Bushman
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Posted 10:04 am, 08/31/2008
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BURGERS WITHOUT THE LABOR 2 pounds fresh ground chuck or round 2 slices white bread, crumbled 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons water 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Dash of season salt and black pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce In a medium bowl, combine ground chuck, bread, egg and water. Mix well. Add onions, peppers, garlic, season salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Form into 4-5 inch patties. Grill each side 4 to 6 minutes, or until completely done. Serve immediately. AMERICAN POTATO SALAD 7 medium potatoes, cooked and diced 3 eggs, hard-boiled, chopped ¼ cup onions, chopped ¼ cup green peppers, chopped ¼ cup celery, chopped Combine potatoes, eggs, onions, peppers, and celery. Fold in dressing and chill. Before serving sprinkle with paprika. Dressing: ½ cup milk 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg ¼ cup vinegar 4 tablespoons margarine 1 tablespoon cornstarch ¾ teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon celery seed ¼ teaspoon dry mustard In a medium saucepan, combine dressing ingredients. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Remove from heat. Cool. Fold dressing into potato mixture. Chill. AMERICAN BAKED BEANS 6 slices bacon, 1 inch thick 1/3 cup onion, chopped 1/3 cup green pepper, chopped 2 (16 ounce) pork and beans 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon red pepper, ground ½ cup chili sauce or ketchup Fry bacon in skillet until crisp, remove and drain on paper towel. Saute onions and green peppers in bacon grease until translucent. Add beans, brown sugar, pepper, red pepper, chili sauce, and bacon. Stir. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until hot. Yield: 8 servings. LABOR DAY BUTTERMILK CAKE 3 cups sugar 1 cup shortening 6 eggs, separated 2 teaspoons lemon extract 3 cups un-sifted all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk Blend sugar and shortening. Add egg yolks one at a time; blend well after each addition. Add lemon extract. Sift flour, salt and baking soda together. Add to first mixture alternately with buttermilk. (Begin and end with dry ingredients). Beat egg whites until stiff; carefully fold into mixture. Bake in greased and floured tube pan in a 350 degree oven for 70 minutes. Top of cake should be firm with a crunchy-like crust. Serve with your favorite topping.
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