As the weather is being nasty I thought maybe these recipes may be in order.
A little comfort food.
Enjoy!
Swiss steak
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 1/2 lbs. round steak
3 tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. canned tomatoes sliced
1 c. diced celery
1/2 clove garlic
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Dredge steak with flour, salt and pepper. Tenderize steak with meat mallet.
Brown meat. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until tender.
Tomato rice soup
1 med. diced onion
8 peppercorns
2 lg. bay leaves
1 small bunch parsley
2 whole allspice
1 - 2 tsp. salt
8 c. water
1 qt. tomatoes
1/2 - 3/4 c. rice
2 tbsp. margarine
1/4 c. cream
Combine all spices in ball. Place ball in large kettle. Add water, onion and salt.
Cook 1 to 2 hrs. Add tomatoes and cook a few minutes.
Add rice and cook until tender. Add margarine and cream.
Dora Miner is a local cook and baker and writes a regular column for The Pipestone Flyer.