Basic Salmon Loaf

1 can pink salmon
2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/3 cup finely minced onion
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dill weed
Dash pepper
Drain salmon, reserving 2 Tbsp. liquid. Flake salson and combine all ingredients. Place in greased pan. Shape into loaf. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Ham Loaves

This is another of my mother's recipes. You can use this if you are cooking for a large group or if you want to freeze for meals at a later date.

3 lbs. ground ham
2 lbs. ground pork
Try to get butcher to grind these two together.
24 saltine crackers, crushed
1 15 oz can cream style corn
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup brown sugar

Mix all ingredients well. Shape into 24 individual loaves or 3--2 lb. loaves. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min.; about 1 1/4 hours for large loaves. Freeze individual loaves on cookie sheets. Store in zip lock bags; thaw and bake as needed.

Unlikely Chicken

4 small chicken breasts, flattened
1/3 cup non-fat plain yogurt
1/3 cup apricot preserves or fruit spread
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
Dry chicken breasts
Mix last 3 ingredients together in small bowl and coat the chicken.
Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until tender.

Stuffed Round Steak

Another of my sister's recipes.

1 Round steak--pounded or tenderized
Fry 1 lb. of sausage--Mix with 1 pkg stuffing mix.

Spread on round steak.
Roll up jelly-roll style and secure with toothpicks.
Place in crockpot and pour 2 cans golden mushroom soup over it. Cook on high 2 hours and then on low 6 to 8 hours.

Pork Steak and Rice

This is one of my mother's creations. It is fabulous.

Salt and pepper 2 or 3 pork steaks, depending on how many you want to serve. Dip in flour and brown in electric skillet with a small amount of oil or shortening. After it is brown on both sides, turn temperature to low, add a little water to skillet, and let the steak steam for about 1 hour.
While it is steaming, take one can of LaChoy Fried Rice and put into a bowl. Soak for 1 hour in 1 can of water. At the end of the hour, add rice and 2 Tbsp. soy sauce to steaks. Let heat through and serve.

Waikiki Meatballs

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2/3 cup cracker crumbs
1/3 cup minced onion
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 cup milk
1 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 can pineapple tidbits, drained, (reserve syrup)
1/3 cup vinegar
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/3 cup green pepper (chopped )
Mix beef, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger and milk. Shape mixture by rounded teaspoons into balls. Melt shortening in a large skillet. Brown and cook meatballs. Remove meatballs, keep warm. Pour fat from the skillet.
Mix cornstarch and sugar. Pour in reserved pineapple syrup, vinegar and soy sauce. Stir till smooth. Pour into skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly till mixture boils and thickens. Boil and stir one minute. Add meatballs, pineapple and green pepper; Heat through.

Zesty Chicken Fajitas

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1 cup picante sauce
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lg. onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 lg. sweet red peppers
2 lg. sweet green peppers
6 flour tortillas, warmed
salsa and sour cream (optional )
Directions: Place the chicken in a resealable storage bag. Pour in the salad dressing and picante sauce. Seal the bag, and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 min. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet; then gradually add the onions and peppers. Cook until tender. Place in another dish, and set aside. Heat the other Tbsp. of oil in the skillet, and add the chicken. Cook about five min. or until brown, stirring constantly. When cooked, place the chicken, onions, and peppers on a serving dish. Fill tortillas with the mixture. Garnish with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

Hamburger Goo

1 lb. ground beef
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
Put all in skillet and brown until vegetables are tender. Drain off any fat.
Add:
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
3/4 cup catsup
2 Tbsp. flour
Heat until hot. Eat on buns. Similar to Sloppy Joes. Very good!!!!

Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

Thanks to all of you who responded to yesterday's blog. I love doing this blog, but don't need to do it if no one is interested. You have assured me you are still interested.

4 Chops, 1 in. thick
Coat with mixture of:
1/3 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Heat in large heavy skillet, enough fat to brown chops on both sides.
Put chops into a casserole dish and pour this mixture over them:
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp. vinegar
2 Tbsp. catsup
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 bay leaf
Cover tightly and bake 325 degrees for 1 hour.
If you like, you can also remove from oven and spread 3/4 cup sour cream on chops and bake another 15 min. I have never used the sour cream, but it sounds delicious. It is excellent even without the sour cream. Serves 4.

Barbeque Meatballs

A little bird told me that Rachel would like for me to post this recipe. It was given to me by my mom many years ago.

1 12oz. can evaporated milk
3 lbs. ground beef
2 cups oats
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup onions, chopped
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 TBS. chili powder

Sauce
2 cups catsup
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 TBS. liquid smoke

Mix together all meat ingredients and shape into balls. Place in one layer on foil lined cookie sheet. Mix all sauce ingredients. Spoon sauce over meatballs. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Makes approximately 40 meatballs. They freeze well after baking if needed.