Cooking with Philosophy- A New Century

Cooking with Philosophy: Thirty Minute Rolls

2011-11-20T20:01:00.000-08:00

Cooking with Philosophy: Thirty Minute Rolls

Cooking with Philosophy- A New Century: Cooking with Philosophy: Mixed Berry Syrup

2011-11-19T22:44:00.000-08:00

Cooking with Philosophy- A New Century: Cooking with Philosophy: Mixed Berry Syrup

Cooking with Philosophy: Mixed Berry Syrup

2011-11-19T22:33:00.000-08:00

Cooking with Philosophy: Mixed Berry Syrup: August 13, 1995 1 c. preserves, any flavor 1/2 c. fresh blueberries 3 T. oleo 2 T. water Blend ingredients in a saucepan and heat un...

Juliet's Sausage Casserole

2011-11-08T10:16:00.000-08:00

July 16, 2002

1 small pkg. frozen green beans, cooked, drained
1 can pearl onions
1 T. chopped pimiento
3 c. mashed potatoes, hot
1 lb. cooked pork sausage, drained
1/2 lb. box cheese spread

Combine green beans with onions and pimiento in a casserole baking dish. Layer with potatoes and sausage in2 parts. Top with cheese slices. Bake, covered at 350* for 30 minutes. Serves 5

The End of my book series

hot, Tuesday watching Spomegbob Squarepants

Cooking with Philosophy- A New Century: Whole Wheat Dumplings

2011-11-07T14:27:00.001-08:00

Cooking with Philosophy- A New Century: Whole Wheat Dumplings: October 16, 2005 3/4 c. milk dash salt1/4 c. cream of wheat cereal, any plain flavor variety 1 T. oleo 1 egg parsley flakes to taste ...

Whole Wheat Dumplings

2011-11-07T14:27:00.000-08:00

October 16, 2005

3/4 c. milk
dash salt1/4 c. cream of wheat cereal, any plain flavor variety
1 T. oleo
1 egg
parsley flakes to taste

Mix well and add to hot soup. Cover and cook 10 minutes, remove lid and simmer 5 to 8 minutes

Wichita Ks, best place to live

sunny, cold 32* watching Judge Marilyn

In 1860, cookbooks advised to cook tomatoes three hours!

Clam Dip From Cape Cod

2011-11-05T17:21:00.000-07:00

November 7, 2008

1 envelope dry onion soup mix
2 c. sour cream with chives
1 squat can minced clams, drained

Cover and chill several hours. Serve as desired. Makes 2 1/2 c.

Monday, very windy 70* watching Judge Marilyn

Maine is the only state with one syllable.

Juliet's Turkey Casserole

2011-11-05T09:29:00.000-07:00

February 22, 2002

2 cans chili beans
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 of a medium onion, chopped
4 c. cooked turkey, chopped
1/2 c. sour cream
5 or 6 chopped olives,any kind

Combine onion and celery and olives. Place 1 can of the beans in a casserole, cast iron skillet works best. Sprinkle 3/4 of the veggies over beans. Add turkey next. Mix the other can of beans with sour cream. and pour over casserole. Garnish with remaining veggies. Bake at350* for 30 minutes.

Make substitutions on meat if you need to. My parents send turkey home during the holidays, which I freeze and use, well, like today. So good!

Thursday sunny 45* watching Judge Judy

My father

Don't judge each day by what you reap, but by the seeds you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson

German Chocolate Pound Cake

2011-11-04T17:44:00.000-07:00

July 2, 2002

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 t. cream of tartar
1/2 t. baking soda
1 c. soft oleo
3/4 c. milk
1 t. vanilla or almond extract
4 eggs
1 pkg-4 oz.- sweet german chocolate squares, melted and cooled
chocolate glaze
coconut for garnish

Sift together the 1st 4 ingredients. Mix this with milk and vanilla. Add oleo. Mix, then beat with electric mixer on medium for 2 minutes. Add eggs and chocolate Beat 2 minutes. Pour batter into a greased bundt pan. and bake at325* for 20 minutes or until toothpick clean. Cool 15 minutes before inverting.
Melt 3 squares chocolate with 1 T. oleo, stirring, until smooth. Cool 15 minutes and pour over cake. Top with coconut.

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Tuesday nice 80* watching Fear Factor

Until 19
51, making a phone call from a phone booth was only a nickle.

Lemon Butter

2011-11-04T08:39:00.000-07:00

July 25, 2002

4oz. soft butter
2 t. lemon juice
1 t. grated lemon peel
dash cayenne

Stir to combine. This can be melted to serve with seafood or served firm for crackers. Makes 4 oz.

102* Thursday watching Spongebob Squarepants.

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Free your mind and the rest will follow.

