Stars and Stripes Dessert2 boxes strawberry gelatin1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed1/2 cup dairy sour cream1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped1 cup blueberries (fresh or canned), drainedDissolve gelatin in 2 cups boilin

Hillbilly Fried Chicken1 chicken, cut up1 cup all purpose flour1 cup cornmeal1 can beerCut up chicken and dip in beer.Put flour and cornmeal into a brown paper bag, adding seasonings to taste.Put chicken pieces in bag one at a time and shake. Fry in lard in a ho

Piecrust Mix12 cups flour5 cups shortening2 tablespoons saltSift flour and salt together twice. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until crumbs are coarse and granular. Store in a cool place until ready to use.For a 2 crust pie, use 2 1/2 cups of Piecrust Mix a

Blueberry Grunt4 cups fresh blueberries1 cup granulated sugar1 cup water1 1/2 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 tablespoons grated orange peel1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup milkIn a

Patchwork Veggie PizzaSource: Taste of Home October/November 972 (8 ounce) tubes  refrigerated crescent rolls8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup Italian salad dressing1 cup chopped broccoli1 cup chopped carrots1 cup chopped cucumbers1 cup chopped

Wild RiceWash well 1 cup wild rice. Drain rice and add 4 cups boiling water and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer without stirring for 40 minutes.

Maple Syrup2 cups water2 teaspoons maple extract4 cups brown sugarIn a glass or enamel pan, bring water to a rapid boil. Pour in brown sugar and stir until it is completely dissolved.Remove from heat and stir in maple extract. Pour into a sterilized jar and let stan

Apple Butter Muffins2 cups flour3/4 cup brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ginger3/4 cup apple butter1/2 cup applesauce1/4 cup skim milk2 eggs, lightly beaten3 tablespoons hon

Horseshoe Cafe Cowboy Beans2 1/2 pounds dry pinto beans1/2 pound ham or salt pork, cut into chunks6 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 teaspoons Mexican oregano1 teaspoon cumin6 to 20 chile peque?os, mashed2 teaspoons lemon juice or salt, to tasteThe night befo

Sizzling FajitasuMarinade Sauce/u1/4 cup cold water1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 teaspoon white pepperuFajitas/u1 (2 pound) steak or bottom sirloin, all fat removed2 cups green bell pepper, julienne2 cups

Teriyaki PotatoesThese flavorful potatoes look oven browned, but they`re cooked in the microwave oven. Teriyaki sauce lends the color.1 1/2 pounds tiny new potatoes (about 15 to 18)    or medium red potatoes (about 5)1 tablespoon butter or butter, cut up