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Yes I know that the 4TH of July is coming up soon , but here is a great twist on the Fried Chicken recipe. Enjoy

Fricassee of Chicken

1 chicken, cut in serving pieces
1 egg yolk
2 tbs. fat
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbs. flour
salt and pepper to taste

Boil giblets, wings and neck to make chicken broth. Brown chicken in hot fat. Season with salt and pepper.
Add hot broth and simmer for 45 minutes. Blend flour and water, add to broth. Cook until mixture is slightly
thickened. Beat egg yolk and milk pour over chicken. Heat only until egg, milk and broth are heated through.
Serve over rice.

Most farms would have streams or ponds on them, This would give them fresh fish when needed. After the kids got home from school, mom would sent them out to catch dinner. What a treat to have fish instead of Beef. Here is something quick and simple but taste great.

Baked Fish

1 to 2 lbs. fresh fish fillet,
1 Tbs. butter-melted,
salt and pepper,
1/2 cup sour cream with chives or plain,
1 Tbs. flour,
1 Tbs. lemon juice,
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Wash and pat dry with towel. Arrange fish in 8×10 baking dish. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine sour cream, flour and lemon juice and spoon over fish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 25 minutes, can be doubled.

Here is a great tip I read—After using the lemon juice, dredge out the pulp fr...

This recipe is for the Ladies who were busy and needed to have free time to get other house hold chores done before dinner..

Beef Stew

1 1/2 lb. lean beef-cubed,
6 carrots-sliced,
3 onions-sliced,
1 cup celery-diced,
quartered potatoes,
1 can tomatoes-or fresh,
1 tsp.-salt,
3 Tbs.-minute tapioca,
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs

Put in covered Dutch oven and bake in 250 degree oven for 5 hours.

Please enjoy the Stew.

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