820-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 2, 1995 ANSWER Julianne Medaglia, Birdsboro, wanted recipes for quick and easy (30 minute type) dinner ideas that can be made in the morning and cooked for supper or stow cooker ideas. Thanks to Lisa Sparr, Upper Falls, Md., for sending numerous recipes. Herbed Mushroom Round Steak 2 pounds beef round steak, cut */« -inch thick 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 medium onion, sliced 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms or 2 4-ounce jars canned mushrooms 10 V* -ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup V: teaspoon dried oregano, crushed '/< teaspoon dried thyme, crushed Vi teaspoon pepper 3 cups hot cooked noodles Trim fat from meat. Cut meat into serving size portions. In a large skillet brown beef on both sides in hot oil. In a 3% -4-quart crockery cooker, place onion slices and mushrooms. Place beef on top of vegetables. In a small bowl, combine soup, oregano, thyme, and pep per; pour over meat. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Serve over hot cooked noodles. Herbed Pork Roast 4-7 pounds fresh ham or pork leg 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon thyme, crushed 1 teaspoon ground sage 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic Remove skin and excess fat from pork. Place in large bowl. Pour water over; add remaining ingredients. Cover and refrig erate several hours or overnight. Turn meat two or three times if possible. Transfer meat and marinade to slow cooking pot. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until meat is done. If possible, turn meat in pot once during cooking. Drain and slice. Makes 8 servings. 1 pound beef shank or stew meat 6 cups water 1 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon powdered thyme 2 tablespoons minced parsley Vi teaspoon pepper 16-ounce can tomatoes, cut up 1 zucchini, thinly sliced 16-ounce can garbanzo beans 2 cups chopped cabbage, drained 1 cup small elbow macaroni, uncooked Vi cup grated Parmesan cheese In slow-cooking pot, combine beef with water, onion, salt, thyme, parsley, pepper, and tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours. Remove beef bones; cut up meat and return to pot. Turn control on high. Add zucchini, beans, cabbage, and macaroni. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes 8-10 servings. Chicken Cacciatora 2V4 -3-pound broiler-fryer chicken, cut up ’/»cup salad oil 1 onion, chopped 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed V* teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed 1 teaspoon salt % teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 2-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained Cooked spaghetti In large skillet or slow cooking pot with browning unit, brown chicken in hot oil. Drain. In slow-cooking pot, combine chicken with onion, tomato sauce, oregano, thyme, salt, pep per, and garlic. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. Stir in drained mushrooms. Spoon over hot cooked spaghetti. Makes 4-5 servings. Question (Continued from Page B 8) Minestrone Soup Cook's Comer Sweet And Sour Chicken With Almonds 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2414 -ounce jar sweet and sour cooking sauce for chicken 16-ounce package loose-pack frozen broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts, and red sweet peppers 2 cups hot cooked rice % cup toasted, chopped almonds Rinse chicken; pat dry. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. In a 314 -4-quart crockery cooker, combine chicken cooking sauce and frozen vegetables. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 5-6 hours or on high heat setting for 214 -3 hours. Serve with hot cooked rice. Sprinkle with almonds. Makes 4 servings. ANSWER Norma Stoltzfus, Morgantown, wanted a recipe for English muffins made from scratch. Thanks to a Dover reader for sending a recipe. She writes that the muffins are easy to make and kids love them. Store in the refrigerator, split and toast when ready to eat. 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