Amish Lemon Sponge

Ingredients : 

  • 2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 1/3 c. cold water (approximately)
  • FILLING FOR ONE 9" UNCOOKED PIE SHELL:
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 3 tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Lemon juice & rind of 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 c. hot milk

How to Prepare : 

  1. Measure sifted flour, add salt and sift again. 
  2. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender or two knifes. 
  3. Sprinkle with water mixing lightly with fork. 
  4. Press into ball.   Makes enough pastry for a 9 inch two crust pie or two shells.
  5. Cream butter; add sugar and egg yolks. Beat until light and fluffy. 
  6. Stir in flour, salt, lemon juice, rind and hot milk. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
  7. Bake in 400 degree oven for approximately 40 minutes. 

Serves 6 at 371 calories per serving.

 

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Amish Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients :

  • 1/3 c. vegetable oil
  • 1/3 c. butter 
  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1 tsp. dried marjoram
  • 8 or 9 pieces chicken

How to Prepare :

  1. Place oil and butter in a shallow cooking pan and place in 375 degree oven to melt butter, set aside. 
  2. In a large paper sack combine dry ingredients. 
  3. Roll the chicken pieces 3 at a time in butter and oil then drop into a sack and shake to cover. 
  4. Place on a plate until all pieces are coated. 
  5. Leave any excess butter and oil in pan. 
  6. Place chicken in the pan skin side down.
  7. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
  8. With spatula, turn chicken pieces over and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until crust begins to bubble.
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Ann’s Texas Chili

Ingredients :

  • 1 burge
  • 3 lb boneless chuck --,Cubed
  • 2 T vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic cloves --,Chopped
  • 2 t cumin
  • 3 T flour
  • 1 T oregano
  • 2 beef broth cans salt pepper
  • 4 T chili powder -- (or), To-Taste

How to Prepare :

  1. Heat oil in a 4 qt. pot, add beef, stirring frequently until meat loses color - DO NOT brown!
  2. Lower heat, stir in garlic, chili mixture, stirring until beef is evenly coated.
  3. Crumble oregano over meat.
  4. Add 1 1/2 cans broth and stir til liquid is well blended.
  5. Add salt & pepper, bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  6. Reduce heat; simmer partially covered over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add remaining broth, cook 30 minutes more.
  8. Cool thoroughly.
  9. Cover & refrigerate overnight.
  10. Reheat chili very gently.

8 Servings

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Andromeda Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients :

  • 1/4 c vegetable oil
  • 1 md onion,chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper,finely
  • 1 chopped,remove seeds
  • 2 T chili powder
  • 1 T masa harina (or corn flour)
  • 2 t paprika
  • 1 t cumin powder
  • 1 t oregano
  • 1/8 t cayenne pepper
  • 6 dried apricots,chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic,minced
  • 1 T brown sugar
  • 1 t yellow salad mustard
  • 15 oz hunt's tomato sauce w/bits
  • 1 1/2 c water
  • 1 c heartline meatless meat
  • 1 (ground beef style)
  • 1/4 c heartline meatless meat
  • 1 (beef fillet style)
  • 1/2 c beer
  • 1 T tomato paste

How to Prepare :

  1. Heat oil in large cast iron skillet.
  2. Add onions and jalapeno pepper and cook until the onion is transparent.
  3. Add chili powder, Masa Harina, paprika, cumin powder, oregano and cayenne pepper.
  4. Stir until seasonings are slightly toasted.
  5. Stir in apricots, garlic, brown sugar, mustard, tomato sauce, water, Heartline Meatless Meat, beer and tomato paste.
  6. Cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often.
  7. Then cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes to help combine the flavors.

2 Servings

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A Red Chili Nightmare Recipe

Ingredients :

  • 1 c pinto beans,dried
  • 5 c water
  • 2 T lard
  • 1 T bacon drippings
  • 1 onion
  • 12 oz pork sausage,country-style
  • 1 lb beef,coarse grind
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 t anise
  • 1/2 t coriander seeds
  • 1/2 t fennel seeds
  • 1/2 t cloves,ground
  • 1 cinnamon stick,ground
  • 1 t black pepper,freshly ground
  • 1 t paprika
  • 1 nutmeg,ground,whole
  • 1 t cumin
  • 2 t oregano,dried,pref. mexican
  • 4 T sesame seeds
  • 1 c almonds,blanched, skins-removed
  • 12 red chiles,whole dried or 1 1/2 c chile caribe
  • 1 1/2 oz milk chocolate,small pieces
  • 1 cn tomato paste(6 oz ea)
  • 2 T vinegar
  • 3 t lemon juice
  • 1 soft tortilla,chopped
  • 1 salt

How to Prepare :

  1. Place the rinsed beans in a bowl, add 2 to 3 cups of water and soak overnight.
  2. Check the beans occasionally and add water as necessary to keep them moist.
  3. Pour the beans and the water in which they were soaked into a heavy saucepan and add 2 to 3 more cups of water.
  4. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower heat and simmer, partially covered, for about 45 minutes, until the beans are cooked but still firm.
  5. Check occasionally and add water if necessary.
  6. Drain the beans, reserving the cooking liquid.
  7. Melt the lard in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  8. Add the beans and lightly fry them in the lard.  Set aside.
  9. Melt the drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
  10. Add the onion and cook until it is translucent.
  11. Combine the sausage and the beef with all the spices up through the oregano.
  12. Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot with the onion.
  13. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is very well browned.
  14. Add the reserved bean-cooking liquid to the pot.
  15. Stir in all the remaining ingredients.
  16. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cook, uncovered, for 1/2 hour longer.
  17. Stir occasionally. Add water only if necessary to maintain the consistency of a chunky soup.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Arcadian Eight Bean Chili Recipe

