Hope you enjoy some of Sally’s favorite recipes.
Chicken & Gravy Over Rice
| Ingredient | Amount | Comment |
| Celery | 2 Stalks | With The Leaves On |
| Chicken | 4 lbs | Leave The Skin On – I Started Making It w/ Boneless/Skinless Breasts, Much Simpler |
| Chicken Bouillon Cubes | 2 | I’ve Been Using 6 |
| Corn Starch | Tablespoon | 1 Tablespoon / Cup Of Broth |
| Cream Of Chicken Soup | 1 Can | I’ve Been Using A 26oz Can (vs. 12 oz) For Additional Flavor (i.e. Salt) |
| Flour | 2 Tablespoons | 2 Tablespoons / Cup Of Broth |
| Onion | 1 | Cut Into Quarters |
| Pepper | 1 Teaspoon | Mom’s Recipe Doesn’t Call For It But Try Adding The Pepper To The Water When You Cook The Chicken |
| Peppercorns | 6 | I’ve Been Using 12 |
| Salt | 1 Tablespoon | Mom’s Recipe Doesn’t Call For It But Try Adding The Salt To The Water When You Cook The Chicken |
Place The Chicken In A Large Pot & Cover It With Water (I’ve Been Adding 14 To 16 Cups) . Add The Quartered Onion (Or More), The Bouillon Cubes & The Peppercorns. Cook The Chicken Until Tender. Remove The Chicken & The Onion From The Pot & Place Them On A Platter To Cool. Strain The Broth From The Pot Into A Bowl. Measure The Broth Back Into The Pot.
To Make The Gravy, Wisk The Corn Starch & The Flour Into The Broth. Bring The Broth To A Boil Slowly, Stirring Constantly. Reduce Heat & Add The Cream Of Chicken Soup, Wisk To Remove Lumps. Chop The Cooked Onion & Add It To The Pot.
Remove The Skin & Bones From The Cooled Chicken, Chop Into Bite Size Pieces & Add To The Pot. Heat & Serve Over Rice.
Chili
| Ingredient | Amount | Comment |
| Ground Beef | 1 lb | You Can Substitute Turkey, But The Beef Is Better |
| Crushed Tomatoes | 2 Large Cans | |
| Onion | 1 Cup | Chopped Fine |
| Garlic | 2 Cloves | Chopped Fine |
| Oil | 2 Tablespoons | |
| Chili Powder | 3 Tablespoons | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Paprika | 0.5 Teaspoon | |
| Ground Red Pepper | 0.5 Teaspoon | |
| Kidney Beans | 1 15 oz Can | Drained |
Sauté The Onions In The Oil Until Soft. Stir In The Garlic & Cook For 1 Minute. Add The Ground Beef & Cook Until Brown. Drain Off The Excess Fat. Add The Crushed Tomatoes & Stir In The Seasonings. Bring To A Boil. Lower The Heat & Cook Slowly For A Hour. Add The Kidney Beans & Cook An Additional 10 Minutes.
Fried Rice
| Ingredient | Amount | Comment |
| Bacon | 4 Strips | Crisp |
| Cooked Rice (Cold) | 2 Cups | Remember 1 Part Rice to 2 Parts Water When Cooking The Rice |
| Green Onions | To Taste | Chopped |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Eggs | 2 | Whipped |
| Soy Sauce | 1 – 2 Tablespoons |
Fry 4 Strips Of Bacon. Remove The Crisp Bacon & Dump The Cooked Rice Into The Hot Grease. Add The Rice (If You Didn’t Let The Rice Cool It’s OK) & Cook w/ The Grease For A Few Minutes. Stir In The Green Onions & Salt. Make A Hole In The Middle Of The Rice & Dump The Whipped Egg Into It. Partially Cook The Egg & Mix It Into The Rice. Crumble The Bacon & Stir It In w/ The Soy Sauce.
Meatloaf
| Ingredient | Amount | Comment |
| Ground Beef | 1 lb | The Good Stuff |
| Ground Pork | 0.5 lb | This Adds The Fat |
| Plain Dry Bread Crumbs | 1 Cup | |
| Whole Milk | 1.25 Cups | You Can Substitute 2%, But Why? |
| Egg | 1 | |
| Onion | 0.5 – 1 Cup | Chopped Fine |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 0.25 Teaspoon | |
| Garlic Powder | 0.25 Teaspoon | |
| Dry Mustard | 0.25 Teaspoon | |
| Celery Salt | 0.25 Teaspoon | |
| Worcestershire Sauce | 1 Tablespoon |
Mix It All Together, Bake @ 350 F For An Hour. Enjoy Hot Or Cold.
Pizza
The Crust
| Ingredient | Amount | Comment |
| Flour | 6 Cups | |
| Sugar | 2 Teaspoons | |
| Oil | 2 Tablespoons | |
| Yeast | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Hot Water | 1 – 1.5 Cups |
Mix The Ingredients In A Bowl. Turn The Dough Out On A Floured Board & Knead Slightly. Set In A Bowl & Cover w/ A Towel. Let The Dough Rise 6 – 8 Hours. Divide Into 4. Roll Out The Dough Balls. To Store The Crusts, Precook them At 450 F For 5 Minutes.
The Sauce
| Ingredient | Amount | Comment |
| Oil | 2 Tablespoons | |
| Basil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Garlic Powder | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Oregano | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Onion Powder | 0.5 Tablespoon | |
| Bay Leaf | 1 Each | |
| Pepper | Dash | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Tomato Sauce | 1 Large Can | |
| Tomato Paste | 2 12 oz Cans | |
| Water | 12 oz | |
| Sugar | 4 Teaspoons | |
Simmer Ingredients In The First Group Until Brown. Add The Tomato Paste, The Water & The Sugar. Cook For 10 Minutes On Low. Add The Tomato Sauce & Cook For An Hour On Low.
The Toppings
| Ingredient | Amount | Comment |
| Provolone Cheese | Sliced | |
| Mozzarella Cheese | Sliced | |
| Parmesan Cheese | Shredded | |
| Pepperoni | Sliced |
Apply The Sauce To The Crust. Dad Always Added Additional Oregano & Basil For Flavor. Layer w/ The Sliced Provolone & Mozzarella Cheeses. Cover w/ The Shredded Parmesan & Add The Pepperoni. Bake Completed Pizza & 450 F For 15 – 20 Minutes.