Aloha Christmas Ring

2011-11-03T20:09:00.000-07:00

December 3, 2005

1 frozen bread loaf
2 T. melted oleo
2/3 c. brown sugar, lightly packed
1/4 c. pineapple juice, frozen or fresh
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/4 t. each: cinnamon, ginger
1/4 t. coconut extract

Place dough in a large bowl sprayed with a non sticking spray. Cover, place in a warm spot until doubled.
In a small bowl, combine oleo with brown sugar and add remaining ingredients. Spray a bundt pan Shape bread dough into pan. Add oleo mixture and cover again and let rise1 hour. Bake at350* for 35 minutes. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before inverting.

Saturday cold 35* watching The Weather Channel

You can turn you crock pot on lo, turn off and let your bread dough rise in it.

Crock Pot Roast

2011-11-03T12:23:00.000-07:00

September 7, 2007

1 rump or pot roast
2 potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 carrots, peeled and halved
1 small onion, sliced
salt / pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 c. water

Place veggies in bottom of crock pot. Season to taste and drop in bay leaf. Add water. Cover and cook on low 10 to 12 hours or high 5 hours. Serves 4

Did you know you can also use cooking bags in your crock for easier clean up?

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Friday 80* cloudy, watching The View

Cheese Manicotti

2011-11-03T09:21:00.000-07:00

September 9. 2005

14 manicotti shells
2 c. or 8oz. mozzarella cheese shredded
2 eggs, beaten
2 12oz. cartons cottage cheese
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
1/2 c. parmesan cheese + 1/4 c. later for garnish
2 T. parsley
1 t. sugar
salt / pepper to taste
1 qt. spaghetti sauce..buy a nice brand with real mushrooms

Bring water to boil in a large in a dutch oven with a little salt and 1 T. oil. Add pasta and stir to separate. Cook, uncovered to a full raging boil for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 c. of the spaghetti sauce with remaining ingredients. and spread into a greased 13" x 9" baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over top. Cover and bake on 350* for 45 minutes. Sprinkle on cheese garnish. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Serves 6 ti 8.

I only cook the pasta 4 minutes, cool, then stuff and bake. There are tricks to filling the shells, but if they break, just turn into lasagna.

baby kiwi

windy 98* watching Judge Marilyn

Cooking with Philosophy- A New Century: Cheezy Eazy Chicenadas

2011-11-02T17:49:00.000-07:00

Cooking with Philosophy- A New Century: Cheezy Eazy Chicenadas: February 19, 2003 ! can condensed cheddar cheese soup 1/2 c. milk 2 c. cooked diced chicken 3/4 c. picante sauce 2 t. hot chili powde...

Scalloped Salmon

2011-11-02T09:43:00.000-07:00

August 16, 2011

1lb. can salmon
dash sea salt
coarse ground black pepper
1/2 t. dill weed
2 c. crumbled whole wheat saltines
1 T. lemon juice
1 1/2 c. milk
2 T. oleo

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Drain salmon liquid into a baking dish. Flake half the salmon into that and sprinkle on seasonings. top with half the crackers. and sprinkle on lemon juice. Add remaining salmon. Pour milk over casserole, dot with oleo and add remaining crackers. Bake 30 minutes at 350*

Salmon contains polyunsaturated fats and ideal for for a low cholesterol diet.

Tuesday hot and humid, watching America's Got Talent.

Salmon Loaf

2011-11-01T13:45:00.000-07:00

August 1 , 2005

2 1lb. cans salmon, pink preferred, but any is OK
4 stalks celery, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 c. melted oleo with sea salt
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, diced
2 c. soft bread crumbs
coarse black pepper to taste. 1 sprig fresh parsley, minced
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. milk
2 t. lemon juice
2 c. prepared mashed potatoes, if using instant, use regular flavor

Flake salmon, reserving liquid. saute celery and onion in oleo for 8 minutes, add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a mixing bowl,combine salmon. cooked veggies, bread crumbs, salmon and reserved liquid, seasonings and lemon juice. Add eggs and milk and mix well. Grease a large loaf an and pack mixture in. Bake 45 minutes on 375*. Remove from pan after 5 minutes and cover with potatoes. Bake 3 minutes until brownish. Serves 6 with leftovers maybe.

Salmon is rich in Vitamins A and B. Lots of calcium and phosphorous. This helps in building better teeth and bones.

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Monday hot at 100* watching ET NEWS.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

2011-11-01T09:06:00.000-07:00

December 2000

1 lb. ground chuck
1 envelope onion soup mix, 1 cup size
1/4 t. leaf oregano
1 can sliced pineapple, drained but reserve juice
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 can jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 c. sugar
2 T. cornstarch
6 T. water
3 T. white vinegar
1 T. soy sauce
cooking bags 10" x 16"

Combine meat with soup mix and oregano. Shape into 1" balls and lightly brown in a frying pan. Place equal meatballs in each baking bag, top each with 2 pineapple slices, and half of green pepper. Combine cranberry sauce, reserved juice, sugar, water, vinegar and soy sauce. Pour half in each bag. Secure with the tie provided. Make 6 tiny slits on top of each bag. Place in a pan and bake 20 minutes or until bubbly. serve over brown rice. Freeze a whole bag if desired for later. T serve the frozen bag, heat at 350* for 40 minutes.
Each bag serves 2.

