Chef at Home's Recipes

1. Heat the drippings in a large frying pan, add the sauerkraut, sugar, apple and water. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, or until the apple is tender. 2. Top with frankfurters sliced lengthwise. Cover and simmer 10 minutes more. - 23.0739

1. Wash the beans in the pods. Drop them into boiling water. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Let cool. 2. Shell the beans and drop them into 1 cup boiling water. Cover, boil 20 minutes. 3. Add salt and sugar, cover, boil 15 to 20... - 22.4197

In a food processor, place the basil leaves, Italian parsley, and garlic. Cover and process until finely chopped. Add the oil, cover, and process until the mixture is pureed. Season with salt and pepper. Pesto can be refrigerated up to several weeks or frozen... - 28.4071

1. Boil the Canadian bacon at the rate of 1/2 hour per pound in hot water to cover. Drain, remove casing if any. 2. Start oven, set at Moderate, 350° F. 3. Place the boiled bacon in a shallow baking pan, stud the top and sides with the cloves, inserting them... - 25.224

Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the celery and red pepper. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes, then add the tomatoes, sugar, garlic, seasoning and basil, if you are using dried basil. Let the sauce... - 35.3069

Split the ladyfingers and arrange them on a baking sheet. Brush with the rum and set aside. Prepare the vanilla and chocolate puddings, using the milk, according to package directions. With an electric mixer on high speed, beat the cream with the sugar and... - 39.9639

In saucepan, cook sugar, corn syrup and butter over medium heat, stirring, until boiling. Stir in vanilla. Let cool slightly. Stir together flour, almonds and cardamom; stir into brown sugar mixture until well combined. Drop by teaspoonfuls (5 mL), at least 4... - 33.4501

1. Wash and slice the mushrooms. Peel the onions. 2. Saute the mushrooms and onions in the butter or margarine 5 minutes. Add the parsley and nutmeg, cover and simmer 5 minutes more. 3. Blend in the flour until well mixed. Add the broth and simmer, stirring 5... - 31.5862

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. HEAT oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender. Add beans, tomatoes with juice, corn and taco seasoning mix. Bring... - 42.4117

1. Break the chocolate into pieces and combine with the milk in the upper part of a double boiler, place over boiling water and cook until hot but not boiling. 2. Combine the egg yolks, sugar and salt and beat thoroughly. 3. Gradually add the hot chocolate... - 29.5326

1. Wash and trim the endive; halve each stalk lengthwise; arrange in a single layer in medium-size skillet. 2. Pour in water just to cover the spears. (This is important to keep them white during cooking.) Add lemon juice and salt; cover. 3. Bring to boiling,... - 21.8404

1. Start oven, set at Hot, 425° F. Lay several thicknesses of heavy paper on a baking sheet. 2. Whip the egg whites stiff with 1/4 cup sugar. 3. Place the cake on the baking sheet. Quickly spread the vanilla ice cream on the cake. See that the cake extends... - 22.3395

Place all the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl. In a medium-size saute pan over medium heat, saute the meat in the oil. When browned, add the remaining ingredients and saute briefly. Drain the meat and set aside to cool. Blend the dressing ingredients... - 42.1136

To make the garlic croutons, remove the crusts from the bread and cut the slices into tiny cubes. Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan. Add the bread cubes and garlic and fry until the croutons are golden brown all over. Drain on paper towels. Discard the... - 38.1311

1. Wash the apricots, drain; cover with the hot water and let soak 1 hour. Then cook 10 minutes in the soaking water, and force through a sieve; there should be 1 cup of pulp. Chill it. 2. Cook the sugar and cold water until the syrup forms a thread when a... - 31.8361

1. Start oven, set at Moderately Hot, 400° F. Rub an oblong baking dish with margarine or butter. 2. Mix the biscuit dough and roll it out 1/4-inch thick on a floured board. 3. Mix the apples, raisins, cinnamon and brown sugar and spread over the dough. Roll... - 28.2405

1. Start oven, set at Slow, 300° F. Cover a cookie sheet with waxed paper and rub with margarine or shortening. 2. Beat the egg whites stiff. Combine the cocoa, sugar and salt and gradually add to the egg whites, beating until smooth and well beaten. Fold in... - 27.628

1. Trim crusts from the bread and cut each slice in 4 squares. 2. Brush with condensed milk. Sprinkle with coconut. 3. Place on cooky sheet and bake in a Moderate oven, 350° F., 10 minutes. - 22.7178

