S calloped Potatoes

Diane L Leipper

4 medium potatoes (about 1 pound) peeled and cut into 1/8 inch slices

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 Tablespoons butter or margarine

3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon pepper Paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk

Additional ingredients

Cheddar cheese

Cooked ham, cubed

1 Onion, sliced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, salt, garlic powder. and pepper. Start layering other ingredients beginning with a layer of potatoes then sprinkle some flour mixture (then onions and ham and cheese) then repeat until all ingredients are used. Pour milk over potato layers, dot with butter, (add last layer of cheese) sprinkle with paprika and place in oven. Bake for at least 1 hour or until potatoes pierce easily.

Source: Kenmore Micro/Convection Cooking

Sometimes I precook the potatoes a little before layering. This cuts down on cooking time and ensures potatoes get done. - DLL

Potato Pancakes

In regards to the family of Uncle Jim, Bob Skidmore had a favorite potato pancake recipe which he made for a big family gathering at their house which was the last time I saw Dad. I think it was when Kenneth was visiting. MLS

Squash Saute

Diane L. Leipper

3 Zucchini

1 clove garlic

2 - 3 Tablespoons butter

3 Yellow crookneck

1/2 - 1 teaspoon marjoram

1 small onion

1/2 - 1 teaspoon thyme

Slice squash into thin length-wise planks. Cut onion into thin circles. Dice garlic. Melt butter in large frying pan then add onion and garlic. Saute until just tender then add squash and herbs. Mix thoroughly, add a little water if necessary. Put lid on pan and simmer on low until squash is tender.

This is a recipe I made up myself and it turned out so good I decided I better write it down. - DLL

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