A potluck supper might be on the horizon. The burning question: what to take to impress the other guests?
This week’s recipes, received from a long-time friend, would fit in nicely on any pot luck table.
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Barley Mushroom Casserole
4 tbsps. butter
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup washed pearl barley
1 can sliced mushrooms, drained with juice saved
2 cups beef broth
salt and pepper to taste
Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the chopped onion, celery, barley and mushrooms. Stir and cook in the skillet until vegetables are soft.
Place in a large, greased casserole. Add mushroom juice and beef broth. Add salt and pepper.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for about 50 minutes. Stir and if necessary, add more liquid to keep casserole moist.
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Lazy Perogy Casserole
9 lasagna noodles
2 cups dry cottage cheese
1 egg
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups mashed potatoes
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. onion salt
pepper to taste
1 cup margarine
1 cup chopped onion
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.
Place 3 noodles on the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
In a medium bowl mix the cottage cheese, egg and chopped onion together. Spoon over noodles and spread to cover. Place three more noodles over the cottage cheese mixture.
Mix cheddar cheese and potatoes, onion salt and pepper. Spread over the second noodle layer. Place final three noodles over the potato layer.
Melt margarine in a frying pan and cook onion slowly until soft and clear. Pour over top noodles.
Cover pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with sour cream.
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Garlic Spareribs
1 cup white sugar
2 tbsps. soy sauce
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tbsps. corn starch
1 tbsp. HP sauce
garlic powder to taste
Mix sauce ingredients together. Place spareribs in a roaster and drench with sauce.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Uncover and cook for another 45 minutes. Stir occasionally to coat ribs.
Serve with rice or noodles.
Joyce Walter can be reached at [email protected]
