There are recipe cards in several recipe boxes that have been contributed over the years by friends and family members.
For some reason, one box is in no particular order and the following recipes were filed together under “soups.”
Only one could be considered a soup while the others are simply tasty even though they have been mis-filed.
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Dinner Sausage Omelet
1/2 lb. bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Brown sausage in a deep skillet then remove from pan. Drain off fat, reserving 1/4 cup of the drippings.
Cook onion, peppers and potatoes in drippings until potatoes are golden brown and vegetables are tender.
Beat eggs and milk with seasonings and pour over potatoes. Set heat to low.
Sprinkle sausage and cheese over potato and egg mixture. Cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until eggs are set. Loosen from skillet with a metal spatula. Cut into wedges and serve with a tossed or caesar salad.
Note: this omelet may also be cooked in the oven. Place cooked meat, potatoes, onions and peppers in a greased 9x10 baking dish. Pour egg/milk mixture over and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until eggs are set.
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Chicken Corn Chowder
2 tbsps. butter or margarine
1/2 cup minced onion
1 celery stalk, sliced
3 cups chicken broth
14 oz. can creamed corn
1 1/2 cups milk
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup diced and cooked chicken
1/4 tsp. each pepper, paprika and salt
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Melt butter in a large saucepan then add onion and celery and sauté until transparent. Add broth, corn and milk and stir until well-blended. Add potatoes, chicken and seasonings.
Simmer over medium-low heat until potatoes are cooked, about 20 minutes. Stir in cheese, stir and serve. Makes 6 bowls.
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Dark Apple Cake
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
2 tsps. vanilla
4 cups peeled, diced or grated apples
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsps. cinnamon
2 tsps. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl combine sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended.
Stir in apples.
Sift together dry ingredient and stir into apple mixture.
Pour batter in a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Frost with a favourite icing, if desired.
Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
