Green Bean Almondine

Wash fresh green beans and remove ends. Leave beans whole and put in saucepan with water, butter, and salt. Cover and cook on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until beans are tender. Toast almonds in a skillet over low heat until golden brown- be careful not to burn! Remove beans to bowl and sprinkle almonds over.

Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Cut washed red potatoes into quarters- no need to peel but remove eyes. Cover them with cold water and 1-teaspoon salt in saucepan. Add 2 peeled garlic cloves to the potatoes and water. Boil covered, until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return to saucepan. Pour over half and half and melted butter- heat until warm and simmering, being careful not to burn. Mash potato mixture with mixer until smooth and add salt and pepper.

Salisbury Steaks

Mix ground beef with breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, salt, and 1/4 cup beefy mushroom soup. Form mixture into patties. Lightly brown on both sides in vegetable oil in large heavy skillet. While patties are browning, mix water with remaining soup. Pour over beef patties, cover and simmer over low heat for fifteen minutes or until beef is cooked thoroughly.

Meal Planning Suggestion!

Mimi's Almost Legendary Molasses Cookies

Melt shortening in saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat. Cool and add 1-cup sugar, molasses, and egg. Mix well. Sift together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Stir into molasses mixture and mix well. Chill for at least one hour. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.

Hint: My Mom has made these cookies for years- they are a favorite of all the kids and were my Dad's favorite cookie. I hope your family will love them as well.

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