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Category Archives: cooking for two

Macaroni Salad

1 cup cooked elbow macaroni, cooled 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped onion 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon mustard Pepper to taste Combine all ingredients, stirring lightly. Cover and chill several hours before serving.

Spinach Salad

1 handful fresh spinach (stems removed) for    each person, washed, drained well and dried 1 tablespoon bacon drippings 2 tablespoons diced bacon 1 teaspoon chopped shallots 1 teaspoon Grey Poupon mustard 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 2 ounces wine vinegar 1 ounce brandy 2 teaspoons shredded hard-boiled egg whites Heat bacon grease in skillet. Add diced [...]

Quick Clam Chowder

1 can Campbell’s New England clam chowder 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can chopped clams 1/2 soup can milk 1/2 soup can canned milk Heat soup and milk. Add clams and heat. Serve with oyster crackers. Serves 2.

Potato Soup

2 cups diced potatoes 1/2 cup diced celery or 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 cup minced onion 3/4 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon butterDash of pepper Cook potatoes, celery and onion with salt in just enough water to barely cover. Cook over moderate heat until vegetables are tender. Mash vegetables [...]

Minestrone

2 cups chicken broth 1 small zucchini, sliced 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables 1 tomato, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/3 cup uncooked macaroni 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon basilParmesan cheese, grated Bring broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add [...]

Vegetable Beef Soup

1 medium onion 1 stalk celery 2 medium carrots 1 potato 1/2 cup canned tomatoes 1/4 pound chopped beefSaltPepperA few parsley flakes 1 beef bouillon cubeLawry’s seasoning salt 1/4 cup barley Cut onion, celery, carrots and potato in small pieces. Add tomatoes; add water to cover. When it comes to boil, add beef, broken up. [...]

Chicken Noodle Soup

1/2 medium chicken breast (4 ounces)2 cups water 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 small bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon saltDash of pepper 1 medium ear fresh corn 1/4 cup noodles 1/4 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Combine chicken breast, water, onion, bay leaf, salt and pepper to saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and [...]

Hot Crab Dip

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (12 ounce) can crab meat 1 small onion, chopped several dashes of Worcestershire sauce 2 or 3 teaspoons horseradish Combine all ingredients in bowl; mix well. Spoon into small casserole. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with crackers.

Hamburger Gravy

2 hamburger patties 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter or margarineSalt and pepper1 cup cream 1 cup water Crumble hamburger into saucepan and stir until brown; drain on paper towel. Return to pan; add butter, flour, salt and pepper to taste. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add cream and water together; cook until thick. [...]

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