Old fashioned Apple Crescents

January

Baby moles

3/4 c. sugar

1 T. cornstarch

1 t. cinnamon

6 apples, peeled, cored, sliced

1 T. lemon juice

2 8" round unbaked pie shells

Mix together sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Add apples and toss to coat. Cut pie shell dough n halves. Divide filling in4 portions and place on dough. Fold dough to form crescents. Seal edges and slit the tops 1" in 2 places. Bake 20 minutes at 425*. Serves 6                                               

Rice Pudding

January


3 eggs
2 c.milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. salt
2 c. cooked rice

In a mixing bowl, combine ingredients. Turn into a casserole dish. Bake uncovered, 30 minutes at 325*.

Baby hyena

The biggest lie in life used to be "The check is in the mail." Now it's " Push here to open."

Herb and the Tomatoes

January


4 large tomatoes
3 T. green onions
1/4 c. oleo
1 t. salt
1/4 t. Italian seasoning
1/2 t. pepper
1/4 t. leaf marjoram
1/2 bay leaf, crushed or 1/8 t. ground
1 1/2 c, dry bread crumbs

Core tomatoes and cut in half lengthwise. Place in a shallow casserole dish. Saute onions in oleo in skillet until tender. Add seasonings and crumbs. Spoon over tomatoes. Bake 20 minutes at 360*. Serves 4

For Christmas, my youngest daughter, Devin, gave me a Chia Herb kit. I used marjoram from it for this.
I love it!

To peel tomatoes, dip them in boiling water a few seconds and the skin comes right off.

Baby walrus

The problem with cats is they get the same look on their face whether they see a moth or an ax-murderer.

Pot Roast Casserole

January

1 onion, sliced
1 t. sugar
1 T. oleo
3 c. mashed potatoes
8 slices left over roast or deli roast
1 c. frozen peas
1 can beef gravy
2 T. Parmesan cheese

Place onions in a dry hot skillet. Sprinkle sugar over onions and fry until onions begin to brown. Add oleo and cook until tender. Remove from heat. Spread 1/2 of the mashed potatoes in a greased 2 qt. casserole. Arrange meat on top, then add onions, peas and gravy. Sprinkle on cheese. Bake 30 minutes at 350*.
Serves 5

Baby timber wolf

If you think you have someone eating out of your hand, it's a good idea to stop and count your fingers.

..Martin Buxbaum

Best Pot Of Beans

January


1lb. dry pinto beans
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper
1/2 lb. bacon, chopped
3/4 t. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. salt
1 1lb. can tomatoes, chopped
2 T. brown sugar
2 t. mustard
splash hot pepper sauce
2 T. oil

Cover beans with water in a dutch oven. Bring to a boil, cover, simmer 1 hour. In skillet, with oil, saute vegetables 5 minutes. Add to beans with rest of ingredients. Cover and simmer, checking water every half hour, until beans are done, about 2 1/2 hours. Serves 8.

Baby yak

Facts are stubborn things... Alain Rene Lesage

Taco Spaghetti

January, 9, 1988

8oz. dry spaghetti
3 T. oleo
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/3 c. green bell peper, chopped
1 80z. can tomato paste
1 4oz. can green chili peppers, undrained
3/4 t. chili powder
salt / pepper
1/2 c. monteret jack cheese, shredded
1/2 c. ripe olives, sliced
1 tomato, sliced thinly

Cook pasta, drain and return to pan. Add oleo and egg, mix well. Press onto sides and bottom of a 10" pie plate. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of either cheese ocer spaghetti. Bake 8 minutes at 375*. In skillet,. saute meat with onion and bell pepper. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili peppers and seasonings. Spoon over spaghetti crust. Bake 15 minutes. Sprinkle on cheeses and bake 2 minutes. Sprinkle on tomatoes. Serves 8.

Emotions pretend to stand up in the end.
Behind smiles, must be knives
turning about
Days must go on and nights must be relief
To lie back and try to figure out where one should start.

Baby squirrels

by Juliet

Chicken Salad Veronique

January 3, 1994

1 envelope french dressing mix
2 T. orange juice
2 c. frozen veggies, at least 2 varieties
2 c. cooked chicken, cut in strips. cubes will do
1/2 c. seedless grapes, halved
2 T. sliced almonds
iceberg lettuce leaves

Prepare dressing mix using orange juice in place of water. Place veggies in colander and hold under running water until thawed. Toss chicken, veggies, grapes and 1/2 cup of the dressing. Chill until ready to serve.

Baby partridge

Arrange lettuce on a serving platter and sprinkle almonds around. Place scoops of salad in mounds as you desire. Use remaining dressing on side. Makes 4 cups.

To toast almonds, place in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes.