“Alligator Stew”

1 pound ground round2 medium Spanish onions, sliced1 can pork and beans1 can tomato soup1 Tablespoon brown sugar per layerSalt1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce In a casserole with a lid, layer meat, then onion, then beans and then sugar. Repeat. Pour soup mixed with Worcestershire sauce over top. Bake 1 hour at 350.

Hearty Breakfast Casserole

8 hard-boiled eggs, sliced1 pound mild sausage, cooked and drained2 cup sour cream½ cup chives, chopped½ cup Saltine crumbs2 cups cheddar cheese, gratedSalt and pepper In buttered casserole, layer eggs and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add layers of sausage, sour cream, chives. Top with mix of cheese and cracker crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees […]

Cheese Grits

1 cup uncooked grits1 stick butter½ pound grated sharp cheese (or 1 roll Kraft garlic cheese)¼ cup milk2 eggs, well beatenGarlic salt Cook grits as directed. Melt butter and cheese together. Combine beaten eggs and milk. Add all ingredients to grits. Add garlic salt (or substitute 1 roll Kraft garlic cheese). Pour into buttered 11/2-quart […]

Pork Loin with Almond-Cherry Sauce

Buy whole boneless pork loin (it is usually easy to handle if you have it cut in half).   Sprinkle with vinegar (I like red wine vinegar). Put a bit of water in the pan also. Coat with seasoning (I use Old Bay). Bake at 325 degrees for about one-two hours until the meat reaches […]

Tally Ho Hot Cheese Dip

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese½ cup mayonnaise½ teaspoon cayenne red pepper1 cup Swiss cheese, grated2-3 green onions, chopped8 slices crisp, cooked bacon, chopped½ sleeve Ritz crackers, finely crumbled Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, pepper, cheese and onions. Place in oven-proof dish and top with bacon and crackers. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Let […]

Artichoke Dip

1 cup mayonnaise1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 (8½ ounce) can of water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped coarsely1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies Mix and pour into shallow dish, Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.