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Grandma’s Round Steak Sauerbraten

Here is another family favorite recipe from my Grandma. Sauerbraten is a German meat dish that is marinated in vinegar, sugar and spices. My Grandma had some German blood, not sure if this was an old family recipe or not. But try this, it is easy and economical.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds round steak or stew meat
  • 2 envelopes brown gravy mix
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 Tablespoons minced onion
  • 4 Tablespoons vinegar
  • 4 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • flour
  • cooked egg noodles

Directions
If using round steak, cut into cubes. Brown meat in shortening. Combine all ingredients except flour and pour over meat. Simmer slowly for two hours on stovetop. If it cooks down too much, add water. Just before serving thicken with flour to make a thin gravy. Serve over cooked noodles.

Nani’s Favorite Potato Egg Brunch Bake

Eggs
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This is a favorite recipe of mine to serve for brunch. I like using potatoes instead of bread. It is easy and does not need to be made up ahead of time. You certainly can make it ahead of time if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 package of bacon, fried and cooled
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 large package frozen hash browns, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
  • mushrooms, onions, black olive, green olives (optional)
  • salt and pepper

Directions
Grease a 9×13 inch pan. Beat eggs, milk and 1/2 of the cheese. Pour into pan. Add potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Add any optional ingredients and bacon. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake @ 350 degrees for one hour or until set.

Old Fashioned Banana Pudding

This is a favorite recipe that is probably from the Vanilla Wafer. My Mom used to make it often and it was one of my Dad’s favorites. It is still as good today as it was back when I was a kid.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • dash salt
  • 3 eggs seperated
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups milk
  • 45 Nilla wafers, divided
  • 5 medium ripe bananas, sliced

Directions
Preheat oven to 350. Mix 1/2 cup of the sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler.
Blend in 3 egg yolks and milk. Cook uncovered over boiling water 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
Reserve 12 wafers for garnish. Spread small amount of custard on bottom of 1 1/2 quart baking dish and cover with layers of 1/3 each of the remaining wafers and sliced bananas. Pour about 1/3 of the remaining custard over bananas, continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard to make a total of 3 layers of each, ending with custard.
Beat egg whites on high w/ electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Spoon over custard. Spread evenly to cover entire surface of custard and sealing well to edge.

Bake 15 to 20 min. or until lightly browned. Cool slightly and top with reserved 12 wafers just before serving.

Grandma’s Old Fashioned Green Split Pea Soup

Here is another favorite recipe from my Grandma. I always preferred the bean soup, but this one is really good too. It is definitely comfort food for a cold day.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry green split peas
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 uncooked potato, diced
  • 1 ham bone or 1/8 pound salt pork
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Directions
Rinse and sort peas. Place all ingredients in large stock pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 3 hours. Season to taste. Add more water from time to time if necessary. Remove from heat, put through sieve. Reheat and serve.

Categories
My Favorite Recipes

Old Fashioned Salmon Loaf with Spanish Sauce

This is a truly old, old, family favorite recipe of my Grandma’s. My Mom used to make it when I was a kid, and to be honest I never much cared for it. But as my taste buds have matured, I do it enjoy it now. My Mom and Grandma always made a white sauce made with peas to serve over it. For some reason it is called “Spanish Sauce”. This is an easy, economical and healthy recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups canned salmon
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 Tablespooon minced onion
  • 2 Tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
Beat egg, add other ingredients and press in a greased bread pan. Bake @ 375 degrees for 45 minutes.

Spanish Sauce
Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 4 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 2 Tablespoons pimento
  • 1 hard boiled egg, chopped
  • Pepper, to taste

Directions
Make a white sauce of butter, flour, milk, salt and pepper. Add the pimento, peas and egg. Serve over the salmon loaf.

Categories
Bread Machine

Corn and Cheddar Bread

Corn and Cheddar Bread
Corn and Cheddar Bread
Here is another favorite bread machine recipe of mine from Madge Rosenberg’s book, “The Best Bread Machine
Cook Book Ever”. Try this bread with chili or your favorite Tex-Mex dish.

Ingredients for 1 1/2 pound loaf

  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2/3 cup grated cheddar cheese

Directions
Scald the milk and stir in the honey and butter and let cool to room temperature. Add the milk mixture and all remaining ingredients except the cheese in the order suggested by your bread machine manual. At the beeper, add the cheese.

Old Fashioned Dakota Biscuits

Here is a real old fashioned favorite recipe that is a real family pleaser. It is easy to make and hearty. I got this recipe from a North Dakota friend.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 10 canned biscuits (refrigerator tube type)
  • 1 cup colby or cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspooon oregano

Directions
Brown beef and onions, drain grease. Add tomato sauce and seasonings. Simmer for 15 minutes. Place biscuits in greased baking dish (8×8 or 6×9). Spoon beef mixture over biscuits. Bake @ 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Sprinkle cheese over top and bake 5 to 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

Hidden Valley Ranch Oyster Crackers

This is a favorite recipe for a great snack. Once you start eating these, you can’t stop. They are truly addicting.

Ingredients

  • 1 12-16 ounce bag of plain oyster crackers
  • 1 package Hidden Valley Recipe Original Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup salad oil

Directions
Combine ranch mix and oil. Add seasonings. Pour over crackers, stirring to coat thoroughly. Place in 300 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

Pork Roast with Sauerkraut in Crockpot

Here is an easy favorite recipe that my Mom used to make. You can put it on early in the morning and forget about it the rest of the day.

Ingredients

  • 1 pork loin or pork shoulder roast
  • 1 large can sauerkraut
  • 2 Tablespoons caraway seeds

Directions
Slice 5 cuts into top of the roast and place in crockpot. Add sauerkraut, stuffing some into cuts. Sprinkle with caraway seeds. Cook on low 10 to 12 hours.