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about HURRY UP MAIN DISHES ...

Time-is there ever enough of it for the busy woman who works and manages home and family, too? If you find you have to be thinking, thinking every moment and often cooking on the run, let these recipes lighten your burden and make minutes in the kitchen count.

Here are speedy stews, nutritious and novel casseroles and skillet suppers that make last-minute appearances, stalwart family favorites to make ahead of time and stow in the freezer-even clever ways to hasten cooking time.

And to free your mind of menu-planning, we've included fresh ideas for many "serve-withs"-the salads, breads and quick desserts that make a simple meal a feast. It's all done for you on these "fast food" recipe cards to help you beat the clock.

Cordially,

Pictured: Polish Sausage (card 24), Veal Parmesan (card 27) and Make-ahead Meatballs (back of contents card).

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BEEF

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FISH

Make-Ahead Meatballs* Make-Ahead Hamburger Mix*

1. Beef with Chinese Vegetables Beef Noodle Chop Suey Beef Rice Dinner

2. Dip 'n Dunk Steak Sandwiches 3. Giant Burger

5-Minute Toasty Burgers 4. Green Bean Bunwiches 5. Make-Ahead Hamburger Mix

Variations 6. Make-Ahead Meatball

Variations Soup Bowl Stew Meatballs Romanoff

7. Quick Supper, Mexican Style Tamale Supper Jalapeno Hash Dinner

8. Shortcut Cube Steak Stew

CHICKEN

9. Easy Chicken Gumbo Celery Crescents

10. Pressure Cooker Chicken 11. Quick Hot Sandwiches

Puffed Turkey Sandwiches Baked Chicken Burgers

12. Ways with Leftover Chicken Chicken-Mushroom a Ia King Chinese-style Goulash

*Recipes on back of this card.

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13. Shrimp and Cauliflower Cheese Puffs

14. Simple Saucy Fish Bake 15. Tuna with Noodles 16. Tuna with Rice 17. Ways with Fish Sticks

Fish Sticks with Cucumber Sauce

Lime-glazed Fish Sticks 18. Ways with Shrimp

Shrimp Towers Speedy Chicken and Shrimp

HAM 19. Ham Waffles 20. Ways with Ham 'n Limas

Upside-down Supper Cheesy Broiled Ham Slice

VARIETY MEATS 21. Cherry Pineapple Bologna 22. Chili Dogs 23. Liver with Piquant Sauce 24. Polish Sausage Boil

Scalloped Potato Salad 25. Sausage Medleys

Chili-Sausage Supper Apple Orchard Bean Bake

VEAL

26. Veal Supreme 27. Veal Parmesan

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MAKE-AHEAD MEATBALLS

1 pound ground beef 3 tablespoons instant minced

onion 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon salt

1/s teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire

sauce 1 egg

1/4 cup milk

Heat oven to 400°. Mix all ingredients thoroughly; shape into 1-inch balls. Place in ungreased jelly roll pan, 151/2x101/2x1 inch. Bake about 10 minutes or until done. Cool meatballs in pan about 5 minutes. Place in freezer 15 minutes. Pack tightly in 1-quart freezer container; label, date and return to freezer. 35 meatballs.

� Want to save more time? Mix up double or triple the recipe at once. For ways to use, see HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES card 6.

MAKE-AHEAD HAMBURGER MIX

4 pounds ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 bottle (14 ounces) catsup 1 cup water

1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire

sauce 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons vinegar

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Cook and stir meat and onion until meat is brown; drain. Add remaining ingredients; heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Re­duce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Cool. Divide among five 1-pint freezer containers; label, date and freeze. 5 pints.

� For ways to use, see HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES cards 4 and 5.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 1

BEEF WITH CHINESE VEGETABLES

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BEEF NOODLE CHOP SUEY

1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion

31/4 cups hot water 1 package Hamburger

Helper beef noodle dinner

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

1 can (16 ounces) mixed Chinese vegetables, drained

In 10-inch skillet, cook and stir meat and onion until meat is brown; drain. Stir in water, noodles, Sauce Mix, water chestnuts and vegetables. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently. 5 or 6 servings.

