French Fries

These are so good, the extra step is worth it, and the sugar soak seems to keep the potatoes from soaking up to much oil or maybe just crisps them up faster, I don't know but, YUM.

6 medium potatoes cut into fries
5 c cold water
2/3 c sugar
oil for frying
salt

Stir sugar into water until dissolved.
Soak potatoes in sugar water about 30 min.

Preheat oil to 350^o.

Pat potatoes dry and fry for 2 minutes, remove to paper towels to cool.
Place potatoes back into oil and fry a second time until light brown and crispy.
Season to taste.

Smotherd Fries

 I'm sure these are making our cholesterol go through the roof, but they are sooo good.
1 batch of French Fries (Side Dishes)
2 pouches Schwan's Diced Beef Tips and Gravy
1/2 onion chopped
2 T butter
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
yellow mustard
Heat beef tips and gravy in microwave.
Saute onions in butter until soft.
Place fries on a plate, smother in beef tips and gravy, onions, cheese and mustard.

Tuna Mac

This is our ultimate comfort food. It's fast, warm and satisfying.
2 boxes macaroni & cheese prepared according to pkg. directions in large pot.
Add:
1 can peas
2 cans tuna
1 can cream of mushroom soup
Stir well over low heat until warmed through.

Taco Mac

Ingredients:
4 boxes Kraft Mac & Cheese
2 lbs. ground chuck
1/2 C taco seasoning
1 1/2 C water
2 cans corn
1 C butter
1 C milk

Directions:
Brown ground meat, add taco seasoning and water, mix well, simmer 10 minutes. While meat is cooking bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and add macaroni noodles, return to a boil and cook 7-9 minutes, drain and return to pot. Add butter, milk and cheese powder, mix well. Add corn and meat, mix well.

Hot Dog Mac

Ingredients:
2 boxes kraft Mac & Cheese
4 hot dogs sliced
1 C frozen peas
1/2 C milk
1/2 C butter

Directions:
Boil 4 quarts water over high heat, add macaroni noodles, sliced hot dogs and peas, return to boil and boil 7-9 minutes or until macaroni is done. Drain, add milk, butter and cheese powder, stir until mixed well.

Creamy Honey Spread

Beat together 1 pkg. cream cheese and 1/4 C honey. Goes great on bagels!

Cabbage Roll Casserole

Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 1/2 pounds chopped cabbage
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 teaspoon salt
dash Worcestershire sauce
dash hot sauce
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large skillet, brown beef over medium high heat until redness is gone. Drain off fat.
In a large mixing bowl combine the onion, garlic,Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, tomato sauce, cabbage, rice and salt. Add meat and mix all together. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour broth over meat mixture and bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 1 hour. Stir, replace cover and bake for another 30 minutes.

Or (Quick/Lazy Directions)

Just brown the meat and onion in a large pot, then drain and put it back in, add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil, turn off heat, put a lid on it for 15 minutes or until cabbage is steamed and rice is tender.