Wednesday, September 16, 2026

dishes men like- Miscellaneous

 SNAPPY CHEESE STRAWS

  • 2 c flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 c shortening
  • 1 1/2 c grated cheddar
  • 2 tsp L&P
  • Water as needed if needed

  1. Sift together the flour and salt
  2. Cut in the shortening and grated cheese mixed with the L&P until well blended
  3. Add water if too dry
  4. Form into a pastry-style ball
  5. Roll on a floured board to 1/4" thickness
  6. cut into strips 1/2 x 3"
  7. Bake on a pie plate or cookie sheet in a 400-degree oven for 8-10 minutes

QUICK FRENCH ONION SOUP
  • 4 large onions
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 6 c beef stock
  • 1 tbsp Lea&Perrins
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 hard rolls
  1. Grated parmesan cheese- fresh, not canned
  2. Slice the onions very thin
  3. Cook in a large frying pan in the butter until golden
  4. Pour in the stock over the onions
  5. Add the Lea& Perrins, salt, paprika, and pepper
  6. Bring to the boiling point, then lower to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes DO NOT BOIL
  7. Serve in deep bowls, topped with sliced hard roll and sprinkled with cheese
  8. If possible, use heat-proof bowls and slide under the broiler to melt the cheese.
SAVORY ONION GRAVY
  • 4 c sliced onions
  • 3 tbsp fat
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 c meat stock
  • 1 tbsp Lea & Perrins
  • salt and pepper to taste
  1. Cook onions in the fat until golden and stir in the flour
  2. Add the stock, lea and perrins, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until thick
  3. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes
  4. Serve hot
SPANISH RICE
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, minced
  • 1/4 c diced celery
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 c cooked tomatoes or 2 c canned tomatoes
  • 1 tsp L&P
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • hot boiled rice (1 c uncooked)
  • grated cheese or crumbled bacon strips
  1. Cook the onions, pepper, and celery in the butter until the onions are golden
  2. Add the remaining ingredients except the rice and cheese
  3. Cook slowly for 15 minutes
  4. Stir in the hot, drained cooked rice and cook five minutes longer
  5. Serve hot, topped with cheese or bacon
  6. COOK WASHED RICE IN 2 quarts BOILING WATER, 1 TBSP SALT, UNTIL TENDER, 20-25 minutes; drain and rinse under boiling water.

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