BUTTER BOILED CORN ON THE COB

Tis the season for fresh corn on the cob.  And the internet is buzzing with ways to prepare said corn.  This is one I saw this morning that I have never heard of.  It was posted by one of my friends who had gotten it elsewhere so I have no idea who to credit.  There were several comments to the post from people who had tried it.  Most were saying it was wonderful.  One lady from Iowa said she couldn't tell any difference. Several said it requires no butter when served.  Here it is if you want to try it.

Fill pot with water then add a stick of salted butter and 1 cup of milk. Bring to a rapid boil. Put ears of corn in turn heat to low simmer for 5-8 minutes ! It will be the best corn on the cob you have ever had !!!

HOT REUBEN CASSEROLE

For those of you who don't know, I also write a health blog about how foods and eating affects our health.  I have posted a few times about how sauerkraut is a healthy food.  If you don't like sauerkraut or you are just starting to try it, give this recipe a try.  Sometimes it is easier to learn to like a food when you aren't eating it by itself.

2 cans (10-oz each) chopped sauerkraut, drained
1 lb thinly sliced corned beef, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup Thousand Island salad dressing
1/2 lb thinly sliced Swiss cheese
5 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled rye bread
1/4 cup butter, melted

In a greased 8 x 11 1/2-inch baking dish or pan, layer the sauerkraut, corned beef, dressing, cheese, and bread crumbs in the order listed.  Drizzle the butter over all.

Bake casserole uncovered in 375 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until the casserole is heated through and the bread crumbs are lightly browned.

Note:  I first found this recipe in an old Leisure Arts book of foods good for gifting. If you choose to take this casserole to someone for them to bake later, all you need to give them for directions is the last paragraph of baking instructions above.  Thus the 10 minute variation in cooking time.  When making at home for a family meal the 30 minutes should be long enough.  If made ahead and refrigerated, it may take 40 minutes.

CUBE STEAK HAYSTACKS

This is a recipe I got from Betty Crocker in 1971.

1 package hash browns with onions, cooked according to package directions

2 tablespoons shortening, melted in a large skillet.

6 beef cubed steaks, cook in the melted shortening for 3 to 5 minutes per side over medium heat; remove from skillet.  Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt to season.

Spread 2 teaspoons catsup over the top of each steak.

Top each steak with 1/2 cup of the prepared hash brown potatoes and top each with 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese.

Return the skillet to the heat, cover and cook over low heat for a couple of minutes until cheese melts.

Yield: 6 servings.