In the Kitchen

Home made Pistachio Ice Cream

(This recipe makes 2 quarts. Just double or triple the recipe for larger quantities.)

2 c. milk

1 c. sugar

¼ t. salt

2 t. almond extract

4 c. cream

1 t. green food coloring

½ c. sliced almonds or crushed pistachios (roast @ 350. for 6 minutes)

Kids aren't the only ones who balk at eating something new if you tell them it's good for them. Adults are pretty much the same way. In fact, we (the elders) can be downright suspicious about new foods.

Sunday night supper at the Pannabecker homestead always meant popcorn, veggies, fruit, cheese, and once in awhile...pop or milkshakes. Growing up in the 50s-60s-70s was the era of family-style eating, something that many of today's family find simply impossible. And yes, that probably ages me. So what?

Anyway, in my family, there were two things that we looked forward to on Sunday nights: having soft drinks (a rarity) and being allowed to eat wherever we wanted. And read while we ate. Oh, that's three things. When we finally got a tv, I suppose we ended up watching tv and eating. I preferred to read (still do). I'm a nerd.

Breaded pork chops

2 c. seasoned bread crumbs

1/2 c. grated parmesan crumbs

1 T. garlic powder

2 T. parsley flakes

3/4 tsp. salt

Dash of pepper

2 eggs

1/4 c. milk

Pork chops (any amoung up to 24 to 26 chops)

Mix all dry ingredients together. In separate dish, beat eggs. Add milk. Wash and drain pork chops. Dip chops in egg mixture then in bread crumb mixture.

Place well oiled baking pan. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 1 1/2 hours at 375 degrees. When tender, remove foil and bake until lightly browned (about 15 minutes).

Nancy Yeager shares this recipe which she obtained from Mary and Mike Edmiston. She says that it's a great party favorite.

 Chili Rellenos
 
1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated
1 lb. Monterey Jack, grated
12 oz. evaporated milk
4 eggs
chopped green chili (2 cans works well)
8 oz. tomato sauce (optional)
 
Grease a 9x13 pan.  Layer half of the chili (1 can) on the bottom.  Next layer all the cheddar cheese, then the remaining chili ( or can), and the jack cheese.  Beat the egg whites and yolks separately. 

Recipes to recognize World Day of Prayer 2010

The food of Cameroon

Note: Icon viewer Mary Ann Ring provided this timely cookie recipe.

Since the maple tapping season is almost upon us, we are lucky to have a few maple syrup making demonstrations in our area to check out.  While you are at the Coldren-Crates Maple festival in Arlington or the Johnny Appleseed Maple Syrup Festival at Teddy Bear Park in Lima (both taking place March 13), pick up some maple syrup and try the maple sugar. 

This recipe came from an Hellman's Mayonnaise ad in the '60s. It is a delicious company recipe - very attractive too.

Curried Eggs on Rice 

1 cup Hellman's Real Mayonnaise (substitutes make this a less-tasty but lighter dish - don't use Miracle Whip which is a salad dressing, not a mayonnaise)

1 cup dairy sour cream (or plain yogurt - again - lighter taste)

3 oz can of sliced mushrooms

1/4 cup milk

1 TBSP cooking wine (white) or lemon juice

2 TBSP curry (your choice - they range from hot to mild, tastes differ as well)

Kathy Bohn Kendrick, a 1974 BHS graduate, shared two of her favorite recipes. Kendrick now resides in Phoenix, AZ, with her husband, Kevin.