MUSHROOM RICE FROM THE RICE COUNCIL OF AMERICA

From an October 1977 Good Housekeeping.

EASY DEVILED EGGS FROM HEINZ

From a June 1959 Good Housekeeping.

THREE MORE THANKSGIVING RECIPES

I would like to thank Cheeky for these recipes.
SAGE SAUSAGE DRESSING

• 2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix
• 8 slices day old white bread, cubed
• 2 16 oz pkgs sage sausage
• 1 c. onion, diced
• 1 c. celery, sliced
• 3-5 c. chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground sage

Prepare cornbread according to package directions, set aside to cool. While cornbread is cooling, chop celery and onions and cut bread into cubes, set aside. Cook sausage until well crumbled and no longer pink. Remove sausage from pan and set aside, leaving 2 tbsp of drippings in pan. Add vegetables and seasoning, saute until crisp tender. Remove from heat. Add sausage and bread cubes to vegetables, toss to mix well. Crumble cooled cornbread into large bowl. Add sausage mixture and toss. Add chicken broth 1 cup at a time until desired moistness is achieved. Spoon into 13x9 glass baking dish and bake at 350 degrees 50 - 60 minutes, or until done.


LEMONY TURKEY GRAVY:

• 4 Tbsp butter
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1 carrot
• 1 rib of celery
• 1 small onion, halved
• 3 c. chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper

Pulse veggies in food processor until finely chopped. Melt butter over med-high heat, add veggies and cook 7 mins. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 4 mins. Lower heat to medium, whisk in broth, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Simmer for 13 minutes, strain and serve.


HERB BUTTER RUB FOR POULTRY:

• 1 stick salted butter (or margarine), softened
• poultry seasoning
• red pepper
• fresh ground black pepper
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• dried sage
• dried basil

Place butter in bowl, add seasoning and mix well.
Form back into basic stick shape, rewrap and place in refrigerator until firm again.

LEONARD STONE DIES AT 87

This is an obit from a website called All Voices for character actor Leonard Stone (photo above). Most of the obits mention that his most famous role was as Violet's father in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Am I the only one who remembers Stone from a series of 70's Alka Seltzer commercials. He and another actor portrayed characters named Conk and Bonk. They wore derby hats and pinstriped suits. One had a large mallet and the other wore boxing gloves. They would give people "the old one-two." I could not find one of these on You Tube. I do know they inspired villains in Spider Man comic books.  

MINIME'S CHERRY FLUFF RECIPE

Minime is a friend of mine from Lebanon, Mo. She thought that readers of this blog would enjoy this desert recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed.
• 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained.
• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling.
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk.
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows.
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut.
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.

Directions Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well. Chill overnight. Yield: 12-16 servings.
Sounds yummy!!!

IDEAS FOR THANKSGIVING

I know that people see me as a rebel, who doesn’t take orders or opinions from anyone. True, but I’m thinking of asking for help. After the success of the Countdown to Halloween, I’m looking toward the next big holiday which is Thanksgiving. I have an idea. I have a large collection of women’s fashion, “nesting” and Life magazines. These magazines have plenty of recipes and food related articles in them. I have decided to feature them, along with my usual pop culture retrospective.

Here is where the response, feedback, audience-driven, media major goes to work. I would like for you, as a reader to contact me, Desdinova-the Super Villain of the Ozarks, with a recipe for a dish suitable for Thanksgiving dinner, desert or snack. This way we also keep the blog content localized.

Use the following e-mail addresses: d4windsbar@yahoo.com or lhs1987@socket.net. Address them as “Desdinova Thanksgiving Recipe.” This way I know who is reading this blog.

NOTE: I have been diagnosed as a “borderline diabetic,” so diabetic recipes will probably take precedent.

COUNTDOWN TO HALLOWEEN IS OVER

This was my first year of participating in the Countdown To Halloween. I really enjoyed this blogging event. It was a shot in the arm to this new blog. The only draw back is not enough time to post about everything I wanted to. I'll admit I got some ideas late in the game. I also may have posted too much from You Tube. I realize that this was my first experience and will know what to do differently next year.