(Continued from Page B 8) 1 pound ground beef V* cup chopped onion 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup uncooked rice 2 or more large carrots, shredded Vi cup chopped green pepper (optional) V4-V2 pound cheese Brown meat; drain. Add remaining ingredi ents except cheese. Cover and simmer 30 min utes. Add cheese; heat until cheese is melted. Delicious Chicken And Rice 1 cup uncooked rice 1 can cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup (undiluted) 1 cup water 1 package dry onion soup mix 6 chicken legs or 4 breasts Mix together first four ingredients and place in casserole dish. Place chicken pieces on top. Bake at 325 degrees for two hours or more. No peeping! Quick Pepper Cabbage 1 head cabbage, shredded 1 large green pepper, chopped fine Scant 1 cup sugar % cup vinegar 1 stalk finely chopped celery, optional 1 carrot shredded, optional Mix together all ingredients. Easy Cranberry Salad can whole berry cranberry sauce can jellied cranberry sauce cups water small packages Raspberry Jell-O Boil water. Dissolve Jell-O in water. Cool slightly, then add cranberry sauces and put into blender. Bfend until medium or fine. Put in dishes. Easy Desserts This anonymous reader wrote that easy des serts to serve are fresh fruit, ice cream, canned or instant vanilla pudding. For pudding, make a graham crumb mixture for top and bot tom of dish by mixing together: Vi cup melted butter 1 Vi cups graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar Pistachio Salad Or Dessert 1 box instant Pistachio pudding 1 can crushed pineapple 1 package whipped topping made according to package directions OR 2 cups whipped cream topping Ql, SUSmUEILaNN/l OljL IUINTING Cook* Question Comer I 4 ■ ■ 1 can miniature marshmallows Add dry pudding to crushed pineapple; allow to thicken. Add whipped topping, fold in marshmallows. Makes approximately 8 serv ings. Quick Stickle Buns % cup firmly packed brown sugar Vi cup chopped nuts Vz cup butter 2 tablespoons water 2 cans refrigerated biscuits Mix and heat until butter melts and brown sugar is dissolved. Place in bottom of 9x13-inch baking pan. Place biscuits on top and bake according to biscuit directions or until browned. Remove from oven. Invert onto tray. Trio Sour Cream Instant Potatoes 1 quart water 1 quart milk 2 cups Trio Potato powder 6 tablespoons butter 3 ounces cream cheese 1 cup sour cream Vi tablespoon salt V 2 tablespoon onion salt V* tablespoon pepper Heat water and milk. Remove from heat. Add butter, cream cheese, and sour cream, stir until melted. Add salt, onion salt, and pepper. Stir Slowly add potato powder and mix until smooth. Stir constantly while adding. Or add potato powder first, then remaining ingredients and stir until smooth. Can be made ahead and also frozen. If unfamiliar with Trio Instant Potato Powder, check the gallon can section of your supermar ket for a one gallon can with a pink label. Contributor writes that her guests never suspect this recipe is made with instant pota toes. They are very surprised to find out it is made with instant potatoes. ANSWER Here are some recipes from Grace Clock that she writes are suitable to take to covered dish events and to make ahead. When transporting food, make sure that food is properly insulated (hot or cold) to pre vent spoiling. Barbecue Meatloaves 1 beaten egg 1 eup soft bread crumbs V 2 teaspoon oregano V 2 cup skim milk V* cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt IV2 pounds ground beef Advance preparation: In mixing bowl, com bine all but ground beef. Add ground beef and mix well. Divide mixture into six portions; shape into small meatloaves. Wrap and freeze. Before serving: Bake meatloaves, uncover ed, at 375 degrees until done, 40-45 minutes. Combine in saucepan: 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice % cup ketchup 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce • STOVES • HAMMOCKS • GAS GRILLS • PATIO FURNITURE & MUCH MORE. 4 •Wood • Coal • Gas Vermont Castings r^m^A TELESCOPE , 066 Division Hw v PATIO FURNITURE East Ephiata, PA 17522 www bowmansstove com Mon. Tues Wed 10to6 Thurs Fn 10 to 8 Bring to a boil. Spoon mixture over meat loaves during last 10 minutes of baking. Spanish Rice 1 pound ground beef V 2 cup chopped onion Vs cup chopped green pepper 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 can tomato soup 1 cup water Vt cup minute rice, uncooked Vi teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Generous dash pepper In skillet, cook meat, onion, green pepper, and garlic until vegetables are tender. Pour off fat. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Serve with a green salad and hot corn muf fins for a complete meal. Icebox Vegetable Salad 16- can cut green beans, drained 17- can tiny peas, drained 16-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained 4-ounce jar chopped pimento, drained 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 medium onion, finely chopped Combine vegetables in a large glass bowl and set aside. In saucepan, combine: 1 cup sugar Va cup salad oil V 2 teaspoon pepper V 2 cup vinegar 1 teaspoon salt Bring to a boil, cool slightly. Pour over vege tables. Cover aad refrigerate overnight. May be stored in a plastic bag or covered container in refrigerator up to one week. 2 pounds bag frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed and tossed with one stick melted butter. Put into 9x13-inch casserole dish. Combine the following: 1 pint sour cream 1 can cream of chicken soup 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon salt Spread mixture over potatoes. May prepare in morning and refrigerate until ready to bake for the evening meal. 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