August Recipes

August Recipe Collection

Barbecue Sauce

contributed by Toby Wingert - True Ranches LLC - Casper, Wyoming

1 qt.	Ketchup
1 qt.	Water
2 T.	Cider Vinegar
1/2 c.	Butter or Salad Oil
2 T.	Worcestershire Sauce
3/4 c.	Tomato Paste
1/4 c.	Pureed Green Chilies
1/4 c.	Granulated Garlic
1/2 t.	Pepper
1/4 t.	Nutmeg
1 T.	Horseradish
1/2 c.	Molasses or Brown Sugar
1/2 t.	Tobasco

Salt to taste and simmer 2-3 hours.

Quick Fry Julienne Beef Strips

Contributed by C.B. Platt - Retiree - Casper, Wyoming

1-1/2 lb.	Sirloin Beef Strips
1	Red Pepper, cut in julienne strips
1	Green Pepper, cut in julienne strips
2/3 c.	Red Onion, diced

Sauce:
2 T.	Water
2 T.	Worcestershire Sauce
2 T.	Herb Dressing

Mix sauce and set aside. Mix vegetables into sauce, blend well. Put small amount of oil in skillet and brown meat quickly for 1-2 minutes. Add vegetables and stir fry approx. 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain. May be served as is, over rice, or fajita-style rolled up in warm flour tortillas.

Elegant Broccoli

Contributed by Melanie True - Casper, Wyoming

1-1/2 c.	Water
2	Beef Bouillon Cubes
1 pkg.	Frozen Chopped Broccoli (10 oz. pkg)
1/2	Small onion, Chopped Fine
1 jar	(5 oz.) Cheese and Bacon
1/2 c.	Long Grain Rice

Bring water to a boil in saucepan. Add bouillon cubes. Stir until blended, add broccoli, onion, cheese and rice. Mix lightly. Pour into buttered casserole. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours, stirring about 3 times during baking.

Lemon Bread

Contributed by Karen True - Casper, Wyoming

6 T.	Shortening
1-1/3 c.	Sugar
2	Eggs, beaten
1 T.	Grated Lemon Rind (or Lemon Peel Seasoning)
1-1/2 c.	Sifted Flour
1/2 t.	Salt
1 t.	Baking Powder
1/2 c.	Chopped Nuts
1/2 c.	Milk
3 T.	Lemon Juice

Cream shortening and 1 cup sugar together in bowl. Add eggs and lemon rind; beat well. Sift dry ingredients together. Add to egg mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in nuts. Pour into greased and floured load pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until lightly browned. Cool for 15 minutes. Dissolve remaining 1/3 cup sugar in lemon juice. Pour over bread. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pan. Excellent bread for buttered tea sandwiches.

Sugar Cookies

Contributed by Pam Baden - Treasury Dept. - Casper, Wyoming

Cut margarine into flour and salt. In another bowl mix the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Mix the baking soda into the sour cream, then add to the eggs and sugar, mix all with the flour. Roll out to 1/4" thick and cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Frost with powdered sugar frosting.

Four-Bean Salad

Contributed by Wanda Stockman - Treasury Dept. - Casper, Wyoming

1 can	Green beans, drained
1 can	Yellow beans, drained
2 cans	Kidney beans, washed
1 can	Garbanzo beans, washed
1	Green Pepper, thinly sliced
2-3	Stalks Celery, diced
1 can	Chopped Pimentos
2 med.	Red Onions, thinly sliced

Bring to a boil:
2 c.	White vinegar
1 c.	Water
2 c.	Sugar
2 T.	Salt

Cool to lukewarm and pour over vegetables. Will keep for a long time in refrigerator. The longer you keep it, the better it tastes.

All recipes from True Wyoming Beef Cooking Guide and Recipe Collection or True Cook'n Vol II.

4 c.	Flour
1/2 t.	Salt
1 c.	Margarine
2	Eggs
1 c.	Sugar
1 t.	Vanilla
1/2 c.	Thick Sour Cream
1 t.	Baking Soda