Food Terminology A to Z (continued)

Fondont: A sugary syrup that is cooked to a soft ball stage 234º F, then cooled and kneaded to a  creaminess.
Gumbo: A thick soup usually made with okra, other vegetables and seasonings.
...........................................................................
Creamy Egg Salad
1 package (3 ozs) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green or red sweet peppers
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 tbls. minced fresh parsley
8 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt and pepper until smooth. Add green pepper, celery, relish and parsley. Fold in eggs. Refrigerate until serving. Yield 3 cups.
            ...........................................................................
Beef and Beans (Serve with salad of your choice)
2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tsp. beef bouillon granules
2/3 cup boiling water
2 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans with molasses
1 1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup prepared mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled.
In a heavy large pan cook beef, onions and celery (until meat is no longer pink) on a medium heat. Dissolve bouillion in water; stir into beef mixture. Add the beans, ketchup, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well. Cover and bake at 375º for 60 - 70 minutes or until bubbly; stir. Top with bacon.  Yield 8-10 servings
            .........................................................................
Far East Celery
4 cups (1 in) celery slices
1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of chicken soup undiluted
1/4 cup chopped pimiento
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chow mein noodles
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tbls. butter melted
Cook celery in a small amount of salted water about 6-8 minutes until just tender. Combine celery with water chestnuts, soup, pimiento and salt; mix well. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 2 qt. casserole. Combine chow mein noodles, almonds and butter, sprinkle over celery mixture. Bake at 350º for 35 minutes.Yield 6 servings
............................................................................
Psalm 116:12, 13
What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me?
I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.