Chicken Fried Steak	#3 Sweet Pickled Peppers	Pickled Japalenos	BBQ Sauce	Baked Beans, Okie Style
Baked Pork Chop Dinner	Robin's Egg Casserole	Beef and Beans	Egg Dogs	Lotta Balogna
Coconut Candy	Oatmeal Cookies

#3 Sweet Pickled Peppers
2 pounds of sliced peppers 4 minced jalapeno peppers* 1/2 pound of sliced onions 2 cups of sugar 2 cups of white vinegar 1 cup water	1/2 teaspoon tarragon 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed 1 teaspoon salt 4 cloves of minced garlic
* This ingredient is optional or may be varied per individual taste. (In this recipe I have used no hot peppers for #1, one minced hot banana pepper for #2 , 4 minced japaleno peppers for #3, 6 minced chili or 3 minced cayenne peppers for #4, and 1/2 minced habenero pepper for #5.)
Wash peppers removing stems and seeds. Cut into pieces or slice to desired size. Pickling mixture. Combine sugar, tarragon, vinegar, water, celery seed, mustard seed, garlic, & salt. Bring this mixture to a boil and simmer 5 minutes. Cook pepper pieces for 3 minutes in boiling water. Drain. Pack boiling peppers pieces in sterilized pint jars. Cover with boiling pickling mixture. (1/2 inch of head space) Adjust lids. Process in water bath for 10 minutes. Makes 4 pints.

Pickled Japalenos
4 quarts of whole japaleno peppers 8 whole cloves garlic.* 10 cups white vinegar. 2 cups water. 1/4 cup sugar.	4 quarts of salt water brine. 16 cups of water. 2 cups of salt.
* For variation 4 teaspoons of pickling spice may be used instead of garlic.
Wash peppers leaving stems in place. Puncture each pepper by passing a wood or bamboo skewer through it 3 times. (If skewer is not available cut 2 small slits in each pepper with a small knife. I have found that the skewer will produce a firmer pickle however.) Soak peppers in salt water brine for 24 hours. Drain peppers. Pickling Mixture Combine vinegar, water, sugar & garlic cloves. Bring this mixture to a boil. Add peppers to this mixture and simmer for 5 minutes. Pack hot peppers & two garlic cloves in sterilized quart jars. Cover with boiling pickling mixture that peppers were just simmered in. (Leave 1 inch of head space.) Adjust lids. Process in water bath for 15 minutes. Makes 4 quarts. Many thanks to Larry Leonard for these recipes. I've tried these and they are GREAT!

BBQ Sauce
8 oz. tomato sauce 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine 4 Tbsp honey or sugar 6 tbsp brown sugar 3 tbsp prepared mustard 11/4 c diced bell peppers	2 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp liquid smoke 4 tbsp chili or picante sauce 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 c diced onions
In a small pan melt butter. Then add the tomatoes and the rest of the ingredients.

Baked Beans, Okie Style
4 cns beans, any kind. 4 slices bacon 4 OZ diced chili peppers 1 8 oz can tomato sauce	1 16 oz can tomatoes 2 or 3 tbsp chili powder 1/.2 tsp garlic powder 1 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese
Cook bacon and onion until tender,then add tomatoes, sauces, chilies, garlic, and chili powder. Put in thin layers of beans tomato mixture, then cheese in alternating layers in a 2 quart greased casserole dish. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.

Baked Pork Chop Dinner
8 trimmed pork cops, or steaks 6 or 7 peeled potatoes, in bite-size pieces	1 cn cream of mushroom soup 1 cn water
In a mixing bowl combine veggies and liquids and stir in 2cns French cut green beans, undrained. Brown Brown the meat in a little oil, then in a lightly greased 2qt. casserole dish lay 4 chops as flat on the bottom as you can, cover them with 1/2 of the prepared veggies. Add salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder to taste.Then add the other chops in 1 layer and cover with the remaining veggies. Cover tightly and pop into a 350 oven for an hour and enjoy.

