Author: geogeekgirl

2 cup mashed potatoes 1 egg beaten 1 small onion, grated 1/2 tsp basil Dash of freshly grated nutmeg Wheat germ Combine all the ingredients (except the wheat germ) in a mixing bowl and form eight patties. Dredge the patties in wheat germ to coat and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake 20… Continue reading Potato Rounds

2 cup water 1 cup long grain white rice 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers 2 medium tomatoes, cut up 1 ear corn, cut from cob 1 tsp crushed garlic 1 can (15oz) black beans Bring water to a boil, add rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15… Continue reading Black Beans and Rice

3 cup sweet potatoes, mashed 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup butter, melted 3 tbsp cream sherry 1 tsp vanilla pinch of salt Mash sweet potatoes with mixer; add other ingredients and pour into 1 & 1/2 quart casserole dish. Topping: 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup nuts, chopped 1/3 cup flour… Continue reading Sweet Potato Souffle

2 cup squash, finely chopped 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp flour Mix all ingredients except flour. Stir in flour. Drop by tablespoons into 1/2 hot oil. Cook until brown. Turn once. Drain. Recipe by Virginia Gioiello

1 pound black beans 3 cloves garlic 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2/3 cup olive oil 2 bay leaves Salt to taste 1 tbsp vinegar Soak beans overnight. Wash. Place beans in other ingredients, except vinegar, in pot. Add 1 quart water. Boil for 1 hour. Turn heat down and simmer 4 hours.… Continue reading Pam’s Black Beans

1 & 1/4 pound squash 1/2 cup onion 1 & 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup of cracker crumbs Cook squash and onion until tender, drain and mash. Add sugar and salt, eggs and cracker crumbs. Mix well. Chill overnight. Spoon into 3″ oblong molds and roll in cornmeal. Drop in… Continue reading Pioneer Squash Croquettes

1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tbsp vinegar 1 & 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp pepper 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped 6 medium potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut 1 cup sliced celery 1/4 small onion grated Mix together first 5 ingredients and then add remaining. Recipe by Anita Sharpe Alexander