PEANUTTY FRIED OKRA

1 cup all-purpose baking mix
1/2 cup finely chopped dry-roasted peanuts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb fresh okra, cut into 1/4-inch pieces OR 1 pkg (16-oz) frozen cut okra, thawed
Peanut oil for frying

In a large bowl, stir together baking mix, chopped peanuts, salt and pepper. Add the okra, tossing to coat; gently press the mixture onto the okra.

Pour oil to 2-inches deep in a cast iron skillet or use a deep fryer. Oil should reach 375 degrees. Fry the okra in batches for about 4 minutes or until golden. Drain okra on paper towels on a cookie sheet.

Yield: 4 servings

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SWANSON'S CHICKEN VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Another recipe clipping from my late mother's shoebox collections. It is hard to read so I will type it in below the picture.

2 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1 can (14.5-oz) Swanson's ready to serve Clear Vegetable Broth

1 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips

5 cups cut-up vegetables (broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, celery and green onions)

1 clove garlic, minced

Vegetable seasoned rice (see recipe on back of can)

1. Stir together cornstarch, ginger, broth and soy until smooth, set aside.

2. In skillet, over medium-high heat, in 1 tbsp. hot oil, stir-fry half of the chicken until browned. Remove, set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken.

3. In remaining tbsp hot oil, over medium-high heat, stir-fry vegetables with garlic until tender-crisp.

4. Add the reserved cornstarch mixture. Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring often. Return chicken to skillet. Heat through, stirring often. Serve over rice.

4 servings

LINGUINE PASTA CARBONARA

 

8 oz linguine
4 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Cook linguine as directed on the package. Drain but do not rinse; return to the pan. Whisk together the eggs, butter, and milk; toss with the linguine. Add the remaining ingredients and heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Serve sprinkled with additional cheese, if desired.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

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PEACHES CHAI SHORTCAKES FROM LUCKY LEAF

• 121-ounce can LUCKY LEAF® Premium Peach Fruit Filling & Topping
• 2cups flour
• 1Tablespoon baking powder
• 1Tablespoon sugar
• 1cup buttermilk
• 8Tablespoons salted butter, softened
• 1cup heavy whipping cream
• 3Tablespoons confectioner's sugar
• 2teaspoons chai spice, divided

Heat the oven to 450°F, and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, buttermilk and melted butter, and stir just until combined.

Scoop and drop the batter into six portions onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks. Add the powdered sugar and 1½ teaspoons of the chai spice; whip to combine.

Pour the Lucky Leaf® Premium Peach Fruit Filling Topping into a medium bowl, and use a spoon to break the peach slices up into thirds. Microwave for 1 minute to warm it up.

To assemble the shortcakes, slice the biscuits horizontally. Place the bottom halves onto plates and scoop a generous amount of the filling onto each one. Dollop the chai whipped cream onto each shortcake before topping it with the second half of the biscuit. Sprinkle the biscuit tops with chai spice and serve.

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Quick and Easy Noodles Romanoff

 

8-oz pkg egg noodles
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain noodles well and return to the pan. Add the sour cream and Parmesan cheese. Toss noodles lightly to coat with the sour cream and cheese. Serve immediately while still hot.

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LIGHT AND DARK BEAN SALAD

1 can light red kidney beans

1 can dark red kidney beans
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 chopped dill pickle
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Drain the beans and save the liquid. Place beans in a large bowl and add the celery, onion, pickle, and eggs. Stir to mix. Add the mayonnaise and any of the reserved liquid you need to mix well.

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