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| Ham Loaf Not only great for the Holidays, this ham loaf has become a favorite "birthday meal." Heat oven to 375 degrees. 1 lb. ground pork and 1 lb. ground ham 2 eggs 1 cup saltine cracker crumbs 1/2 can tomatoes Milk to moisten Mix the pork and ham and shape into 2 individual loaves. In a saucepan, combine: 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/3 cup vinegar 1/2 cup water Bring to a boil, pour over the meat. Bake 1 hour basting several times. Serves 6 - 8 |
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| Dinner in a Pumpkin This is a great way to use an extra pumpkin and prepare dinner without making a mess! Makes 8 to 10 servings. 1 medium sugar pumpkin 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 cups tomato juice 3 cups shredded cabbage 1/2 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed 1 cup uncooked white rice Directions 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2 Wash pumpkin, cut off top, scrape out seeds and discard. 3 Place hamburger in a large, deep skillet. Crumble and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain fat, add onion and garlic; saute slightly. 4 Add sugar, Italian herbs, salt, pepper, tomato juice and rice; mix thoroughly. 5 Layer inside of pumpkin with 1/3 of cabbage, green beans and beef and rice mixture. Repeat layers, replace lid and bake for 2 to 3 hours. |
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| Fried Pumpkin Use that extra pumpkin to make a rich and buttery side dish with a delicious crusty coating. Makes 6 to 8 servings. 1 small sugar pumpkin salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter Directions 1 Cut pumpkin in half, remove seeds, pith and outer skin. Cut into 2x3 inch pieces. 2 Place 1/2 of pumpkin (2 to 3 pounds) in large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add flour and stir to evenly coat. 3 Melt butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add pumpkin and cook, turning often until golden brown and tender. |
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| Easy Beginner's Turkey with Stuffing This easy to make turkey is great for beginners, but experts will find it equally delicious. Adjust the cooking time for different sized birds. Prep Time: approx. 30 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 4 Hours . Ready in: approx. 4 Hours 30 Minutes. Makes 1 - turkey (12 servings). 12 pounds whole turkey 1 (6 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix 1 cup water 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 4 slices toasted white bread, torn into small pieces salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse turkey, remove giblets and place in a shallow roasting pan. 2 Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Mix in water. 3 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and slowly cook and stir the celery and onion until tender. 4 Mix celery, onion, and toasted bread pieces into the stuffing, and season with salt and pepper. Loosely scoop stuffing into the turkey body cavity and neck cavity. Rub the exterior of the turkey with vegetable oil. 5 Loosely cover turkey with aluminum foil, and roast 3 1/2 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C) and the interior of the stuffing reaches 165 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove foil during the last half hour of cooking to brown the bird. |
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| Apple and Pecan Stuffing A simple, sweet stuffing that may be used as a side dish, or to fill the bird. Prep Time: approx. 15 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 35 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 50 Minutes. Makes 6 servings. 1 (6 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans 2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped Directions 1 Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. 2 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). 3 Mix pecans and apples into the stuffing. 4 Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 35 minutes, or until lightly browned. |
| Potato Casserole This recipe is nice to use when you have a lot of Thanksgiving turkey leftover and run out of leftover recipe ideas. You can add chopped ham, turkey or make it meatless. This dish is so versatile it is good anytime of the year. Makes 10 servings. 2 (2 pound) packages frozen hash brown potatoes 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1/4 pound butter, melted 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon bacon bits (optional) 1/2 cup crushed potato chips Directions 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2 In a six quart casserole dish, mix together the hashbrowns, onion, chicken soup, mushroom soup, chives, butter, sour cream and cheese. Bake covered for 45 minutes. 3 Remove from oven, sprinkle with bacon and potato chips. Bake uncovered for 15 to 25 minutes. |
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