite holidays!!!

MAPLE CREAM PIE

This recipe sounds delightful!!!  1 1/2 cup milk,scalded 3/4 cup maple syrup 2 TB cornstarch 1 egg 1/4 cup sugar Dash of salt 1 baked 9-inch,pie shell 1 cup heavy cream whipped Combine first 6 ingredients in double boiler. Cook.until thick,  stirring constantly. Pour into pie shell. Chill until serving time. Top with whipped cream.(Source: The Pies and Pastries Cookbook)

Loretta's Spaghetti Sauce :)

A special vintage recipe-from an old friend of the family!!   3 cans tomato sauce 1 can tomato paste 8 cans water 3 teaspoons garlic powder 3 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons salt 4 teaspoons Italian Seasoning 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup green pepper,chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 2 cups chopped mushrooms(optional)  Combine tomato sauce,  paste, water, in large pan. Place on high heat. Combine garlic,onion,salt and Italian seasonings. Add onion,pepper,celery, and mushrooms, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium heat. Do not cover. Let cook for most of day,now and then stir. When sauce gets quite thick then cover. Also reduce heat to low. You can also add ground beef or ground sausage.(Source: Loretta G.)

DAPPLE APPLE FLIP

*Tea blends with frozen apple juice for this delightful thirst quencher  Makes 8 servings   6 regular-sized tea bags 3 cups freshly boiling water 1 can frozen concentrated apple juice  4 cups cold water 2 TB lemon juice  Sugar  Ice Cubes   Place tea bags in a teapot; pour over freshly boiling water; brew 3-5 min. Pour into a large pitcher; let stand at room temperature to cool. Stir in frozen apple juice until thawed, cold water,and lemon juice; sweeten to taste with sugar. Pour over ice cubes in tall glasses. Garnish each with a lemon wedge, if you wish.  (Source: Family Circle)