Aunt Ednas Chili Food

EDNA JONES'S MEAT AND BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Start by browning the ground beef in a large pot. Get two big yellow onions that could make the neighborhood cry. Quarter the onions and then slice them about 1/3 of an inch thick. (I like the onion pieces big so that they don't disappear in the chili.) When the meat is mostly browned, add the onions and cook until the meat is browned and the onions start to soften.
• Drain the liquid from all of the beans and add them in. Add crushed tomato, tomato paste and spices. Simmer on low (covered) for about an hour, stirring frequently. Uncover the chili and taste for seasoning. Add cayenne pepper and Durkee Red Hot sauce to taste. Cook uncovered for another hour until it starts to thicken. Don't forget to stir frequently.
• Serve in generous bowls with shredded cheddar on top and an ice-cold beer on the side.

OZARKS PERSIMMON PUDDING

Steps:

• Mix 1 cup pulp with 2 eggs, thoroughly.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
• Pour into greased and floured cake pan.
• Bake in 350 oven for about 45 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
• Cut in squares and top with whipped cream, and serve slightly warm.

AUNT EDNA'S DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• How many cucumbers? Who knows. Obviously lots.
• Wash cukes and rub off spines.
• Arrange in sterilized jars, add dill, garlic, and a few sliced carrots, if using.
• Bring water, vinegar, salt, and sugar to a boil and pour into jars.
• Seal jars (by hand) then immerse jars in hot water bath for a few minutes to seal.

EDNA'S APPLE CRUMBLE (AKA. APPLE CRISP)

Steps:

• Put apples in an 8 or 9 inch square baking dish.
• Combine the rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl and mix.
• Spread crumble mixture over apples and bake for 35 minutes in a 375ºF degree oven.
• For an added treat top off with a little English custard.

AUNT DIDI'S CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned in spots but still a little red in the middle, about 5 minutes.
• Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and stir to combine. Add the cumin, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Stir in the tomato sauce and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with Mexican rice, refried beans, and warm tortillas.
• From Aunt Elsa's Kitchen
• For a thicker gravy, after cooking use a slotted spoon to transfer the meat and vegetables to a serving bowl. Combine 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour with 1/4 cup water and stir until smooth. Whisk this slurry into the gravy and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened. Pour the gravy over the meat and serve.

GRAM EDNA'S FLUFFY PANCAKES

Steps:

• Combine Oil, Egg, and Milk.
• Add remaining ingrediants.
• Cook on hot (350 deg F) griddle.
• Enjoy!