Robin's Egg Casserole
1 lb. sausag1/2c. diced onion 16oz. pkg. frozen hash brown potatoes 1c. shredded Monterey jack cheesee	1c. shredded Colby cheese 4 beaten eggs 1c. milk salsa to serve with
In a large skillet brown the sausage and add the onions to cook until soft but not brown. Don't overcook. Grease or spray an 8x8x2 inch casserole dish and layer in the potatoes, then half the cheese, then half the sausage mix, then the other half the cheese. Beat the eggs and milk together, pour it over the top, leave it uncovered and pop it into a preheated 359 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes or a knife comes out clean, serve it with your favorite salsa.

Beef and Beans
2 tbsp. oil or shortening 2 lb. chuck roast or etc., cubed 2 c. dry dark beans, pinto or kidney 1large diced onion	1 tsp. salt 1-tsp. black peppers 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 pkg. dry onion soup (optional)
Melt the shortening or oil in the pot you are going to cook the beans in. When hot ad the meat and spices to the meat and brown well. About half way through the browning add the onion. Add enough water to cover the add the soup mix and boil for thirty minutes or so, then set a-side. Now before you add the beans you need ton work with them some. I do the beans first. Clean them good and then put them in a good-sized pot, cover them with plenty of water, and boil them, covered for 10 minutes. Then let them set for 2 hours or more. Or just put water over them and let them soak over night. Drain the beans and add them to the meat and boil gently 2 hours or until the beans are soft.

Egg Dogs
8 or 10 hot dogs or franks 1 med. onion 1 green pepper	2 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 beaten eggs
Slice the onion and separate into rings, slice the pepper into 1/4 in wide strips. Slice the hot dog diagonally into 1/2in. pieces and brown in skillet then remove from heat. In the same skillet stir in the sugar and soy sauce. Add the veggies and cook, covered, until tender-crisp. Pour the eggs over all this and cook and stir until the eggs are set.

