Message from Ollie

Hi folks. Ol’ Ollie is suffering from a nasty case of Pneumonia and will be back as soon as possible.
Nasty stuff, that is.

Seafood Casserole

With summer coming to a fast end, you can bring this dish to a picnic or surprise your family.
Seafood Casserole
Ingredients:
3 tbsp butter, plus 1 1/2 tsp
1 cup onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
2 1/2 cups milk
6 tbsp all purpose flour
4 oz cheddar cheese, sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 pound special or lump crab meat
1/4 [...]

Chili with Chipotle Chilies & Cilantro

Give your ordinary Chili a notch up with this recipe.
Chili with Chipotle Chilies & Cilantro
Ingredients:
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 cups onions, chopped
3 tbsp  ground cumin
3 tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp chipotle chilies, chopped and undrained
2 1/2 cups water (more if needed)
1 cup fresh cilantro. chopped
Salt & Pepper
Cheddar cheese, grated
Sour cream
Additional onion, chopped
Directions:
Saute’ [...]

Once More, for the Record

In the event, that anyone is concerned about Trademark Infringement in the use of the name “Ollieburger”, please see the below information:
From the KY.GOV website:
Organization Number 0039079
Name OLLIE’S TROLLEY, INC.
Profit or Non-Profit P – Profit
Company Type KCO – Kentucky Corporation
Status I – Inactive
Standing G – Good
State KY
File Date 10/26/1972
Organization Date 10/26/1972
Last Annual Report 7/1/1984
Principal Office [...]

A Note from Ollie

I have rec’d a note from a reader who has apparently posted a comment here and it failed to show up.
Feel free to let me know through the email address if any comments you’ve made haven’t appeared.
Ollie realizes that everyone doesn’t like all the recipes posted here.
As always, if you have any improvements or suggestions [...]

Cracker Barrel’s Hash brown Casserole

Cracker Barrel is a chain from coast to coast and this is a copy of a side dish available all day long.
Cracker Barrel’s Hash brown Casserole

Ingredients:
2 lbs frozen hash browns
1/2 cup melted butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pint sour cream
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups crushed cornflakes
1/4 [...]

Verde Azzor

A delicious vegetable dish from South of the Border.
Verde Azzor
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup white rice
1/4 cup onions, chopped
2 Pablano chillies, roasted, peeled, deseeded and chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin
1 3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/3 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat oil in a wok [...]

Oyster Stew

Winter is time for Oysters. Any month with an ‘R’ is an Oyster eating month.
Here is a great stew for the coming cold weather.
Oyster Stew
Ingredients:
2 tbsp, plus 1more tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 cup milk
1 dozen oysters, freshly shucked, drained and reserve liquid
Salt and Cayenne and black pepper to taste
1/2 [...]

Pumpkin Bread

A fall favorite in the North East when the pumpkins are just right.
Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 cups white sugar
2/3 cups shortening
4 eggs
1/2 cup water
1  16oz can pumpkin or 2 cups of your own pumpkin
Directions:
Stir the dry ingredients together, set aside.
Cream the sugar and shortening then [...]

EZ Pepper Steak Stir Fry

Need a fast meal? Ollie brings a hearty dish to your table with little work.
EZ Pepper Steak Stir Fry
Ingredients:
1 Large piece Sirloin Steak (2 lbs)
1 large onion, sliced
1 large green pepper, sliced
Fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
1  8oz can tomato sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt, sugar and pepper to taste
Directions:
Slice steaks into thin strips. Saute’ [...]