Country Cooking 7-13-2016

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Country CookingRhubarb Torte

Blend until crumbly:

l cup flour

Dash of salt

l tablespoon sugar

l/2 cup butter

Place in 7×11 baking pan and bake in 350º oven until just set and slightly brown about 10 minutes.

Combine in saucepan:

l 1/4 cup sugar

3 egg yolks, beaten

2 tablespoons flour

2 1/4 cups rhubarb, chopped finely

1/3 cup cream 

  Cook rhubarb, sugar, flour, and cream until thick and rhubarb is tender. Stir in beaten egg yolks. Cook until thick. Pour over crust  and top with meringue: 3 egg whites beaten until stiff, add 6 tablespoons sugar one at a time and continue beating until stiff, add 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar. Place on top of rhubarb mixture and bake in oven until set and lightly brown.

Broccoli Salad

l bunch broccoli, separated into florets

2 hard cooked eggs

l cup mayonnaise

l head cauliflower, separated into florets

1/3 cup sugar

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled         

l cup chopped seeded tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped onion

In a large salad bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, tomatoes, onion and eggs; set aside.

In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. 6-8 servings.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap

l pound boneless chicken breast

3 tablespoons ranch dressing

2 teaspoons canola oil

4 flour tortillas

2 bacon slices, cooked

Fresh spinach or lettuce

l cup shredded cheese

Red onion, sliced (optional)

l tomato, chopped

Black or green olives

Brush chicken with oil, grill or fry 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Cut chicken into strips or chunks. Place in a bowl. Add cheese, tomatoes and dressing. Mix together. Spoon down center of tortillas. Top with salad greens, onion and olives. Fold sides over and wrap. 4 servings.                      

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