Country Cooking 5-6-2020

Light ‘n’Crispy Waffles

2 cups biscuit/baking mix

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup club soda

  In a small bowl, combine the mix, eggs and oil and stir until smooth. Bake in a preheated waffle iron until golden brown. Yields 12 waffles.

Asparagus with Lemon Sauce

3 cups cut fresh asparagus (cut in 2 -inch pieces)

1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained]

1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

Place asparagus and water chestnuts in a shallow microwave safe dish; add 1/2 inch of water.  Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp tender. Drain and keep warm. Combine the cream cheese, water, milk and lemon peel. Cover and microwave for 1 and 1/2  minutes, pour over asparagus and sprinkle  with almonds.

Rhubarb Torte

Combine 1 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar a pinch of salt and 1/2 cup butter. Press into an 8 x 10 inch pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

  Cook and stir until thick 2 1/4 cups rhubarb, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tablespoons flour, and 3 egg yolks. Pour over bottom crust.

  Beat 3 egg whites, 6 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar. Spread over rhubarb mixture. Brown in 325 degree oven 10-15 minutes.