Country Cooking

Baked Spaghetti Casserole

1 1/2 pounds ground beef                   

1 onion, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

10 3/4 oz. can tomato soup

10 3/4 cup cream of mushroom

1 teaspoon chili powder    

Water

16 oz. package spaghetti, cooked

1/3 cup catsup

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

   Brown ground beef and onion; drain. Add salt, pepper, chili powder, tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup and one soup can of water; simmer 30 minutes. Place cooked spaghetti in an ungreased 13”x 9” baking pan; top with beef mixture, stirring to combine. Spread catsup over top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly. Serves 6 to 8.

Pineapple Orange Cake

1 package yellow cake mix

1 can mandarin oranges, undrained

4 egg whites

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

Topping:

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained

1 package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix

1 carton (8 ounces) whipped topping

  In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, oranges, egg whites and applesauce on low speed for 2  minutes. Pour into 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

  Bake at 350º for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted  near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

  In a bowl, combine the pineapple and pudding mix. Fold in whipped topping just until blended, spread over cake. Refrigerate for a least 1 hour before serving. Yield: 15 servings.

Crunchy Broccoli Salad

1 bunch seedless green grapes, halved    

1 bunch seedless red grapes  halved

1 bunch broccoli finely chopped

1 red onion, chopped

8 ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained

1/2 cup bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled

Garnish: Sesame seed

  Mix all ingredients together, except sesame seed, in a large mixing bowl; toss well with dressing. Top with sesame seed just before serving. Makes about 4 servings

  Dressing: 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons cider vinegar. Whisk all ingredients together.