BEEF RICE DINNER

1 package Hamburger Helper rice Oriental dinner

1 can (101/2 ounces) condensed beef broth (bouillon)

1 can (16 ounces) mixed Chinese vegetables, drained

1 small green pepper, thinly sliced

Prepare rice Oriental dinner as directed on package except­omit water; add enough water to beef broth to measure 31/J cups liquid. Five minutes before end of cooking, stir in Chinese vegetables and green pepper. 5 or 6 servings.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 2

DIP 'N DUNK STEAK SANDWICHES

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DIP 'N DUNI{ STEAK SANDWICHES

Panfry desired number frozen 2-ounce beef cube steaks over medium-high heat, turning to brown both sides. (If using 4-ounce beef minute steaks, melt 1 tablespoon shortening in skillet before cooking steaks.) Season with salt and pepper. Remove steaks; keep warm.

To make gravy, drain fat from skillet. For each serving, pour about 1/J cup water into skillet. Heat to boiling, scraping brown particles from bottom of skillet. For each cup of water, stir in 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt or 1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon.

Set oven control at broil and/or 550°. Place desired number of buttered 1/2 -inch slices French bread or hamburger bun halves on ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle bread with garlic salt. Place sheet on broiler rack about 4 inches from heat; toast until golden brown.

Place steaks between toasted bread slices; cut in half. Serve gravy in individual small bowls. Each person can "dunk" his sandwich or pour gravy over it.

==<:.::> Follow with berries and sherbet for dessert. Sprinkle fresh raspberries or strawberries lightly with confectioners' sugar; cover and refrigerate. Serve with scoops of lime sherbet in small dessert dishes.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 3

GIANT BURGER

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GIANT BURGER

1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 tablespoon prepared mustard

1 tablespoon horseradish, drained

Onion rings or 1 can (31/2 ounces) French fried onion rings

Heat oven to 350°. Mix meat and salt; divide in half. Pat one half evenly in ungreased 8-inch pie pan. Mix cream cheese, mustard and horseradish; spread over meat in pan. Shape re­maining meat into 8-inch circle. Place on cheese mixture; pinch edges together to seal.

Bake 45 minutes for medium, 55 minutes for well done. Re­move meat to large serving plate; place onion rings around meat. To serve, cut meat into wedges. 4 to 6 servings.

=C) For the quickest of hamburger treats, try the 5-Minute Toasty Burgers (below).

5-Minute Toasty Burgers

1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped

10 slices bread, toasted Salt and pepper

Heat oven to 500°. Mix meat and onion; spread on toast slices, making sure mixture covers edges. Season with salt and pepper. Place meat side up on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 3 to 5 min­utes or until meat is done. To serve, cut slices in half. 20 half­slice servings.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 4

GREEN BEAN BUNWICHES

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GREEN BEAN BUNWICHES

1 pint frozen Make-Ahead Hamburger Mix*

2/J cup tomato juice 1 package (9 ounces) frozen

cut green beans 1 package (8 ounces) frozen

French fried onion rings

4 large hamburger buns, split 8 lengthwise slices dill

pickle 4 slices process American

or mozzarella cheese 1 tomato, cut into 4 slices

Salad oil

Place container of hamburger mix in hot water just long enough to loosen sides. In saucepan, combine mix and tomato juice; heat over high heat 5 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, breaking mix apart with fork and stirring occa­sionally.

Heat oven to 425°. While hamburger mix is heating, cook beans as directed on package; drain. Arrange frozen onion rings and buns cut side up on ungreased baking sheet. Heat in oven 5 minutes.

On bottom half of each bun, place about 1/2 cup hot hamburger mix and 2 pickle slices. Place a remaining bun half cut side up on each. Spoon 1/J cup green beans on each; top with a cheese and tomato slice. Brush oil on tomatoes. Heat in oven with onion rings about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. 4 servings.

* See HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES back of contents card.

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MAKE-AHEAD HAMBURGER MIX VARIATIONS

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MAKE-AHEAD HAMBURGER VARIATIONS

Prepare Make-Ahead Hamburger Mix* as directed except-pre­pare any of the following variations.

