Grilled pork Kabobs

boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch chunks (you can use boneless, thick cut, pork chops cut into chunks also)

 fresh pineapple chunks (1 inch)

 green pepper chunks (1 inch)

 onion chunks (1 inch)
fresh mushrooms (if I have them on hand.)

Heat grill to medium-high heat. Thread meat seasoned with salt and pepper, onto skewers alternately with pineapple, peppers and onions.

Grill 12 to 14 min. or until meat is done, turning occasionally.

***If using wooden skewers soak them in water for at least 20 minutes so they don't burn.

Rhubarb Bread

This recipe I got from a dear neighbor years back. She and her hubby were so very special to me. This is just one of the recipes she shared with me. I hope you enjoy it too.

Rhubarb bread
From Pat Peterson 

Mix

2/3 c. oil

1 1/2 c. br. sugar. 1 egg

1 c. sour milk

2 1/2 c flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp soda

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 c chopped nuts (optional)

1 1/2 rhubarb

Topping

1/2 c sugar (white or brown)

1/2 tsp cinamon

1 Tbls.butter

Mix with fingers and spread over top of dough.

Bake at 325º for about one hour in  two greased bread pans. Check for doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center. If it comes out clean it’s done. :)

Mamma's Banana Bread/muffins

I use this recipe for banana bread or muffins. As shown in the picture I make mini muffins too. There is one ingredient that I put in my recipe you won't find in other recipes and it does make a BIG difference in the taste so don't leave it out..... Vanilla!!! You will be amazed at the flavor boost it adds. My mother in law once asked what made my banana bread better and I told her it was my secret ingredient, vanilla. She never told anyone, but now you all know! :)

Mamma's Banana bread

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 large banana's, mashed
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups ap. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Cream together shortening and sugar. Add one egg at a time, mixing well each time. Add vanilla. In a medium bowl mix dry ingredients well. Add to wet mixture until completely combined. Pour into pan and bake. Cook on wire rack before packaging.

Bake in greased bread bread pan for 50 to 60 minutes at 350º
OR
cupcake tins, greased or liners for 40 to 50 minutes at 350º
OR
mini cupcake tin, greased or liners,
for 13 to 15 minutes.
Check for doneness by inserting a tooth pick into the center. If it comes out clean they are done.

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

1 32 ounce package of O Brian Hash
browns
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups cheddar cheese, divided



Grease a 9 x 13 cake pan, preheat oven to 350º
Mix soup, milk, sour cream and  1 1/2 cups cheese with hashbrowns. Potatoes can be thawed or frozen. Pour into prepared cake pan, level out and place in preheated oven. Bake for one hour.  If using frozen potatoes it will take about  20 minutes longer to bake. The last 10 minutes I like to add about 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese to the top.
Serve and enjoy!!!

Meatball Casserole

Meatball Casserole

Ingredients:

1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices

1 (8 oz.) package softened cream cheese,

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tsp. Italian Seasoning

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1-lb. pkg. fully cooked frozen meatballs, thawed Or your own recipe

1 (28 oz.) jar favorite spaghetti sauce

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Arrange bread slices in a single layer, to fill completely, in a non greased 9x13 baking dish. (You may need to tear some pieces of the bread to fill all the gaps in the pan)

In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and seasonings.

Spread mixture over bread.

Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.

Gently mix together spaghetti sauce and meatballs. 

Evenly spoon over cheese. Getting meatballs spread as evenly as possible.

Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes.

Mamma's goulash

This has been a family favorite for generations and still one of my all time favorites today. Easy, quick and filling.  I hope you enjoy it as much as my family has for years.




1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked
1 quart crushed tomatoes
1/2 small onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 TBL Sugar

Brown hamburger and chopped onion, salt and pepper to taste, and drain fat. Cook macaroni in salted water  to al dente. Mix hamburger mixture, tomatoes, salt pepper, and sugar into kettle and heat through. Serve. This can also be made ahead and reheated in the oven until heated through.

Taco Soup

This recipe came from a dear neighbor. She gave me some of this delicious soup for my birthday one year. She, like I, don't follow a recipe to the "T", so some things were left out and others added. We don't like black beans so I leave that out! That is the fun part of making soup, you can do what you want to suit your tastes!

Taco Soup

From Gloria Ruzicka

2 lbs. browned hamburger

1 chopped onion

1 envelope taco seasoning

2 small envelopes Ranch dressing

2 cups water

1 can undrained pinto beans

1 can undrained black beans

1 can undrained light red kidney beans

1 can  16 ounce hunts cut tomatoes

1 can Rotel tomatoes

1 16 ounce can corn undrained.

Brown meat and add onion. Add taco seasoning, ranch, and water. Add beans, corn Rotel and tomatoes. Do not drain. You do not need to add all the beans if you don't have them or if you don't want them.

Simmer for 2 hours.