Chicken and dumplings

from Jennifer L.’s book, North Branch , MN

Ingredients

Stewed Chicken (from stewed chicken recipe)
1 c. flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp snipped parsley
1 beaten egg
1/4 c. milk
2 tbsp cooking oil
1/2 c. flour

Preparation instructions

Prepare dumplings when stewed chicken is almost tender.

For dumplings; combine 1 c. flour, baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt; stir in parsley. Combine egg, milk, and oil. Add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork only till combined. Drop dough from a tbsp directly onto chicken in bubbly broth. Return to boiling and cover tightly. Reduce heat; do not lift cover. Simmer 12 to 15 minutes. Remove dumplings and chicken to warm serving platter; keep warm. Strain broth.
To thicken broth for gravy;
In a saucepan bring 4 c. broth to boiling. Slowly stir in 1 c. cold water into the
1/2 c. flour; gradually add to broth, mixing well. Cook and stir till bubbly. Cook and stir 2 more minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Pour some sauce over chicken and dumplings’ pass remaining.

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Baked custard

from Jennifer L.’s book, North Branch , MN

Ingredients

4 eggs
2 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
ground nutmeg (optional)

Preparation instructions

In a medium bowl lightly beat eggs. Stir in milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Place one 1-qt casserole or six 6 oz custard cups in a 9×13 inch baking pan. Pour custard mixture into casserole or divide custard mixture among the custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.
Pour boiling water into the ban around casserole dish or custartd cups to a depth of 1 inch. Bake 325° for 50-60 minutes for 1-qt casserole dish, 30-40 minutes for individual cups, or till knife inserted near center comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled.
To unmold chilled individual custards, first loosen edges with a spatula or knife; slip point of knife down sides to let air in. Invert onto a serving plate.

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Aunt addie’s apple squares

from Jennifer L.’s book, North Branch , MN

Ingredients

3 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1 c. shortening (1/2 butter)
1 c. Corn Flakes, crushed
2 eggs, separated
7 to 8 apples
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/4 c. sugar

Preparation instructions

Sift together flour, salt and 2 tsp sugar; cut i shortening as for pie crust. Beat egg yolks and add enough milk to the yolks to measure 2/3 c. liquid. Add liquid to pastry mix and combine until dry ingredients are well-moistened. Divide dough in half and roll one portion to fit the bottom of a 10×13 pan. Place crust in pan, cover with crushed cornflakes and spread apples evenly over top. Sprinkle with nutmeg, cinnamon and 1 1/4 cups sugar. Dot with butter. Cover with second crust and seal edges. Beat the egg whites until frothy and spread evenly over crust. Bake in preheated oven at 400° for 45 minutes.
Frosting:
Combine powdered sugar with vanilla and enough water for easy spreading consisitency. Drizzle frostig over top while warm. Cut into squares.

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24-hour fruit salad

from Jennifer L.’s book, North Branch , MN

Ingredients

1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp butter or margarine
Dash of salt

Preparation instructions

Drain pineapple; reserve 2 tbsp syrup. To make custard, in a heavy small sauce pan combing reserved pineapple syrup, egg yolks, sugar, vinegar, butter or margarine, and salt. Cook and stir over low heat about 6 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly and coats a metal spoon.
Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl combine pineapple chunks, cherries, oranges, and marshmallows. Pour custard over, stir gently. Beat the whipping cream till soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into fruit mixture. Turn into a serving bowl. Cover and chill 24 hours or overnight.

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Quiche lorraine

from Jennifer L.’s book, North Branch , MN

Ingredients

12 pieces bacon-fry crisp and crumble
1 c. cheddar or swiss cheese – shredded
1/3 c. onion – grated chopped or minced.

4 eggs
2 c. whipping cream
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
Dash of tabasco sauce
9 in pastry lined pan

Preparation instructions

1. Put bacon pieces, cheese, and onion in bottom of pastry lined pan.
2. Mix eggs, whipping cream, salt, sugar and tabasco sauce. Pour over top of bacon.
3. Bake at 425° for 15 min
4. Lower temp to 300° and bake for 30 min.
5. Let stand for 10 min before cutting.

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Swedish/norwegian pancakes

from Jennifer L.’s book, North Branch , MN

Ingredients

1 c. milk
2 eggs
2 tbsp sugar
2/3 tbsp melted shortening or cooking oil
pinch of salt
1/2 c. flour

Preparation instructions

Combie all ingredients to make batter. Use flat greased frying pan. Put approx. 3 tbsp batter in pan, swirl around so batter runs toward edge. In a few minutes, turn over. Serve with syrup, strawberry jam, or fresh berries.
Eat with fork or rolled and sprinkled with powdered sugar.

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Swedish limpa

from Jennifer L.’s book, North Branch , MN

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. All-purpose flour
2 pkg active dry yeast
1 tbsp caraway seed
2 c. warm water
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2 tbsp finely shredded orange peel
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 c. rye flour

Preparation instructions

In a large mixer bowl combine 2 1/2 all-purpse flour, 2 pkgs active dry yeast, and caraway seed.
Stir together 2 c. warm water (115°-120°), brown sugar, shredded orange peel, cooking oil, and salt. Stir into flour mixture. Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 1/2 min, scraping bowl. Beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in 2 1/2 c. rye flour and as much of 3/4 to 1 1/4 c. all purpose flour as you mix in with a spoon.
On a floured surface knead in enough remaining all purpose flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6-8 minutes total). Shape into a ball in a greased bowl; turn once. Cover; let rise in a warm place till double (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hrs).
Punch down; divide in half. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Shape into two 4 1/2-ich round loaves on greased baking sheets. Cover; let rise till nearly double (about 40 minutes). Bake in a 350° oven 40-45 minutes.

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Swedish fruit soup: version 2

from Jennifer L.’s book, North Branch , MN

Ingredients

1 lb mixed dried fruit
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c. raisins

Preparation instructions

Soak fruit in water to cover. Carefully cook in covered saucepan so pieces remain whole. When fruit is tender, add sugar and salt and simmer ten more minutes. Drain off about 2 c. juice and put in double boiler. Add raisins and tapioca. When cooked, add to fruit mixture with cloves and cinnamon stick. Let stand covered until cool. Chill thoroughly before serving with a dollop of whipped cream.

Place cloves and cinnamon on threads to be sure to pull them out when cold.

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Swedish fruit soup: version 1

from Jennifer L.’s book, North Branch , MN

Ingredients

1 8oz pkg mixed dried fruits
1/2 c. raisins
3 to 4 inch stick cinnamon
2 c. unsweetened pieapple juice
2 tbsp quick cooking tapioca
1 med. orange, thinly sliced and halved and quartered.
1/2 c. currant jelly
1/4 c. sugar

Preparation instructions

Halve large pieces of fruit. In a large sauce pan combine mixed fruits, raisins, cinnamon, and 4 c. water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1o minutes. Meanwhile, combine pineapple juice and tapioca; let stand 5 minutes. Add to cooked fruit mixture along with orange, jelly, sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; Remove stick cinnamon. Serve warm or chilled.

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Royal swedish meatballs

from Jennifer L.’s book, North Branch , MN

Ingredients

2 lb ground hamburger
1 lb ground lean pork
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. mashed potatoes
1 c. dry bread crumbs
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 c. milk

Preparation instructions

Combine all ingredients except cream; mix well. Form into small balls. Dip in flour. Brown, Put into baking dish. Pour cream over meatballs. Bake in slow oven 325°.
They may be fried in pan instead of baking.

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