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Perfect Mashed Potatoes

December 19th, 2006 by admin

Mashedpotatoes This is the recipe I am using for mashed potatoes for Christmas dinner.  It is recommended by many chefs and cooks to use Yukon Gold Potatoes instead of Russets.  This is the secret to extra delicious mashed potatoes!

PERFECT MASHED POTATOES

  • 1 1/2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered length-wise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • salt and pepper

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Baked Corn

November 19th, 2006 by admin

Corn Whenever I make Baked Corn, it is always a big hit!  Even my son, who is a picky eater and usually doesn’t eat corn, devours this!  I modified the recipe that I had for this and here it is!

TIP:  The secret to this recipe turning out superb is separating the eggs and beating the egg whites until they are firm. 

BAKED CORN

  • 1 can cream style corn
  • 1 can whole kernel corn
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cups cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Dash of salt and pepper

Mix together corn, sugar, butter, salt & pepper, cracker crumbs & egg yolks.

Pour into buttered casserole.

Beat egg white until firm & fold into corn mixture.

Pour in milk & bake at 350 degrees until brown.

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Sweet & Sour Baked Beans

November 14th, 2006 by admin

I made this delicious baked bean dish for a summer cookout at my sister’s house, then again last month for my son’s birthday party.  They were a huge hit! 

SWEET & SOUR BAKED BEANS

  • 1 lb. bacon
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar

Brown bacon, drain and crumble.  Empty frying pan and put onions and remaining ingredients in skillet and simmer covered for 20 minutes.  Meanwhile put in a 3-quart greased casserole:

  • 2 - 15 oz. cans dried Lima beans, drained
  • 1 - 1lb. can green Lima beans, drained
  • 1 - 1lb. can dark red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 - 15 oz. can of Boston baked beans, undrained

Stir in onion mixture and bake at 350 degrees for one hour. 

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