“Having 10 or 12 friends in for a , soup supper doesn’t require hours of KP duty.” says Homemakers School Home Economist Diane Gryger. She continues, “Plotting and planning begin with the ideal recipe for a crowd.” Gryger suggests this recipe for -an electric slow cooker that elimi- nates constant watching. “This soup, especially developed for the slow cooker, combines fresh vegeta- bles with meat in either chicken or s the mixture to just the right consistency. Nutritionally speaking, the vegetables in this soup provide Vitamins A and C — a delicious way to get more vegetables into a daily menu,’’ emphasizes Gryger. Let folks savor slices of warm bread or rolls. Put out a genreous «wedge of cheddar cheese. While _some guests may nibble on it during the meal, others may prefer to eat it as complement to. fresh fruit dessert right from the basket. -Cheese ads protein to the meal, too. When another soup-supper crowd -is on your entertaining calendar, try Tomato-chicken Soup. ‘This recipe ~for hearty chicken-vegetable soup is also especially developed for an electric slow cooker,’’ adds Gryger. HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUP 6 cups chicken or beef broth 4 cups shredded cabbage 4 cups diced potatoes -1 mecium conions, finely chopped 1» cup finely chopped celery I. pound boiled ham, finely diced 4 frankfurters, sliced 1-3 cup MINUTE Tapioca 2 teaspoons salt viewing. throughout the evening. Misericordia. INE TAL CR by nards’ 1. teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Combine all ingredients except parsley in electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to & hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours. (Or follow manufacturer’s directions.) Stir in parsley. Makes TOMATO-CHICKEN SOUP 1 quart water ; 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 1-3 cup finely chopped green peppér Bouquet garni 1-3 cup MINUTE Tapioca 11% tablespoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 21%» pounds broiler-fryer chicken pieces 1 can (16 oz.) tomato puree 1 can (12 oz.) whole kernel corn Combine water, onion, celery, carrot, green pepper, bouquet garni, tapioca, salt and sugar in electric slow cooker, mixing well. Add chicken; cover and cook on low heat for & to 9 hours or on high heat for 4 to 4» hours. (Or follow manufac- turer’s directions.) Remove and dis- card bouquet garni. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Skin and bone chicken pieces; dice chicken. Stir chicken, tomato puree and corn into soup mixture and cook on low heat about 15 minutes longer to heat thoroughly. Makes 3 quarts or 10 to 12 servings. For bouquet garni, place ? whole allspice, 1 bay leaf, !'. teaspoon pepper-corns, 1 teaspoon basil and a sprig of parsley on a double square of cheesecloth and tie securely with clean string. % Debbie Zurinski, of Harveys Lake, will once again serve as Mistress of Ceremonies at ‘All The Best’ 1984 Homemakers School sponsored by The Dallas Post. The event is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. at Merrick Hall on the campus of College Misericordia and features many local and national participat- ing merchants. Doors to the show will open at 6 p.m. Zurinski, a former employee of The Dallas Post, currently serves as Membership Development Manager for the Greater Wilkes-Barre Cham- ber of Commerce. A graduate of Lake-Lehman High School, she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Admin- istration from College Misericordia in 1983. Miss Zurinski will work with home economist Diane Gryger and will be assisted throughout the eve- ning by members of the staff of The . Dallas Post. : : Planning a casual dinner get- together at your home and wonder- ing what to serve? Invite your guests to a buffet and let a quick and easy-to-prepare Shrimp Curry be the main attraction. Cooking with curry is ‘secret’ of Indian coking. The flavor is not hot - -just vibrant and exciting enough to be rated as one of America’s, most popular foreign dishes. Basically, curry is a medium white sauce flavored with curry powder giving it a zippy flavor and sunny yellow color. Make it with BLUE BONNET Spread and cut calories but keep the same distinctive taste and smooth consist- ency. Serve with rice and typical Indian accompaniments as chutney, coconut, green pepper and chopped peanuts. Shrimp Curry is easy yet elegant; different but not too different. Simple to eat without a knife it is ideal for a buffet. Try it in a chafing dish and let guests help themselves as they will. SHRIMP CURRY Makes ¢ to 10 servings 6 tablespoons BLUE BONNET 26 HILL Spread 1-3 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1-3 cup flour 2! - teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon salt 1. teaspoon white pepper 3 cups chicken bouillon 1 large apple, unpeeled, thinly sliced 4 cups cooked shrimp Hot cooked rice Chopped peanuts Chopped green pepper Toasted BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut Chutney 1. Melt spread in large heavy saucepan. Saute onion and garlic till tender, about 5 minutes. Blend in flour; curry powder, salt and pepper. cook over low heat, stirring occasionally. til’ mixture is thick and bubbly. about"l to ?» minutes. 2. Remove from heat. Gradually stir chicken bouillon into flour mix- ture, then add apple slices. (‘ook mixture 5 minutes over medium heat. Stir in shrimp; heat through.’ 3. Serve over hot cooked rice with peanuts, green pepper, coconut and chutney. 3 Dessert recipes have come and gone over the years, but there are those distinctive favorites that con- tinue to show up at’mealtime. Cob- blers, specifically, have enjoyed a long life. American in origin, there is still some controversy as to whether the cobbler crust should be made with biscuit dough or pastry dough. Whatever your preferences, welcome the baking season with fresh Cranberry-Apple Cobbler. CRANBERRY-APPLE COBBLER 4 cups sliced peeled apples (4 medium) 1 cup cranberries 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons MINUTE Tapioca 1. teaspoon salt 1 cup water 1 tablespoon BLUE BONNET Mar- garine ! 1 cup biscuit mix 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange rind I. cup milk Whipped topping (optional) cup sugar, tapioca, salt and water. in large saucepan. Let stand 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Pour into shallow 2-quart baking dish: dot with margarine. 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