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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Nannie's Salmon Patties

2 eggs
1 med onion chopped fine
1 sleeve of crackers soaked in milk
favorite seasonings, no salt
Mix the above with 1 can of salmon
Put a little flour in it to hold it together.
Fry in veg oil
Drain on paper towels.
( i love mine with ketchup!!!)

Shrimp Spaghetti

Cut up an onion, 1/2 bell pepper, and some sausage and put them in a pot with about 2 tablespoons veg. oil.
Cook them down pretty good then add a 15.5 oz can of stewed tomatoes with the Italian Blend, 1 can of Rotel tomatoes and about 1/2 can of tomato paste and then add your peeled shrimp.
Cook that pretty hot for about 15 min and then let it simmer another 15 to 20 and it's ready to eat!!
Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles.

Summer Squash Coleslaw

2 small yellow squash, julienned
2 small zucchini, julienned
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 Tablespoons veg. oil
2 Tablespoons cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon mayo
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. celery seeds
1/4 tsp. pepper

Combine squash, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion in a large bowl.
 Mix the oil, vinegar, sugar, mayo, dill weed, garlic salt, celery seeds and pepper in a small bowl.
Pour over the squash mixture and toss to coat.
Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
Serves 4 to 6.

Squash Casserole (taken from Southern Living Magazine)

Try one of these recipes the next time you serve this beloved Southern side.--If I had a nickel for every squash casserole that has graced a Southern dinner table, I would, no doubt, be in the money. Whether at a church social, a holiday gathering, or family dinner, this old favorite has been the workhorse of side dishes for decades. Squash casserole is the just-right accompaniment for everything from fried chicken at a summertime Sunday lunch to roast turkey at Thanksgiving.  The main ingredient is typically yellow squash, but some recipes call for other summer squash such as zucchini. Most recipes usually include chopped onion, as well. Once you get past those two core ingredients, however, the differences begin. If that certain ingredient that defines your memory of this dish is not represented here, I apologize. Still, I'm betting that after you try these versions, one will become your OTHER favorite squash casserole.

Squash Casserole
3 pounds yellow squash, sliced
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup mayo
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
20 Ritz crackers, crushed

Cook squash in boiling water to cover in a large skillet 8 - 10 minutes or just until tender.
Drain well: gently press between paper towels.
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in skillet over med-high heat; add onion, and saute' 5 minutes or until tender.
Remove skillet from heat; stir in squash, cheese, and next 4 ingredients.
Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
Stir together melted butter and crushed crackers; sprinkle evenly over top of casserole.
Bake at 350 for 30 min until set.

Two-Cheese Squash Casserole
4 pounds yellow squash, sliced
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs, divided
1 1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
8 oz. sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Cook squash in boiling water to cover in large skillet until tender. Drain well; gently press between paper towels.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over med-high heat; add onion and garlic, and saute' 5 to 6 minutes or until tender.
Remove skillet from heat, stir in squash, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and next 7 ingredients.
Spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9 baking dish
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
Stir together melted butter, remaining 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and garlic salt.
Sprinkle mixture evenly over top of casserole.
Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 min or until set.

Michael McGowan's Wraps

Mix together and brown
ground turkey 
green chilies
jalopenos

add
Black beans
Taco seasoning
small can of corn
kidney or pinto beans

cook
add refried beans
and sour cream

wrap in tortillas

Hush Puppies (Jennie Bryant's recipe)

mix together
1 1/2 cup corn meal
1/2 cup flour
1 large egg
1 mediium onion chopped
2 whole jalopeno peppers chopped and seeded
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup regular milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper

Drop by rounded teaspoons into hot oil (not too hot or they will not cook on the inside)
When done, place on paper towels to drain.

Chicken Pie ( recipe from my mom, aka Jennie Bryant)

Boil and debone chicken and set aside
melt 1 stick margarine in bottom of oblong baking dish
place chicken over melted butter
mix together 2 1/2 c chicken broth (from your chicken that you boiled),
1 can cream of chicken soup, and 2 tablespoons corn starch and pour over chicken.
mix 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk and pour over
Bake at 350 until brown and bubbly over crust