Purchase those aluminum foil trays for freezing dishes and eat later for any season.

no tv, just listening to Johnny Mathis

Cranberry Pork Chops

2011-10-31T21:21:00.000-07:00

January 3, 2004

4 nice thick boneless pork chops
1 T. olive oil
1 can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 c, Catalina french salad dressing
1 T. dry onion soup mix

Cook chops in oil on both sides about 12 minutes or until juices run clear.Combine remaining ingredients and heat Serve over chops. EASY!

Monday 43* watching The Weather Channel about polar bears.

If your family loves cinnamon toast, make your own and buy a cheese shaker to store it in.

Cooking with Philosophy- A New Century: S'Lunch

2011-10-31T10:59:00.000-07:00

Cooking with Philosophy- A New Century: S'Lunch: July 23, 2000 4 oz. grated parmesan cheese 3 oz. feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 t. mint 1 egg cracked black pepper 8 slices buttered ryed...

S'Lunch

2011-10-31T10:58:00.000-07:00

July 23, 2000

4 oz. grated parmesan cheese
3 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 t. mint
1 egg
cracked black pepper
8 slices buttered ryed bread

Combine ingredients except bread. Scramble soft. Divide among bread to grill 4 sandwiches.

Monday hot! 101* watching The Weather Channel

This is one of those day I awake gripy. No reason but heat is my enemy. Sunday I had fixed Italian food and made this with left overs except I used a sandwich grill

Ever wonder how one match can start a forest fire? But it takes a whole book of matches to start a campfire?

Orange Spice Muffins

2011-10-29T17:52:00.000-07:00

June 18, 2002

1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. soft oleo
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. orange juice
3 c. baking mix
1 T. grated orange peel
1 9oz. box mincemeat, crumbled
cinnamon sugar topping

Beat oleo and brown sugar together until fluffy. Add egg, milk, juice and peel. Stir in biscuit mix and mincemeat. Stir only to moisten. Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake 18 minutes at 375*

Tuesday cool 83* watching CSI Crime scene

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I fill acorn squash halves with mincemeat and bake as normal.

Individual Sirloin Steaks

2011-10-29T13:25:00.000-07:00

November 7, 2004

1 large thick sirloin steak
1.2 c. oleo with olive oil
1 T. dried parsley
1/2 of a small onion, chopped
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
2 T. cracked black pepper
1/2 t. dry mustard

Lightly score steak about 1" intervals Combine oleo with parsley, onion, Worcesters, pepper and mustard. in saucepan. Heat, stirring occasionally. Reserve half. Cut steak into serving pieces. Brush with butter mixture. Place on hot coals or broiler about 5 minutes on each side or cook to order. On a serving plate, brush on reserved oleo.

Left-overs, if wrapped well, can be served up to two days. Make stew or hash etc.!

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Sunday 66* watching Just Shoot Me.

Baked Spinach#2

2011-10-29T10:12:00.000-07:00

March 9, 2005

2 eggs, separated
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 small red onion, hopped
1 c. Colby cheese, shredded
2/3 c. mayo
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
2 T. meted oleo
2 pkgs 10oz. each frozen chopped spinach, well drained

Mix spinach, eggs, soup, onion and cheese. Turn into a greased square baking pan. Top with bread crumbs, drizzle with oleo. Bake 30 minutes at 350*. Serves 6

To make green onion curls:
Cut off the roots and most of the green tops of a green onion. Using a sharp knife, cut lenghtwise through the stalk, leaving 3/4" uncut at the root end so the spray will not break. Turn the onion parallel to the first, continue cutting the top end into strips. Soak in ice water 2o minutes until curly.

Wednesday cloudy 52* watching Dr. Phil

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California Rumaki

2011-10-28T16:53:00.000-07:00

December 28, 2002

1 1/2 lb.raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 small bottle chili sauce
1 T. bottled garlic
12 slices bacon, half cooked, still soft

Combine shrimp with chili sauce in a bowl. Add garlic, Cover and marinate several hours. Cut bacon slices in half and wrap and wrap a half around each shrimp. Secure with a toothpick. Broil several minutes on each side until bacon is done and crisp. Great outside on a hibachi! Makes 24

Watching Ugly Betty, cloudy, Thursday

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The longest football pass on record is 98 yards by Steve O'Neal of the New York Jets on September 21, 1969.

Seattle Salmon Dip

2011-10-28T09:16:00.000-07:00

December 13. 2003

1 squat can salmon
1 8oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 T. lemon juice
1 T. instant onion
2 t. horseradish
dash liquid smoke
1/4 c. chopped pecans
2 T. parsley flakes

Drain and flake salmon with a fork. Save pecans and parsley for last. Blend salmon with remaining ingredients. Wrap and chill overnight. Before serving, roll in pecans and parsley. Serve with pita chips or crackers.

Saturday 7" snow watching Spongebob Squarepants

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The ancient Celts played a version of football, using a skull from a rival.