GROUND BEEF MASTER MIX

5 Tbsp. butter
5 lb. ground beef
2-1/2 c. chopped onions
1 c. chopped green pepper
5 c. chopped celery
5 cans tomato soup, undiluted
5 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
5 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Melt butter over low heat in 8-quart skillet or roaster. Crumble beef into
container and increase heat. When red color disappears, add onions, green pepper
and celery. Cook just until vegetables are tender. Add soup, tomato sauce, salt and
pepper. Cover and bake in oven for 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally. Cool and divide
into 5 freezer containers. May be thawed and used for a variety of family meals
(chili, beefaroni, pizza, spaghetti, Sloppy Joes and Spanish rice).

HERB FRIED CHICKEN OR FISH COATING MIX

You may use this seasoning mix for Southern style chicken, regular chicken, turkey
or veal schnitzel, or fish. Use leftover to make a zesty, herbed gravy to accompany
the dish. If you prefer to bake, coat the food then drizzle on a little melted
butter or vegetable oil. Bake in a preheated 400 F. oven until done - about 45
minutes for chicken parts - 20 to 25 minutes for fish.
6 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2/3 cup fine cornmeal, stone ground
8 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
4 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
Whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, poultry
seasoning, garlic powder and Old Bay seasoning.

ATTACH TO JAR:
To make herb fried chicken:
For several fish fillets or 2 1/2 - 3 pounds chicken parts
Soak in:
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1 beaten egg
Set aside 1-2 cups Herb Fried Chicken or Fish Coating Mix
Whisk together water, milk and egg in a bowl. Place chicken or fish in a 'Ziplock'
bag or covered dish and pour over water/milk mixture. Toss and refrigerate for a
couple of hours. If you are pressed for time, simply dip fish or fowl in liquid
then toss and coat well in flour mixture. Flour chicken a second time.
Fry chicken until well browned and cooked through, over medium heat, about 25
minutes (12 minutes a side) using a combination of half shortening and half oil.
For fish, fry in oil until done, 5-6 minutes, depending on size of fillets. White
firm fillets work best.