Barbecued Burger Buns: In saucepan, heat 1 pint hamburger mix. Fill each of 6 to 8 split and buttered hamburger buns with about 1/4 cup hot hamburger mix. The entire recipe will fill 30 to 40 hamburger buns.

Chili: In saucepan, heat 1 pint hamburger mix. Stir in 1 can (151/2 ounces) kidney beans (with liquid), 1/2 to 1 cup tomato juice and 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder. Heat through. 4 servings.

Baked Frank Rolls: In saucepan, heat 1 pint hamburger mix; stir in 1 cup shredded process American cheese (about 4 ounces). Split 8 to 10 frankfurter buns; remove part of bread from center of each. Spoon mixture into buns; wrap each in aluminum foil. Heat in 350° oven 30 minutes.

Mock Pizza: In saucepan, heat 1 pint hamburger mix. Spoon over 6 to 8 split and toasted hamburger buns. Sprinkle with shredded process American cheese and dash oregano. Set oven control at broil and/or 550°. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat just until cheese is bubbly.

*See HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES back of contents card.

� To thaw frozen Make-Ahead Hamburger Mix, heat slowly in covered saucepan or thaw several hours or overnight in refrigerator.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 6

MAKE-AHEAD MEATBALL VARIATIONS

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SOUP BOWL STEW

1 container Make-Ahead Meatballs*

1 package (8 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables in onion sauce

1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes

1 can (8 ounces) whole onions 1 can (8 ounces) whole

potatoes 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 cup water 1 beef bouillon cube

In large kettle, combine all ingredients. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. 4 or 5 servings.

MEATBALLS ROMANOFF

2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon flour 1 package (5.5 ounces) of

our noodles Romanoff 1112 cups milk

1 container Make-Ahead Meatballs*

2 teaspoons parsley flakes 2 tablespoons butter

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet. Remove from heat; blend in flour and Sauce Mix. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.

Add frozen meatballs; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. While meatballs simmer, cook noodles as directed on package. Stir parsley flakes and 2 tablespoons but­ter into noodles. Serve meatballs with sauce over noodles. 4 to 6 servings.

*See HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES back of contents card.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 7

QUICK SUPPER, MEXICAN STL YE

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TAMALE SUPPER

1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon shortening 1 can (15 ounces) beef

tamales in sauce 1 can (8 ounces) whole

kernel corn

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar

cheese (4 ounces) 1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe

olives

Heat oven to 350°. In medium skillet, cook and stir onion in shortening until tender. Drain sauce from tamales; stir sauce, corn (with liquid), tomato sauce and chili powder into skillet. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes.

Pour into ungreased baking pan, 9x9x2 inches, or 2-quart cas­serole. Stir in half the cheese. Remove papers from tamales; arrange tamales spoke-fashion in pan. Sprinkle olives and re­maining cheese in center. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake 15 minutes. 4 servings.

JALAPENO HASH DINNER

1 package Hamburger Helper hash dinner

1 can (4 ounces) peeled green chilies, chopped

1 cup chili sauce

Prepare hash dinner as directed on package except-add chilies and chili sauce with the hot water. 5 servings.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 8

SHORTCUT CUBE STEAK STEW

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SHORTCUT CUBE STEAK STEW

3 tablespoons flour 11/2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 cube steaks, cut into

strips, 2x1/2 inch 3 tablespoons shortening 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 4 medium potatoes, pared

and cut into eighths

1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes 1 can (8 ounces) tomato

sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 package (10 ounces)

frozen green peas 1/2 medium green pepper, cut

into 1/4 -inch strips

Mix flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the pepper; coat meat with flour mixture. Melt shortening in Dutch oven; brown meat.

Add onion, garlic, potatoes, tomatoes, tomato sauce and 1 tea­spoon salt; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes or until meat and vege­tables are almost tender.

Add peas and green pepper; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cook 5 minutes longer or until peas are tender and green pepper is crisp-tender. 6 servings.

