American Gastronome's Recipes

Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Combine butter with herbs; add to potatoes. Blend lightly; beat through. - 28.0002

Rub potatoes with shortening. Bake in 400-degree oven for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Remove from oven; cut lengthwise slices from each potato. Scoop out centers; mash. Stir in sour cream, Roque- fort cheese, milk, butter, salt and pepper; beat with... - 42.9923

Cream sugar and butter; add egg yolks, stirring well. Add lemon rind and flour; mix thoroughly. Pinch off dough; roll into small pieces. Twist into pretzel shapes; place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 5 minutes. Cool before... - 29.9593

Cook onion with curry powder in butter in large saucepan until tender. Add potatoes, 2 cups boiling water and salt; cook until potatoes are tender. Mash potatoes;add milk. Heat through. - 29.64

Season roast to taste with salt and pepper. Place in roasting pan, bone ends up; wrap bone ends in foil. Bake, uncovered, in 325-degree oven for 2 hours and 20 minutes. Melt butter in skillet; add onion. Cook until transparent. Stir in celery; heat... - 43.0092

Scald milk; add butter, salt and sugar. Stir bread cubes into milk mixture; add eggs, vanilla, orange juice and rind. Blend thoroughly; pour mixture into well-greased 8 x VI 1/2-inch baking dish. Pare and core apples; arrange in rows over top of... - 40.2664

Place pork in large bowl, likjmbine 2 jars strained apricots, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, onion, ginger ale, ginger and pepper; pour over pork. Marinate for 5 hours, turning occasionally. Remove pork from sauce, reserving marinade. Place roast on... - 41.4526

Boil potatoes in 1 cup water for 15 minutes or until tender. Brown onion in margarine; blend in flour. Add 1/2 cup milk, Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add flour mixture, seasonings and re- maining milk to Dotatoes. Cook, stirring occasion-... - 35.6885

Combine sugar, soda, syrup and milk; cook over me- dium heat, stirring until sugar is completely dis- solved. Continue cooking until small amount of mix- ture forms soft ball in cold water or to 236 degrees on candy thermometer. Do not stir while cooking. Add... - 30.1957

Peel potatoes. Cook in boiling, salted water until ten- der; drain. Keep warm. Melt margarine in saucepan. Add flour; mix well. Add milk; cook, stirring con- stantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in salt and... - 36.7382

Pour sugar and 1 cup water into heavy kettle; bring to a rolling boil. Place figs and lemon in syrup; cook for 20 minutes or until syrup is as thick as desired. Pour into sterilized jars; seal with paraffin. - 22.5755

Soften yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together into mixing bowl; cut in 1/3 cup butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in scalded milk, egg and yeast mix- ture; beat well. May be stored in refrigerator over-... - 42.9689

Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour with soda; add to but- ter mixture alternately with sour cream and vanilla. Blend until smooth. Fold in stiffly beaten egg... - 35.9891

Place roast in large plastic bag; place in deep bowl. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over roast; close bag tightly. Let stand overnight in refrigerator. Remove from marinade. Place on rack in shallow roasting pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 3 hours or to... - 35.035

Place sauerkraut in casserole; season pork chops. Place chops over sauerkraut. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes longer or until pork chops brown. - 27.2829

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add mace, flour and brandy; mix well. Pour into greased and floured tube pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 325 degrees. Let cool for 10 minutes... - 34.5694

Score fat on roast with knife to form squares; rub with salt and pepper. Stick with cloves. Place on rack in roasting pan, fat side up. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes per pouna or to 185 degrees on meat thermometer. Simmer apricots in 2 cups water until... - 39.1609

Brown pork chops lightly in 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet. Saute garlic, areen pepper and onion in 2 tablespoons oil in small skillet. Add tomatoes, thyme, salt and pepper. Add pork chops to sauce. Steam, covered, for 30 minutes or until tender. - 35.4241

Combine sugars and milks with butter and salt in heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil gradually over me- dium heat. Add pecans. Cook until candy reaches soft-ball stage, 234 degrees on the candy thermom- eter. Remove from heat; stir just enough to give creamy... - 31.7816

Combine pineapple, butter and sugar in saucepan; cook until mixture is thickened and transparent, stir- ring constantly. Let stand until cool. Combine lemon juice and cream cheese; blend in confectioners' sugar. Add pineapple mixture; beat well. Spread on... - 28.7513