1. Have the butcher crack the spareribs to make carving easier, or cut the ribs into serving pieces. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth. Rub ribs all over with the cut garlic. Mix the salt, pepper and flour and sprinkle over the meat. 2. Start oven, set at... - 25.8833

PASTRY: In large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; with pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter and lard until in coarse crumbs. In measuring cup, beat together egg yolk, lemon juice and enough ice water to make 1/2 cup (125 mL); briskly stir enough... - 39.5406

1. Put the egg whites and corn syrup in the top of a double boiler and cook over hot water, beating constantly until thick and fluffy. 2. Then add the marshmallows and remove from the heat. 3. Beat until icing stands in peaks. - 21.2809

LAYER ingredients in slow cooker in the following order: cabbage, beets, carrots, parsnip, onion, garlic, beef, tomatoes with juice, broth, lemon juice, sugar and pepper. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Season with... - 33.5461

1. Start oven, set at Moderate, 350° F. Have ready 6 scrubbed crab shells, custard cups or ramekins rubbed with butter or margarine. 2. Mix the crab meat with the salt, cayenne, pepper, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Fill into the crab shells,... - 29.7664

1. Saute onion, garlic and celery with the salt pork 5 minutes, stirring constantly. 2. Add the potatoes, water and tomatoes. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. 3. Add the chopped clams, salt, pepper and thyme. Simmer 2 or 3 minutes... - 33.7057

1. Blend the mustard, paprika, salt and mayonnaise. 2. Mix the apple, celery and meat. Toss with the dressing until thoroughly mixed. - 30.04

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer set on high until fluffy. In another bowl, stir together the flour, pecans, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until... - 36.1342

Sprinkle the bread with water and let stand for 2 minutes. Gently squeeze the bread dry and tear into 1-inch pieces. Spread the pieces out on a kitchen towel and let dry slightly. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper. In... - 37.8449

1. Scrub the beets and carrots thoroughly with a stiff vegetable brush. Cut off beet tops, leaving on 2 inches of stem. Scrape carrots. Peel and chop onions. 2. Put vegetables and water in a 2-quart kettle. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. 3. Remove beets, slip... - 32.2254

Melt the butter in the electric trypan set at 300°F (150°C). Add minced onions. Cover and simmer without browning until soft and transparent. Reserve the outer green leaves of the lettuce whole, and place the rest, shredded, on top of the onions. Shell the... - 35.8803

Place in large saucepan the vegetables, potatoes, the 2 1/2 tsp (12 mL) salt, and hot water. Cover and simmer 40 minutes. Melt the 1 tablespoon (15 mL) butter in frying pan, add mushrooms and stir 3 minutes over high heat. Add to soup and simmer 10... - 41.383

1. Start oven, set at 350° F., Moderate. Rub a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with butter or margarine. 2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, blend in the flour, add milk slowly and simmer, stirring, over low heat 3 minutes. 3. Add the salt and grated cheese... - 31.9526

1. Heat the shortening or margarine in a large saucepan and saute the onion in it 10 minutes. 2. Wipe the meat with a clean, damp cloth. Cut in 1-inch cubes and saute with the onion 10 minutes. 3. Add the sauerkraut, cover and simmer 1 hour. 4. Add the sour... - 29.2925

Put the bananas into the goblet of an electric blender. Add the milk and ice cream. Cover, and blend at full speed for about 1 minute. Pour the milk shakes into tall glasses, insert straws, and sprinkle with grated chocolate. Serve immediately. Make more milk... - 23.2553

1. Cook the potatoes in a large saucepan of lightly salted water until just tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a bowl and set aside. 2. Add the peas to the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes; drain, refresh under cold water, drain again... - 32.4147

1. Start oven, set at Moderate, 350° F. Rub a 1 1/2-quart casserole with margarine. 2. Wash the rice and turn it into a casserole with the pork, milk, salt, pepper, minced garlic and Worcestershire sauce. 3. Cover and bake 1 1/2 hours; 15 minutes before this... - 32.0413

Put the haddock fillets into a large saucepan with the milk and seasoning. Cover and cook gently for about 20 minutes, until the haddock flakes easily. Strain the stock from the haddock into a measuring cup and add more milk, if necessary, to yield 1 1/2... - 38.5294

