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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Scallop Appetizer

1 lb. scallops
1 c. French dressing
1/2 clove garlic, crushed


Cut the scallops in small pieces, about in fourths, unless they are tiny bay scallops which may be left whole.  Simmer 4 to 5 minutes in a little salted water.  Drain and place them while hot in a jar with the French dressing and garlic.  Marinate and chill for several hours.  Drain and serve with toothpicks as an unusual appetizer.  8 servings.  

Teriyaki Puffs

1/2 lb. sirloin steak
1/3 c. teriyaki sauce
1 can (8 oz.) Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
1 c. water chestnuts, drained and
   sliced

--TERIYAKI  SAUCE--

1/4 c. soy sauce
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. grated onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp.  ginger
1 crushed bay leaf


 Slice steak into 1/4 inch strips (partially frozen meat easier to slice).  Marinate meat at least 1 hour.  Separate dough into 8 wedges.  Cut each in half lengthwise.  Place meat strip and water chestnut on each wedge of dough.  Roll up and place on cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve hot.    

Tuna Devil Eggs

1 1/2 doz. eggs, hard boiled
1 can tuna
Dash of salt
Dash of pepper
3 tbsp. salad dressing
2 tsp. mustard
Chopped onion to taste


 Boil eggs with a little salt.  Cut eggs in half and take out the yolks.  Mash yolks with a fork, adding salt, pepper, salad dressing, tuna, mustard and chopped onion.  Fill egg whites with the mixture.   

Friday, April 11, 2014

Spicy Meatloaf

1 med. onion
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. brown sugar
3 slices bread
1 1/2 lbs. diet lean beef
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 c. water
1 tbsp. dry mustard

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Peel and chop onion finely.  Pull bread into crumbs with fork.  Beat egg until bubbly.  Add onion, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon mustard and 1/2 cup tomato sauce to ground beef.  Mix together lightly but thoroughly with fork.  Pack mixture lightly into 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.  Mix remaining tomato sauce, water, vinegar, dry mustard and brown sugar together.  Pour over meatloaf.  Bake for 1 1/2 hours.  Serves 6.

Tortas Fritas

1 pkg. flour tortillas
3 or 4 tbsp. oil
Cinnamon and sugar

Cut the flour tortillas in four - making 4.  Fry, on each side, in the oil.  Drain and sprinkle on top with cinnamon and sugar.

Cheeseburger Queche

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1/4 lb. lean ground beef
1 1/2 c. light cream or Half and Half
2 c. shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, or your favorite)
4 eggs

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Brush inside pie shell with egg white and place in refrigerator until needed.  Brown ground beef and season with your favorite seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc).  In medium bowl beat eggs with cream until combined but not frothy.  Sprinkle ground beef onto bottom of pie shell.  Next, sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over meat.  Slowly pour egg mixture over meat and cheese.  Bake in preheated oven's lower rack for 35-40 minutes until puffy and golden.  Cool 10 minutes prior to serving.  Serves 8*.  *Serve with salad or raw vegetables and dip.

Substitution: Taco Quiche; brown meat with taco seasoning and serve with Taco sauce and sour cream on a bed of chopped tomatoes and lettuce.