PAN-FRIED CORNMEAL FISH

2 pounds fish, cuts into serving-size pieces
2/3 cup bisquick
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
vegetable oil

pat fish dry. mix bisquick, cornmeal, salt and pepper. beat water and egg until blended. dip fish into egg, then coat with cornmeal mixture. heat oil (1/8″) in skillet until hot. fry fish over medium heat, turning carefully, until brown on both sides, about 10 minutes.

DIJON SIRLOIN TIPS

1 1/4 pound sirloin tips, cubed
2 tablespoons butter OR margarine
1 tablespoon oil
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup whipping cream

in a large skillet, brown meat in butter and oil; transfer to a 2 quart baking dish. in the same skillet, saute mushrooms and garlic until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes. pour mushrooms and liquid over meat. cover and bake at 300 degrees for 2 hours or until meat is tender. in the same skillet, combine broth, vinegar and soy sauce; bring to a boil. boil for 2 minutes; set aside. combine mustard, cornstarch and cream; stir into broth mixture. bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. drain juices from baking dish into broth mixture. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. add beef mixture. serve over noodles. garnish with parsley if desired.

4 servings

BAKED CHEESE DIP #1

1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced

create a bread “bowl” by hollowing out a round loaf of your choice of bread. reserve bread. mix cheeses, mayo, onion and garlic in a bowl. transfer mixture to bread bowl. bake (with the lid on) at 350 degrees for 1 1/4 hour.

IRISH SODA BREAD

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
2 cups (16 oz) sour cream
3/4 cup raisins

in a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, caraway seeds, baking powder, salt and baking soda. in a small bowl, whisk eggs and sour cream. stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. fold in raisins.

spoon into a greased 9″ springform pan. bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. cool wire rack 10 minutes before removing sides of pan. cut into wedges. serve warm.

CHILI RICE

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1 (16 oz) can whole tomatoes, cut up
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans
1 cup instant rice
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

crumble ground beef in 2 quart casserole. add onion, green pepper and garlic. cover. microwave at HIGH 4-6 minutes or until the meat loses most of its pink color and veggies are tender. stir to break up meat. drain. add remaining ingredients except cheese. cover. microwave 16-20 minutes, or until rice is tender, stirring after half the time. sprinkle cheese over top. cover. let stand in minutes.