For the Roy Kids....

I've had a special request for some of the recipes we used to fix for the lunches at St Francis. And at the top of the list is Joey Moore, Katie Moore Reding and Alicia Ramirez....So if you guys really want them....here they are. I found these two recipes in the file. I didn't bother to divide them down because I know you'll eat all of it!!! You did then, so nothing should change much over time...should it??? Well the only thing I need to mention is that the base for the Turkey rice could stay the same. It needs to be really "rich" in order to get the flavor you want with all that rice.
I have to mention that I made the big mistake of doubling the rice one time and we couldn't figure out why we had some much in the pans. But the kids went nuts that they had unlimited seconds through out lunchtime ;0).
So for all of you Roy kids who remember and appreciated our lunches...Happy Eating!!

Turkey Rice Casserole

Bake in 350 degree oven for almost 90 minutes...but if you do a "normal" batch it should only be a half hour or so...;0)
Of course we used the large pans at school that were 6 inches deep and numerous inches long. This recipe fits into 2 of them

Divide the following between 2 pans (school size ;0)

10 to 12 lbs of turkey...cooked the day before and chopped into bite size chunks
7 lbs of rice (long grain..your choice)
1 lb melted butter (1/2 lb in each pan)
2/3 cups of dried onion (or 1 medium each pan)

Liquid Base:
7 qt of water...bring to a boil and add the following....

• 4 + Tbsp of chicken base or equal amounts of seasoning of your choice. I like the base since it's richer.
• 2 Tbsp salt
• 2 tsp pepper
• 3 tsp sage
• 1 tsp tumeric
• 6 Tbsp parsley flakes

Bring all above to a boil and divide between two large pans...are you understanding all of this Alicia????

Mix well and bake covered with foil for about 90 minutes or until rice is done.
When done we turned the oven off and left it inside to set a bit.

I have tried to do smaller ones and they turn out great. Get your calculators out and have fun!!! Nothing needs to be exact but it's make sure you have plenty of flavoring...it's the base for this casserole.

And...for Joey Moore....

Sloppy Joes

I let you in on a hint Joe...this freezes and if you can figure out how to size it down then you have your dream come true meal ...don't forget the cheese slices..;0)

8 lbs hamburger - browned and drained
1/2 cup butter
1/2 tsp allspice
1 tsp pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp Worchester sauce
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/3 cup dried onion ( or a medium one chopped)
1 can tomato sauce (you know the large ones we always had in the pantry..;0) Cash and Carry sell them.
1/2 cup whole wheat flour

Mix together and bake in 350 oven until done....about 1 hour. Turn off before serving and let set to stay hot or put into warmer and serve on buns with cheese. Great with fries and whatever else you can think of...

Enjoy the memories...

Happy Eating...