Audrey's Favorite Dishes
My name is Diane Bowen. My Mother's name is Audrey Salatka. She is a
wonderful cook. We grew up tasting new foods each week and loving it! My
Mother could make anything taste good. I am delighted to send you just two
of our family's favorite dishes.
Old Fashioned Shortbread1 c sugar2 c butter 4 c flour pinch of salt Sift together the flour, sugar, and salt and rub in the butter. Roll or pat the dough into a circle on a cookie sheet and prick with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees until pale brown. While still warm, cut into fingers. Grandma Salatka's Sausage Stuffing6 slices of breadGarlic seasoning 1/2 lb ground chuck 1/2 lb sausage 1 c celery, diced 1/2 c onion, diced 1 t diced garlic 2/3 c water 1t poultry seasoning 1t oregano 1t basil 2 T flour 1 egg Sprinkle bread with garlic seasoning. Cube bread and toast. Set toasted bread aside. Brown ground chuck and sausage in a skillet with celery, onion, and garlic. Drain fat from meat mixture. Add water, sage, poultry seasoning, oregano, basil and flour. Cook and stir for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Place bread crumbs in a large bowl, add egg and meat mixture. Mix gently with hands. Add a little water if mixture seems too dry. Makes a delicious stuffing for poultry or can be put into a greased casserole dish and baked at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
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