Sprinkle pork with salt, caraway seed and pepper; place in shallow baking pan. Bake in 325-degree oven for about 1 hour. Pour off excess drippings. Saute onions in butter in skillet; add to roast. Add small amount of water; bake for 30 minutes longer. Pare... - 36.7854

Combine all ingredients except chops and prunes; marinate chops in mixture for 1 hour. Place in bak- ing dish; pour marinade around chops. Bake, cov- ered, at 350 degress for 45 minutes. Remove cover; place cooked prune on top of each chop. Bake, un- covered,... - 36.6443

Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemony. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Combine potatoes with pimento, onions, salt, garlic, cottage cheese, sour cream and beaten egg yolks; mix well. Fold in stiffly... - 39.6167

Season pork chops with salt and pepper; brown in small amount of fat in skillet. Peel sweet potatoes; cut in half. Rub with lemon juice. Place over chops; add pineapple slices. Remove pits from prunes; insert cloves. Add prunes and pineapple juice. Cover;... - 40.7178

Place pork in 4-quart kettie; add 2 quarts water, red pepper, sage and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover; bring to boil. Simmer for 3 hour:; or until pork is tender. Remove pork from kettlo; reserve liquid in kettle, keeping hot. Brown pork in 350-degree oven. Com- bine... - 33.8463

Salt and pepper spareribs; brown on both sides. Place in baking dish. Heat oil and pineapple juice in sauce- pan over low heat. Combine cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and 3/8 cup water. Add hot juice, stirring constantly, until thick. Add pineapple and... - 39.5345

Turn electric skillet control to 350 degrees. Season ribs; brown, covered, in skillet. Remove ribs; pour off excess drippings, reserving 3 tablespoons in skil- let. Add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic to drippings; simmer until transparent, stirring... - 39.3861

Score fat edges of chops; place in shallow baking dish. Combine all remaining ingredients and 1/2 cup water; pour over chops. Refrigerate overnight. Ar- range marinated chops on broiler pan rack. Broil 3 inches from source of heat for 10 minutes on each side. - 23.7892

Marinate potatoes, covered, in 1/4 cup wine vinegar for 2 hours; stir occasionally. Add pickles, celery and onion. Mix mayonnaise and sour cream; add dash of wine vinegar. Pour over salad; mix thoroughly. Chill until ready to serve. Sprinkle with celery... - 38.2563

Heat oil in saucepan; saute garlic. Remove garlic. Drain pineapple, pickles end cherries, reserving liq- uids. Set fruits and picklos aside. Blend cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water; add reserved liquid, soy sauce and salt. Add cornstarch mixture to oil... - 42.3265

Cut pork into 1-inch cubes; dredge in flour. Brown cubes in butter; add celery, onion, salt, pepper and 11/2 cups boiling water. Simmer, covered,for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Add water, if necessary. Stir in half and half; bring back to simmer. Place in baking... - 42.2967

Cut pocket in pork chops. Mix rice, green pepper, onion, salt and poultry seasoning in 2-quart bowl. Stuff pork chops. Brown chops in hot shortening in 10-inch skillet; place in shallow 2-quart baking dish. Add cooking sauce; cover. Bake in 350-degree oven... - 34.9006

Melt chocolate pieces with oil in double boiler. Dip pretzels, one at a rime, into mixture. Place on waxed paper; chill until firm. - 22.7704

Peel, core and dice pears. Mix pears and lemon juice in large kettle. Add gelatin; bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Add sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add pectin. Stir and... - 32.6255

Cook prunes in 2 cups water until tender; drain. Re- move pits; cut prunes into small pieces. Combine prunes, cinnamon, sugar and 1 1/2 cups boiling water in saucepan; simmer for 10 minutes. Blend cornstarch with small amount of cold water; stir into prune... - 37.1579

Mix all ingredients except pecans in heavy 1 1/2- quart saucepan; bring to a full boil, stirring con- stantly. Cook for 3 minutes gradually, stirring often, until candy reaches soft-ball stage. Remove from heat; add chopped pecans. Beat until candy begins to... - 25.8272

Stir shortening and sugar into milk Until shortening is melted. Pour milk mixture into large bowl; cool until lukewarm. Soften yeast in 1 /4 cup warm water. Combine yeast mixture and 6 cups flour; stir until smooth. Cover; let rise in warm place for 30... - 41.7787

