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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: December 13, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

I have enjoyed my family’s favorite recipes with you during the past four years.   Lately when I tried out new recipes to share with you, I usually found I preferred my old favor-ites.  Therefore, this will be my last contribution to the Sentinel.  I hope you have found at least one recipe that has become one of your famil...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes - Chicken Crepes

Section: Recipes

Date: November 7, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This is one of our favorite recipes but I have not shared it before now because it can be a bit tricky.  It took me a few times before I mastered making the crepes prior to filling them and placing them in the casserole.  Be sure to add the 30 minutes the batter needs to refrigerate prior to cooking when you plan your start time.  8...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes - Fried Ice Cream

Section: Recipes

Date: October 11, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

When eating at Mexican restaurants, my favorite dessert has always been Fried Ice Cream.  Knowing I did not have the facilities to make it at home, I never attempted it.  Then I found this recipe online that does not involve frying it at all!  The taste is very similar and is delicious.  I tried it once with plain vanilla ice cr...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes - Casserole Barbequed Chicken

Section: Recipes

Date: September 9, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Another favorite from the Officers Wives’ Cookbook. I like the fact that you get the flavor of barbeque with chicken that is moister than that done on a grill. I have prepared it with corn and without and prefer serving corn as a side dish instead of in the casserole. 6 serving sized pieces o...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: August 9, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Traditionally on Easter Sunday I would serve a large ham garnished with pineapple rings.  As my family Easter dinner became smaller, a whole ham was less and less practical.  When I discovered this recipe online for Pineapple Sauce, I thought what a wonderful way to get that pineapple and ham combination I have always loved with no leftov...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: July 11, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Breakfast Pizza (but I serve it for dinner!) Another Powderhorn Cookbook special.  As mentioned in the headline, I like it so much that I serve it for dinner.  It may spill over slightly so it is best to place a piece of aluminum foil on the rack below to catch any spills.  1 pound bulk pork sausage Pillsbury Crescent rolls ...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: June 7, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Many years ago, I lost a very close family member.  In true southern tradition, friends started arriving with food to express their sympathy.  In fact, their generosity fed my entire family, including several members visiting from out-of-state, for several days!  A dear friend brought a delicious pound cake.  Over the years I mi...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: May 9, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

RHODA has invited her husband Scott to be the Guest Chef for this month’s Recipe. Like March’s Smashed Potatoes, Pork Stir-fry is another meal Scott has prepared for RHODA on occasion.   Pork stir-fry has only 5 main ingredients: 2 large boneless pork chops 8 ounces of whole fresh mushrooms one bundle of gre...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: April 8, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This is a new favorite from the Officers’ Wives Cookbook.  I tried using brown sugar the first time I prepared this dish.  The second time I tried using molasses.  My husband and I enjoyed both variations but preferred it with molasses.  4-6 pork chops Salt Pepper Dash of ground sage Oil 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup ho...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: March 11, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Shortly after we started dating, Scott invited me to come for dinner after I got off of work.  I arrived at 10 pm hungry and ready to eat.  When I mentioned I would like his Smashed Potatoes, he said it would be an hour.  My reply was “Don’t you have a microwave?”  He said he would never use one if he had one.&...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: February 14, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

I love the added flavor the toasted almonds add to this recipe.  My favorite way of preparing these is to cook them in the microwave in melted butter at high in 30 second increments until you get the toasted effect you want.  My husband tells me that I am eating pieces of wood when I use toasted almonds as a garnish.  Therefore, you...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes - Beefy Mostaccioli Stew

Section: Recipes

Date: January 12, 2024 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

On a cold winter’s night, this is a great dish to warm you up.  Although the stew looks like it has too much liquid when done, adding mozzarella thickens it up nicely. 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut in 1 inch pieces Vegetable oil 16 ounce can tomatoes, cut up (do not drain) 1 cup sliced onion 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup slice...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes - Pork Marengo

Section: Recipes

Date: December 4, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Many years ago, my parents were visiting and I served the following dish.  My father told me a story about Napoleon’s chef preparing it for him for an impromptu meal using several ingredients together that he happened to have on hand.  When I looked up information about this story, I found out it was Chicken Marengo that was prepare...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: November 1, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

I had never tasted Shepherds’ Pie before meeting my husband.  As it was one of his favorites, I tried a few different recipes before coming across this one in an old cookbook.   Even though this was the easiest, we also felt it tasted the best.  Using already prepared mashed potatoes makes it the fastest one to make as wel...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes - Spinach Dip

Section: Recipes

Date: October 2, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This recipe was given to me by a friend but appears on the back of the Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix box.  It makes a large amount of dip (over 3 cups) but often disappears quickly if you are serving it at a party.  I always hope I have some left to bring home to snack on later! 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 cup mayonnais...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: September 4, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Another easy to fix recipe that takes just a few minutes of prep time and then just relax as it cooks in the oven. The recipe calls for cooking sherry but I prefer the taste of the real thing with a bit of added salt.  Either way I think is delicious. 6 medium chicken breasts or thighs (skin on) 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 4 to 4...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: July 29, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This is another Officers’ Cookbook recipe.  About half way through the cooking process, I cut the bones away from the meat and continue cooking.  You can skip this step if you wish.  I often serve freshly baked bread along with the meal.  I cheat by defrosting and baking Bridgford Frozen White Ready-Dough.  (Short cut...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes - Seven Layer Salad

