With so much of our time focused in and around the home, this section will provide information that adds to the ease and enjoyment of our families, property and homes. You will see a wide-ranging variety of articles including family activity suggestions, car care, pet care, recipes, garden information, etc.


Corn recipes

Corn Bake

1 can whole kernel corn

1 can cream style corn

1 box corn muffin mix (dry)

3/4 cup oil

4 eggs

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Mix all and bake one hour in a greased 9-by-13 pan at 350 degrees.

 


Corn Chowder

1 medium onion

2 tablespoons butter

2 potatoes (chopped)

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons flour

1/2 package frozen corn

1 cup chopped ham

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 cup water

1 cup milk

Sauté onion in butter till tender. Add potatoes and water; bring to a boil, simmer 15 minutes. Stir milk and flour in a separate bowl. Add corn, milk mixture, ham, salt and pepper to potatoes. Bring to a full boil. Simmer 15 minutes.

 

 

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Lemon Corn Pasta Toss

1 2/3 cups dried bow tie pasta

12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut in strips

1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion

1 can (15.25 ounces) whole kernel gold and white corn, drained

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel and 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
  2. Meanwhile, lightly coat large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Cook chicken over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  4. Add undrained tomatoes, corn, lemon peel, lemon juice and 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper; heat through. Add pasta and toss.
  5. Enjoy.

Cheesy Creamed Corn

Submitted by Marty Ahrends or "Marge," Midge's second cousin by marriage

3 packages (16 ounces each) frozen corn

11 ounces cream cheese (cubed)

1/4 cup butter or margarine (cubed)

3 tablespoons water

3 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons sugar

6 slices process American cheese (cut into small pieces)

Combine all ingredients in a crockpot. Mix well. Cover and cook on low for four hours or until heated through and the cheese is melted. Stir well before serving. Yield: 12 servings


Animals for adoption

These animals and more are available to good homes from the Logan County Animal Control at 1515 N. Kickapoo. Fees for animal adoption: dogs, $60/male, $65/female; cats, $35/male, $44/female. The fees include neutering.


[A large, lovable female cat is looking for a home. Call her whatever you like, just call her yours!]


[She's got a smile for you, too. "Casey," a 2-year-old white poodle, is spayed, housebroken and good with kids.]


[Full of squiggles and wiggle, she really can't contain her excitement. She's an attractive black Lab mix, about 10 months old. She's friendly and good with kids.]

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