1. Wash the grapefruit, cut in halves, remove core and using a curved knife specially for loosening grapefruit or orange flesh, cut out the flesh. With scissors, trim off any membranes left in the shell. 2. Mix the grapefruit with the shrimps. 3. Blend the... - 29.2925

1. Mix the salt, sugar, mustard and paprika with the horseradish. Stir in the vinegar and lemon juice. 2. Whip the cream or evaporated milk and fold it in last. 3. Use on fish salads, meat salads, gelatin-molded fish and meat salads; meat and vegetable... - 25.8247

1. Start oven, set at Moderate, 375° F. Grease the cookie sheets lightly. 2. Beat the butter, margarine or shortening; add the sugar, salt and egg and mix thoroughly. Add the peanut butter and mix well. 3. Sift the flour with the soda and add, mixing... - 36.007

SOAK beans overnight in cold water. COOK bacon in medium skillet over medium heat. Drain and crumble. Combine carrot, celery, onion, turnip, Italian seasoning, pepper, beans and bacon in slow cooker; mix slightly. Pour broth over top. Cover and cook on LOW 7... - 41.1884

1. Rinse and drain kidney beans; place in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to boil, boil hard for 10 minutes, then lower heat and simmer for an hour or until beans are tender. Drain thoroughly. 2. Heat oil in a saucepan, add onions, pepper and garlic and... - 33.2441

1. Wipe the meat with a clean, wet cloth. 2. Place the lamb in a large kettle, pour boiling water over it until it is almost covered. Boil rapidly 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to simmering and skim off the foam or fat. Continue to simmer until the meat is... - 27.4237

1. Put the crumbs in a bowl. 2. Saute the onion and celery in the butter or margarine 3 minutes. Add to the crumbs, mix well; add salt, pepper and thyme and blend thoroughly. 3. Fold the carrots in lightly. 4. Use in any fish or fowl; or crown roast - 28.3888

1. Wash the coconut and open it by piercing its "eyes" with ice pick. Drain out the milk and pour it into the upper part of a double boiler. Break shell with hammer or use meat saw. Remove meat from shell. Grate or grind the coconut meat and add it to the... - 29.5181

1. Wipe the chops with a clean, damp cloth. 2. Have half the margarine, butter or shortening bubbling in a large frying pan. Put the chops in and brown them on one side. Add the rest of the fat, turn them and brown on the other side. Sprinkle with salt. 3.... - 19.68

1. Crush zwieback fine. (You will have about 2 1/2 cups.) Toss with melted butter or margarine in a large bowl. Measure out 1 cup of the mixture; press into 9x9x2-inch baking dish. 2. Stir lemon rind into applesauce in a medium-size bowl; spread half over... - 32.564

Combine chili powder, thyme, oregano, coriander, cumin, pepper and salt; rub over steak. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Place steak on greased grill... - 28.3262

Heat the oil in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole and melt the butter in it. Add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the cabbage, apples, raisins, vinegar, allspice and seasoning. Cook over a gentle heat for about 30 minutes, stirring from... - 32.1044

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the spinach in a heavy stockpot with the water. Cover and cook until wilted, about 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cool water. When the spinach is cool enough to handle, squeeze out any excess liquid. Chop the spinach... - 38.1304

1. Chill the shrimps thoroughly. 2. Mix the chili sauce, celery, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. 3. Divide the shrimps into equal servings in 6 sherbet glasses or seafood cocktail glasses and pour the dressing over them. Line the sherbet... - 26.126

Thinly pare the rind from the lemons and grapefruit, being careful not to take very much of the white pith as well. Cut the rinds into shreds and put them into a bowl. Cut the white pith from the lemons and grapefruit, and put this and the seeds from the... - 33.496

1. Start oven, set at Hot, 425° F. Rub a baking pan with margarine or shortening. 2. Wipe the fillets with a clean, damp cloth and cut them into 6 serving pieces. Arrange each piece of fish on a slice of ham. Sprinkle the fish with a little salt, pepper and... - 24.6892

1. Cut the bacon in half crosswise. Fry it in a hot pan, drain on thick paper towels and keep it hot. 2. Cut the sweetbreads in 1-inch or slightly larger squares. Dip them in egg beaten with the milk, then in dry bread crumbs. 3. Brown the sweetbreads in the... - 24.206

1. Combine the brown sugar, butter and cream or milk in a saucepan. Place over heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved; then boil without stirring 3 to 5 minutes, until the mixture forms a soft ball when a small amount is dropped into a cup of cold water,... - 22.111

