Side Items
Baked Beans
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 medium-size green pepper, finely chopped
1 (28-oz.) can pork and beans
3\4 cup catsup
1\2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1\2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
dash of hot sauce
Combine all ingredients, stirring well.
Spoon bean mixture into a lightly greased 12-x8-x2-inch baking dish.
Bake bean mixture, uncovered,
at 425 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.
Yield: 6 servings. Macaroni and Cheese
4 cups elbow macaroni,cooked and drained.
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup cottage cheese
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 tbls grated onion
1 1/2 tsp margarine
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
Combine all in a large bowl and spoon into a 2-quart
casserole dish.
Cover and bake at 350 for about 30
minutes,
uncover and bake 5 minutes more or until
set.
Yield 6 servings
Rice Pilaf
2 T. butter
2 T. minced onion
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 c. converted rice
1 1/2 c. fresh or canned chicken broth or
water
3 sprigs parsley
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp. dry
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
Melt 1 T. butter in a saucepan and cook the
onion and garlic in it,
stirring with a wooden
spoon, untilt he onion is translucent.
Add
the rice and stir briefly
over low heat until the
grains are coated with butter.
Stir in the broth, making sure there are no
lumps in the rice.
Add the parsley, thyme, salt
pepper, and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil, cover with
a close-fitting lid, and simmer for 17 min.
Remove the cover and discard the parsley,
thyme, and bay leaf.
Using a fork, stir in the
remaining tablespoon butter.
If the rice is not to be
seved immediately, keep covered in a warm place.
Yield: 4 servings.