Ham Macaroni Salad...

This is a differnt kind of macaroni salad. Chill well for the best taste.My Mom always made it for us when we were kids.

Mix together:
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1/4 C. chopped celery
1/4 C. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. finely chopped bellpepper
1/2 tsp. mustard
dash of tobasco sauce
dash pepper

Stir in:
2 C. cooked macaroni
1 C. diced ham
Chill.

Fumi Salad...

This makes a big bowl of salad and is great for potlucks or picnics.

Mix together:
1 head of cabbage, shredded
1 bunch green onion, chopped

Toast and add to cabbage: I toast mine in a non stick pan until golden.
8 Tbsp. sliced almonds
8 Tbsp. sesame seeds

Blend together and pour over cabbage:
4 Tbsp. sugar
1 C. oil
6 Tbsp. rice vinegar

2 pkgs. of ramen noodles, crushed
Add the noodles right before serving so they will be crisp.

Cherry Jell-O Salad...

1 3 oz. pkg. cherry Jell-O
1 C. boiling water
1 can cherry pie filling

Mix the boiling water with the Jell-O to dissolve and then add the cheery pie filling. Pour into a mold or an 8x11 inch oblong dish. Chill until set.

Mix the following ingredients in another bowl.

1 3 oz. pkg of lemon Jell-O
1 C. boiling water
1 3 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 C. salad dressing or mayonnaise (I use mayonnaise)
1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, do not drain

Chill until slightly thickened. Pour over the cherry Jell-O and chill until completely set.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad...

This makes a large amount of salad and works very well for BBQ's and Potlucks. It HAS to be Miracle Whip and not mayonaise. You know how some recipe's just have to have Miracle Whip? This is one of them.

1 medium red onion, sliced thin
broccoli florets
cauliflower florets
1 can of water chestnuts, sliced and quartered
1/2 C. raisins, more if you prefer
8 slices of bacon, crumbled

Dressing:
1 C. Miracle Whip
1/3-1/2 C. sugar
2 Tbsp. vinegar

Fruit Juice Tapioca

Mix:
1/4 C. tapioca
3 C. apple juice
Dash of salt
1/3 C. sugar

Let stand for 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.Cool 20 minutes. Stir well. Serve warm or cold. Makes 6 servings.

If using apple cider, add 1/8-1/4 tsp. nutmeg.

Red Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes...

These potatoes are delicious!

8-12 red potatoes
6 cloves garlic
1/2 stick butter
quart of heavy cream ( I use whole milk or 2%)
1/2 C. grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Wash and quarter potatoes. Place in pan with garlic.
Cover with water and bring to a boil.Cook until potatoes are done. Drain water, not garlic.
Add cream, cheese, butter and salt and pepper.
Whip until smooth.
Place in 13x9 pan and bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Then place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes until golden. Watch it doesn’t burn.

Cheese-Potato Bake...

2 C. diced, boiled potatoes OR frozen hash browns
1 C. cottage cheese
1 C. sour cream
1 C. grated cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1 Tbsp. freeze dried, chopped chives
2 eggs, well beaten

Mix all ingredients.
Pour into 1 1/2 qt. baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until set.
Makes 4-6 servings.

Sweet Potato Casserole...

I love this recipe for the holidays. My son had this dish served to him when he was on bussiness in Mississippi and later was sent the recipe. Our family is sure she did! I have cut down on the sugar by a quater of a cup. I only mash the potatoes just a little bit. I have posted the recipe just as it was sent to us. Enjoy!

3 cups mashed potatoes (I use canned potatoes)
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/3 oleo stick
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix these together and put in greased casserole dish.

Topping:
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour (self rising)
1 cup chopped nuts ( I use pecans)
1/3 stick melted oleo

(I mix these together and use my hands to just sprinkle on top.)

Bake 35 min. at 350 degrees. (Sometimes I let it cook longer so it will set up a bit more. I like it more firm than thin.)

Cranberry Mousse...

This is my favorite recipe using cranberries. I have made it for years and it has become a family favorite. I've tried using various brands of whole berry cranberry sauce, but I always go back to Ocean Spray. I have made this with and without the pecans, but in recent years I have made it mostly without, because the grandchildren will eat it without the nuts. It is good either way. I originally found this recipe in a magazine. I am not sure if it was a recipe advertising Jell-O or cranberries. I hope if you try this your family will enjoy this as much as mine does.

1-20 oz. can crushed pineapple in juice

1-6 oz. pkg. strawberry Jell-O

1 C. water

1 can whole berry cranberry sauce

3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tsp. fresh grated lemon peel ( I use orange)

1 /4 tsp. ground nutmeg

2 C. sour cream

1/2 C. chopped pecans

Drain pineapple well, reserving liquid.

Add juice to Jell-O in a 2 quart saucepan.Stir in water.Heat to boiling and stir to dissolve gelatin.

Blend in cranberry sauce with a fork until blended. (Lumps dissolved.)

Add lemon juice, peel and nutmeg.

Chill until mixture thickens slightly.

Blend in sour cream.

Fold in pineapple and pecans.

Chill until firm in a bowl or mold.

Corn Casserole...

This recipe is like a deluxe corn bread. Thick, chewy and moist!

½ C. butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
1 (15 ounce) can whole corn, drained
1 can creamed corn
1 C, sour cream

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x9 baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine butter , eggs, corn bread mix, corns and sour cream.

Spoon mixture into greased dish.

Bake 45-50 minutes or until top is golden brown.


*This recipe can be doubled in a 13x9 pan.

Hash Brown Casserole...

10.25 oz. can condensed cream of chicken soup or cream of celery (I prefer celery)
8 oz. Colby cheese - grated
1/4 C. melted butter OR margarine
1 sm. onion - minced
1/2 C. sour cream
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 lb. bag frozen shredded hash browns

Spray a 13" x 9" x 2" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
In a bowl, combine soup, cheese, butter, onion, salt, and pepper.
Gently fold the potatoes into the mixture and pour into prepared pan.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes, until heated through and top is browned.

This is a copy cat recipe of Cracker Barrel's hash brown casserole. I have served this dish for brunches and when company has come for breakfast. You can use the low fat soups and sour cream, it doesn't change the taste much......just the fat content!

Crock Pot Applesauce...

10 cooking apples, diced
1/2 C.sugar
1/4 C. water
cinnamon -- to taste
1 tablespoon butter


Add all ingredients to crockpot and cook on low for about 6 hours. Stir and serve.

NOTES : To make this more spicy, add a cinnamon stick, nutmeg and cloves. It isn't necessary to peel the apples before dicing in this recipe. The skin makes the sauce a lovely shade of pink. But I prefer to peel the apples.