Grease several baking sheets. Beat the butter until soft, then beat in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Sift in the flour and salt and mix well, working the mixture together by hand, until smooth. Cut the dough into two equal pieces. Shape each piece... - 33.5497

Remove excess fat from the chops. Mix the salad oil, salt, pepper, basil or oregano, and garlic and roll the chops in the mixture. Let them marinate in the liquid for 2 hours at room temperature. Broil or pan fry, with or without fat. When ready to serve, set... - 31.3113

COOK bacon in medium skillet over medium heat. Drain and crumble. Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the following order: onions, bacon, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, pepper, chicken, wine and broth. Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours. REMOVE chicken and... - 45.1756

1. Heat the butter or margarine in a saucepan, add the flaked fish, stir to mix well. 2. Add the flour and salt and slowly add the milk. Stir and simmer about 5 minutes, adding the minced onion if used. Or use parsley to garnish the fish. - 22.6391

1. Wash the raisins, put them in an enamel or glass saucepan, add the water and cloves and simmer 10 minutes. 2. Mix the sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper and stir into the raisin mixture. Simmer and stir about 3 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened,... - 30.574

Have the cheese and butter at room temperature. Place in a bowl, add the remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly by hand or with an electric mixer. Pack into a small earthenware or porcelain jar. Cover and refrigerate. The mixture may also be shaped into a... - 27.284

1. Add the butter, shortening or margarine, sugar and salt to the scalded milk; let it cool. 2. Moisten the yeast in the lukewarm water and add to the cooled milk. Add 3 cups of the flour and beat thoroughly. Cover the mixing bowl with a clean cloth and let... - 29.4981

1. Chill a 1-quart mold in the refrigerator until the gelatin mixture is ready. Then rinse it with cold water but do not dry it. 2. Soak the gelatin in the lemon juice or vinegar. 3. Steep the mint in 3/4 cup boiling water 6 minutes. Drain, add 4 to 6 drops... - 36.2775

1. Place the vinegar, sugar, garlic, cloves, allspice, mace, celery and mustard seeds, pepper, turmeric and ginger root in a large enamel saucepan. Bring slowly to boiling. Let cool. 2. Pour into sterile, hot jars or bottles, cover and let stand 3 weeks. 3.... - 29.0316

1. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, orange peel and garlic in medium bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes to 1 hour. 2. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Drain oranges, reserving liquid; set oranges aside.... - 34.9194

1. Start oven, set at Moderately Hot, 400° F. Rub a fish plank with oil, butter or margarine and set it in the oven to heat a few minutes. 2. Spread the cleaned, boned shad flat, skin side down, season lightly with salt and pepper, add small bits of butter... - 32.6491

Put the flour in a bowl and gradually stir in 3/4-1 cup warm water to form a soft smooth dough. Shape into a roll about 1 1/2 inches thick. Slice rounds off the roll about 1/4 inch thick. Mix together the dates, fruits, sesame seeds and sugar. Place a little... - 32.5601

1. Start oven, set at Moderate, 350° F. Rub a cookie sheet lightly with margarine or shortening. 2. Melt the butter or margarine in a skillet; add the sugar and stir until it is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly. 3. Add the... - 30.9909

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and place in prepared dish. Meanwhile, COMBINE bread crumbs and basil on shallow plate or pie plate. Beat egg... - 43.4691

1. Melt butter in oil in a heavy-based saucepan. Add onions. Cover pan and cook over low heat for about 40 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir occasionally. 2. Add sugar and vinegar to onions, increase heat and saute, uncovered, for about 15 minutes or... - 34.5995

Put the honey into a saucepan and heat until the honey is very hot and runny. Beat the egg yolks, then gradually add the hot honey, beating until the mixture is pale in color, thick and mousse-like. Whip the cream, whipping in the whiskey one spoonful at a... - 31.5666

1. Start oven, set at Moderate, 375° F. Rub a baking dish with butter or margarine. 2. Mix the brown sugar with the water, salt and cinnamon, bring to boiling, drop in the apples and simmer 15 minutes. 3. Stir the tapioca in and cook 5 minutes more. 4. Add... - 32.2927

Shake the dressing ingredients together in a screw-top jar, then leave for 12 hours. Make sure all the bones have been removed from the salmon—use tweezers to take out any stray ones. With a very sharp flexible-blade knife, cut the fish into slices about... - 40.5017