Bake potatoes; halve lengthwise. Scoop out centers; mash. Saute onions in butter until tender. Combine potatoes, onions and cheese; mix well. Fill potato shells; sprinkle with paprika. Drizzle with additional melted butter. Chill until ready to use. Bake at... - 35.4834

Cut potatoes crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Melt but- ter in jelly roll pan in 375-degree oven. Add single layer of potatoes; turn slices once in butter. Mix remaining ingredients; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until crisp. - 30.477

Dip potatoes in oil;sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper, garlic salt and parsley. Place in foil-lined pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until browned. . - 27.9637

Combine sugar, butter and shortening; beat until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour and buttermilk alter- nately; mix well. Dissolve soda in 1 tablespoon water; stir into batter. Add flavorings; pour into greased... - 38.3338

Cook sugar, milk and pecans over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cook to 236 de- grees on candy thermometer, stirring constantly. Cool candy slightly; add rum flavoring. Beat until mixture begins to thicken; drop from teaspoon onto... - 23.5722

Rub potatoes with shortening; bake in 400-degree oven for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Remove from oven; cut engthwise slices from potatoes. Scoop out centers; mash. Add sour cream, blue cheese, milk, butter, salt and pepper to mashed pota- toes; beat... - 41.128

Blend oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; mix thoroughly. Pour over potatoes; toss lightly. Chill for at least 1 hour. Add olives, eggs, celery, pickles and pimento. Blend mayonnaise and onion; mix lightly with salad. Chill until ready to serve. - 37.6346

Brown steaks in shortening; pour off pan drippings. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Mix 1/2 cup water with brown sugar, vinegar, cinnamon, allspice and cloves; pour ever steaks. Add prunes and apri- cots. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or until steaks... - 38.0957

Drain prunes; reserve juice. Chop prunes; mix with cream cheese. Blend in pecans. Spread mixture in freezer tray. Pour reserved juice over top; add cream. Freeze. Cut into squares; serve on lettuce. - 27.8246

Prepare cake mix according to package directions for two-layer cake. Split cooled layers into halves, mak- ing 4 layers. Beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold in strained prunes. Spread between layers and on top of torte; sprinkle with nuts. Chill until... - 28.753

Wash rice well. Cover with hot water; bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes. Drain; rinse with hot water. Cover rice with hot salted water. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Drain weil. Dice bacon; saute with... - 39.7699

Dissolve 1 cup sugar in skillet over low heat, stirring constantly. Place remaining sugar, milk and salt in heavy kettle; bring to a boil. Add butter. Add dis- solved sugar. Cook to soft-ball stage. Remove from heat; beat well. Add peons. Drop from spoon onto... - 31.8453

Bake ribs in 400-degree oven for 5 minutes. Combine all remaining ingredients except celery seed; pour over ribs. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Bake for 45 minutes, basting occasionally. Sprinkle with addi- tional smoked salt and celery seed. Bake for 15 min-... - 38.2925

Place roast in Dutch oven; arrange sauerkraut and onion around roast. Fill with water until sauerkraut is covered. Bake, covered, in 325-degree oven for 3 hours. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Mix all remaining ingredients well with... - 37.7222

Reserve 1/2 cup coconut (or Icing; combine remain- ing coconut, shortening, sugar and eggs. Mix well. Sift flour, salt, soda and baking powder together; add to coconut mixture alternately with buttermilk and flavoring. Pour into greased and floured tube... - 39.7561

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Cook over medium heat to soft-ball stage, stirring constantly. Cool slightly. Beat until mixture starts to thicken. Drop candy rapidly from a spoon onto greased waxed paper to form patties. Stir in small amount of hoi water, if... - 25.7717

Stem strawberries; weigh. Measure amount of sugar to equal weight of strawberries. Place strawberries in preserving kettle; pour sugar over top. Let stand for several hours. Place over low heat; cook, stirring gently. Increase heat gradually as sugar... - 31.5864

Cook potatoes in small amount of water until ten- der; drain. Peel potatoes; mash. Saute bacon and onion over low heat, stirring, until brown. Add bacon mixture, butter, parsley, salt, nutmeg, pepper, mus- tard and Worcestershire sauce to potatoes. Stir in... - 38.9675

Combine flour, salt, mustard and pepper; rub over roast. Place fat side up in roasting pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Combine appiesauce and all re- maining ingredients; spread over roast. Bake for 1 hour longer. - 33.4796

