Tomato Chops

A quick use for some leftovers....

TOMATO CHOPS

Measure three-quarters of a cup of tomatoes after the water has been drained off, put in a saucepan medium-high heat and stir into it a cupful of mashed 
potatoes, a heaping tablespoonful of butter, salt and pepper to taste, half a cup of grated bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly and add one egg beaten light. Remove from the heat, turn into a deep plate, let it get cold, then form in the shape of chops, dip in egg and roll in dried bread or cracker crumbs and fry a nice brown in oil. Arrange on a platter and serve with tomato sauce, or place around a dish of stewed tomatoes.

Scalloped Meat Dish

  SCALLOPED MEAT
 

• Any left over meat
• Onions
• Tomatoes, fresh or canned
• Soup stock or broth
• Flour
• Butter  
• Bread crumbs
• Salt
• Pepper

Into the bottom of a baking dish put a layer of thinly sliced onion, salt, pepper, a sprinkling of flour and a few dots of butter, then a layer of the cooked meat sliced very thin, another layer of onion and seasoning, and then one of meat, moistening it occasionally with a tablespoon of soup stock or hot water in which a bouillon cube has been dissolved. Repeat this until the dish is nearly full. Last put in a layer of raw tomatoes (canned tomatoes may be made to serve the purpose) and cover the top with bread crumbs, salt, pepper and bits of butter. Bake in the oven for one-half hour at 350 degrees.

Irish Pancakes

We used to have pancakes on Sunday mornings.  Mom was always finding a use for leftover mashed potatoes.  Have you ever used them in pancakes?  It gives them a delicious flavor.  Try this recipe the next time you're looking for something different.  

IRISH PANCAKES

One cup mashed potatoes,

Two cups flour,

One teaspoon salt,

Three teaspoons baking powder,

Two eggs,

One cup milk,

Four tablespoon maple syrup (or corn syrup),

One and one-half teaspoons nutmeg.

Beat to thoroughly mix and then bake on a griddle. Spread with butter and sugar.

I've made pancakes so many times, I don't really think about all the steps involved in cooking them.  If you're new to this and need more directions, check out busycooks.com for step by step directions.

Check this out for tips on making perfect pancakes.

LEFTOVER PIE

I'm always looking for something new to do with leftovers.  This 'pot pie' is so yummy, I usually don't want to wait for a roast.  Chicken works well and you can also add your favorite or leftover vegetables.

LEFTOVER PIE

• 1½ cups leftover beef roast
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ⅓ cup chopped pepper
• 1 can green peas, drained
• salt & pepper to taste
• 2 pie-crust (for top & bottom)

Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.  Chop up beef and discard any fat.  Mix mushroom soup and milk in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil over medium heat.  Stir in the salt, onion and green pepper. Mix in cut-up meat and peas.  Pour it into pastry lined baking dish.  (a pie dish works fine) Pierce top of pastry with a fork in several spots.  Top with remaining pie  crust and bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.