Featured Holiday – Arbor Day

The last Friday in April is Arbor Day, a time dedicated to planting trees and greening up our surroundings. Arbor Day began in Nebraska in 1872, a time when the state’s settlers wanted to improve their then-barren landscape with greenery.

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Green Beans Almondine

1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green beans 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 c. milk 1 (4 to 6 oz.) pkg. slivered almonds 1 (7 oz.) can ready-to-serve French fried onion rings 1/2 cube butter, sliced Arrange frozen green beans in baking dish. Mix mushroom soup and milk together. Pour 1/2…

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Latkes (potato pancakes)

4 medium potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds) 3 T. rendered chicken fat (schmaltz) 2 lightly beaten eggs 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cooking oil Sour cream (optional) Applesauce (optional) 1. Peel and finely shred potatoes. In a mixing bowl combine potatoes with chicken fat, eggs, garlic, and salt. Using 1/3 cup…

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Scalloped Potatoes

1 T.butter 2 cups chopped shallots 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds your favorite potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices Cooking spray 1 2/3 cups milk 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground white pepper 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 T. grated Parmesan cheese Melt butter in a medium saucepan…

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Au Gratin Potatoes

1 to 1 1/2 lb. Baking Potatoes 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. flour 1 small shallot, minced 1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese 1 tsp. salt 1 c milk pepper to taste Boil potatoes until tender. In small saucepan, saute shallots in melted butter until soft. Add flour and salt and pepper. Stir over low…

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