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Monday, September 17, 2012

Swiss Steak -- YUM!

Now swiss Steak isn't unusual -- but I love this recipe that I converted to Crock pot --

Swiss Steak


1 round steak - or 1 london broil steak - brown in a skillet (with a little olive oil)

1 - 2 cans - diced tomatoes

1 onion - sliced


Brown the meat then put one can of diced tomatoes under the steak - Slide the steak in, then top off the steak with the other can of tomatoes.

Let it cook -- on low for - 6 to 7 hours --

The take the steak out, and add 1 green pepper- sliced and seed removed to the tomatoes.

Serve it after the peppers are wilted down.


That's it -- your family will love it --

Monday, September 10, 2012

Bread pudding -- yeah for Fred Wix


I love Bread Pudding

BREAD PUDDING W/ LEMON RAISIN SAUCE- Fred Wix



4 C. bread cubes - 8-10 slices    1/2 cup sugar
4 ex lg. eggs, beaten                   1/4-cup (Pck) brown sugar
2 3/4 cups milk                                2 Tbs. cornstarch
1/2-cup (Pckd) brown sugar            3/4-cup water                  2Tbs.butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon                           1/4 cup lemon juice          1Tbs zested lemon
1/2 tsp. ground cardamom            1/4-cup raisins                    
2 Tbs. lemon juice                          2Tbs. nuts



Place the bread cubs in a lightly sprayed 9-inch baking dish or pan.  In bowl, combine the next 6 inbred. Mix well, and then pour over the bread cubes.  

Place in a 350 oven and bake 45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

  In a small saucepan, combine the next 4 ingred.  Then gradually stir in the cold water and lemon juice.  Heat this mixture, stirring over a medium heat until the mixture boils.  Reduce the heat and continue to cook until the sauce comes clear and thickens. 

Stir in the raisins, nuts, butter and zested lemon.  

Serve warm over the still warm or room temperature pudding. 

Makes 6 servings.  ENJOY!