� Like a thicker stew? Shake VJ cup water and 2 tablespoons flour in tightly covered iar; stir into stew. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until stew is thickened.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 9

EASY CHICKEN GUMBO

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EASY CHICKEN GUMBO

1 can (16 ounces) cut okra, drained

1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper

3 tablespoons butter or margarine

4 cups chicken broth

1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes 1 small bay leaf

Salt and pepper 1 cup diced cooked chicken 1 tablespoon snipped parsley 3 cups hot cooked rice

Celery Crescents (below)

In large saucepan, cook and stir okra, onion and green pepper in butter over low heat until onion is tender. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and bay leaf; simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chicken and parsley; heat through. Serve in bowls over scoops of rice with Celery Cres­cents. 6 servings.

Celery Crescents

Heat oven to 450°. Stir 2 cups Bisquick baking mix and 1/2 cup cold water with fork to soft dough. Gently smooth dough into ball on floured cloth-covered board. Knead 5 times. Roll into 12-inch circle. Brush lightly with melted butter or margarine.

Cut into 16 wedges. Beginning at rounded edges, roll up tightly. Place about 1 inch apart with points underneath on ungreased baking sheet. Curve ends to form crescents. Brush tops with melted butter; sprinkle with celery seed. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. 16 crescents.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 10

PRESSURE COOKER CHICKEN

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PRESSURE COOKER CHICKEN

Two 21/2 -pound broiler­fryer chickens, cut up

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika

6 carrots, halved 6 small potatoes, pared 6 small onions

11/4 cups water 11/2 teaspoons parsley flakes

French bread or hard rolls

Wash chicken; place in 6-quart pressure cooker. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, seasoned pepper and paprika. Place vegetables on meat; add water. ( Do not fill cooker over 3/4 full.) Seal cooker and process as directed by manufacturer, cooking chicken and vegetables 20 minutes after 10-pound pressure is reached.

Remove cover; skim fat from broth. Divide chicken, vegetables and broth among 6 soup bowls; sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes on each bowl. Serve with French bread. 6 servings.

=<) No pressure cooker? Place chicken with seasonings and 3112 cups water in large kettle with tightly fitted cover. Heat to boiling. Re­duce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour. Add vegetables and, if necessary, water. Cover; cook 40 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 11

QUICK HOT SANDWICHES

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PUFFED TURKEY SANDWICHES

6 slices Vienna bread, 1/2 inch thick

1/2 cup cranberry sauce or cranberry-orange relish Sliced cooked turkey

2 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad

dressing

Heat oven to 400°. Spread bread with cranberry sauce. Place slices on baking sheet; top each slice with turkey. Beat egg whites and mustard until stiff; fold in mayonnaise. Spread mix­ture evenly over turkey. Bake about 10 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve hot. 6 open-faced sandwiches.

BAKED CHICKEN BURGERS

1 cup cut-up cooked chicken 1 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup diced process American cheese

1 tablespoon instant minced onion

1/4 teaspoon salt 1/a teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup mayonnaise or

salad dressing 6 hamburger buns, split

and buttered

Heat oven to 350°. In bowl, mix all ingredients except buns. Fill buns with chicken mixture. Wrap each sandwich in square of aluminum foil; place on baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until hot. 6 sandwiches.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 12

WAYS WITH LEFTOVER CHICKEN

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CHICKEN-MUSHROOM A LA KING

1 can (101/2 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup

1 cup cut-up cooked chicken 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom

stems and pieces, drained

1 tablespoon chopped pimiento

1 teaspoon parsley flakes Salt and pepper Chow mein noodles, rice or toast cups

Heat soup. Stir in remaining ingredients except chow mein noodles; heat through. Serve on chow mein noodles. 3 or 4 servings.

CHINESE-STYLE GOULASH

1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 small onion, sliced 1 can (4 ounces) sliced

mushrooms, drained 2 cups chicken broth* 1 cup uncooked regular rice

2 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1 green pepper, cut into

thin strips 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 cup light cream

Salt and pepper

Melt butter in large skillet. Cook and stir onion and mushrooms in butter until onion is tender. Add chicken broth; heat to boil­ing. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer. 6 to 8 servings.

