Food Guide and Recipes

There is nothing better, in my opinion, than a hearty bowl of soup. I love soup and would eat it everyday if I didn’t have a husband who has to have his meat and potatoes meals! But I especially love soups in the fall and on cold winter days. Now that September has rolled back around, my thoughts are turning more and more to soups. If you are like me, and enjoy a good cup or bowl of soup, here is a recipe from my vintage recipe collection that you might want to try. Hearty Hamburger Soup is easy and inexpensive using ground beef, vegetables, and rice to combine into a very tasty soup. The ground beef takes on a richness when browned in the butter. The soup is chocked full of healthy vegetables including potatoes, celery, tomatoes, corn, carrots, and cabbage. The rice adds a special touch and also adds a grain to the ingredients. Serve this soup with a crusty rolls or hot cornbread for a hearty, inexpensive meal. Add a salad and dessert if you desire.

HEARTY HAMBURGER SOUP

1 tbsp butter
2 lbs ground beef
2 quarts boiling water
2 cups diced potatoes
1 cup diced celery
2 cups tomatoes
1 cup corn
1 cup diced carrots
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 onions, diced
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup rice

Melt butter in a skillet and add ground beef. Brown the beef, drain and pour into a large saucepan or a dutch oven. Add the water and bring to a boil. Add the vegetables and rice then the seasonings. Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours to cook the vegetables and allow the flavors to mesh. Continue reading ‘Old Fashion Recipe for a Hearty Hamburger Soup that Makes an Easy, Tasty and Inexpensive Meal’ »

Coleslaw is considered a side dish but side dishes can make or break the meal. And a really good coleslaw can be the highlight of the meal and can add to the foods it is served with. This side dish is often served as a condiment on burgers and on barbecue sandwiches. It goes great with fried chicken, ham and beans, pork roast, and many other main dishes. Here are two old fashion recipes to give your meals that special flavor. Choose from Apple Walnut Coleslaw or Mrs. Eads’ Southern Coleslaw.

APPLE WALNUT COLESLAW

4 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup mayo-style salad dressing
1/4 cup French dressing
1 tsp salt
pepper to taste

In a large bowl toss the cabbage, apple, celery, raisins, and walnuts. Continue reading ‘Old Fashion Coleslaw Recipes: Apple Walnut and Mrs. Ead’s Southern’ »

Here are a couple of recipes for some good soup and stew. This Amish recipe is from the Old Order Amish and uses the vegetables onion, carrots, and celery which gives this soup extra flavor and vitamins. The Eggplant Stew is an old Syrian family tradition. Whether you want a simple Amish Cheese Soup or something a little different with Eggplant Stew, be sure to add these recipes to your soup recipe files.

AMISH CHEESE SOUP
This is an old Old Order Amish recipe.

1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
3/4 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Cook carrots and celery in boiling water until tender. Do not drain. Melt butter in large saucepan and add onion; cook until tender. Stir in flour and blend well. Gradually add the milk and chicken broth. Add the carrots and celery. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Stir in the cheese and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted. Continue reading ‘How to Make an Old Fashion Eggplant Stew or an Amish Cheese Soup’ »