Maryland Dairy Scholarships Available DICKERSON, Md. Two $4,000 scholarships are again being offered to Maryland dairy youth who have, or had, a dairy project and are enrolled in a 4-year college of agriculture program at any college of choice. The scholarships are made available through the generosity of a friend of 4-H and the Maryland dairy industry. They arc offered to entering freshman through entering seniors, and are available to youth involved with any breed of dairy cattle. Scholarships are to be presented during a dairy awards program in conjunction with the Maryland State Fair. The deadline for applications is July 1. An official transcript and recent photograph are to be included. An applicant is eligible to win a scholarship twice, but must reapp ly each year. Applications can be obtained by contacting scholarship committed chairpersons Arthur and Peggy Johnson, (301) 972-8274, or (301) 972-2520, or write to them at ML Ephraim Road, Dickerson, MD 20842. Joints Don’t Work? 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Put in large kettle or Dutch oven and cover with cold water. Add vinegar and bring to a boil. Skim off the foam thatforms on top. Add remaining ingre dients and simmer, covered, for 2 hours or until meat is ten der. Skim off the foam as it forms on top. Cool in liquid and serve cold. They will jell as they cool. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Thanks to Fran Westfall, New Oxford, for sending arecipe. Pickled Pigs’ Feet Scald, scrape and dean feet thoroughly then sprinkle light ly with salt and let stand 4-8 hours. Wash the feet well in dean water. Place them in hot water and cook until tender but not until meat can be removed from the bones. Pack the feet in jars to within one-inch of top. Fill pint or quart jar to within 'h -inch of top with boiling vinegar solution. Put on cap, screw band tightly. Process under 10 pounds pressure for 75 minutes. Vinegar solution; 2 quarts vinegar 1 small red pepper 2 tablespoons grated horseradish 1 teaspoon whole black pepper 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1 bay leaf Mix all together and bring to boiling point. I All-Plant LIQUID PLANT FOOD 9-18-9 PLUS OTHERS! $ • Contains 100% white ortho phosphoric £ acid. Made in USA. • Non-corrosive. Won’t settle p • Top quality. Excellent service. % } • Newest equipment i p • Financially sound...and growing! \ \ 1 \ Big Demand Requires | { More Distributors! | l □ I sell to farmers. j \ How do I become your distributor? K □ I’m a farmer. J r What’s the price? K r Where do I get it? * \ CALL or SEND FOR FACTS: \ r Phone: 814-364-1349 J \ ALL-PLANT LIQUID PLANT FOOD, INC. | h 821 State Rd. 511 N., RFD 3, $ p Ashland, Ohio 44805 ANSWER Thanks to Alice Keppley, Boyertown, for sending this recipe for Linda Garber. Picante Salsa 7 cups chopped tomatoes V/t cups chopped green pepper Vh cups chopped onion IVi teaspoons chopped garlic IVi cups medium hot peppers 1 hot jalapeno pepper (optional) 1 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon oregano 2 tablespoons vinegar Cook the first group of ingredients to the desired consisten cy for approximately one hour. Add the second group of ingredients (spices) and cookfor a few more minutes. Jar and process for 25 to 30 minutes yields approximately 7 jelly-sized jars. ANSWER Ezra Gottschall, Ephrata, wanted recipes for creole and for Cajun cooking and some old-time favorite soup recipes. Thanks to Betty Light for the following recipes. Cajun Spice Blend 2 tablespoons cayenne 2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon salt Va teaspoon ground white pepper Va teaspoon ground black pepper Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend thoroughly. Put in airtight container. Yields % cup. Rub into meat, mix it with oil and brush it on poultry or fish. 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons cajun spice blend 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Fire ice dipping sauce Rinse chicken breast and pat dry. Cut each half breast into 8 pieces, In a medium bowl, combine chicken pieces, spice blend, lime juice, and oil. Toss to coat well. Cover and marinate for 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator. Soak 16 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes for appe tizers or 8 skewers for main dish at the meal. Prepare hot grill or broiler on high. For appetizer place two pieces meat on a skewer. For main dish, place four pieces on a skewer. On a grill place 6 inches from hot coals or in broiler six inches from heating element. Turn several times until meat is white but jui cy. Serve with dipping sauce. Yields 16 appetizers or 4 main entrees. Fire and Ice Dipping Sauce 'k cup plain yogurt 2 scallions, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, chopped % cup fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 tablespoon lime juice % cup cilantro leaves Salt and white pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Put into covered con tainer and refrigerate until serving time. Yields 1 cup. ANSWER Here’s another soybean recipe that had been requested by a reader. Soybean Casserole 1 tablespoon cooking oil 'k cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery % cup chopped green pepper % pound ground beef or turkey 1 beef bouillon cube 1 cup hot water 1 teaspoon salt % teaspoon pepper 'k teaspoon seasoned salt 2'k cups cooked soybeans Vk cups tomato sauce or stewed tomatoes 2 cups cooked rice % cup soft bread crumbs 1 tablespoon melted butter 'k cup grated cheese Saute oil, onion, celery, green pepper, and ground meat in large heavy skillet to brown. Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water. Add remaining ingre dients except bread crumbs, butter, and cheese, and simmer until well mixed. Spoon into greased casserole dish. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter and sprinkle over casserole ingredients. Bake 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven and bake 5 minutes longer. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 17, 1999-B Cajun Fire Sticks II