Crown Jewel Patties

1 egg 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1-1/2 cup mashed cooked carrots 3 cups soft bread crumbs 2 cups crushed cornflakes In a mixing bowl, beat egg. Add mayonnaise, onion, oil, salt, pepper and carrots; mix well. Add the bread crumbs and mix [...]

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Slaw for Two

1 cup shredded cabbage 1/4 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 2 tablespoons vegtable oil 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Salt to taste In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage, carrot, celery and green pepper. In another bowl, combine oil, mayonnaise, mustard, hot [...]

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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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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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Depression Casserole

1 large onion, chopped 1 to 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 package (16 oz) frankfurters, cut into 1-inch chunks Toast or cooked rice, optional In a saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in ketchup, water, vinegar, mustard and pepper. Bring [...]

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Overnight Coleslaw

12 cups shredded cabbage 1 green pepper, chopped 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 carrots, shredded 1 cup sugar DRESSING: 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup vinegar 3/4 cup vegetable oil In a large bowl, combine first four ingredients. Sprinkle with sugar; set aside.  In [...]

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Wild Rice Salad

1 cup uncooked wild rice 2 cups diced cooked chicken 1-1/2 cups halved green grapes 1 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 cup cashews, optional Seasoned salt, optional Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt or substituting seasoned salt of desired. Drain well; cool to room temperature. Spoon into a large [...]

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Creamy Vegetable Soup

1 large onion, chopped 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 3 medium zucchini, chopped 1 bunch broccoli, chopped 2 quarts chicken broth 2 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded 1 teaspoon celery seed 1-2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 cups light cream In a large [...]

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Scotch Broth

2 pounds meaty beef soup bones 2 quarts water 6 whole peppercorns 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped turnips 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup medium pearl barley In a large pot, combine soup bones, water, peppercorns and salt. Cover and simmer 2 to 2-1/2 hours or [...]

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Cream Of Chicken Soup

2 tablespoons margarine or butter 3 cups chicken broth 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup light cream or milk 1-1/2 cup chopped, cooked chicken Salt and pepper to taste In a large saucepan, melt margarine. Stir in flour and a dash of pepper. Add chicken broth and cream or milk. Cook and stir until bubbly. [...]

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