Pennsylvania Dutch Pickled Beets and Eggs

I just spoke to Grammy this evening, and she's doing well. She says hello!

Grammy is a fan of pickling odd things -- this recipe is case in point. I'm not sure what this would taste like, nor under what conditions I would try this: maybe if I were on a game show? It just sounds weird.

Pennsylvania Dutch Pickled Beets and Eggs

2 lbs whole beets (canned, drained)

1 sm onion, halved and thinly sliced

8 hard boiled eggs, peeled

1 cup sugar

1 cup beet juice (from can)

3/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1 1/2 ts salt

dash of pepper

2 bay leaves

12 whole cloves

-Put beets, onion and eggs in glass container.

-In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, beet juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and cloves. Bring to boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.

-Pour simmering liquid over beets and eggs.

-Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate for 48 hours before using

Butter Frosting

We've had a bit of a snow delay between postings, but we're still here!

Butter Frosting for 8"x8" cake

1/4 cup butter or oleo

1 egg white

1 3/4 cup confectionary sugar

1 TB vanilla

-Beat together the butter and egg white (and 2 or 3 TB of the sugar).

-Gradually add the rest of the sugar and beat until light and fluffy.

-Add vanilla, stir.

Kit's Hamburg Stroganoff

Here's another recipe from my Aunt Kit. If it seems like I've been posting a lot of hot recipes recently, the 2 feet of snow outside my window might have something to do with that.

Kit's Hamburg Stroganoff

Cream of Chicken soup

ground beef

1/4 cup onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

mushrooms, sliced

1 cup sour cream

-Simmer onion and garlic together in fry pan.

-Brown hamburger meat in onion and garlic, then add soup. Simmer.

-Add sliced mushrooms and sour cream.

-Serve over cooked rice.

French Onion Casserole

This recipe is an interesting rearrangement of French Onion Soup. If and when I try to make it, I'll post some photos.

French Onion Casserole

4 med onions, sliced

3 TB oleo / butter

2 TB flour

dash of pepper

3/4 cup beef bouillon

1/4 cup dry sherry

1 1/2 cup croutons

2 TB oleo / butter, melted

1/2 swiss cheese, shredded

3 TB parmesan cheese

- Cook onions in the 3 TB oleo/butter until tender.

- Mix in flour and pepper.

- Add bouillon and sherry, and cook until thickened and bubbly.

- Pour into 1 qt casserole dish.

- Toss croutons with 2 TB oleo / butter and put on top of onion mixture.

- Sprinkle with swiss and parmesan cheese.

- Place under broiler until cheese melts, about 1 minute.

- Serve hot, serves 4-6 people

"Tricks" by a Treat

This poem-Zen koen-advice isn't a recipe, but appears in Grammy's recipe box:

"Tricks on cooking

Sprinkle a few chopped nuts on bottom of cake pan -- prevents sticking

Use extra large eggs."

Chicken Broccoli

Happy New Year, everyone!

Here's a seemingly-healthy recipe to go with your diet resolutions. I say "seemingly" because, despite the lean protein and vegetables, the people over at Kraft and Campbell's soup have yet again put their stamp on your dinner.... Enjoy!

Chicken and Broccoli

2 pkgs broccoli, cooked

2 cups cooked chicken

1 cup American cheese, grated

1 can Cream of Chicken soup

rice, cooked

-Layer ingredients in casserole dish.

-Bake for 30 min at 350 degrees.