Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook (130 page)
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Authors: Phyllis Pellman Good
Tags: #Cooking, #Methods, #Special Appliances, #Holiday
For 1
medium-sized fresh onion
—use 2 Tbsp. minced dried onion; or 2 tsp. onion salt (reduce salt in recipe by 1 tsp.); or 1 tsp. onion powder. Note: These substitutions will work for meat balls and meat loaf, but not for sautéing.
For 1 cup
sour milk
—use 1 cup plain yogurt; or pour 1 Tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar into a 1-cup measure. Fill with milk. Stir and then let stand for 5 minutes. Stir again before using.
For 2 Tbsp.
tapioca
—use 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour.
For 1 cup canned
tomatoes
—use 1⅓ cups diced fresh tomatoes, cooked gently for 10 minutes.
For 1 Tbsp.
tomato paste
—use 1 Tbsp. ketchup.
For 1 Tbsp.
vinegar
—use 1 Tbsp. lemon juice.
For 1 cup
heavy cream
—add ⅓ cup melted butter to ¾ cup milk.
Note:
This will work for baking and cooking, but not for whipping.
For 1 cup
whipping cream
—chill thoroughly ⅔ cup evaporated milk, plus the bowl and beaters, then whip; or use 2 cups bought whipped topping.
For ½ cup
wine
—pour 2 Tbsp. wine vinegar into a ½-cup measure. Fill with broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable). Stir and then let stand for 5 minutes. Stir again before using.
Kitchen Tools and Equipment You Really Ought to Have
1 | Make sure you have a little electric vegetable chopper, the size that will handle 1 cup of ingredients at a time. |
2 | Don’t try to cook without a good paring knife that’s sharp (and holds its edge) and fits in your hand. |
3 | Almost as important—a good chef’s knife (we always called it a “butcher” knife) with a wide, sharp blade that’s about 8 inches long, good for making strong cuts through meats. |
4 | You really ought to have a good serrated knife with a long blade, perfect for slicing bread. |
5 | Invest in at least one broad, flexible, heat-resistant spatula. And also a narrow one. |
6 | You ought to have a minimum of 2 wooden spoons, each with a 10-12 inch-long handle. They’re perfect for stirring without scratching. |
7 | Get a washable cutting board. You’ll still need it, even though you have an electric vegetable chopper (#1 above). |
8 | A medium-sized whisk takes care of persistent lumps in batters, gravies, and sauces when there aren’t supposed to be any. |
9 | Get yourself a salad spinner. |
Index
1-2-3-4 Casserole,
115
1-2-3 Barbecued Country Ribs,
128
8-Hour Tangy Beef,
78
A
After-Work Stew,
94
Almonds
Cheese and Crab Dip,
18
Chicken Rice Special,
177
Company Casserole,
177
Spicy Party Mix,
19
Tuna Noodle Casserole,
202
Angel Chicken Pasta,
168
Apple and Brown Sugar Corned Beef,
88
Apple and Onion Beef Pot Roast,
78
Apple Caramel Dessert,
250
Apple Chicken Stew,
67
Apple Cider
See Cider
Apple Cranberry Compote,
245
Apple Crisp,
250
Apple-Nut Bread Pudding,
254
Apple Oatmeal,
22
Apple Pie Filling
Wagon Master Apple-Cherry Sauce,
246
Apple Schnitz,
248
Apple Walnut Squash,
214
Apples ’n’ Yams,
218
Apples, Sauerkraut, and Chops,
136
Apples
Apple and Onion Beef Pot Roast,
78
Apple Caramel Dessert,
250
Apple Chicken Stew,
67
Apple Cranberry Compote,
245
Apple Crisp,
250
Apple-Nut Bread Pudding,
254
Apple Oatmeal,
22
Apple Walnut Squash,
214
Apples ’n’ Yams,
218
Apples, Sauerkraut, and Chops,
136
Autumn Harvest Pork Loin,
129
Brats and Spuds,
141
Breakfast Apple Cobbler,
25
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup,
43
Caramel Apples,
249
Caramel Peanut Butter Dip,
19
Chocolate Fondue,
259
Christmas Apple Date Pudding,
242
Chunky Sweet Spiced Apple Butter,
20
Country-Style Ribs and Sauerkraut,
128
Cranberry Applesauce,
247
Cranberry Baked Apples,
248
Fruit and Grains Breakfast Cereal,
23
Fruit Dessert Topping,
246
Fruited Wild Rice with Pecans,
228
Golden Autumn Stew,
145
Homemade Applesauce,
248
Hot Applesauce Breakfast,
25
Low-Fat Apple Cake,
256
No Fuss Sauerkraut,
131
Orange Yams,
217
Sauerkraut & Pork Ribs,
129
Sausage and Sweet Potatoes,
142
Slow-Cooker Kidney Beans,
197
Sweet Potatoes and Apples,
218
Turkey Thighs, Acorn Squash, and Apples,
186
Tzimmes,
214
Warmed Spiced Fruit,
245
Wine Tender Roast,
75
Apples, Dried
Apple Schnitz,
248
Schnitz und Knepp,
149
Applesauce Meatballs,
106
Applesauce
Applesauce Meatballs,
106
Chicken with Applesauce,
167
Edna’s Baked Beans,
198
Harvest Kielbasa,
143
Pork Roast with Applesauce “Pulled Pork”,
138
Sweet Potatoes with Applesauce,
218
Apricots
Curried Fruit,
247
Saucy Apricot Chicken,
167
Apricots, Dried
Festive Fruit Compote,
246
Fruit and Grains Breakfast Cereal,
23
Fruit Compote,
245
Fruited Turkey and Yams,
187
Oxford Canal Chops Deluxe,
135
Pork Loin with Spiced Fruit Sauce,
130
Russian Red Lentil Soup,
31
Tzimmes,
214
Arlene’s BBQ Meatballs,
103
Arroz Con Queso,
204
Artichokes
Creamy Artichoke Dip,
9
Asian Meatballs,
106
Asian Pork Soup,
62
Asparagus
Delicious Chicken with Curried Cream Sauce,
161
Au Gratin Green Beans,
206
Auntie Ginny’s Baked Beans,
195
Aunt Thelma’s Homemade Soup,
46
Autumn Harvest Pork Loin,
129
B
Back-on-Track Soup,
30
Bacon Cheese Dip,
13
Baked Acorn Squash,
213
Baked Beans and Chops,
134
Baked Chicken and Rice,
178
“Baked” Sweet Potatoes,
217
Bananas
Banana Loaf,
243
Chocolate Fondue,
259
Barbara Jean’s Junior Beef,
96
Barbara Jean’s Whole Pork Tenderloin,
129
Barbecue Sauce and Hamburgers,
108
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