She likes to use her creativity By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Correspondent Karen Spudis of Dallas enjoys cooking, especially any type of soup or casserole or foods she can use her imagination in preparing. Soup, in particular, is Karen’s specialty and she is always requested to make vegetable soup for Dallas Fire and Ambulance Auxiliary affairs. The former Karen Strazdus of Dallas, she is a graduate of Dallas High School and Empire Beauty School. Having worked as a beauti- cian since 1975, Karen accepted the position of manager of Carol Car- roll’s Beauty Salon, Memorial High- way, Dallas in November, 1983. She is active in the Dallas Fire and Ambulance Auxiliary where she served as secretary for two years, vice president for one year and president for a year. Reading is her favorite leisure time activity ,but she also enjoys knitting and crocheting when she has the time. Karen likes to travel, but seldom finds enough free time although she has visited California several times and also made a trip to Florida. The many beautiful plants in her home, including a blooming Christ- mas cactus attest to the fact that she has a green thumb. When Karen's niece, Megan Shee- han, comes to visit, Karen takes time to teach her some of her favorite recipes such as Celery, Nut and Potato Loaf, Cauliflower Medley, Vegetable Luncheon, Potato Pancakes, Triple Layer Jell- 0 or Bread Pudding, recipes Karen shares with this week’s Dallas Post readers. These recipes are easy to pre- pare, nutritious and tasty as well as economical and excellent for hot summer days. CELERY, NUT & POTATO LOAF 2 1g. stlks. celery 34 c. chopped nuts 3 c. mashed potatoes 3T. fat 1 egg 1t. salt 1s t. paprika 2 t. grated onion Wash, cut in small pieces and. cook the celery until tender in a small amount of boiling salted water. Drain off liquid, then add the other ingredients to the celery in order in which they are given. Combine them carefully, pack in a loaf in a greased bread pan and bake in a moderate oven, 350-400 degrees for 35 minutes. Serve with tomato sauce. CAULIFLOWER MEDLEY Cauliflower Red onion Salt Broccoli Mayonnaise Pepper Cut cauliflower, broccoli and red onion into bite size pieces. Toss with enough mayonnaise to moisten well, add salt and pepper to taste. Let stand in refrigerator overnight. VEGETABLE LUNCHEON 1 1b. kidney beans 1 c. diced carrot 1 green pepper, chopped 11g. onion 2 c¢. cooked tomatoes, canned 1 c. rice 1% doz. 1g. mushrooms Soak the beans in cold water overnight; drain and cook in boiling water slowly for about four hours. A ham bone or piece of bacon cooked with them adds to the flavor. Drain, add carrot, pepper,tomatoes and thin slices of onion. Simmer until tender. Boil rice separately in salted water, drain and add to vegetables. Garnish with sauteed green peppers and mushrooms. fresh or ARE (OOREETINeERR IONE roman TRE Easel Lending a hand POTATO PANCAKES 3 c. grated potatoes 2 eggs, well beaten 1% T. flour 14 t. baking powder 1t. salt t. onion juice Pare large potatoes and cover with cold water. Let stand 12 hours. Pour off water and grate potatoes. Drain well, add eggs and mix lightly. Stir in remaining ingredi- ents. Drop from tablespoon onto hot, well-greased skillet and brown both sides. Serve with applesauce or sour cream. +Fluffy-Use six eggs, add beaten egg yolks to grated potatoes. then add remaining ingredients and fold in stiffly beaten egg whites last. Fry as above. Reckpe makes 12 pan- cakes. TRIPLE LAYER JELLO-O MOLD 1 pkg. (3-0z.) Jello-O gelatin, orange flavor 1 c. boiling water 1 c. cold water + Yy t. almond extract (optional) 1 c. fresh, frozen or canned, drained sliced peaches 2 c. cool whip +Or use peach syrup and water to make 1 cup Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water and almond extract. Chill until slightly thickened, about 1-13, hours. Measure one third cup, pour into 9-0z whipped topping con- tainer or 4-cup mold and chill five minutes. Measure 34 cup . gelatin, blend into 1% cups of the whipped topping and carefully spoon into container and chill about five min- utes. Add peaches to remaining gelatin and carefully spoon into container. Chill four hours or over- night. Dip container just to rim in warm water for 20-30 seconds; unmold. Garnish with remaining topping and additional fruit if desired. Makes 8 servings. ® Pregnancy Terminations to 14 weeks ¢ Confidential Counseling ® One Visit Binghamton Plaza 607-772-8757 ~ BREAD PUDDING 2 c. stale bread 1 gt. milk Ys t. salt Y ¢. raisins, optional 2 eggs % c. sugar 1 t. vanilla Soak bread in milk until it is soft, then mash it fine. Heat together until nearly boiling. Beat the eggs until light and add to them the sugar, salt and vanilla. When well mixed, stir this into the bread and milk, pour the whole into an ear- thenware baking dish, set in a pan of water and bake in a slow oven (250-350 degrees). Chocolate Bread Pudding - Melt two squares of chocolate over hot water and add this to the soaked bread and milk. SUPPORT THOSE THAT ADVERTISE IN THE DALLAS POST Although more than 250,000 state senior citizens will be getting new PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly) identifica- tion cards in the next few weeks to replace cards which expire June 30, officials estimate that another 20,000 have not yet submitted renewal applications. “They stand to lose their PACE benefits beginning July 1 if they don’t renew their cards as soon as possible, a PACE official said. “Applications for renewing these cards were sent earlier this year to every senior citizen who got a card last year,” according to PACE director Howard Roath. “These applications were simpli- fied versions of the original applica- tion. People had only to fill in their income status, sign it and return it in the preaddressed envelopes,’’ Roath said. Last year, more than 297,000 PACE ID cards were issued. The number of renewals is expected to be less because of attrition--that is people have died and others have moved out of state and are no longer eligible. “However, some people who were issued cards last year,” Roath said, “have either forgotten to renew them, or have lost the renewal application forms.” If the form has been lost, a replacement can be obtained by calling the program’s toll-free hotline, 1-800-225-PACE. June 30 also marks the end of the first year of the PACE program which helps Pennsylvania residents over age 65 to meet the high cost of medicine. Through PACE, the $100 million a year Lottery-funded program, single seniors earning less than $12,000 and couples earning less than $15,000 can purchase medi- cianes ordered by their doctors for as little as $4 per prescription. The Lottery fund plays the balance. To date, some 376,000 seniors have registered for PACE. Those who were enrolled after January this year won’t have to renew their PACE identification cards until next year. But those who signed up during 1984 must have new cards by July 1, 1985. Host families sought Host families are being sought for high school students from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Hol- land, Belgium, Switzerland, Ger- many, France, Italy, Spain and Australia for the school year 1985- 86, in a program sponsored by the American Intercultural Student Exchange (AISE.) The students, age 15 through 18, will arrive in the United States in August 1985, attend the local high school, and return to their home in June 1986. The students, all fluent in English, have been screened by their school representatives in their home countries and have spending money and medical insurance. Host Families may deduct $50 per month for Income Tax purposes. 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