Subj : Spare Time was: Chicken
To   : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Jul 15 2023 05:10:00

-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 DD> I don't watch TeeVee - except on rare occasions. And being retired
 DD> from the "mating game" I have lots of "free" time. And I am interested
 DD> in recipes and cooking.

 RH> I've got enough other diversions that free time can be very limited
 RH> some days. By the time I've caught up on everything, it's time to call
 RH> it a day, even late at night. (G)

 DD> I know the words to that song. I've also got a couple clubs/groups
 DD> that meet regularly. A bunch of computer pioneers who all met via BBS
 DD> back in the pre-historic days of personal confusers and bulletin
 DD> boards. And my motorcycle group, Vintage Iron Riders. Although I no
 DD> longer have an old motorcycle (or any motorcycle at all) I am still
 DD> interested in them.

 RH> My dad used to say that he was busier in his retirememt than when he
 RH> was working. (G) Steve says that he is officially retired but I can't
 RH> declare I am until I have somebody to do the cooking, cleaning, etc.

I am not scheduled to work from Fridy (yesterday) until next Wednesday.
But, just as sure as I get started on a big project or an important
event the phone will ring and the voice on the other end will say "Can
you come in and close tonight? ----- called off." And I'll usually go
chase the almighty buck(s).

 DD>       Title: Motorcycle Club Hot Dog Picnic Casserole
 DD>  Categories: Beans, Pork, Beef, Vegetables
 DD>       Yield: 8 Servings

 RH> Interesting--easy to do too, and would go over big at a gathering like
 RH> a motorcycle club. (G)

Or a church pot-luck.  Bv)=

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Potluck Candied Sweet Potatoes
 Categories: Potatoes, Herbs
      Yield: 12 servings
 
      1 c  Packed brown sugar
      1 c  Sugar
      8 md Sweet potatoes; peeled, in
           - 1/2" slices
    1/4 c  Butter; melted
      2 ts Vanilla extract
    1/4 ts Salt
      2 tb Cornstarch
      2 tb Cold water
           Minced fresh parsley; opt
 
  In a small bowl, combine sugars. In a greased 5-qt. slow
  cooker, layer a third of the sweet potatoes; sprinkle
  with a third of the sugar mixture. Repeat layers twice.
  In a small bowl, combine the butter, vanilla and salt;
  drizzle over potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 5-6
  hours or until sweet potatoes are tender.
  
  Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a serving
  dish; keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a small
  saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, combine
  cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Return
  to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until
  thickened, 1-2 minutes. Spoon over sweet potatoes.
  
  Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
  
  Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
  
  Makes: 12 servings
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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