On Healthy Living

To Soften Hands
Mutton tallow is considered excellent to soften the hands. It may be rubbed on at any time when the hands are perfectly dry. Another good rule is to rub well in dry oatmeal after every washing, and be particular regarding the quantity of soap. Cheap soap and hard water are the unknown enemies […]

To Soften Hands
Mutton tallow is considered excellent to soften the hands. It may be rubbed on at any time when the hands are perfectly dry. Another good rule is to rub well in dry oatmeal after every washing, and be particular regarding the quantity of soap. Cheap soap and hard water are the unknown enemies […]

Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
10 1/2 ounces crushed pineapple with juice
1 (6 ounce) package cherry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the cranberry sauce.
2. Cut the cherries into pieces and add them to […]

Ingredients:
4 medium baking potatoes, scrubbed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic salt, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Pour olive oil into a plastic bag. Measure the garlic salt and pepper onto a plate, and stir around a little. Coat each potato with […]

Ingredients:
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup beer
1 cup water
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
salt and pepper to taste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, mix the soy sauce, beer, water, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Place chicken in the bowl. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight. […]

Instructions:
1/4 cup butter
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 cup butter
2 pounds frozen crawfish, cleaned
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions:
1. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a large […]

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup red enchilada sauce
1 1/2 onion, diced, divided
6 (12 inch) flour tortillas
4 cups diced cooked chicken breast, divided
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
4 cups refried beans, divided
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Topping:
3 avocados, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 […]

Ingredients:
1 cup shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
Directions:
1. Heat the shortening in a large, cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. In a brown paper lunch bag, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Shake two chicken pieces in the bag to […]

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced
1/2 (2 ounce) package strawberry Danish dessert mix (e.g. Junket)
1 cup water
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour and confectioners’ sugar. […]

Ingredients:
For the roasted shallot vinaigrette:
1 shallot
drizzle of olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped chives
freshly ground black pepper
For the barbecued chicken and grilled onions:
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, about 4 ounces each
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 […]