*Chicken broth can be made by dissolving 3 chicken bouillon cubes in 2 cups boiling water.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 13

SHRIMP AND CAULIFLOWER

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SHRIMP AND CAULIFLOWER

1 package (10 ounces) frozen cauliflower

1 package (10 ounces) frozen green peas

1/4 cup milk

1 can (about 10 ounces) condensed cream of shrimp soup

1/4 teaspoon salt 1/a teaspoon pepper 2 cups cleaned cooked shrimp

Cook cauliflower and peas in 1/2 to 1 inch boiling salted water just until tender, 3 to 5 minutes; drain. In saucepan, heat milk, soup, salt and pepper over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in cauliflower, peas and shrimp; heat through. If you wish, garnish with toasted almonds. 3 or 4 servings.

==<=:) Serve with Cheese Puffs (below) and a salad of thinly sliced cucumber, sprinkled with salt, pepper and chopped chives, then lightly tossed in a small amount of bottled garlic salad dressing.

Cheese Puffs

1 package brown and serve rolls (about 10)

2 cups shredded cheese (8 ounces)

2 tablespoons soft butter 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/a teaspoon pepper

Slice rolls lengthwise in half. Mix remaining ingredients. Place 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on each half; place on baking sheet. Bake as directed on package. 20 puffs.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 14

SIMPLE SAUCY FISH BAKE

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SIMPLE SAUCY FISH BAKE

1 package (16 ounces) frozen ocean perch fillets

1/2 teaspoon salt 1/o teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

1 package (1% ounces) hollandaise sauce mix

1 package (10 ounces) frozen asparagus spears or 1 can (19 ounces) asparagus spears, drained Paprika

1 can (31/2 ounces) French fried onion rings

Thaw fillets just until they can be separated. Heat oven to 475°. Arrange fish in ungreased baking dish, 111/2 xl1/2 x11/2 inches, leaving space in center of dish. Season fish with salt and pep­per; dot with butter. Bake uncovered 15 minutes.

Prepare hollandaise sauce as directed on package. Cook as­paragus as directed on package; drain. Remove fish from oven. Place asparagus spears in center of dish. Pour hollandaise sauce on asparagus; sprinkle with paprika.

Bake uncovered 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Sprinkle onion rings on fish; bake 2 minutes longer. 3 or 4 servings.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 15

TUNA WITH NOODLES

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TUNA NOODLE DINNER

1 package of our noodles almondine

1 can (61/2 ounces) tuna, drained

1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, broken apart

Heat oven to 350°. Prepare noodles almandine as directed on package for oven method except-use 2 cups boiling water; .stir in tuna and vegetables. Bake uncovered 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir before serving; garnish with packet of almonds. 4 servings.

CAN CAN CASSEROLE

1 can (103/4 ounces) condensed Cheddar cheese soup

1 can (16 ounces) julienne carrots, drained (reserve 1/J cup liquid)

3/4 teaspoon rosemary leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 can (91/4 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked

1 can (14 ounces) macaroni and cheese

1/4 cup snipped parsley 1 can (31/2 ounces) French

fried onion rings

Heat oven to 375°. Mix soup and reserved c�rrot liquid. Stir in rosemary leaves and pepper. Spread tuna in ungreased baking dish, 11 V2xl1/2x1 1/2 inches. Top with macaroni and cheese, carrots and parsley. Pour cheese soup mixture over parsley.

Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprin­kle with onion rings; bake 5 minutes longer. 6 to 8 servings.

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TUNA WITH RICE

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CURRIED TUNA CASSEROLE

2 tablespoons butter or % cup milk margarine 21/2 cups cooked rice

11/2 teaspoons curry powder 2 cans (61/2 ounces each) 1 can (101/2 ounces) tuna, drained

condensed cream of 1 can (8 ounces) whole mushroom soup onions, drained and halved

Heat oven to 350°. In large skillet, brown butter and curry powder. Mix in remaining ingredients; pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Top with Curry Condiments: sieved hard-cooked egg yolks, chopped peanuts, currants, crab apple jelly, sliced green onions, crumbled crisply fried bacon. 6 servings.

