Creamy Ham and Potatoes

Ingredients 2 large red potatoes, cubed 1/3 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta) 3/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 2/3 cup condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted 2/3 cup 2% milk 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray, layer potatoes, cheese,

Hot Brown Sandwiches

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1 1/2 cups turkey or chicken broth 1 1/2 cups milk 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese 12 slices toasted bread Sliced turkey (enough for 6 sandwiches) Paprika 12 slices tomatoes 12 slices bacon, cooked Directions In medium saucepan over low heat,

Depression Burgers

Ingredients 3 lbs. lean ground beef 3 large carrots, grated (about 3 cups) 1 large onion, grated 2 medium potatoes, grated (about 1 ½ cups) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste Pepper to taste 14 slices bacon (about 1 lb.) Minced parsley (optional) Directions Mix beef, carrots, onion, potatoes,

MAKING A CRÊPE

Feta and Olive Lamburgers

Ingredients 1 lb. ground lamb 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 large egg 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin Ground black pepper to taste 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted if desired Directions Combine lamb, feta cheese, egg, and olives in mixing bowl. Season with cumin and black pepper, and mix

Old Chinatown Pork Burgers

Ingredients 2 pounds bulk mild pork sausage 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1/3 cup finely diced onion 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped 1 egg 2 tablespoons dry sherry 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 6 sesame seed burger buns 1 cup bean sprouts 3/4

Pacific Rim Pecan Crusted Turkey Cutlets

Ingredients 1/4 cup Oriental hoisin sauce* 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar 1 teaspoon liquid hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cups finely ground pecans 6 turkey cutlets 12 oz. ramen noodles Directions *Hoisin sauce is available in the Oriental section of the grocery store. Preheat broiler

Warm Pasta Salad with Pecans and Spinach

Ingredients 8 oz. rigatoni pasta 1/4 cup Italian or Greek dressing 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 5 oz. baby spinach 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup toasted pecans Directions Cook pasta in 2 quarts boiling, salted water

Savory Turkey with Stuffing

Ingredients 1 turkey, 12-14 lbs – thawed if frozen 1/2 cup butter or margarine – at room temperature 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary – crushed 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt Stuffing (your choice recipe) Directions Preheat oven to 325°. Remove giblets, neck, and tailpiece. Rinse and