Italian Dip

This dip is so easy and so delicious. Two ingredients! That's all it takes! Last year when we moved back to South Korea for the year, I brought some Good Seasons Italian Dressing with the intention of making Italian dressing which was hard to find in South Korea. But then having our Korean friends over and also being fed everywhere I went (at all my craft classes), I decided to reciprocate and this is what I came up with. My Korean friends went crazy for it so much so that I make sure I bring the dressing when we visit.

I was also able to find Wheatables in Home Plus in South Korea which went perfectly with the dip.

This is all it takes.  In Korea,  the didn't sell the brick Philadelphia cream cheese but two small tubs worked just fine.

                                                                 Mix it all together.

Italian Dip

1 brick Philadelphia cream cheese
1 packet Good Seasons Italian dressing

1.  Place cream cheese in a bowl.
2.  Add Italian dressing and mix well.
3.  Refrigerator for a few hours or overnight before serving.
4.  Serve with crackers like Wheatables.

Sahara's

The name of this recipe came from the manufacturer of the pitas at the time. This was in the 70's and I don't know if Sahara pitas are still available. My mom made them using regular pitas but I decided to try and make it a little more healthy so I use the whole wheat pitas. As kids, my mom would make them as a late night snack. They are simple to make and really delicious.

                                             Only three ingredients, what's not to love!

Sahara's

Pitas

Softened butter

McCormick's Salad Supreme

1.  Use a sharp knife to cut the pitas in half.

2.  Butter each half.

3.  Sprinkle with Salad Supreme

4.  Bake in a preheated 40025 degree oven for 3-6 minutes.  Keep an eye on them and take them out when they are crisp.

While we were living in South Korea, our son housesat for us and watched Louie for us.  Louie does not do do well out of our house.  He gets terrified and throws up constantly.  So Luke moved into our house with is new cat, Boots.  I should add that Louie is also terrified of other cats.  When we moved back home, Boots stayed with us for an additional month and I saw how well and not so well they got along.

Most of the time when this happened, I didn't know if they were playing or fighting.  Luckily, it didn't happen too often.

      I was surprised to find Louie the aggressor in many instances.  No more scaredy cat for him.

                                       But most of the time they just ignored each other.

Pygmy Rolls

I can't honestly tell you the origin of this recipe. I think it it came from the "girls from work." I can tell you that her co-workers (my mom typed doctor's dictation at a hospital) came up with the most fantastic recipes. Maybe it stemmed from all those hours trying to decipher what these doctors was saying. It didn't help when some chose lunchtime to catch up on their dictating. My mom was paid by the word and also had a quota to keep up with. She retired as her job and her co-workers jobs ultimately went to India. I miss those recipes she would come home with.

Don't ask me where to name came from for these as I have no idea but don't let the name scare you, they are delicious.

Pygmy Rolls



This is what you will need to make the pygmy rolls along with a glass or metal pie tin.  So easy and so ridiculously delicious.

Depending on the size of refrigerator biscuits, cut them into halves, then thirds or twos depending on the size.

I melt the butter in the pie tin over the stove.  Turn the burner off and add all the dry ingredients, mixing well.

                                                               Then add the biscuits.

Pygmy Rolls

1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 tsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. dillweed
1 1/2 tsp. minced onions (dried)
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 roll refrigerator biscuits

1.  Cut biscuits into quarters or into sixes depending on the size of the roll.
2.  Melt butter in pie tin on the stovetop.  Turn burner off and add parsley flakes, dillweek, minced onions and Parmesan cheese.
3.  Add biscuits.
4.  Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 12 -15 minutes until golden brown and serve.

In case you wonder what Louie, our three legged cat does when I'm cooking, he runs for cover.

Indian Rice and Curry

My grandparents were missionaries for the Salvation Army and my mother was born in India. This dish was a staple in our family and also a prerequisite for anyone wanting to marry me. Luckily, Rocketman loved it. Our kids love it too.

Rice and Curry

1 frying chicken cut into pieces(I use 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts. It's up to you what you want to use)
2 heaping Tbsps. of shortening (Crisco)
1 medium onion, minced
2 heaping Tbsps. curry powder
1 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
4-6 potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 c. milk
Juice of 1/2 lemon or 1 Tbsp. Real Lemon juice

1. Melt the shortening in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and curry powder until the onions are translucent. Put flour, salt and pepper into a ziplock bag and shake well to mix.
3. Add chicken and shake to coat. Add chicken to pot and brown lightly. Watch so the chicken doesn't stick to the pot.
4. Add about a quart of hot water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and let simmer for an hour.
5. Add potatoes, bring to a boil again until the potatoes are done, about 30 minutes.
6. Add lemon juice and milk. Stir and simmer a few minutes. Add additional salt to taste, if desired. I usually add 1-2 teaspoons.
7. Serve over cooked rice.
8. My mom would serve it with bananas as condiments. She also would add green tomatoes somewhere up above but I don't know where. I've never done that because I'm not a big fan of green tomatoes.