Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 17 March 2005 — Page 30

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COOKING

200 Years of Black Cuisine

TYirkey Loaf 1 c. broken spaghetti 1 c. bread crumbs 1 c. cooked turkey or chicken, diced 1 _ c. milk, scalded 2 T. butter, melted _ c. American cheese, grated _ c. green pepper, diced 3 T. pimento, chopped 1 t. salt 1/8 t. pepper _ t. paprika 2 eggs, slightly beaten Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water; drain. Combine spaghetti with remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Turn into a greased loaf pan or a 1 _ -quart casserole. Set in a pan of hot water. Cook at 300 degrees for 1 hour. Serve plain or with mushroom sauce. Yield: 6 servings. TYina-Cheese Soupreme 1 _ c. condensed cheese soup _ c. milk 2 c. cooked rice 1-2 cans tuna, drained and flaked _ c. parsley, chopped _ c. com flake crumbs or crushed rice krispies 1 -2 T. margarine or butter, melted Combine cheese soup and milk. Arrange layers of rice, tuna, parsley, and soup mixture in a greased casserole; repeat layers. Combine crumbs with butter. Sprinkle over tuna mixture. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Yield: 6 servings.

Hamburger-Noodle Casserole 1 lb. ground beef _ c. onion, chopped _ c. green pepper, chopped _ c. shortening 1 1-lb. can cream-style com 1 8oz. can tomato paste 1 sm. Can tomato soup 1 T. A-l sauce 1 _ t. salt _ t. pepper 1 8-oz. pkg. egg noodles, cooked 1 c. Cheddar cheese, grated, (opt.) Brown ground beef, onion, and green pepper in shortening. Add com, tomato paste, tomato soup, A1 sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. In a two-quart casserole alternate layers of coked noodles and meat mixture until casserole is nearly filled. If desired, cheese may be sprinkled on top. Bake at 350 degrees fro 45 minutes. Yield: 4-6 servings. Cauliflower Mold 2 eggs 1 can cream of celery soup 1 Ige. head cauliflower, coarsely chopped _ c. cheese, grated _ c. soft bread crumbs 2 pimentos, chopped 2 T. onion, chopped 1 t. salt 1/8 t. pepper Beat eggs slightly in large bowl; stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into buttered casserole. Set in pan of hot water. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes or until firm. Serve hot. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Red Beans and Rice _ c. onions, chopped 2 T. fat 1 1/3 c. instant rice 1 t. salt 1/8 t. pepper Liquid from beans plus tomato juice to make 2 c. 2 c. red kidney beans, drained _ c. sharp cheese, grated Saute onions in the fat over medium heat until tender^ but not brown; stir occasionally. Add rice, salt, pepper and liquid. Bring quickly to a boil over high heat, uncovered, fluffing rice gently once or twice with a fork. Do not stir. Cover and simmer gently for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes. Add beans to rice mixture. Re heat, mixing lightly. Arrange in serving dish. Serve with cheese on the top. Yield: 4-6 servings. Spanish Rice with Hamburger 2 sm. Onions, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 3 T. fat 1 lb hamburger 1 _ t. slat _ t. pepper 1 t. chili powder 4 c. cooked rice 2 c. tomatoes Saute onions and peppers in fat until browned. Add hamburger, salt, pepper and chili powder. When meat is slightly browned, place alternate layers of cooked rice and meat mixture in a casserole. Pour tomatoes over dish and bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes. Yield: 6-8 servings

Aloha Ribs 3 lb. spareribs _ c. vinegar 1 c. cornstarch _ c. dark molasses _ c. soy sauce Cut ribs into serving pieces. Bring 2-quarts water to boil; add vinegar. Add ribs; cover and bring to boil. Uncover and simmer 15 minutes; drain and cool. Mix cornstarch, molasses and soy sauce in large bowl. Add ribs and rub them in mixture until well coated. Fry ribs in hot oil until brown. Glaze: _ c. sugar _ c. vinegar _ c. water _ c. pineapple syrup _ t. monosodium glutamate 1 _ green peppers, cut in strips 1 no. 303 can pineapple chunks, drained combine sugar, vinegar, water, pineapple syrup and monosodium glutamate; bring to a boil. Add ribs; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add green pepper and pineapple last 10 minutes of cooking. Support The Muncie Times by patronizing our sponsors!