Macaroni Toss (Public Service Oklahoma)

We came back from Oklahoma with a recipe that appeared in the monthly mailing from PSO, the local power company. It was one of those meals that will help you keep your electric bill lower because you eat it cold when it’s hot outside. Now I admit that’s a lot of mayonnaise in the recipe,… Continue reading Macaroni Toss (Public Service Oklahoma)

Chili Buns

I would say to this recipe: “You had me at grinding two cloves garlic with chili and spices.” I wrote down this recipe after it was published in Esquire magazine, as something every man should know about, because the recipe was invented in some old time, smoke-filled, real-man-inhabited pool rooms circa 1920. It even had… Continue reading Chili Buns

Southern Lamb Stew

Also see North African Lamb Stew  (6 servings) 4 pounds lamb riblets or breast of lamb, cut into serving-sized pieces12 small white onions, peeled3 large sweet potatoes, pared and cut into 1" pieces1 leek, washed and sliced2 cups water1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled¼ cup flour1/3 cup waterfresh mint, chopped (optional)… Continue reading Southern Lamb Stew

Boiled Beef Dinner

(6 servings) 3 – 4-pound lean boneless chuck roast1 tablespoon salt2 peppercorns1 bay leaf6 cups water10 small potatoes, scrubbed6 small white onions, peeled10 medium carrots, pared and cut into chunky pieces1 medium cabbage, cut into six wedges Place meat in large kettle; add water, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Cover, bring to a boil; simmer… Continue reading Boiled Beef Dinner