Pour sugar over apples; let stand for 20 minutes. Beat oil and eggs together; sift flour, soda and salt together. Add apples to oil mixture; beat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in flour mixture slowly; add vanilla and nuts. Pour into greased and floured tube... - 39.8861

Bake potatoes at 425 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender. Cut potatoes into halves length- wise; scoop out centers. Mash potatoes; add cream, butter, salt, pepper, eggs and chives. Whip until light and fluffy. Pile into shells; sprinkle with... - 35.2423

Layer potatoes, eggs, cheese and crumbs in baking dish, ending with crumbs. Pour white sauce over top. Bake in 400-degree oven for 15 minutes or until heated through. - 29.5361

Saute bacon in deep saucepan for 5 minutes. Add leeks and onion; saute for 5 minutes. Stir in flour. Add bouillon slowly, stirring constantly. Add pota- toes; simmer for 1 hour. Combine egg yolks and cream; stir into potato mixture. Simmer for 10 min- utes,... - 42.3407

Melt butter in chafing dish; add 1 teaspoon stock base. Add potatoes; stir to coat well. Simmer, covered, until heated through. Sprinkle potatoes with paprika; serve with wooden picks. Stir chives into sour cream. Garnish with additional chives, if desired. - 31.4558

Pit plums; grind. Cook plums in large kettle for 3 minutes; add raspberries. Bring to a boil; stir in sugar. Boil rapidly for 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in pectin until dissolved. Skim. Pour into hot sterilized jars; seal with paraffin. - 30.0995

Combine bread, crackers, 1 /8 teaspoon pepper, poul- try seasoning and saije. Cook onion in small amount of butter until tender. Add onion and remaining but- ter to bread mixture; toss gently until mixed thor- oughly. Add enough water to moisten. Sprinkle... - 41.0162

vBrown chops in fat in skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in shallow baking dish. Combine brown sugar, juice, honey, mustard, cloves and cori- ander, mixing well. Spoon 3 tablespoons mixture over each chop. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15... - 43.2419

Cook mushrooms and onion in butter in heavy saucepan for 3 minutes. Add potatoes and water; bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender; remove from heat. Beat milk and egg yolks together with fork. Combine with cream, salt,... - 41.279

Mix 1/2 cup water, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, pep- per and cayenne pepper together in saucepan. Add lemon and onion; simmer for 20 minutes. Add Wor- cestershire sauce, catsup and liquid smoke; bring to a boil. Place chops in 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 1 1/2-inch... - 34.879

Cook potatoes in boiling, salted water until tender; drain. Add cream cheese, butter, salt, pepper and enough milk for desired consistency; beat with elec- tric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Place in serving dish; sprinkle with paprika. - 26.4868

Mash potatoes; add milk, sugar, butter, salt and pep- per. Beat until light and fluffy. Cook spinach accord- ing to package directions; drain well. Blend chives and spinach into potato mixture; spoon into greased casserole. Bake at: 375 degrees for 20 minutes... - 34.0361

Cream shortening, sugar, lemon rind and juice; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine cherries and peel with 1/2 cup flour. Sift remaining flour with salt and baking powder; add to batter by thirds, beating well after each... - 40.6129

Arrange chops in 13 x 9 1/2 x 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Combine all remaining ingre- dients; spread over chops. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Turn over to serve. - 28.1193

Salt and pepper roast; brown in small amount of fat in large skillet. Bake at 400 degrees until tender. Cool thoroughly. Slice roast. Place 2 cups water in skillet; add onion, tomato juice and Worcestershire sauce. Combine flour and 1/4 cup water, blending... - 36.1828

Combine sugar and soda; stir in half and half gradu- ally. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occa- sionally. Reduce heat; cook, stirring constantly, to soft-ball stage or to 234 degrees on candy thermom- eter. Remove from heat; add butter... - 31.3189

Combine cake mix, sour cream, oil and sugar; beat in eggs, one ax a time, beating well after each addition. Beat for at least 5 minutes. Mix pecans, cinnamon and brown sugar. Place 1/2 of nut mixture in well-buttered and floured bundt pan; add... - 41.9519

Place spareribs in broiler pan without rack. Bake in 450-degree oven for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees; continue cooking ribs for 30 minutes longer. Combine catsup, vinegar, corn syrup, soup mix, gar- lic, chili powder and pepper in quart jar. Add... - 37.728

