Appetizers

Peppers and Onions

Cut peppers in small strips and place in bowl.Cut onion in half and again into small diced pieces. Heat a large cast iron skillet with enough of olive oil to cover bottom of skillet. Place peppers into heated skillet and continue to fry until peppers are soft. . Add onions salt,pepper and garlic to taste. Contine to cook until onions are soft and peppers are getting a black burn look to them. Remove from heat.Allow to cool.Place in a jar and refridgerate. Great for adding to grilled cheese or side dish with pasta .


Garlic Bread

Cut loaf of Italian bread in half. Butter bread and add minced garlic. Add salt, pepper and oregano to taste. Place in preheated oven at 350 degrees until golden brown.


Hot Wings

In food storage bag place chicken wings and the contents of wishbone Italian dressing, and 1/3 cup of Louisanna hot sauce. Close bag and mix until all the pieces are covered. Place in refridgerator over night.The nexts day preheat oven to 350 degrees and place into oven between 30 - 45 minutes. Serve with rice or as a geat side dish.


Italian-Style Broiled Tomatoes
Serve this side dish with grilled steak.
Serves 4 Place the tomatoes, cut side up, on a cookie sheet. In a mixing bowl, toss the melted butter and breadcrumbs. Add the cheese and herbs. Mix well. Top the tomatoes with the mix. Place under the pre-heated broiler until just starting to brown. Serve warm.



Russian Dressing
This popular dressing from the 1950's is enjoying a new popularity. It's the dressing recommended for a classic Reuben sandwich (not Thousand Island).
Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate.



Boston Baked Beans
Making this long-cooking dish from scratch is worth the wait.
Serves 8
Soak the beans in the water overnight. Place in a large soup pot and simmer until just soft (about one hour). Drain. Place in a large casserole dish (that has a lid). Mix together the sugar, salt, mustard, and molasses. Pour over the beans. Stir in the pork. Add enough water to cover. Place the lid on and bake at 350 for three hours. Remove the lid (add warm water if the beans are beginning to dry out) and bake for 45 minutes longer uncovered.