Spaeztle

3 eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 cup water

Combine eggs, flour, salt, oil and water in mixing bowl. Let rest for 10 minutes. Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. Using a course cheese grater (the flat side up), a cupful at a time, press dough through grater into boiling water. Boil until noodles float (about 3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.

Serve with schnitzel and cream gravy.

Red Macaroni & Cheese

8 oz. whole wheat rotini noodles
1 cup cream
2 cans tomato sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
½ cup ham, diced

Follow package directions for cooking noodles. During the last 3 minutes of boiling, add broccoli. Drain, set aside.

In a small pan, mix cream, tomato sauce and cheese. Heat until cheese melts and remove from heat.

In a casserole dish, combine noodles, broccoli, sauce and lunch meat. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake at 350° for 15 – 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Serve with French bread.

Aunt Mary's Rolls

½ cup warm water
1 pkg. yeast (or 1 Tbsp. yeast)
1 tsp. sugar
1 cup shortening
¾ cup sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
4 eggs, beaten
8 cups flour (approx)

In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast and sugar; set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add boiling water and mix. Add cold water, yeast mixture and eggs. Slowly add flour and mix. Do not knead or beat. Dough will be soft and somewhat sticky.

Raise for 1 hour. Roll into desired shape rolls and raise for 15 more minutes.

Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.