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Spicy Tea has been used in my family for centuries. My great-great-grandmother used to make it and send it to work with my great-great-grandfather who was a miner. He said that it would help him relax for lunch time. He loved to drink it when the tea was exactly 32 degrees. He loved tea cold for some reason. It was always used in my family to calm your nerves or comfort you. Mac & Cheese with Ham has always been one of my family's specialties. Although it is a family specialty, not one of us makes the same way as another person. For example, my grandmother liked to use Spam in the place of ham on occasions. This dish was stumbled upon when my uncle, who was seventeen at the time, had to make dinner since my grandparents went out to dinner. He and my aunt wanted mac & cheese, but my six other uncles wanted ham. And so, the family dish of mac & cheese with ham was concocted.
Spiced Tea 1/2 cup unsweetened lemon-flavored instant iced tea (dry) 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup orange-flavored instant breakfast drink (dry) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 12 cups boiling water Mix all ingredients except boiling water; store in tightly covered container at room temperature up to one week. Pour boiling water over tea mixture; stir until dissolved. Garnish with lemon or orange slices if desired. 16 servings (about 3/4 cup each). For individual serving, mix one tablespoon dry tea mixture and one cup boiling water until mixture is dissolved.
Mac & Cheese with Ham 1 to 1+1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, rigatoni or spinach egg noodles (about 6 ounces) 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1+3/4 cups milk 8 ounces process sharp American or Swiss cheese, process American cheese loaf or process cheese spread loaf, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 cup cut-up fully cooked smoked ham Cook macaroni until desired consistency. Cook and stir margarine, salt and pepper over medium heat. When margarine is melted, stir in flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Stir in ham. Makes seven servings.
French Fries !+1/2 pounds of potatoes sliced into any shape One large and deep pot Enough vegetable oil or another oil to fill your pot 1/2 or 1/3 of the way full. Fill the pot 1/2 or 1/3 of the way with vegetable oil, and bring to a boil. Drop in the potato slices or shapes taking care not to splash yourself or anyone else with the hot oil. Use a fork to ensure that the potatoes do not stick together. Boil potatoes in oil until golden-brown or desired color. Dip out french fries with a large holey spoon or a strainer. Be sure to place french fries onto a paper towel-covered plate to blot off excess oil. Let cool for five to eight minutes or until cool. You can sprinkle with salt or pepper and serve.
Border Collie Coffee 3 shots (a shot-glass full) of espresso 1/2 cup Irish creme creamer 1 cup chilled whipping cream 1/4 powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup ground coffee 3 cups water 4-8 teaspoons grandulated sugar whipped cream chocolate jimmies Beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in chilled 1+1/2 quart bowl until stiff; refrigerate. Prepare coffee in a regular coffee maker, using the 3/4 cup ground coffee and the 3 cups water. Heat one large mug or large Irish coffee glass by rinsing with boiling water; drain. Add the grandulated sugar, refrigerated concoction and the Irish cream creamer to the large mug. Add in the coffee and espresso. Top with whipped cram and chocolate jimmies.
Mistishen
French Fries - This is an appetizer or side dish that I learned how to make from my friend's family. Her family is Lebanese, and she is the first child on her mother's side to be born in the United States. I have modified her recipe slightly, since her recipe was extremely spicy and her family did not wish for the full secret family recipe to be revealed. I used this recipe because I felt that it was an essential American food. Border Collie Coffee - This is my invention derived from Irish coffee and modern pick-me-up coffee. It is basically the recipe for Irish coffee without the alcoholic add-ins. Instead, it has espresso and strong WaWa creamer! I came up with this idea from my dog, Ariel. She is a Border Collie who never seems to get tired. We always said, "I want to know what kind of coffee she drinks because I want and need some of that!" And so, the Border Collie Coffee was born!