A Lotta Balogna

Bologna Hash Brown Casserole Mix together: 8 oz. piece of bologna, cut into 1/2 inch slices and quartered 1 lb. hash browns, thawed 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup cream of chicken soup Salt and pepper Put into an greased 8 x 8 inch pan. Top with combination of: 3/4 cup crushed Corn Flakes or cracker crumbs 1/8 cup melted butter or margarine. Can be mixed ahead and baked later. Bake 50 minutes at (350F). Beetle Hats Bologna slices Mashed potatoes American cheese slices Fry bologna until edges curl. Put a scoop of mashed potatoes into each bologna cup. Top with cheese; place under broiler until cheese melts. Bologna Biscuits 2 c. flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 c. bologna, cut in pieces 1/3 c. cooking oil 1/3 c. milk Sift together dry ingredients. Stir oil, milk and bologna into flour mixture and stir until just combined. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at (350F) about 15 minutes, or until done. Inside-Out Western Omelets 8 slices bologna 3 eggs 2 tbsp. milk 2 tbsp. finely chopped onion 3 oz. shredded American cheese Cook 6 slices of the bologna in a skillet until the center puffs up, about 1 minute.Put bologna cups in lightly greased muffin cups. Chop the remaining 2 slices of bologna. In a small bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Stir in the chopped bologna and onion. Pour egg mixture into bologna cups. Bake, uncovered, in a (375F) oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until eggs are set. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for a couple minutes longer, until cheese melts. Bologna Fried Egg Cups Fry bologna slices and put in muffin cups as in the above recipe. Break 1 egg into each piece of bologna and top each with 1 tsp. milk. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at (375F), uncovered, until eggs are set, about 15 to 20 minutes. Bologna Quiche Cups 12 slices bologna 2 eggs 1/2 c. biscuit mix 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheese 1/4 c. sweet pickle relish 1 c. milkPlace bologna slices in lightly greased muffin tins to form cups. Mix together remaining ingredients. Pour into bologna cups. Bake at (400F) for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Bologna Omelet 4 eggs, well beaten 1/4 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. diced onion 2 tbsp. diced green peppers 2 tbsp. diced celery 1/2 slice bologna, cut into small pieces 1 slice American cheese, cut into small pieces Mix all ingredients together in bowl. Fry over medium heat in preheated, greased frying pan, turning once. Bologna and Cabbage 1 lb. bologna 8 c. shredded cabbage 4 potatoes cut into 1/2" slices 4 carrots, sliced 2/3 c. beef bouillon 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. salt Put all ingredients in a Dutch oven. Cover and cook 1 hour on low heat on stove or in (350F) oven. Uncover and cook 40 minutes more or until potatoes and carrots are tender. Bologna & Beans Casserole 4 strips bacon, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 can (1 lb. 12 oz.) pork and beans 2 cans (15 1/2 oz. each) chili with beans 1 1/2 lbs. bologna cut into 1 inch cubes 1 c. shredded sharp cheese Fry bacon until crisp. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic and saute until vegetables are tender. Stir in the cans of beans, the chili and bologna. Pour into lightly greased casserole. Top with shredded cheese. Bake in a (400F) oven for 20 minutes or until mixture is bubbly. Bologna Soup 1 ring bologna, chopped 4 c. water 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1 onion, chopped 2 medium potatoes, diced 1 cup chopped cabbage 2 green peppers, chopped 1 cup canned or fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped Cook bologna in water for 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cook for an additional 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Deviled Bologna Spread 2 lbs. bologna, ground 1/2 c. relish 1/2 to 1 c. mayonnaise or Miracle Whip 1 sm. onion, finely chopped (optional) 1 tablespoon mustard 6 hard boiled eggs Mix all together. Use as a sandwich filling or spread for crackers. Bologna Bean Stew 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 1/3 cup chopped celery 3 cup water 1/2 lb. bologna, thinly sliced 1 can bean and bacon soup Combine vegetables and water; bring to a boil Add the sliced bologna and the can of soup. Simmer until vegetables are done. Bologna Strata 12 slices firm white bread, crusts removed 1/2 lb. sliced American cheese 2 1/2 cups milk 1 tablespoon minced onion 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 lb. sliced bologna 4 eggs 1 teaspoon mustard 1 teaspoon salt Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 slices bread in one layer across the bottom of the baking dish. Cover with bologna slices, cheese slices, and top with remaining 6 slices bread. Beat eggs well. Add remaining ingredients and beat again. Pour egg mixture over the layers in baking dish. Let stand 1 hour or refrigerate overnight. Bake at (350F) uncovered for about 50 minutes until puffed and lightly browned. Pickled Bologna 1 c. white vinegar 1/2 c. water 1/4 c. white sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. mixed pickling spices 1 med. onion, sliced 1 ring bologna, cut into 2-3 inch pieces Mix together first 5 ingredients and boil for 8 minutes; cool. Put bologna and onions in large glass jar. Pour vinegar mixture over bologna. Refrigerate overnight before serving. Store in refrigerator. Bologna and Cabbage 1 lb. bologna 8 c. shredded cabbage 4 potatoes cut into 1/2" slices 4 carrots, sliced 2/3 c. beef bouillon 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. salt Put all ingredients in a Dutch oven. Cover and cook 1 hour on low heat on stove or in (350F) oven. Uncover and cook 40 minutes more or until potatoes and carrots are tender.

Coconut Candy #1
3 c. sugar 1 3/4 c. light corn syrup 1 c. water 2 tbsp. butter	3/4 tbsp. soda 1 tbsp. salt 3/4 c. salted peanuts, roasted 4 c. raw chip coconut
Cook sugar, corn syrup and water to 295 degrees. Remove from heat, add butter stirring until melted. Stir in soda and salt, blending well. Quickly stir in peanuts and coconut chips. Turn out on a buttered marble slab or well greased cookie sheet. Spread as thinly as possible. Turn over after a few minutes. Let cool completely and break into small pieces. Store in tightly covered container. Makes about 40 pieces. P.S. Has good buttery flavor. Try to spread fast so it won't be thick.

Oatmeal Cookies
1 t. cinnamon 1cup sugar 1 cup Butter 1 egg 2 cups plain flour 1 tspn salt	1/2 t. cloves 1/2 t. soda 2 cups oatmeal 1 cup seedless raisins 1 cup chopped pecans
Mix syrup. sugar. butter and egg, blend well. Mix flour, salt. cinnamon, cloves and soda, add to syrup mixture. Add oatmeal. raisins. nuts. Form into 1" balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Flatten and bake 3500 for 10-12 minutes.

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