Section: Recipes

Date: July 1, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law in the early seventies.  It may be an oldie but I think it is still a goodie.  It has a lot of ingredients so makes a fair-sized salad.  I usually make it the evening prior to the day I am serving it to allow the flavors to blend somewhat.  I will deviate from my usual habit of lis...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Egyptian Golash

Section: Recipes

Date: May 31, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Sandra Ghatas’ mother cooked a wonderful meal with many Egyptian dishes for Scott and me when we went to her family’s home to interview Sandra. While they were all delicious, the following was my favorite. 1 tablespoon butter 2 onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional) 1 1/2 pounds ...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: May 2, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This recipe calls for cubed ham.  For me the easiest way to accomplish this is to get a ham steak and cut it into cubes.  Make sure the steak is thick enough to get the de-sired effect.  Also, most of the time pineapple tidbits come in a can that is larger than need-ed.  If it is large enough and is packed in its own juice, just...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Cream Cheese Brownie Bars

Section: Recipes

Date: March 30, 2023 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

This dessert can be somewhat gooey but is delicious.  If you decide after fixing this dessert that the bars in the center are a bit too gooey, consider baking in two separate 8 x 8 inch pans the next time. 1 package German Chocolate Cake Mix 1 stick butter or margarine melted 1 Egg 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 16 ounces (1 box) Confect...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Baked Pork Chops with Gravy

Section: Recipes

Date: March 11, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

I often find that recipes I try for pork chops result in chops that are on the tough side.  This one produces chops that are nice and tender.  The gravy adds a lot of additional flavor, making this my very favorite pork chops recipe. 6 center cut pork chops, trimmed 1 tablespoon margarine or butter, melted 1 large onion, chopped 3 tab...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: February 20, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This is one of my very favorite pasta recipes.  I discovered this recipe on the back of a box of pasta many, many years ago.  I prefer using mild Italian sausage but if you like a bit more kick, use the hot.  If you have a problem finding mostaccioli, you can substitute penne pasta.   1 pound mild or hot Italian sausage, casin...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: January 24, 2023 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

I got the recipe for the salad from one source and the dressing from another.  The dressing is delicious and makes quite a bit so you will probably have left over salad dressing.  Many packages of spinach are now pre-washed saving you a lot of time.  I don’t like the texture of the stems so I remove them.  When preparing t...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Ham and Chicken Superb

Section: Recipes

Date: December 20, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Once when my parents were visiting from out of town, I served the following dish.  My father called me a Casserole Queen.  At that point I realized how often I served casseroles, especially when having company.  I enjoy having almost all the work done so there is very little to do prior to sitting down to enjoy a meal. 2 cups spaghe...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: November 14, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

I always love it when I sample a recipe prepared by a close friend.  It attaches a special memory to that dish whenever I prepare it for myself in the future.  Obviously, this is not a traditional eclair but the taste is very similar.  I have found when I try to cut it as soon as it chills properly in the refrigerator the graham crac...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: October 17, 2022 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

Another goody from the Powderhorn cookbook.  One of the reasons I like this particular recipe for Swiss Steak is, once you do the initial prep work, the meal is done when you take it out of the oven.  Because it is wrapped in aluminum foil, there is no clean up if you are careful about removing it from the foil.  Because it includes ...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Apple Dumplings

Section: Recipes

Date: September 19, 2022 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

A few years ago, I was taking a jewelry making class.  One morning one of my classmates walked in carrying a dessert to share that smelled and tasted absolutely wonderful.  When she mentioned what the secret ingredient was, I was amazed.  I don’t even like Mountain Dew!  It shows that if you put the right ingredients toget...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: August 15, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This recipe calls for shredded cooked chicken.  You can either use approximately 3 cooked chicken breast fillets or do what I do and take the easy way out.  Buy Tyson (or another brand) oven roasted diced chicken breasts.  You may need to shred them a bit more before measuring. 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter or margar...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: July 12, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This is another one from my recipe box.  I think I found it in a magazine longer ago than I would care to admit.  I love the smooth creamy texture and it makes for an elegant dessert.  While the photo shows it with whipped topping and nuts, I prefer it without both.  1/3 cup very hot coffee 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: June 6, 2022 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

This is another goodie from the Powderhorn Favorite Recipes cookbook.  Each Bacon Roll is one serving which makes this recipe especially nice when serving company.  I find the easiest way to partially cook the bacon since you are cooking 12 slices is to use a broiler pan and cook it in the oven at 350 degrees for about 8 to 10 minutes.&nb...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- – French Quarter Cheese Spread

