Category Archives for Convenience Foods

Pigs in a Blanket

1 pound hot dogs 3 cups Biscuit Mix 1 cup milk or buttermilk Cut the hot dogs in half long ways or short ways, as you see fit. Meanwhile combine the Biscuit Mix with the milk in a large bowl. Mix it together with a fork to form a soft dough. Knead it lightly 10 […]

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Corn Dog Recipe

Plate of corn dogs with mustard and ketchup

  1 cup milk 2 medium eggs 1/4 cup oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/3 cups corn meal 2/3 cup flour 1 to 1-1/2 pounds hot dogs flour for dusting (about 1/2 cup) Hot Fat for Deep Frying Popscicle sticks In a large bowl combine the milk, eggs, […]

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SPAM or Ham & Cheese Sandwich Filling

1-1/2 to 2 cups finely chopped cooked ham, or a 12 oz can of luncheon meat (Spam), finely chopped 1 cup shredded cheese 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1/4 cup mayonnaise Bread Get out a medium sized bowl. In it combine the ham, cheese, mustard and mayonnaise. Stir it up, making a nice moist filling. I […]

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Fish Stick Supper

Makes 6 servings 1 12-ounce package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes thawed 4 eggs 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 t. dried dill weed) 1 1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 12-ounce package frozen breaded fish sticks (approx. 18) 1.  […]

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Hot Chicken Sub

Makes 6 Servings 6 frozen breaded chicken breast patties 1 (16-ounce) loaf French bread, cut horizontally in half 1/2 cup creamy Italian dressing Lettuce 1 large tomato, thinly sliced Prepare chicken as directed on package. Spread cut sides of bread with dressing. Layer lettuce, hot chicken patties and tomato on bottom half of bread. Top […]

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Pizza Casserole

Substitute pasta for the crust of your favorite pizza and get the flavors you love in a one dish meal. Just choose your favorite pizza toppings. It’s the method not the precise ingredients and measurements you need. I never measure for this one so everything is approximate. Feel free to improvise! 2c macaroni or spiral […]

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Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked 3 Tbl. butter 8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed 1 ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 cup milk ½ cup heavy cream 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper Start by cooking the pasta in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes. Drain it well and add the […]

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Chicken Nugget Casserole

Makes 5 servings 1 13 1/2-ounce bag frozen chicken nuggets 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 26-ounce jar spaghetti sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1.  Place chicken nuggets in a greased 11×7 inch baking dish. 2.  Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese. 3.  Top with Spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese and Italian Seasoning. […]

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Hot Dog Casserole

Makes 4 servings 1 1/3 cups instant potato flakes or dry mashed potato mix 1 1/3 cups water 1/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tablespoon instant dried minced onion 2 teaspoons mustard 4 to 6 hot dogs Heat […]

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Pasta with Peas and Eggs

Makes 4 servings 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 (10-ounce) package frozen tiny peas, partially thawed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/2 pound spaghetti or linguine, broken into 2-inch lengths Pour the oil into a skillet large enough to hold the pasta. […]

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Barbecued Frankfurts

This is a recipe from my Great Grandmother Neuhard for Barbecued Frankfurts. 18 hot dogs,cut lengthwise 3 tbsp butter 1 c. chopped onion 4 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp ground mustard (the dry spice) 1 tsp celery salt 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 c. ketchup 2 1/2 tsp vinegar 3/4 c. water Brown […]

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Pizz-agna

Makes 8 servings 1 package yeast 1 cup water warm (110° to 115°) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups flour 1 pound ricotta cheese or dry cottage cheese (about 2 cups) 14 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded (about 3 1/2 cups) 1 egg slightly beaten 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Thin Spaghetti with Walnuts

Makes 4 servings 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves large garlic, lightly crushed 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped Salt 1 pound fine spaghetti (spaghettini), fine linguine, or vermicelli 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Pour the oil into a skillet large enough to hold […]

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