Joyce's Spaghetti

1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck
3/4 cup green peppers chopped
3/4 cup onion chopped
6 cloves garlic minced and chopped
3 tlbsp. paprika
3 tsp. marjoram
3 tsp. thyme
3 tsp. oregano
2 cans tomato sauce (15 oz.)
1 lb. spaghetti(cooked)

brown the hamburg, onions and green peppers. Add the spices and sauce and simmer for 1 hour. Add on top of spaghetti. Mmmm tasty!!

Apple Dumplings

pastry dough
2 tlbs. finely ground pecans pare and core 4 apples
1 cup all-purpose flour
pinch salt
1 tlbs. sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cut into small chuncks
1 egg white, chilled
2 tlbs. ice water

In a food processor grind pecans then add flour, salt, and sugar. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in the egg white and blend it in to bind the dough until it holds together, if it is crumby, add the ice water, 1 tlb. at a time. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

syrup for dumplings
2 cups water
3 tlbs. butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

filling for apple cavities
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tlbs. butter

pour hot syrup around dumplings and bake 425 for 40 to 45 minutes

Green Chili

3 green peppers chopped
1 bunch cilantro chopped
1 bunch green onions chopped
2 lbs. tomatilos(take cover off & quarter)
4 - 4oz. cans diced green chilies
4 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 cups water
8 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 lb. ground pork 1 bob evans zesty sausage
1 can northern beans (48 oz.)

Place everything except the meat and beans in the stew pot. Let it all cook until the tomatillos are completely broken down. It should look thick and soupy. You can add salt and pepper to taste and then add cooked meat and beans. Mmmm tasty!