RECIPES
I grew up on a farm as the oldest in a family of eight children, so cooking and baking were definitely part of my growing up. I still enjoy cooking when I have the time.
Here are some of my own home-cooking recipes that I've created. Enjoy!
Quick Corn Chowder
4 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled1 small onion, chopped and fried in some of the bacon fat
1 large potato, cooked and cubed (pop it in the microwave to cook while frying the bacon)
1 14oz can corn, drained
1 can mushroom soup
1 can (or 1-2 cups) milk
1/4 tsp. parsley
salt & pepper to taste
Mix all ingrediants in a saucepan and warm through. Serve with Cheese Biscuits for a warm and hearty meal.
Cheese Biscuits
1 cup flour2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
pinch of pepper
1/4 teaspoon parsley
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon vinegar
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and parsley. Cut in the margarine until crumbly. Stir in the grated cheese. Mix together the milk and vinegar and add to the dry mixture. Stir just until moist. Scoop out about 1/4 cup portions and place on a cookie sheet. Use a fork to flatten them to about 1/2 inch high. Bake for about 10 minutes or until browned and golden.
Fruit Crisp
Topping:2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Base:
3-4 cups fruit - try some of the combinations below:
- add sugar to taste (1/4 - 1 cup), and...
- if the fruit is really juicy, also add 2-4 tablespoons of flour or tapioca
1. apples
2. peaches and blueberries
3. rhubarb, strawberries, grated orange rind
4. blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
5. peaches, plums
6. experiment with your own combinations
Mix the fruit, flour and sugar and pour into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Mix together the topping ingrediants and sprinkle over the fruit. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30-45 minutes.
