Dish 45 - Grandma Ellie's Sweet & Sour Chicken

Grandma Ellie's Sweet & Sour Pork

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

2 lb pork (I used chicken as Big Spring doesn't like pork and sometimes I don't either!)
1 cup pineapple chunks
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
2 Tbsp soya sauce
1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp flour
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 tsp chopped/grated ginger root
Cooked rice, for serving

Method:

1. Brown meat in large saucepan.
2. Add pineapple chunks, sugar, vinegar, soya sauce and salt.
3. Mix together flour and water, getting rid of any lumps. Add to saucepan.
4. Add pineapple juice and ginger root. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
5. Serve with the cooked rice.
   

Recipe Source: Based on Grandma Ellie's recipe tin

Dish 44 - Grandma Ellie's Canned Corn & Spaghetti Casserole

Grandma Ellie's Canned Corn & Spaghetti Casserole

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups canned corn, drained
1 cup cooked spaghetti
1 egg
1 cup milk
Rolled cracker crumbs
Several Strings of bacon, finely chopped

Method:

1. Butter casserole dish.
   
2. Alternate layers of corn and spaghetti.
3. Beat egg and milk and pour over corn and spaghetti.
4. Top with rolled cracker crumbs and bacon.
5. Bake in moderate oven (300oF) until corn mixture is thoroughly heated and bacon crisps.
   

Notes: I think that next time I make this, I'll put in less milk and at least one more egg... there was quite a lot of liquid in the casserole, even after I'd left it in the oven for quite a while. Also, it might be nice to put some grated cheese on top, before placing in the oven.

Recipe Source: Grandma Ellie's recipe tin

Dish 39 - Creamy Tortellini Casserole

Creamy Tortellini Casserole

Prep Time: 20min; Total Time: 35min; Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp butter or margarine
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
1 packet fresh tortellini
1/2 cup finely crushed buttery crackers

Method:

1. Heat oven to 350oF. Spray casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Cook carrots and onion in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in flour and salt. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in cheese, peas and tortellini. Spoon into casserole dish. Sprinkle with crackers.
4. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes, or until edge begins to bubble.
   

Recipe Source: From Betty Crocker

Dish 37 - Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Prep Time: 15min; Total Time: 8hr15min; Serves: 8

Ingredients:

2 pounds beef stew meat
1 cup chopped onion
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 pkt french onion soup
6oz canned mushrooms
1/4 tsp pepper
8oz cream cheese, cubed
8oz sour cream
6 cups cooked pasta

Method:

1. In slow cooker, mix beef, onion, soups, mushrooms and pepper.
2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours, or until beef is very tender.
3. Stir cream cheese into beef mixture until melted. Stir sour cream into beef mixture. Serve over pasta.
   

Recipe Source: From Betty Crocker

Dish 36 - Chicken & Rice Casserole

Chicken & Rice Casserole with Roasted Red Peppers

Prep Time: 30min; Total Time: 30min; Serves: 6

Ingredients:

2 pkts quick rice (250gm each)
500ml chicken stock
370gms cooked chicken, shredded
200gm roasted bell peppers, chopped
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method:

1. Add rice and stock to large fry pan and heat rice.
2. Add chicken, roasted peppers and salad dressing; mix well. Cover; cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until thorough heated, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture into ungreased casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
3. Grill under heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.
   

Recipe Source: Adapted from Betty Crocker