TUNA PILAF

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon salad oil 1 package (10 ounces)

frozen mixed vegetables 1/2 cup water

3 cups cooked rice (without salt)

2 cans (61/2 ounces each) tuna, drained

1 cup thinly sliced celery 1/4 cup soy sauce

In large skillet, cook and stir onion in oil until tender. Add frozen vegetables and water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through. 6 to 8 servings.

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WAYS WITH FISH STICKS

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FISH STICKS WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE

1 package (16 ounces) frozen fish sticks

1/4 medium cucumber

1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

1 cup unflavored yogurt

Cook fish sticks as directed on package. Cut unpared cucumber into 1-inch pieces. Chop in blender; drain thoroughly. Stir cucumber and seasonings into yogurt. Serve sauce with fish. 6 servings.

Fish Sticks with Cocktail Sauce: Substitute mixture of 1/2 cup catsup, 2 to 3 teaspoons horseradish and 2 tablespoons lemon juice for the cucumber sauce.

LIME-GLAZED FISH STICKS

1 package (8 ounces) frozen fish sticks

1/4 cup lime marmalade, melted 2 tablespoons lime juice

Bake fish sticks as directed on package for oven method except -blend marmalade and juice; spoon onto fish sticks for the last 5 minutes of baking. 3 servings.

Orange-glazed Fish Sticks: Substitute 1/4 cup orange marmalade, melted, for the lime marmalade and 2 tablespoons lemon juice for the lime juice.

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WAYS WITH SHRIMP

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SHRIMP TOWERS

4 hamburger buns, split and toasted Soft butter or margarine

2 tomatoes, sliced

32 cleaned cooked shrimp Bac*Os product

8 slices process Cheddar cheese

Spread cut sides of buns wit h butter. Top each bun half with remaining ingredients in order listed.

Set oven control at broil and/or 550°. Place sandwiches on rack in broiler pan. Broil 5 or 6 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. 8 open-faced sandwiches.

SPEEDY CHICKEN AND SHRIMP

1/2 cup chopped onion 1 can (81/2 ounces) pineapple

tidbits, drained 3 tablespoons butter or

margarine 2 cans (101/2 ounces each)

chicken a Ia king

1 can (41/2 ounces) shrimp, rinsed and drained

2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 to 4 cups hot cooked rice

Crumbled crisply fried bacon

In large skillet, cook and stir onion and pineapple in butter until onion is tender. Stir in chicken a Ia king, shrimp and lemon juice; heat through. Serve on rice; sprinkle with bacon. 4 to 6 servings.

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HAM WAFFLES

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HAM WAFFLES

2 cups Bisquick baking mix 2 tablespoons salad oil or

melted shortening 11/J cups milk

1 egg 1 package (3 ounces)

smoked pressed ham, cut up

Beat baking mix, oil, milk and egg with rotary beater until smooth. Stir in ham. Pour batter from cup or pitcher onto cen­ter of hot waffle iron. Bake until steaming stops. Lift off waffles carefully with fork. Three 9-inch waffles.

Bacon Waffles: Omit ham. Place short strips of bacon over grids of waffle iron; bake 1 minute. Drain bacon fat from iron; pour batter over cooked bacon.

Blueberry Waffles: Omit ham. Stir 2 tablespoons sugar into batter. Gently fold in 1 cup fresh, partially thawed frozen or drained canned blueberries.

What You Should Know About Waffles

+ When few drops water sprinkled on waffle iron "skitter" around, the temperature is right.

+ For crisper waffles, add more milk; for softer, more puffy waffles, add more baking mix.

