This particular recipe was forwarded to me from a "Yankee" friend. One night we were discussing recipes and he started describing this recipe. Well, here in the South, we don't know of "boiled roast beef" only baked or cooked in a slow cooker with lots of gravy. When he told me about this, being as I love to explore new tastes, I had to have the recipe. This is also a much healthier way of cooking roast than the way I usually cook it .....that is with lots and lots of gravy. I had pro and con comments from my family as to the "different" taste. Speaking for myself, I LOVED the taste of this recipe. I hope you will try this.
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Take a roast beef 1-2 pounds (meat of your choice.) Put in roasting pan or large boiler with 1-2 inches of water Depending on how many folks you have, cut up potatoes in large chunks, celery, carrots, onion, cabbage, any veggie you care, with exception of (cauliflower or broccoli) Add 2 tblspns pickling spice and one bay leaf, and simmer until done. This dinner is a great leftover for the next day, if you use all the roast, you can add any meat you prefer. **Note: The potatoes are delicious mashed up and covered with juice from the meat. by Michigan Yankee
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For those of you who are "true" garlic lovers, I thought you might enjoy trying this recipe. It would be terrific for a day when you just wanted something light for lunch. This also was forwarded to me from my "Yankee friend".
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Break up the heads of garlic, and discard the papery membrane, but don't
peel the cloves, and place in a 4 qt, soup pot with herbs,
Add the broth or water, cover and bring to a boil, Lower the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, until garlic is very soft. Strain the soup through the fine disk of a food mill or puree in a blender or food processor, and push through a medium mesh strainer with the back of a ladle, Add the lemon or lime juice, and bread if desired, Serves 4 |
Also, this has a major garlic flavor also. I cannot describe how delicious these potatoes are. This one you will have to trust me on and try. I absolutely loved it. Again, this is another "Yankee" recipe.
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Peel the potatoes, cut in half if large. Cover with salted water and
boil until tender (about 20 minutes).
Drain and return to pot and simmer, shaking pot until water is evaporated. Peel garlic and slice in half lengthwise. If there is a green sprout in the center of the clove, lift it out and discard. Place garlic cloves, milk and cream in a small saucepan. Bring to boil and cook, at lowest possible simmer, until garlic is tender(about 20 minutes). Remove the garlic with a fork, and put the potatoes and garlic together through a ricer, or food mill, if possible or using an old fashioned potato masher, mash potatoes and garlic together in a large bowl, adding butter, then milk and cream mixture, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Add a little of the water in which the potatoes were boiled if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4 |
For a little nostalgia, you might want to try this for your youngsters and oldsters alike. This is especially excellent for those times when you are dying for something sweet and you have not sweets available in the house. It is very good and made with a low calorie margarine and sprinkled with the artificial sweetener of your choice, is not bad for a low calorie snack.
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Mom made this for us kids, when we had lots of kids over to play and bread will do. BUTTER BREAD Using granulated sugar, sprinkle on bread. Set on large platter, and let go!!! that was years ago, and everyone that was a friend and stayed here with the neighborhood, still raves about the good times , and moms sugarbread.
Dedicated to my Mom. (God rest her soul). ** EDITOR's NOTE: Additional seasonings may be added to this such as cinnamon or your favorite seasoning and also would be delicious toasted.
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Also, this week I was trying to decide what to fix for dinner and wanted something "different". I made these Sweet N Sour Meatballs. They were loved by my entire family. I hope you will enjoy the compliments from yours after you serve it. these are also excellent for an appetizer.
SAUCE
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Mix meatball ingredients above and form into small balls. Bake in baking
dish in 450 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until done.
SAUCE Cook the first 4 ingredients (cornstarch, brown sugar, vinegar and soy sauce) and pineapple juice over medium heat until thickened. Stir constantly. Add meatballs, pineapple and bell pepper and heat again. Serve over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer. |
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