Overnight Seed Potato Salad

• 1 1/2 tsp mustard seed
• 1 tsp celery seed
• 3 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
• 5 cups potatoes, cooked & diced
• 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise

Soak mustard seed and celery seed in white vinegar overnight.

The next day, combine seed/vinegar mixture with salt and onions.

Add potatoes, and mix lightly.

Add mayonnaise and chopped eggs, and toss to mix.

Chill before serving.

Mighty Tasty!
Will Dugan

Cheesecake Bars

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 packages store-bought refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 egg, separated
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup sugar

Lightly butter bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Unroll 1 package of crescent rolls and pat down to seal in bottom of pan.

Mix cream cheese with egg yolk and sugar.  Add vanilla extract.  Spread cream cheese mixture on crescent roll in pan.

Sprinkle a little flour on cutting board and roll out remaining package of crescent dough to fit pan.  Fold dough in half and unroll to cover top of cream cheese mix.  Lightly brush top of crescent roll crust with remaining egg white.

Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 30 minutes, until light brown.

Cool.  Cut into bars to serve.

This is a sample recipe from the
Desirable Cheesecakes N Cream Cheese Delights eBook

Tastefully Tempting
Will Dugan

Wild Rice & Hamburger Soup

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 cup (uncooked) wild rice
• 1 can cream of potato soup
• 1 can cream of asparagus soup
• 1 can cream of celery
• 1 quart milk
• 10 oz cheddar cheese, cubed

This smooth creamy, cheesy soup is hearty enough to be a complete lunch served with crackers. But it also is a tasty addition to any dinner.

Cook wild rice according to package directions.

Cook ground beef in a heavy skillet over medium heat; stirring to break up the beef. Completely drain the grease.

Combine soups, milk and cheese in a large saucepan. Simmer until cheese is melted.

Add ground beef, rice, salt and pepper to saucepan. Simmer for 25 minutes.

A Potential Family Favorite
Will Dugan

Sloppy Joe Pizza

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3/4 cup ketchup or sloppy joe sauce
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1 tsp seasoned salt
• 1 large prepared pizza crust (12 inch)
• 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese - your choice

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

In large nonstick skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.  Drain.

Stir in ketchup, green onions and seasoning; heat through.

Place pizza crust on a large baking sheet.  Top evenly with beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese.

Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Mmm Mmm Good
Will Dugan

Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole

• 2 lb frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1/2 cup melted margarine
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups grated Colby cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Combine soup, margarine, salt, pepper, onions and cheese.

Gently mix in the potatoes and pour into prepared pan or dish.

Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.

Copy This CopyCat
Will Dugan

Beef Jerky #17

• 1 flank steak
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Honey
• 1 pinch pepper
• 4 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 pinch salt

Put steak in freezer for about half an hour, just until firm.

Slice steak across grain, about 1/4-inch thick.

Combine remaining ingredients and marinate steak strips in this for at least 2 hours.

Place slices on rack in pan and dry in oven at 150 degrees, 12 hours.

This is a sample recipe from the
Jerky Recipes eBook

Snackable Goodness
Will Dugan

Black-Eyed Peas & Rice

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (16 oz) can black-eyed peas
• 1 cup instant-style (minute) rice
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Place bacon in a 2-quart casserole dish, cover with a paper towel, and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Drain grease.

Add chopped onion to bacon, stir well, and microwave uncovered on high for 2-4 minutes.

Stir in the peas, rice, water, salt and pepper. Cover with casserole dish lid or vented plastic wrap, and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir well, and microwave for an additional 4-6 minutes.

Let stand covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Mmm Mmm Good
Will Dugan

Cream Corn Pudding

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 (14.5 oz) can cream style corn
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp butter flavoring
• 1 tbsp melted butter

Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium mixing bowl.

Blend in remaining ingredients, stirring to mix well.

Transfer to a lightly oiled casserole dish.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

Easy N Tasty
Will Dugan

Cranberry Valentine Punch

• 1 quart cranberry juice
• 1 quart apple juice
• 1 (6 oz) can frozen orange juice
• 2 small cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• sugar, to taste

Mix all ingredients in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil.  Lower heat to a simmer, and brew for 10 minutes.

Allow to cool.  Strain out the cloves.

Very Berry Valentine
Will Dugan

Chinese Style Ribs

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup orange marmalade
• 2 tbsp catsup
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 - 4 pounds of ribs (beef or pork work equally well)

Combine soy sauce, marmalade, catsup and garlic.  Brush onto both sides of ribs.

Put ribs in crockpot and pour remaining sauce over them.

Cover and cook on low for 8 - 10 hours.

Easy & Tasty!
Will Dugan