+ To freeze waffles, wrap in aluminum foil with foil between waffles. Heat in single layer on baking sheet in 400° ov.en 5 minutes, turning once.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 20

WAYS WITH HAM 'N LIMAS

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UPSIDE-DOWN SUPPER

11/2 cups cubed cooked ham 1 cup cooked lima beans 1 can (8 ounces) cream-style

corn 1 cup shredded sharp

Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)

2 tablespoons minced onion 1 teaspoon Worcestershire

sauce 2/J cup Bisquick baking mix 1/J cup cornmeal

1 egg 1/4 cup milk

Heat oven to 400°. Mix ham, beans, corn, cheese, onion and Worcestershire sauce. Turn into greased 11/2 -quart casserole. Cover; bake 15 minutes.

Mix remaining ingredients; spoon over hot meat mixture, spreading batter evenly to edge of casserole. Bake uncovered 20 minutes. Cut into wedges; invert each onto plate. 4 servings.

CHEESY BROILED HAM SLICE

Cook 1 package (10 ounces) frozen baby lima beans as directed; drain. Diagonally slice outer edge of fat on 1 fully cooked smoked ham slice, 1 inch thick, at 1-inch intervals to prevent curling. Place ham on rack in broiler pan.

Set oven control at broil and/or 550°. Broil 3 inches from heat about 10 minutes or until light brown. Turn; broil 6 minutes longer. Top with lima beans and 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces). Broil 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. 4 to 6 servings.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 21

CHERRY PINEAPPLE BOLOGNA

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CHERRY PINEAPPLE BOLOGNA

1-pound ring bologna Cherry Pineapple Glaze (below)

Potato Buds instant puffs (enough for 4 servings)

If necessary, remove casing from bologna; arrange bologna in ungreased 9-inch pie pan. Cut ring diagonally at 2-inch inter­vals, being careful not to cut completely through. Separate cuts and spoon in part of glaze. Spread remaining glaze on top.

Heat oven to 400°. Prepare Potato Buds instant puffs as directed on package. Mound potatoes in center of ring. Bake 20 minutes or until potatoes are light brown. 4 servings.

Cherry Pineapple Glaze

1/2 cup crushed pineapple 1/4 cup coarsely chopped

maraschino cherries 1/4 cup light corn syrup

2 tablespoons white vinegar

1/4 teaspoon cloves 2 drops red food color

11/2 teaspoons water 11/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Heat pineapple, cherries, corn syrup, vinegar, cloves and food color to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Blend water and cornstarch; stir into fruit. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 22

CHILl DOGS

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CHILl DOGS

12 frankfurters 1 slice American cheese,

31/2x31/2 inches 2 cans (15 ounces each)

chili hot beans

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/s teaspoon cayenne red

pepper, if desired

Heat oven to 400°. Make three 1/2-inch-deep diagonal cuts at regular intervals in each frankfurter. Cut cheese slice into 36 strips, about 1x1/4 inch. Insert cheese strip in each frankfurter cut. In ungreased baking dish, 111/2 x?1/2x11/2 inches, mix beans, tomato sauce and seasonings. Arrange frankfurters on bean mix­ture. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. 4 or 5 servings.

=<=:) Substitute any of the following, if you wish.

+ For frankfurters: 1 package (12 ounces) smoked small sau­sage links.

+ For chili hot beans: 2 cans (151/2 ounces each) kidney beans.

+ For seasonings: 1 envelope (11/4 ounces) chili seasoning mix.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 23

LIVER WITH PIQUANT SAUCE

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LIVER WITH PIQUANT SAUCE

1 pound sliced beef liver 1/4 cup Gold Medal flour 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika

1fo teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons shortening

Piquant Sauce (below)

Cut liver into serving pieces. Place flour, garlic salt, paprika and pepper in plastic or paper bag. Shake liver in bag until well coated.

Melt shortening in medium skillet. Brown liver quickly on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove to warm platter; keep warm while preparing Piquant Sauce. Add liver to sauce; heat through. 4 servings.

Piquant Sauce

1 medium onion, sliced 1 tablespoon shortening

2/J cup water

2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons soy sauce

In same skillet, cook and stir onion in shortening until onion is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Blend water, cornstarch and soy sauce; pour into skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 24

POLISH SAUSAGE BOIL

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POLISH SAUSAGE BOIL

1 pound fully cooked Polish 1/2 to% cup beer or sausage water

In covered skillet, simmer Polish sausage in beer 10 minutes. (If using uncooked Polish sausage, increase cooking time to 20 minutes.) 4 servings.

