Orange Sherbert

November


1 c. evaporated milk
1 8oz. can frozen orange juice
red and yellow food colors
1/3 c. sugar

Pour milk into a freezer tray until crystals form around edges. In a small bowl, whip frozen milk until soft peaks form. Beat in orange juice and sugar. Tint with food colors. Turn back into freezer tray and freeze 2 hours serving.

Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I. But when the trees bow down their heads, the wind is passing by...Little Meditations

Cheesy Popcorn

November 2, 1990


2 qts. popped corn
1/2 c. oleo, melted
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. grated dried American cheese

Spread popcorn on a flat pan. Add cheeses to the melted oleo and pour over popcorn.

This recipe keeps "unwanted" pests out of the kitchen during holiday baking. My family is always grabbing goodies off the table, so I keep them busy with this.

Marshmallows: Dip marshmallows in water and roast them  while wet and the inside will melt and the outside won't blacken.

The rate at which a person can mature is directly proportional to the embarrassment he can tolerate.,,
Doug Englebert

Tex- Mex Burgers

November 9, 1994


1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. corn chips, crushed
3/4 c. barbecue sauce
2 T. celery, diced
1 T. bell pepper
2 T. onion, diced
6 tortillas
oil
1/4 lb. processed cheese spread

Combine meat chips and half of the barbecue sauce. shape into 6 patties. Combine remaining bbq sauce and veggies. Fry each tortilla in 1/4" oil until golden brown and crisp, turning once. Prepare patties as you choose. I broiled mine. Place cheese on top of pattie and let melt. For each burger, top tortilla with a pattie, then bbq sauce mixture. Serves 6

A man of geniuos makes no mistakes. His errors are the portals of discovery..James Joyce

Pumpkin Bread

November 10, 1990

1 c. brown  sugar

1/2 c. sugar

1 c. canned pumpkin

1/2 c.salad oil

2 eggs, beaten

2 c. all-purpose flour

1 t. baking soda

1/2 t. each: salt, nutmeg, cinnamon

1 c. raisins

1/4 t. ginger

1/2 c, chopped nuts

1/4 c. water

Combine sugars, pumpkin, oil and eggs.Beat until well blended. Add dry ingredients and mix well.

Stir in raisins, nuts and water. Spoon inti a greased 9" x 5" x 3" loaf pan. Bake 65 minutes at 350*.

Cool. This is best if allowed to stand overnight.

This recipe has been declared to be served at every holiday get together with family.

Health insurance is like wearing a hospital gown, you only think you're fully covered...Frank Eames

Magic-Poo Meatballs

November 4, 1992


1 lb. ground beef
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/2 c. cooked white rice
Sauce: 1 c.catsup. 1/2 c. grape jelly, 1.2 t. lemon juice, dash cloves, mixed well.

Heat sauce ingredients Combine meatball ingredients. Brown in skillet, drain, and arrange 50 tiny balls in a baking pan. Pour sauce over meatballs. Bake 30 minutes at 375*.

My toddler, Devin, loves these and I served spinach on the side. We are watching Winnie-the-Pooh on tv,
being happy and preparing my yard for our first frost warning.

The beautiful thing about learning, is nobody can take it away from you...B.B. King

Ham Fettuccine

November 24, 1992

1 lb. ham, sliced in finger strips

1 T. olive oil

1 medium zucchini, cut in strips

1 bell pepper, cut in strips

1 t. oregano

1 t. garlic powder

12oz. fettuccine. uncooked

2/3 c. half n half

1/3 c. fresh basil leaves or 1 big spoon of dried
2 T. Parmesan cheese

In skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Stir in zucchini, bell pepper, oregano and garlic. Cook until tender. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan. Add ham and heat on lo for 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and toss. Serves 5

We have a blizzard forecast and I am at home alone with a baby and a toddler.

The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity...Louis Grizzard

Mock Quiche

November 29, 1995


2 T. oleo
1 c. boiled potatoes, chopped
6 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
6 strips bacon, cook and crumbled
1/4 c. green onions, chopped
1/4 c. milk
salt / pepper

Melt oleo in a 10" oven proof skillet or casserole. Combine ingredients, pour into skillet. Bake at 350* for
20 minutes. Add extra cheese if desired.

It's 55* and took Devin on a nature trail. This evening, she concluded the red lights on top of tall buildings are places for Rudolph and the reindeer to fly to.

There is no greater burden then great potential...Charles M. Schultz