Peel and dice potatoes. Combine potatoes, salt, pep- per, onion and celery salt in saucepan in 2 cups water. Simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes, reserving liquid. Combine milk, re- served liquid and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Re-... - 42.4459

Trim fat from pork chops; render in large skillet. Brown chops in fat gradually; remove from skillet. Pour off excess fat. Spread rice in skillet; add water. Sprinkle with 1 teeispoon salt. Arrange chops over rice. Sprinkle with remaining salt. Add onion and... - 40.0718

Combine sugar, 1 cup water, margarine, syrup and flavoring in saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes. Add reserved coconut. - 23.3694

Combine first 9 ingredients; pour over roast. Mari- nate in refrigerator overnight, turning roast fre- quently. Bake at 325 degrees for 3 hours and 30 minutes, basting frequently. Make gravy with re- maining liquids, if desired. - 33.3561

Mix brown sugar, cornstarch and juice in saucepan; place over low heat. Cook, until thickened. Add butter, prunes and orange; cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Pour into pie shell. Beat egg whites and sugar until stiff peaks form. Cover filling with me-... - 39.8894

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Cream butter; add sugar gradually, creaming until light and fluffy. Add eggs and yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk; mix well. Stir in... - 44.8763

Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until tender. Saute onions and green pepper in butter until onions are transparent; add tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes. Halve potatoes lengthwise. Scoop out cen- ters; reserve shells. Whip milk and seasonings into... - 41.6311

Trim fat from chops. Brown chops on both siaes in hot oil in skillet. Remove chops. Saute onion, mush- rooms and green pepper in oil until tender. Add to- matoes, oregano, salt and pepper; simmer for 5 min- utes. Add pork chops; cover. Simmer for 1 hour or... - 39.266

Mix all ingredients in heavy kettle; cook for 10 min- utes over medium-high heat. Pour into sterilized jars; seal with paraffin. - 20.7831

Mix 1/4 cup flour with salt. Dredge chops with flour mixture; brown in hot oil in heavy skillet. Pour off all fat. Add 1/2 cup orange juice; cook for 30 min- utes. Remove chops from pan; keep hot in oven. Blend rind, sugar, 1 teaspoon flour and remaining... - 34.0545

Combine all ingredients and 1 1/2 cups hot water in saucepan; place over medium heat. Cook to 234 de- grees on candy thermometer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir with wooden spoon for 5 minutes or until mixture begins to lose gloss and appears... - 25.6848

Place pork on cooking rack, fat side up. Coat fat with pepper. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Re- move from oven; coat with marmalade. Return to oven. Bake until tender. - 26.9681

Sprinkle soda over figs; cover with 6 quarts boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain; rinse well in cold water. Combine sugar with 4 quarts water; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add figs gradually; bring to a boil. Reduce... - 33.5055

Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg yolks. Dissolve soda in 2 tablespoons hot water. Add soda, sour cream, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, prunes and flour, blending well. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour batter into 2 large layer cake pans. Bake at 325... - 41.2103

Trim fat on pork loin to 1/8 inch; sprinkle loin with seasonings. Place in shallow baking pan. Bake in 325-degree oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Simmer apple jelly and sauterne in small saucepan over me- dium heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Brush... - 39.6658

Cook potatoes in 2 cups water until tender. Scald milk with onion in top of double boiler. Melt butter in small skillet; add parsley. Cook until wilted; stir in flour and seasonings. Remove onion from milk; add butter mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until... - 41.4682

Rinse inside of prerjared pig; pat dry. Saute onion in 112 cup butter; soak bread in 3 cups water. Combine onion, bread, sage, salt and pepper. Fill pig lightly with dressing; secure opening. Tie legs in place; put piece of wood in mouth and place pig in... - 42.0819

Drain prunes. Slit down 1 side; remove pit. Soften cheese; blend in orange peel and juice. Fill prunes with cheese mixture. Arrange pineapple slices and prunes on lettuce; sprinkle with coconut. Serve with French dressing. - 31.143

Cover fruits with water; cook until tender. Drain fruits; reserve 3 cups liquid. Add sugar to reserved liquid; boil for 10 minutes. Add cooked fruits and lemon juice; cook until fruits are transparent. Let stand for several hours. Pack fruits into hot... - 34.6868

Stem strawberries. Place in kettle; cover with boiling water. Let stand for 3 m nutes; drain. Pour straw- berries into kettle; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 3 minutes. Add 3 cups sugar; boil for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining sugar; boil for 3... - 30.7835