Mom's Recipe Cards

My mom loved to cook and save recipes. Here you will find some of her best recipes. Some even came from her mom, my Grandma.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Salisbury Steak

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This recipe is very tasty. It is also quick and easy to make when you need something fast. Instead of buying store bought Salisbury Steak, you can make your own.

1 can Campbell's mushroom soup
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup fine dried breadcrumbs
1 egg beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix 1/4 cup of the mushroom soup with ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg and onion together in a bowl. Make sure everything is thoroughly mixed.

Separate the mixture into 6 parts. Make each part into a flat patty. Then place into a baking dish and bake in the oven for thirty minutes.

Remove from oven and spoon off any fat.

Mix the remaining mushroom soup and water together and pour over the meat. Bake for another ten minutes.

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Monday, August 18, 2008

Holiday Beets For Thanksgiving

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When you need something for the holidays, this beet recipe will appeal to everyone whether they like beets or not. It is tasty and simple to make.

Holiday Beets

2 1/2 cup cooked beets
1/4 cup beet juice
1/4 cup vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1-Tablespoon cornstarch
2-Tablespoon butter

Mix the beet juice, vinegar, sugar and cornstarch together and cook over a low heat. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens. Add the beets and simmer a few minutes.

Serve hot.

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Sunday, August 17, 2008

Wieners and Beans

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This make a quick recipe for kids that are hungry for a snack or even for a party treat. It does not sound tasty because of the pineapple, but it is delicious. I remember this recipe from when I was little.

1 1/2 cup drained crushed pineapple
2-Tablespoon onion
2-Tablespoon brown sugar
1-Tablespoon catsup
1-teaspoon mustard
2 cans bake beans
1-pound wieners cut into 1-inch pieces

Mix everything together over heat. Simmer until hot.

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