mcasier pai Emlyn Standll with her mother Regina Stancill in their kitchen. Tribute To Women Who’ve Made A Difference in Readers' Lives FIREPLACE CASSEROLE 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup macaroni or other shaped noodle 2 cups leftover turkey or chick en or ground beef, sauteed 2 cups com 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped or equivalent canned tomatoes 1 cup milk 8-ounces cream cheese Shredded cheddar, if desired Saute the onion, garlic, and green pepper until onion is translu cent. Turn off heat Add macaroni, meat, com, tomatoes, milk, and salt to taste. Place in oven-proof casserole dish and top with slices of cream cheese until the whole top is covered. Sprinkle with some cheddar if desired. Bake at 375 degrees for approxi mately 45 minutes to an hour or until the macaroni is cooked through. Eat a piece to test it. Now gather your family or close friends around you, light a cozy fire, and enjoy! This is a favorite recipe of mine made by my fantastic mother! This recipe will always remind me of home, family, winter days by the fire, and of course, my mother, Regina Stancill. She is an amazing woman. She has always been a great role model for my sister and me. She is an artist, a farmer, a business woman, full-time mom, and great friend (not to mention an excellent cook). I have always looked up to ther because she is talented and smart, and because of her, I never doubted that I could do anything I set my mind to do. The delicious dinner tastes just as good as leftovers and even cold. Emlyn Stancill jff a**** 1 Throughout the centuries, peo ple have expressed their love for mothers in varied ways. In recent years, many of our readers have used Lancaster Farming’s pages to pay tribute to the women who have made a great impact upon their lives. The aroma and taste of delicious food are often associated with mothers, wives, grandmothers, and mother-in-laws. Thanks to our readers for shar ing treasured recipes and tidbits of information to give us a glimpse into the influence these woman have had on them. Pictures, too, pay special tribute to these women. Happy Mother’s Day! “I LOVE YOU" 1 pound lump crab meat 8-ounces cream cheese, softened Yt pint sour cream 2'/a tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Sauce: 1 teaspoon dry mustard 3 shakes garlic % cup grated cheese 'A cup milk Combine all ingredients and put in greased baking dish. Top with about 'A cup cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes or until warmed through and bubbly. Serve with toasted wheat crackers. / love appetizers so when our family gets together my mom Dixie Miller makes my favorite dip. Sub mitted with love by, Ronnie, Kel, Josh, and Kyle Miller Ronnie Miller with his mom Dixie and Bob Miller. HOT CRAB DIP Great Grandmother Mabelle Kilgore and Great-Grand father Emory with grandchildren Josh and Kyle Miller, Kel sey Knight, Becky, Raechel, and Chris Kilgore. BEEF-RICE-Special 1 pound ground beef 1 package dry onion soup mix boiling water Y> cup rice 16-ounce can tomatoes 2 slices cheese Brown beef. Remove from heat and stir in soup mix, water, rice, and tomatoes. Cover and cook until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. Spread cheese on top. Cover until cheese melts. This is a quick tasty meal that my wife Peggy makes. We both, enjoy it very much. I hope you do My wife enjoys trying new recipes. Peggy also enjoys sewing and gardening. She’s a great wife. Ronald C. Thoman New Oxford BAKED CORN 3 cups com 4 eggs 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 tablespoons sugar Salt and pepper 2 cups milk Beat eggs lightly, add other ingredients. Place in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Set dish in a shallow pan of water. Bake at 350 degrees until set approximately one hour and IS minutes or until inserted knife comes out clean. Submitted with lots of love. Our great grandmother Mabel le Kilgore is 93 years old. She and our grandfather Emory have lived and worked on the family farm in Airville most of their lives. One of our families favorite recipes is baked corn. Josh & Kyle Miller, Kelsey Knight, Becky, Raechel & Chris Kilgore FRIED SAUERKRAUT (Kapoosta) 2 16-ounce cans sauerkraut, drained 1 large onion, finely sliced Salt and pepper to taste 4 tablespoons oil or bacon drippings Place sauerkraut in strainer. Pour can of cold water over it and squeeze to remove excess water. Place oil or bacon drippings in fiy pan. Add sauerkraut and sliced onions, salt and pepper to taste. Slowly simmer until onions are soft and sauerkraut has taken on a golden color. Watch carefully as this has a tendency to bum. My mom always made this when we have a roast pork and mashed potatoes. Lee Laverty Dover, NJ (Turn to Pag* B 3)