Prairie chicken was abundant in America's Heartland and made a great soup or stew, especially when mixed with fresh spring or winter vegetables.

Prairie Chicken Stew

3 large, 6-8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 in" cubes

3 big spuds, scrubbed well, cut into 2" cubes, skin and all

2 med. brown onions, diced

3 or 4 individual stalks celery cubed

several carrots in slices 1/2"

Also, you can add rutabagas, and/or turnips, cut same as carrots

1 can chicken broth

salt and pepper to taste

The full prairie breakfast is a traditional meal which consists of bacon, eggs, and baked beans. A great way to start the day!

Breakfast Beans and Bacon

2 lbs. bacon, thick sliced
1 big can pork and beans
1 lg. brown onion, diced
1 lg. bell pepper (minus seeds) diced
 

Get your fire going well, then let it die down some, but is still lively. In a 12” or 15” cast iron skillet, cook the bacon till it is crisp, no limp fat.  Drain and set aside.
 

This classic Hungarian dish will fill you up and keep you warm on a chilly fall night! This flavorful main dish shows its Hungarian roots.

Chicken Papriche`

Submitted by Lou M. Serra

This is a variation of a Hungarian chicken dish.

Large frying pan w/lid.

Cut up chicken (or use package thighs and breasts).

FIRST: Dry blend 3 tbs paprika, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper.

Break skin from chicken (but leave on to re-cover bird) and rub mix on. Replace skin. Let set few minutes.

Here's a classic brown sugar and whiskey glaze glazed ham recipe to serve at Easter, Christmas, or anytime you're entertaining a crowd.

Home Style Glazed Ham

1 (12 lb.) fully cooked ham
¾ cup of whiskey
1½ cups of dark brown sugar
1 tbsp. dry mustard
About ¾ cup of whole cloves
1 (11oz.) can of mandarin orange sections, drained

An old fashioned chicken pot pie, made with a thick, creamy sauce. This pie is wonderful, comforting and smells great as it bakes!

Old Fashioned Chicken Potpie

1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all purpose-flour
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1½ cups water
2/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

PASTRY:

This Golden Egg Bake might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 10-12 and is very inexpensive per serving.

Golden Egg Bake

This hearty, slow cooked stew with the rich flavors of tender beef, sage and thyme make a satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy.

Beef and Bean Stew

This White-Bean and Sausage Stew is an easy weeknight slow cooker meal that your family will love. The Polish sausage makes a great addition!

Beans and Sausage

1 pound fully cooked polish sausage,
halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons mustard
3 cans (15 ½ oz. Each) great northern
beans, rinsed and drained

Few recipes scream "comfort food" like chicken and dumplings. This hearty recipe combines chicken thighs, plump dumplings!

Chicken and Dumplings

In a saucepan place one whole chicken
Cover with water
Add one teaspoon of salt
¼ Teaspoon of Pepper
Cover the pan and let it simmer slowly until chicken is tender
Remove the chicken from the bone and replace the meat into the broth

Prepare the dumpling dough below…or follow the recipe from a box of Bisquick