Beef Stroganoff

Daddy even obliges me by eating this ... around the mushrooms of course!

1 1/2# beef tenderloin or sirloin steak, sliced 1/2" thick
2 T. butter
1 1/2 C. beef broth
2 T. ketchup
1 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic, minced
3 C. fresh sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion, diced
3 T. flour
1 C. sour cream
Hot cooked egg noodles

Melt butter in saucepan. Cook beef in butter until brown.
Reserve 1/3 C. beef broth. Stir remaining broth, ketchup, salt, and garlic into skillet. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 10 minutes.
Stir in mushrooms and onion. Cover and simmer 5 additional minutes.
Shake reserved broth and flour in tightly sealed container. Gradually stir into beef mixture . Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute, reduce heat to low.
Stir in sour cream, heat until hot.
Serve over hot buttered egg noodles.

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Strawberry Salad

From Grandma S.

1-3oz. box strawberry Jello
1-3oz. box vanilla pudding (Cook & Serve, not instant)
1-3oz. box tapioca pudding

Mix with:
2 1/2 C. boiling water
Boil mixture until until thick. Cool.

Add:
2 C. fresh strawberries
8oz. Cool Whip

Chill well before serving.

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Waikiki Meatballs

From Grandma G.

1.5# burger
2/3 C. cracker crumbs
1/3 C. diced onion
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 C. milk
2 T. cornstarch
1/2 C. packed brown sugar
13oz. can pineapple tidbits, reserve juice
1 T. soy sauce
1/3 C. chopped green pepper
1/3 C. white vinegar

Mix burger, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger, and milk in bowl. Shape into balls. Brown in oven @ 350* for 5 minutes.

Mix cornstarch and sugar. Stir in pineapple juice, vinegar, and soy sauce until smooth. Pour into saucepan, cooking on medium until mixture boils.

Add meatballs, pineapple, green pepper, and sauce mixture and combine in crock pot to warm through on low.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

From your Auntie SR.
This recipe knocked my socks off ... as buffalo wings are my favorite food of all time!

15oz. can Hormel chicken, drained
1 1/2 C. chopped celery
8oz. bottle Kraft bleu cheese dressing
8oz. cream cheese
6oz. bottle Frank's Hot Sauce
1 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese

Combine all ingredients in crock pot.
Cook on high for 2 hours.
Serve with tortilla chips or Frito's Scoops.

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Mama's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Adapted from Betty Crocker.
This recipe replaces nuts with M&M's ... because plain M&M's make everything better!

3/4 C. sugar
3/4 C. packed brown sugar
1 C. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
2 1/4 C. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 C. plain M&M's
12oz. milk chocolate chips

Beat sugars, vanilla, and egg with mixer on medium. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. (Dough will be stiff).
Stir in M&M's and chocolate chips.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake @ 375* for 10-11 minutes or until barely browned.
Let cool 5 minutes before removing from cookie sheet to wire rack.

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BBQ Cups

I think BBQ sauce is one of Daddy's favorite foods.

1-12oz. can refrigerated biscuits
1# hamburger, browned & drained
1 C. can niblet corn, drained
5 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
1/2 C. BBQ sauce (we love Sweet Baby Ray's)
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 C. shredded cheddar cheese

Grease a (12 cup) muffin pan.
Separate dough into biscuits. Press dough into bottom and up sides of 10 muffin cups, set aside.
In large skillet, add corn, bacon, BBQ sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and 1/2 C. cheese to browned burger. Spoon evenly into prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
Bake @ 375* for 12 minutes, or until biscuits are lightly browned.

Variations: can add marinara sauce, Italian seasonings, and mozzarella to make Pizza Cups.
Can add taco seasoning, taco sauce, and pepper Jack cheese to make Taco Cups.

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Dog Food & Dip

I was presented with a cookbook right before I got married Grandma G. had passed around to my family and Daddy's family to be filled with beloved recipes. Once I sat down to peruse the contents, I found this, written by my Grandma S.;

"Dog food & Dip"

When all else fails, you can try this.

Purina nuggets with Hidden Valley Ranch Dip

When you were with us and I made something for lunch that you didn't think you liked, I would ask you what you wanted and you'd say, "dog food and dip!"
You would get a little upset with me for not cooking what "just you" like everyday. You were about 2 years old.

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