Buttermilk Syrup

This is Kendal's syrup from his cooking class in high school.

Buttermilk Syrup

1 c. syrup

½ c. buttermilk

1 cube of butter

½ tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. white corn syrup

Bring sugar, buttermilk and butter to a boil. Turn off the burner. Add the remaining ingredients.

Sloppy Joes

Barbecue Beef Burger

(Sloppy Joes)

1 lb. hamburger

½ c. chopped celery

1 medium onion, chopped

1 can (7 oz.) sliced mushrooms

1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes

¼ c. ketchup

1 c. water

¼ tsp. chili powder

2 Tbsp. dry Tapioca

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

1 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp. vinegar

Brown hamburger. Add celery and onions. Cook 2 minutes so soften. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 20-30 minutes to thicken. Serve on hamburger buns.

Lasagna

Lasagna

4 strips bacon, sliced

1 c. chopped onions

1 lb. hamburger

4 garlic cloves

1 tsp. salt

¼. Tsp. pepper

¼ tsp. chili pepper

1 can (14.5) diced tomatoes

1 can tomato soup

2 cans tomato sauce

1 can tomato paste

2 stalks celery, sliced

1 medium carrot, sliced

3 Tbsp. parsley, diced

Crisp bacon in a saucepan, remove from pan and set aside. Keep the bacon grease and add onions and hamburger to brown. Add garlic, seasonings, tomato cans, and vegetables. Let simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If you can let it simmer longer, it will be even better!

Lasagna noodles (cooked or uncooked according to your favorite method)

16 oz. cottage cheese

1 lb. grated mozzarella cheese

In a greased 9x13 pan, layer lasagna noodles, sauce, cottage cheese, grated mozzarella, repeat layers one more time. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes until cheese just begins to brown.

Sausage Kale Soup

Italian Stew

(Sausage Kale Soup)

1 lb. bulk Italian sausage

1 small onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

3 c. beef broth

1 can (14.5 oz.) stewed tomatoes, cut up

1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

1 medium carrot, thinly sliced

1 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 package (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini

2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley

Grated Parmesan Cheese

In a large saucepan or dutch oven, cook the sausage and onion on medium heat until meat is browned. Add garlic. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrot, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Gently stir in the tortellini, zucchini and parsley. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the tortellini is tender. Serve with parmesan cheese. Makes 2 quarts. Serves 6-8.