� Serve with hot sauerkraut or Scalloped Potato Salad (below).

Scalloped Potato Salad

1 package of our scalloped potatoes

3 cups water 2 tablespoons salad oil

2/J cup water 2 tablespoons white wine

tarragon vinegar

1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 2 tablespoons snipped parsley

Heat potato slices and 3 cups water to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain. Place in large bowl; cover and chill.

In saucepan, blend sauce mix and oil; stir in 2/J cup water and the vinegar. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring con­stantly. Cover and chill.

Blend mayonnaise and mustard into sauce; mix with potatoes, celery, onion, eggs and parsley. 6 servings.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 25

SAUSAGE MEDLEYS

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CHILl-SAUSAGE SUPPER

1 pound bulk pork sausage 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 package (7 or 8 ounces)

wide egg noodles 1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes

1 cup dairy sour cream 3/4 cup water

1 tablespoon sugar 2 to 3 teaspoons salt 1 to 2 teaspoons chili

powder

In large skillet, cook and stir meat, onion and green pepper until meat is brown and onion is tender; drain off fat. Stir in remain­ing ingredients.

Cover; simmer 30 minutes or until noodles are tender, adding more water if necessary to prevent sticking. 4 to 6 servings.

APPLE ORCHARD BEAN BAKE

1 pound bulk pork sausage 1 can (20 ounces) molasses­

style baked beans 1/2 can (103/4-ounce size)

condensed tomato soup

1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 large apple, very thinly

sliced 1/4 cup brown sugar

(packed)

Heat oven to 450°. In large skillet, brown meat; drain off fat. Stir in beans, soup and pepper. Pour into ungreased 11/2 -quart casserole. Arrange apple slices on top; sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake uncovered 25 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. 6 servings.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 26

VEAL SUPREME

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VEAL SUPREME

1/4 cup Gold Medal flour 1 teaspoon salt

1/o teaspoon pepper 1 pound boneless veal, cut

into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup shortening 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup diced onion

1 cup tomato juice

1/2 cup water Dash chervil or rosemary

1/2 bay leaf 3/4 cup dairy sour cream

1 cup diced celery 1 package (8 ounces) egg

noodles 1 package (10 ounces) frozen

broccoli spears

Mix flour, salt and pepper; coat meat. Melt shortening in large skillet; brown meat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until onion is tender.

Add tomato juice, water and seasonings; heat to boiling. Re­duce heat; simmer uncovered until meat is tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in sour cream and celery. Cover; simmer 15 minutes.

While meat mixture simmers, cook noodles as directed on pack­age; drain. Cook broccoli as directed on package; drain.

Arrange noodles in ring on serving platter. Pour veal mixture in center of ring; arrange broccoli around ring. 6 servings.

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HURRY-UP MAIN DISHES 27

VEAL PARMESAN

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VEAL PARMESAN

1-pound veal round steak, 1/2 inch thick

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

cheese 1/z teaspoon salt 1/a teaspoon pepper

1/a teaspoon paprika 1 egg

1/J cup salad oil 3 tablespoons water 1 can (8 ounces) tomato

sauce 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Cut meat into 4 serving pieces; pound until 1/4 inch thick. Stir together bread crumbs, cheese, salt, pepper and paprika. Beat egg slightly. Dip meat into egg, then into crumb mixture, coat­ing both sides.

Heat oil in large skillet. Brown meat on both sides, about 6 min­utes. Reduce heat. Add water; cover and simmer 30 to 40 min­utes or until meat is tender. ( I f necessary, add small amount of water.)

Remove meat from skillet; keep warm. Pour tomato sauce into skillet; stir in oregano. Heat to boiling and pour over meat. 4 servings.

=0 Serve on hot cooked spaghetti that has been tossed with but­ter; pass more grated Parmesan cheese. Good with it: Italian green beans and a salad of orange and onion slices with speedy Sweet French Dressing (stir 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar into V2 cup bottled French salad dressing).

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