Kathy Larsen

Preparing for David's birth

David was meant to be born into our family.   It took 3½ years to prepare for his coming.   In the Fall of 2002, I had a dream I was pregnant.   It seemed strange to me because my husband and I felt that our family was complete.   We...
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Chili Rellenos Jose`

9 whole green chilies (1 lg./1 sm. Can) 1/2 # Monterey Jack Cheese, cut in 1x3" strips 1/4 # Cheddar cheese, grated 3 eggs 1/2 c. + 2 T. milk 2 T. flour 1/4 t. salt Paprika Tabasco Salt and pepper to taste.   Preheat oven to 350°.    Carefully rinse...
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Chris Raudonis Chili Egg Puff

10 eggs 1 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1/2 c. flour 8 oz. green chilis chopped 1 lb. shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 pt. cottage cheese (small curd) 1/2 c. melted butter Preheat oven to 350°.   Beat eggs.  Add dry ingredients and both cheeses.  Add butter and chilis.  Bake in...
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Coca-Cola Jello Salad

1 - 16 oz. pkg. of frozen, pitted sweet cherries 1 - 16 - 20 oz. can crushed pineapple in its own juice 2 -  3 oz. pkgs. Cherry Jello 3/4 c. chopped walnuts 1 - 12 oz. can coca cola Drain and cut up cherries.  Drain pineapple. Save all of...
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Cold Somen

3 pkgs. Somen (about 1/2 lb.) 6 cups boiling water Dashi sauce:  1/2 cup dashi (made with katsuo)                          1/3 cup shoyu                           2 - 1/2 T. sugar                           1/2 t. msg In large pot add somen to 6 cups boiling water.  Stir thoroughly.  Place lid on pot and bring to...
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Crabmeat au Gratin

White Sauce: 1/2 c. butter 2/3 c. flour (mix in 2 t. of salt - may add a bit more) 2 2/3 c. milk 2- 61/2 oz. cans crabmeat, drained 4 c. chopped celery 1/2 c. chopped green pepper 2 sm. Jars of chopped pimento 2 T. grated onion 1/3 c....
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Basic Muffins

1 3/4 c. sifted flour 1/4 c. sugar 3 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1 egg, slightly beaten 3 T. cooking oil 1 c. milk Preheat oven to 400°. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into mixing bowl. Combine egg, oil and milk in small bowl; blend well. ...
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Frosting for German Chocolate Cake

1 can Eagle Brand milk, unopened. 1 cube of butter or margarine 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 2 cups angel flake coconut 1 cup pecans, chopped Please Eagle Brand milk (unopened can) in a saucepan.  Fully immerse in water, but do not cover the top of the can.  Gently boil for...
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Marinated Fried Chicken

1 c. shoyu 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 t. mono-glutamate 2 frying chickens, boned and cut into bite size pieces Cornstarch Oil for frying Combine shoyu, sugar and mono-glutamate and mix well.  Marinate chicken pieces in this sauce for about 30 minutes.  Drain and roll in cornstarch.  Fry chicken in medium hot...
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Golden Cornmeal Muffins

1 1/2 c. sifted flour 3/4 c. cornmeal 1/2 c. sugar 4 t. baking powder 1 t. salt 2 eggs, slightly beaten 3 T. melted margarine 1 c. milk Preheat oven to 400°. Sift together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt into mixing bowl. Combine eggs, butter and milk in...
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FRED SELF

Thanks to Honor Air

I would like to thank Honor Air Knoxville, a non-profit organization that has flown over 500 area residents who are World War II veterans to Washington D. C., to visit the World War II Memorial
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FRED SELF

Fontana Dam

"I was eight-teen years and three months old when I was drafted into the army. I was working with my dad and George (brother) at   TVA building the Fontana Dam."
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FRED SELF

My Education

"I always say that grammar school was my highest education but once in the Army I attended   some schooling, I tested out as a 8th grader . It was important that everyone could write well enough to send a   letter   home."
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Chili

1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes 2 cans tomato sauce 1 medium can of Ortega peppers diced (or) cut up whole peppers (medium - hot) 1 can pinto or kidney beans, drained 1 medium onion diced 1 lb. ground beef Garlic salt - to taste Onion salt - to taste Pepper...
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Cake al la Mandarin

1 large Angel Food cake 1 box instant vanilla pudding 2 c. heavy cream 1 can mandarin oranges Mix instant pudding according to directions.  Whip cream until peaks form.  Drain oranges and set aside 15 for the top of the cake.  Dice the balance of the oranges and add to the...
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Chicken Pot Pie

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 2/3 cup milk   2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts Preheat oven to 425°F ...
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Apple Fritters

1 c. sifted flour 2 T. sugar 1 t. baking powder 1 c. pared apples, diced 1 c. milk 1 t. corn oil 1/2 t. salt 1 egg Sift flour, salt, baking powder and sugar together.  Beat egg well, add milk and corn oil.  Add to dry ingredients.  Beat until smooth. ...
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Betty's Potato Salad

2 qts. cooked potatoes, diced 1 onion , diced 4 pieces of celery, diced 1 carrot, diced 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and cubed salt to taste Combine and set aside.  Mix salad dressing ingredients and pour over potato mixture.  Mix well.  Refrigerate until ready to serve. Salad Dressing (cook): 2/3...
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Brownies

1 c. sugar 1 cube margarine 1 c. flour 4 well-beaten eggs 1 - 16 oz. can Hershey Syrup 1 t. vanilla Preheat oven to 375° Beat eggs.  Add rest of ingredients to the eggs.  Can add nuts if desired. Pour into a greased and floured 9 X 13" pan and...
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Bugs in a Bag

Graham crackers Raisins Dried cranberries or gummy worms Sealable plastic bag Crush several graham crackers in a sealable bag and add raisins (to make "bugs").  The dried cranberries become "ladybugs."   by Ruth Gomez
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