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Sugar - Free Strawberry Jam
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 23:02Hamburger Stew
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 13:15Have you ever made hamburger stew? It's easy and cheap to make. Use ground chuck. The last thing you want is having to deal with the beef fat that is tallow. Use whatever vegetables you have, if you don't have the frozen mixed vegetables. That is what I do. The other veggies you always have on hand. Serve it over rice to extend the number of servings you get. It's called creative cooking 101.
Baked Creamed Beans
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 11:49Stuffed Mushrooms
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 05/05/2020 - 02:17Button mushroom caps make excellent appetizers. Pull out the stem, giving you a nice cavity to fill with whatever you desire. The secret to working with fresh whole mushrooms when you plan to stuff them is to saute a few minutes to reduce the water content and tenderize them. There are a number of possible fillings. This is an easy one. It doesn't need to be baked. Can be served warmed or chilled.
Butterscotch pudding dessert
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 16:25Chicken Pot Pie
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 02:06Chicken Thighs and Gravy
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 23:16My favorite part of the chicken or turkey is the dark meat. Most people prefer the breast. I find more flavor in the drumstick and thigh. There are more than a few ingredients in this recipe, but it's worth the effort. The leg sections seem to dry out during roasting. That won't happen here. The thighs cook in a nice gravy and are a delight to eat. I like gravy on my mashed potatoes, too.
Cabbage Casserole, Etc.
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 00:07.
Well, March is almost here. (Wishful thinking) I have been trying to recollect what we ate in the wintertime back in the day. No grapes from Peru or avocados from Mexico. All food was local. Fresh produce was expensive and limited in selection. No matter. We couldn't afford it anyway. We ate what we had on the farm. I don't know how the folks in town got on that didn't have a garden.
Choc-peanut butter bars
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 01:44A sister in the Lord shared this recipe with me. I had given her my Red Grape Pie recipe. She showed up at church last Sunday with this recipe in hand. I am a believer in sharing recipes. There are those who say ”Oh, I couldn't give you the recipe for that. It's all in my head. I just throw it together.” Some just flat out refuse to share a recipe. However, no two cooks making the same recipe end up with quite the same tasting dish, don't cha know. If I have a special way of making something, I share it. I am too old to keep secrets.
Turkey - Mac Salad
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 20:35Cheesy Turkey Cakes
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 20:34Spritz Cookies
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 13:21My daughter Anne's favorite cookie is chocolate chip. There is no doubt about that. But Spritz Cookies run a close second. She seems to crave them around Christmas time. Every year I make a variety of candies to give as gifts during the holidays, but I must bake a batch of Sprtiz just for Anne. It is not Christmas unless she has her special cookies.
Mock Egg Nog
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 13:19Snickerdoodles
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 13:19This recipe has been around for a long time. I remember back in the day when everyone had a favorite recipe for Snickerdoodles. It is an old timey stand-by cookie. I give cookies at Christmas time. This year I included Snickerdoodles. This is my favorite version. You are supposed to chill the dough for 1 hour before baking. I prefer to chill it overnight. Keep the balls of dough small, 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter. You might think that 2 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon is too much. It's not. You will use it all.
Turkey-Noodle Casserole
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 12:17You know, some of these turkey leftover recipes can be prepared and frozen for later this winter. It will be a treat then, not just a way to use up leftovers.
TURKEY – NOODLE CASSEROLE
2 cups cooked turkey or chicken pieces
8 ounces egg noodles, cooked, drained
8 ounces sour cream
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 can french-fried onion rings
Turkey Fruit Salad
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 12:15No, this is not a variation on chicken salad. This turkey treat is special. I bet you never thought of making a fruit salad with your leftovers? Here it is.
TURKEY FRUIT SALAD
4 cups chopped cooked turkey breast
1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1 cup chopped walnuts (pecans would do)
1 cup chopped red apples, peel and all
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
Combine all fruit in large bowl. Carefully add turkey. Finally, moisten with mayonnaise. Cover and chill for 2 or 3 hours.
Turkey and noodles
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 09:22This recipe is so simple. We know you have turkey leftover from the big day. Make it when some time has passed and the leftovers are lounging in your freezer. Of course, you could make it with the leftover pieces of rotisserie chicken you picked up at Food City. It is good either way. I first made this recipe the Thanksgiving I discovered Brined Turkey Breast. It is a staple in my menu box.
Turkey and Broccoli Casserole
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 00:39Turkey isn't only for the holidays. The leftovers can be the basis of a delicious casserole. Don't let that package of leftover holiday bird get freezer burnt and go to waste. If you have a package languishing in the back of your freezer, rescue it and make this casserole. I suppose cooked chicken would work as well, but turkey is a favorite of mine. It can be a star here.
Honey Brined Turkey Breast
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 23:46Does everyone in your family prefer white meat? A turkey breast is a better buy than having all the bony parts of a whole bird that only winds up being leftovers that no one wants. I found this recipe about 10 years ago. If you haven't tried to make a brined turkey breast as of yet, this is a good one to test your turkey skills. There are so many recipes for "Turkey Day". Don't think this is just another one to ignore. It does take overnight space in the fridge that could be used for jello or such.