Section: Recipes

Date: May 9, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

At the yearly Christmas dinner at my husband’s cousin’s home, she often includes French Quarter Cheese Spread among the appetizers served.  Even though she and other family members provide quite a variety of delicious dishes, this has always been my favorite.  The photo shows it served with Ritz crackers.  Unfortunately, ...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Shrimp Creole with Cheese Rice

Section: Recipes

Date: April 11, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Shrimp Creole with Cheese Rice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar Dash Cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 small bay leaf 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 13 ounce can tomatoes, undrained 1 pound cooked shrimp (tails removed) Melt butter in large fry pan.  Add onion, celery, and garlic and cook slowly until tender but not brown.&nb...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Macaroni and Cheese

Section: Recipes

Date: March 21, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

I used to serve this recipe as a main course.  When I did this for my husband Scott, he said, ”Where’s the meat?”.  Your decision to serve this as a main course or as a side dish depends on your family’s preferences of course.  The recipe called for topping the dish with bread crumbs but I prefer bread cubes. ...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes- Chicken Puff

Section: Recipes

Date: February 23, 2022 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

When growing up, I always loved it when my mother would make popovers.  Years later when I tried the recipe for Chicken Puff from my Officer’s Wives cookbook, I was delighted to find the puff tasted so much like popovers.  My daughter is now a vegetarian and tried it with fake chicken.  Much to her dismay, it didn’t work ...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes – Chocolate Delight

Section: Recipes

Date: January 25, 2022 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

This is another recipe that was given to me years ago by a square dance friend.  One year when I brought it to a Christmas celebration, two of the ladies said that they called the dessert “Robert Redford”.  When asked why they replied, “Because it is yummy like Robert Redford”.  Unfortunately, Robert Redford i...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: December 20, 2021 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

Chile con Carne When I was growing up the only things that I was an expert at cooking were chocolate chip cookies and brownies.  One of my first meals I tried as an adult was chili.  It required soaking the beans overnight.  I followed the recipe exactly.  The result was chili that was hardly edible due to the beans being too h...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes

Section: Recipes

Date: November 22, 2021 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

Back when I was a Navy wife, the wife of the ship’s captain had all the officers’ wives over to dinner.  I loved her Bourbon Sweet Potatoes and it has since become a family favorite to be served every Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I prefer the marshmallows on top to become caramelized.  If you prefer just browned marshmall...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes – Chicken Roll-Ups

Section: Recipes

Date: October 11, 2021 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

When my girls were growing they were required to help me prepare dinner or help with the dishes.  You can probably guess which of the two was their preferred task.  My youngest, Cindy, enjoyed cooking so much that she bought her very own cookbook when the ladies of the Powderhorn subdivision produced a cookbook with their favorite recipes...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes – Carrot Cake

Section: Recipes

Date: September 24, 2021 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

A couple of years ago my daughter and her spouse were visiting us.  One of Karen’s favorite desserts is carrot cake so I planned to make one for our Thanksgiving dinner.  I had recently tasted a friend’s recipe and she graciously gave me the following recipe.  When I prepared the recipe, all went well until I started clea...

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Headline: Rhoda’s Recipes - Hawaiian Beef Loaves

Section: Recipes

Date: August 19, 2021 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

This is a recipe from my recipe box that I have had so long that I am unsure where I first saw the recipe but it has always been one of my favorite meatloaf recipes. The addition of soy sauce to the beef loaf mixture creates a slightly different taste than a standard meatloaf but the real standout is the glaze. The recipe for the apricot glaze is ...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes - Best Ever Cheese Cake

Section: Recipes

Date: June 18, 2021 by Rhoda & Scott Crosby

When I attended college, the food served in the cafeteria was marginal at best.  The one exception (and a constant temptation) was their delicious baked goods.  With this in mind, I decided to try cheesecake for the first time in my life.  It was a mistake.  It stuck to the roof of my mouth like straight peanut butter and the fl...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes - Ritz Chicken

Section: Recipes

Date: May 21, 2021 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

Growing up as an Army brat and living in many locations both in America and abroad, I was exposed to a wonderful diversity of foods.  Later I became a Navy wife and enjoyed not only the comradery of fellow Navy wives but also the delicious recipes they shared with me.  I was delighted when I was made aware of a series of cookbooks availab...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes - Layered Taco Dip

Section: Recipes

Date: April 27, 2021 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

Years ago, I attended my brother’s 50th birthday party.  Several of his friends helped by bringing their favorite appetizers to the party and one of those soon became one of my favorites as well.   For many years I belonged to the Simpsonville Pioneers Square Dance Club and often brought the following recipe for Taco Dip for the re...

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Headline: Rhoda's Recipes: Mom Crosby's Butter Cookies

Section: Recipes

Date: March 26, 2021 by Rhoda and Scott Crosby

For a certain little boy, a nice big cookie sheet full of still-warm butter cookies was one of life’s best delights!  At any age – as a teenager, as a young man, or even on the far side of fifty years old – the arrival of a package of his mother’s butter cookies brought with it an anticipation that any little boy of any...

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