Aunt Fannies Dinner Recipes

AUNT FANNIE'S SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Wash squash, cut in half lengthwise, then in 1/4-inch slices.
• Combine with chopped onion and cook in water to barely cover until both are tender.
• Drain thoroughly, pressing out excess water with back of spoon.
• Mash squash and onion with potato masher.
• Mix with half the butter, the cracker crumbs, eggs, sugar, to taste, salt and pepper.
• Pour into greased casserole dish.
• Pour remaining butter on top and sprinkle with additional cracker crumbs.
• Bake at 375F for 45-60 minutes, or until top is golden brown and bubbly.
• NOTE: This recipe is from a restaurant in Smyrna, Georgia called Aunt Fannie's Cabin.
• Aunt Fannie was a freed slave of an old Georgia family who remained with the family until her death.
• The menu at the Cabin represented many of the dishes that Aunt Fannie prepared for the family.

GREAT-AUNT FANNIE OLD TRADITIONAL POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook potatoes, onions, celery and carrots in the water until tender.
• Meanwhile, in other pan melt butter and blend in flour.
• Gradually add milk and cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
• Add to soup.
• Add evaporated milk.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Garnish bowls with paprika.

AUNT FANNIE'S DINNER SOUP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water boil.
• Add pasta and cook 8 - 10 minute until al-dente.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, saute ground beef 5 minutes. Add the onion and peppers and saute a further 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Season to taste.
• Add tomato sauce, corn and pasta. Stir well 5 - 7 minutes. Serve.

AUNT FANNIE'S DINNER

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and saute for 5 to 10 more minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Add the tomato sauce, stewed OR diced tomatoes, corn and cooked macaroni. Stir well and allow to heat through, about 5 to 7 minutes.