Five-Bean Soup

5 packages (16 oz. each) dried beans: lima, great northern, kidney, pinto and split peas (enough for four batches of soup) 3 beef bouillon cubes 3 tablespoons dried chives 1 teaspoon dried savory 1 teaspoon salt, optional 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 bay leaf 2-1/2 quarts water 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed [...]

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Cranberry Walnut Cheesecake Pie

1-1/4 cups cold milk 2 packages (4-serving size) cheesecake flavored instant pudding 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tub (8 0z.) frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed and divided 1 prepared graham cracker crust 1 can (16 oz.) whole cranberry sauce, divided 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, divided In a large bowl beat milk, pudding mix [...]

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Stove-Top Apple Butter

6 to 7 pounds cooking apples, unpeeled, cored and quartered 3 cups water 3-1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 stick cinnamon (about 4 inches) In a 6 to 8-quart heavy kettle, bring apples and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are tender. Press cooked apples through a colander or food mill. [...]

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Corn Casserole

1 package (16 oz.) frozen corn, broccoli and red pepper 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted 1/4 cup milk 1-1/3 cup crushed saltines In a saucepan over medium heat, bring vegetables and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover [...]

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Feather Light Muffins

1/3 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1-1/2 cups cake flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup milk TOPPING: 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar and egg. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed [...]

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Chilly Dilly Carrots

1/2 pound carrots, sliced 2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing 2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed 1-1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper Place carrots in a small saucepan and [...]

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Reuben Burgers

1/4 cup sauerkraut 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds 1/2 pound ground pork 2 slices Swiss cheese 2 hamburger buns, split and toasted In a small saucepan, heat sauerkraut and caraway seeds; keep warm. Shape pork into two patties; broil or grill until meat is no longer pink. Top each patty with a slice of cheese; continue [...]

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Peach Bavarian

1 can (16 oz) sliced peaches 2 packages (3 oz each) peach or apricot flavored gelatin 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups boiling water 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 carton (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed Drain peaches, reserving 2/3 cup juice. Chop peaches into small pieces; set aside. In a bowl, dissolve gelatin and sugar [...]

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Garden Bean Salad

1 can (16 oz) cut green beans 2 cans (17 oz each) lima beans 1 can (16 oz) kidney beans 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans 1 large green pepper, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 1 jar (2 oz) sliced pimiento, drained 1 bunch green onions, sliced 2 cups vinegar 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup water [...]

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Overnight Chicken Casserole

8 slices of day-old white bread 4 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 jar (4-1/2 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained 4 eggs 2 cups milk 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 to 8 slices process American Cheese 1 can (10-3/4 ooz) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted 1 [...]

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