1. Sift the sugar, flour and salt together. 2. Combine all the ingredients in the top of an enamel or glass double boiler and cook over hot water, about 15 minutes, stirring well, until smooth and thickened. 3. Remove from heat and let cool before using.... - 28.8404

1. Start oven, set at 400° F., Moderately Hot. Have a shallow baking pan ready. 2. Wash the squash, cut in halves lengthwise, remove seeds and fibers. Place in a large steaming kettle, cut side down, add 1/2 cup boiling water, cover the kettle, and let it... - 29.0721

1. Combine chicken and chicken broth in large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from heat. Let stand until chicken is cool. 2. Remove skin... - 35.5052

1. Saute the well-drained noodles in the hot drippings; stir gently with a fork to coat them on all sides. 2. Sprinkle with salt and celery seeds. - 20.643

1. Wash the cucumbers and cut in halves lengthwise. Remove seeds, leaving troughs in the center of each half. Sprinkle some of the salt into each. Turn the halves upside down to drain. 2. Mix the cream cheese with the onion, paprika and French Dressing. In... - 31.8907

1. Start oven, set at Moderate, 375° F. 2. Toast 4 slices of bread, butter them and lay them in a greased oven-proof dish. 3. Beat the egg whites stiff. Fold the catsup into the whites. Heap one-quarter of this mixture on top of each slice of toast. 4. Make... - 27.6366

In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil and butter. Add the onions and garlic and saute until limp. Add the remaining ingredients except chicken stock and ribs, in the order listed, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1... - 39.2084

1. Combine the fish, White Sauce and seasonings, heat thoroughly, but do not boil, in the upper part of a double boiler over boiling water. - 21.1695

1. Scrub the artichokes, cover with boiling water and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until tender. 2. Drain, pull off skins. 3. Dress with melted butter, margarine, cream or White Sauce; season with salt and pepper. - 21.2901

1. Beat the butter, margarine or shortening until soft, or melt the suet; gradually add the brown sugar and beat until creamy; add the molasses slowly and beat well. Add the egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. 2. Sift 4 cups of the... - 39.4677

1. Saute leeks in butter or margarine. Remove them, reserve, then brown the beef, veal and chicken lightly in the same butter. 2. Add the water, water cress, marrow bone, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, skim off foam, cover and simmer 1 hour. Skim off foam... - 35.4109

1. Cook the water and sugar together 5 minutes in an enamel or glass saucepan. 2. Stir in the orange and lemon juice. Let the syrup cool. 3. Freeze in the crank, tub type of freezer until firm - 23.3016

1. Wipe the veal with a clean, damp cloth. 2. Brown on all sides in a heavy kettle or Dutch oven in the margarine, shortening or lard. Sprinkle the meat with salt. 3. Add the onions and celery and about 1/4 cup of boiling water. Cover tightly and simmer 2... - 24.1583

1. Arrange hot cooked spinach on a warmed platter. 2. Place 4 poached eggs in a square formation on the spinach. Sprinkle them with salt and pour a little Hollandaise Sauce over each egg. - 19.9365

In bowl, beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy; beat in vanilla and salt. With wooden spoon, gradually stir in flour until combined. Stir in chocolate chips and chopped candy bars. Gently squeeze handfuls of dough just until mixture holds together;... - 33.548

1. Start oven, set at Hot, 450° F. 2. Sift the flour with the salt, baking powder, sugar and baking soda. Cut in the lard, shortening, butter or margarine until well mixed and add the milk, stirring quickly, until a soft but not sticky dough is formed. 3.... - 30.0599

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F/ Gas 4). Remove leek tops and discard outer two layers of leaves. Trim bases, cut leeks in half lengthwise; rinse well and drain on paper towels. 2. Pour stock into a saucepan and bring to boil. Add leeks and cook for 4-5... - 24.7382

1. Start oven, set at Moderate, 325° F. Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with butter or margarine. 2. Wash apples, pare, core and slice them thinly. 3. Line the dish with 1/4 cup of the crumbs; place a layer of about one fourth of the sliced apples in the... - 28.7252

1. Heat the waffle iron. 2. Sift all the dry ingredients together. Beat the eggs well and combine with the milk; add to the dry mixture, beating until smooth. 3. Drain the corn and add to the mixture. Stir in the cooled butter or margarine. 4. Pour the batter... - 31.4736