Ingredients :

  • 1/4 lb each,beans: kidney, white
  • 1/4 c paprika
  • 1 lb bacon
  • 5 onions,lg, peeled chopped
  • 2/3 c garlic,minced
  • 1/4 c coriander seed,toasted grnd
  • 1/4 c cinnamon,ground
  • 1 red,pinto, navy, cranberry
  • 1/4 c pepper,cayenne,or to taste
  • 1/2 c peppers,grnd dried poblano
  • 108 oz tomatoes,italian plum, with
  • 12 oz beer
  • 5 lb beef,lean ground

How to Prepare :

  1. In a large pot, soak the beans together overnight in water to cover.
  2. Drain and add fresh water to cover.
  3. Cook at a simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until beans are just tender.
  4. While the beans are simmering, heat a large skillet.
  5. Mince the bacon and cook it until it begins to crisp.
  6. Add the onions and garlic and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  7. Add all the spices and the ground Poblanos and cook another 5 minutes.
  8. Add the Tomatoes with their juice and the Beer.
  9. Simmer for half an hour.
  10. In another pan, cook the beef until the pink color disappears.
  11. Drain and add it to tomato mixture.
  12. When the beans are fully cooked, drain them, reserving the liquid, and add the beans to the meat/tomato mixture.
  13. Salt to taste and let the mixture simmer for about 1 hour.
  14. If it is too dry, add some of the bean liquid.

Yield: 25 Servings

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Black Bean Chili With Toasted Spice Seasoning Recipe

Ingredients :

  • 3 c dried black beans,soaked
  • 8 c water
  • 2 jalapeno peppers,minced
  • 1 1/2 T ginger,Grated
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 c cilantro,Chopped
  • 1 t cumin seeds
  • 2 T chili powder
  • 1/2 T oregano
  • 1/2 c sun-dried tomatoes
  • 4 c peeled,chopped plum tomatos
  • 1/3 c bulgur wheat,Uncooked
  • 1/2 c water,Boiling

Salt Pepper Seasoning Ingredients :

  • 1/2 T mustard seeds
  • 1/2 t fennel seeds

How to Prepare :

  1. Drain beans. Place in a large pot & add 8 c water. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add peppers, ginger, bay leaf & 1/2 c cilantro. Cover & simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  3. Remove from heat & discard bay leaf.
  4. Place cumin seeds in a pot & toast.
  5. When seeds darken, add chili powder, oregano, tomatoes. Stir well & bring mixture to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat & simmer for 30 minutes.
  7. In another bowl, combine bulgur with boiling water, cover & let sit for 10 minutes.
  8. When beans are cooked, remove 1 c & puree it with some cooking liquid.
  9. Combine puree with remaining beans.
  10. Stir in tomato mixture & bulgur.
  11. Season & simer for 10 minutes.
  12. Place mustard seeds in a pot over medium heat, cover & cook till seeds start to pop.
  13. Add fennel seeds & cover.
  14. Cook till popping stops & fennel darkens.
  15. Pour over chili. Add remaining cilantro & drizzle with olive oil.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Gene Autry’s Texas Chili Recipe

Ingredients :

  • 1 1/2 lb ground round
  • 1 cl garlic,minced
  • 1 onion,chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper,Chopped
  • 1 pk chili seasoning,or to taste
  • 1 cn kidney beans (16 oz)
  • 1 cn tomatoes,chopped (8 oz)
  • 1 c monterey jack cheese shred
  • 1 chopped onions,(optional)

How to Prepare :

  1. Brown ground round, onion, and bell pepper in a large saucepan until soft.
  2. Add chili seasoning, undrained kidney beans and tomatoes.
  3. Simmer covered for about 1 hour.
  4. Just before serving, add cheese and stir to melt.
  5. Top with chopped onions and serve.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Chicken and Rice

Ingredients :

  • 3/4 c. rice
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 pkg. Lipton cup soup cream of chicken
  • 2 c. water
  • Chicken pieces, about 2 lbs.

How to Prepare :

  1. Mix rice, soups, water and put in greased 13 x 9 pan.
  2. Place chicken pieces on top and cover with foil.
  3. Bake at 325 degrees for 90 minutes.
  4. Remove foil and let brown 15 to 20 minutes more.
  5. Can be made the day before and refrigerated until you bake it.
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Golden Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients :

  • 4 whole chicken breasts, skinned & deboned
  • 1/2 c. unseasoned fine bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. thyme (or 1/4 tsp. powdered thyme)
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • 1/2 c. butter, melted

How to Prepare :

  1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
  2. Mix dry ingredients.
  3. Dip chicken into butter, then into crumb mixture.
  4. Bake on foil-lined cookie sheet at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

Serves : 8 to 10

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