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CORN AND TOMATOES
mealtime magic
Photoplay’s Mealtime Magic From a Package
Makes 4-6 servings Melt in a heavy saucepan :
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Add:
1 small onion, diced Vi cup chopped green pepper
Cook over low heat until tender. Add:
1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes, drained
Mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add:
1 can (12 ozs.) corn, drained
1 can (8 ozs.) cream style corn y2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
Mix well. Set aside.
Trim crusts from :
3 slices bread Cut into small cubes.
Add:
2 tablespoons melted butter or
margarine
Mix well.
Add:
V2 cup grated American cheese
Toss lightly. Place half of the corntomato mixture in a greased baking dish. Cover with half of the bread cubes. Repeat layers. Bake in a moderate oven (350° F.) for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
From: P. Lamond, N.Y., N.Y.
PINEAPPLE SQUASH CASSEROLE
Makes 3-4 servings Combine:
1 package (12 ozs.) frozen cooked squash, thawed
1 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter or
margarine
Mix well. Turn into a lightly greased 1 quart casserole.
Combine:
1 can (8 ozs.) crushed pineapple, well drained 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine
Mix well. Spread evenly over squash. Bake in a hot oven (400° F.) for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned. From: Mrs. H. Sanders, Cordova, Ala.
SUGAR CRUNCH BROWNIE BARS
Makes 3% dozen bars Place in a mixing bowl :
1 package (1 lb.) fudge
brownie mix
Add:
y2 cup commercial sour cream
2 eggs, beaten well
Blend well. Spread evenly in a well greased 13x9x1" pan.
Combine :
lA cup sugar
XA cup finely chopped walnuts
Mix well. Sprinkle evenly over batter. Bake in a moderate oven (375° F.) for 20 minutes, or until done. Cool, then cut into bars or squares.
From: H. Brophy, Medford, Mass.
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CRUSTY PEACH COBBLER
Makes 6 servings Combine :
Vi cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Mix well.
Add:
1 can (1 lb. 13 ozs.) sliced peaches
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Mix well. Turn into a lightly greased baking dish. Set aside. Place in a mixing bowl:
1 cup biscuit mix
Add, all at once:
y3 cup milk
Stir to form a soft, not sticky, dough. Drop dough in 6 portions over peaches. Set aside.
Work with a spoon until soft:
2 tablespoons butter or
margarine
Add:
3 tablespoons brown sugar Vi teaspoon cinnamon
Mix well. Divide in 6 portions. Place one on each portion of biscuit dough. Bake in a hot oven (400° F.) for 30 minutes. Serve warm.
From: M. Carpenito, Methuen, Mass.
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TUNA DIVAN
Makes 6-8 servings Cook in boiling, salted water just until tender, according to package directions :
2 packages (10 ozs. each) frozen broccoli spears
Drain. Place in lightly greased shallow baking dish.
Arrange over broccoli :
2 cans (7 ozs. each) tuna, drained and flaked
Set aside.
Melt in a saucepan :
y4 cup butter or margarine
Add:
y4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
lA teaspoon pepper
Blend well.
Gradually add, while stirring:
2 cups milk
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to boil. Remove from heat.
Add:
y3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Stir until cheese melts. Pour over tuna and broccoli. Bake in a moderate oven (375° F.) for 20-25 minutes, or until mixture is bubbly. From: Mrs. C. Keck, Bellerose, N.Y.
VARIATIONS
Use cooked chicken, cooked turkey, or cooked ham in place of tuna.
Have you a special tried and tested recipe which features a "packaged convenience" food as an ingredient? If you have, send it with your name and address to PHOTOPLAY’S MEALTIME MAGIC, P.O. Box 3483, Grand Central Station, New York 17, New York. We will pay $5.00 for each recipe that we publish.