6 pork chops 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup uncooked rice (not instant) 1/2 pkg (1 1/2– 2 1/2 Tbsp) taco seasoning mix 1 cup (8 oz can) tomato sauce 1 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 medium green pepper cut into strips Place chops in 9×13 pan.  Sprinkle with salt and rice. [...]

  Melt ¼ c butter in a heavy skillet Add 1 c uncooked rice, stirring until grains are well coated and pale yellow, Pour into baking dish Heat 1 c chicken broth and 1 c tomato juice, pour over rice Layer 2 sliced tomatoes over the top, salt and pepper.  Cover. Bake at 350˚ for [...]

LEMON-DILL FISH by CK 2 slices bread, toasted until crisp 1 tbsp. flour 4 Ritz, Keebler Club or Saltine Crackers 1/4 tsp. paprika 1 1/2 tsp. fresh dill 1/4 tsp. each onion powder and garlic powder 1 lemon, halved 1/4 tsp. crushed peppercorns or black pepper paprika, for sprinkling (optional) 1 lb. white fish, such [...]

Instant Russian Tea Mix by CK 1/2 cup instant tea 2 cups tang 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 qt pkg dry lemonade Mix all ingredients together. Store in an air tight container. To serve, spoon 2/3 tsp of the mix into a cup and add boiling water. Makes [...]

Mini Lasagnas by CK Marinara sauce Ricotta cheese Mozzarella cheese Parmesan cheese Won ton wraps Italian seasonings Browned and drained Ground beef/sausage Spray the cupcake pan with Pam & place one won ton wrap in each cup. Next layer sauce, cheeses and meat, then repeat. Sprinkle with Italian seasonings & bake at 375 degrees for [...]

King Chicken Hotdish by CK               10 3/4 ounces Cream of Mushroom Soup 3/4 cup Picante Sauce 3/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups) 3 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey 12 corn tortillas (6-inch), cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup [...]

GROUND BEEF AND POTATO HOTDISH by CK 1 1/2 lb. ground beef 1/2 env. dry onion soup mix 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 lb. frozen hash brown potatoes 2 tbsp. soy sauce 3/4 c. grated cheese 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 soup can water Brown meat and drain fat. Put into [...]

Microwave Bran Muffins by CK 2 cups boiling water 4 cups all-bran cereal 2 cups 100% bran flakes 1 qt buttermilk 3 cups sugar 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup soft shortening or vegetable oil 5 cups flour 5 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt Options: raisins, nuts In a re-sealable bowl, pour hot water over [...]

Garlic-Herb Crusted Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast by CK 1 2-1/2 to 3-pound boneless pork sirloin roast 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, finely chopped 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh sage, chopped 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped 1 to [...]

Triple Treat Candy by CK 2 cups chocolate chips 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening 14 oz pkg caramels 3 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp water 1 cup Virginia peanuts Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in the top of a double boiler. Pour half the mixture in a foil lined 9×9 pan. Refrigerate until firm (about 15 [...]