Miss Peregrine Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Does anyone have this? I just got it today from my local bookstore. The clerk looked at the title and said, "You probably don't want a bag, do you?" LOL Anyway, what have you tried/liked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 That's hysterical! This was the cookbook from which I learned that you can make cream of chicken soup (without opening a can.) I had no idea! I find this cookbook immensely useful. The Oven beef Stew on p. 167 is delicious, as well as the Creamed Chicken on p. 186 (for leftover bits of chicken.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAR120C Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 "You probably don't want a bag, do you?" LOL :lol: My mother has had that cookbook forever! The lentil-barley stew is excellent... I think she made it once a week the whole time I was growing up, and I still make it frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in SWVA Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I have had copies of this cookbook since it first came out over twenty-five years ago. The first copy fell in the dishwater and mildewed. The second caught fire on the stove. My current copy is so well used and dog-eared that I am really in need of a fourth! There are so many recipes in there that are family favorites it would be difficult to list them all. Susie in SWVA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 There are many Mennonite communities in my area. This is *the* classic Menno cookbook. It is fantastic. I'm just sorry I hadn't heard of it before coming here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLHCO Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I have several recipes from this I've used over and over for years. It's pretty beat up. I admit I don't usually fix main dish meals as much as utilize the baking mix options, the desserts, etc. I love the comment you were given. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Does anyone have this? I just got it today from my local bookstore. The clerk looked at the title and said, "You probably don't want a bag, do you?" LOL Anyway, what have you tried/liked? There is a pancake dry mix that is wonderful. It's a huge recipe, something like 6-10 cups. It calls for powdered milk. I use whole wheat flour and it's great! It's one of my "fast" homemade meals. Just add water. My mom had this cookbook when I was a kid and then she passed it on to me and then my sister nabbed it during one of her visits. I did photo copy that pancake recipe though since I used that the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Anyway, what have you tried/liked? My husband brought this cookbook into our marriage. My favorite recipes from it are the chicken-pineapple skillet, dill bread and molasses crinkles. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandra Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 on p. 131. It doesn't sound great but it is wonderful. My youngest who is super-picky keeps asking when I will make it again. I added a few more potatoes than it called for. Also, my kids do NOT like chunks of tomatoes so next time I will use crushed tomatoes. That is the only one I have tried so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I just got it today from my local bookstore. The clerk looked at the title and said, "You probably don't want a bag, do you?" LOL That's hysterical! I don't have this, but it's been on my want list for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 :lol:My mother has had that cookbook forever! The lentil-barley stew is excellent... I think she made it once a week the whole time I was growing up, and I still make it frequently. The brown rice (substitute for barley) option for this stew is great too! I've been in a cooking rut lately. I'll get this cookbook out today for some inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamjk Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I just requested it from ILL, but I'm third in the queue! I guess it's pretty popular here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2bhome Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 The honey baked chicken recipe, lentils, peanut butter bread, peanut butter balls and the many many others. :001_smile: I love that cookbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I am loving the recipe suggestions that people have tried out. Maybe I can make and freeze some of these for my mother-in-law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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