Hamburger & Sauerkraut Casserole

For people that don't like sauerkraut, don't let the name scare you!  The Kraut adds a little something without giving it a strong taste.  My husband doesn't like sauerkraut, yet he has no clue there is even any in it....I hide the can in the garbage!  If you love sauerkraut, heck, add a little more than the recipe calls for...I sometimes do.

Green Tomato Bread

So many green tomatoes!  I'm afraid they won't ripen before first freeze and I don't want them to go to waste.  I modified my zucchini bread recipe and used pureed green tomatoes instead, it was a hit!

Sour Cream Cucumbers

I love these!  It's a nice change from Vinegar Cucumbers, I like to add fresh onions.

I'm not one for measuring my ingredients, especially in dishes like this.  I add until I think it tastes right.  So, this is your dish...make it the way you like it!  Here is my basic recipe:

Joan's Zucchini Bread

When your zucchini plants are producing more that you can handle and you can't find anyone who wants to take anymore off your hands, this is a great way to use them up......and giving away zucchini bread is a whole lot easier!)
My mom got this recipe from my Aunt Joan, a long...long...long time ago, must have been in the 70's because I remember my mom making it when I was a kid.  I wonder if either of them still use it??

Yellow Squash & Zucchini

 I picked these for super tonight.
 

 

Along with some onions

 

I sliced the squash and zucchini along with a couple small onions.  I sauteed them in butter until  tender...yes, I said butter!  I added a little salt, pepper & garlic salt to taste.

Ahhhh, the best!

Apple Dumplings

This dessert is so easy, they look and taste like you spent all day making them.....just a little slice of Heaven!

Shepherd's Pie

Why do they call it Shepherd's Pie?  There's no mutton in it....if anyone knows, let me know!

Shepherd's Pie

1 lb Ground Beef
1 Small Onion
1 Can Tomato Soup
1 Can Veg-All
4 Medium Potatoes
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Salt/Pepper/Garlic Salt to taste

Peel and boil potatoes until tender.  Drain and mash potatoes, adding 2 Tbs of butter and enough milk for a creamy texture.
Brown Beef and Onion, drain if necessary.  Add Tomato Soup, Veg-All and season to taste.
Pour Beef mixture into a casserole.  Top with 1/2 cup cheese.  Cover with Mashed Potatoes.
Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.  Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of Cheese.  Let sit until Cheese is melted then serve.

Cook and Mash Potatoes

Add ingredients to Beef

Bottom of casserole

Top with Mashed Potatoes

Cheesy Topping

Fried Yellow Squash

I wanted to make Fried Zucchini, but when I went to the garden there wasn't a zucchini to be found.  I spied a large Yellow Squash and thought..."hmmm, what the heck, I'll fry it up."  It turned out great, tasted just slightly different than Zucchini...I'll definitely make it again.

Fried Yellow Squash

Yellow Squash, sliced
1 Cup Flour
1or 2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Butter & Crisco combined (more if needed)
Salt/Pepper/Garlic Salt to taste

Melt butter and Crisco in pan or griddle on medium high.  Slice Squash in 1/4 in rings, dowse in egg and then cover with flour.  When grease is hot add the coated squash, turn to brown evenly.  Season to taste.  Squash is done when it is lightly brown and tender when pierce with a fork.

Slice into 1/4 inch rings or lengthwise

Dip in Egg, then dust with Flour

Fry on greased skillet or griddle

Season and flip to brown evenly