Sauerkraut with Beef or Pork

1-2 lbs boneless beef (any cut you like), OR pork boneless country-style spare ribs

1 quart sauerkraut

2-3 large potatoes, peeled & sliced

In large kettle place the beef or pork in the bottom. Pour sauerkraut, including any juice, on top. Place potatoes on top of the sauerkraut. Add a little water if the sauerkraut is dry. Cover with lid and cook on medium stove-top heat until potatoes are done. Takes about an hour.

(Thanks for sharing the recipe, Shirley!)

Split Pea Soup in the Crockpot

16 oz pkg split peas

2 cups chopped cooked ham

1 1/2 cups diced or 1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup chopped onion

2 cloves minced garlic

1 large bay leaf

1/2 t salt

1/4 t pepper

5 cups boiling water

1 cup warm milk

In a crockpot, layer (no stirring) the first 9 ingredients. Cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours. Stir in milk. Enjoy!

I use a package of Hormel's ham lunchmeat (with no nitrates), chopped in 1/2-inch squares. Works great and I can enjoy one of my favorite soups without the preservatives!

Oven Omelet

8 eggs
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon seasoned or regular salt
½ - 1 cup finely chopped, cooked meat (ham, sausage, bacon)
--or try without any meat as there's plenty of other protein
1-2 cups shredded cheese--cheddar or mozarella
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced or chopped fresh mushrooms

Beat eggs, milk and salt. Add meat. Stir in cheese and onion. Pour into a greased 8x8" baking dish. Bake uncovered 40-45 minutes or until set and top is golden brown in 325 degree oven. Makes 4-6 servings.

Meat-Potato Quiche

3 Tablespoons oil
3 cups shredded raw potatoes

Stir together in 9" pie pan. Press down evenly into pan. Bake at 475 degrees for 10-15 minutes, until slightly brown. Remove from oven and layer on:

1 cup grated cheese
1 cup diced cooked meat (chicken, ham, sausage, etc.)
1/2 cup chopped onion

In small bowl, beat together:
1 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
dash of pepper

Pour over mixture in pie pan. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool five minutes before cutting.

Ham and Cheese Roll-ups

1 recipe biscuit dough
Mustard
1 cup finely chopped ham
1 cup shredded cheese

Roll biscuit dough into a 15x9" rectangle; spread with mustard. Sprinkle ham and cheese on the dough. Roll up tightly, beginning on 15" side. Seal ends shut. Cut into 12 slices. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

(Before cutting into slices, the roll can be refrigerated up to 24 hours and baked when needed.)