This month's Recipe Club theme was Betty Crocker! So there were many, many options for home cooks to make and share. Members cooked their recipe at home and brought it with to the meeting to share with others. Everyone was pretty familiar with Betty Crocker.
We began with a quick introduction to Betty Crocker. Betty Crocker
ultimately came about from a contest hosted by Gold Medal Flour, where
WCCO (Washburn Crosby Company--the predecessor to General Mills, Inc.)
received many, many responses and questions about baking. They created
Betty Crocker as the name to personalize responses back to the
consumers. For more information about Betty Crocker, visit http://www.bettycrocker.com/.
Margene made Porcupine Meatballs! The rice really makes the porcupine-like texture pop! A good addition to an appetizer spread.
Sue R. brought Slow-Cooker Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs. An interesting spin on meatballs, it tasted like I was eating an actual cheeseburger! Instead of using chopped onion, she used onion seasoning.
Bill brought a Betty Crocker recipe that he changed and altered through the years to become this delicious German Potato Salad. Vinegar, bacon, and sugar combine to make this tangy side dish.
Sue S. made Stuffed Mushrooms! She thought they were going to be difficult to make, but turned out to be much easier! An easy app to pop in your mouth!
Anna couldn't stay, but dropped off this sweet, tangy coleslaw. She found the recipe, New Netherlands Cole Slaw, in her friends cookbook--Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book--a first edition published in 1950. This older version of coleslaw uses vinegar, butter,mustard, and cream for a creamy and tangy coleslaw.
Pat D. made an entree, Turkey and Corn Bread Casserole! Who doesn't love a good casserole. They are perfect for busy nights. However, she felt that it was a little dry and could use more seasoning/spices.
Sue M. brought a light and refreshing Quick Garden Chicken Salad that would be perfect for summertime. We were surprised to learn that V8 juice is one of the ingredients. This recipe would be great to use with any fresh veggies you have on hand!
Pat R. brought Slow-Cooker Corned Beef, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. A well-cooked piece of meat, and it even had some beer, too!
Sue S. brought muffins! Flaxseed Morning Glory Muffins were full of hearty ingredients and would make an excellent breakfast or snack. Not too sweet or overpowering on the fruits and veggies.
The Crimson Crumble Bars were made by me (Sarah). It's an oat bar with a fruit filling. The pineapple helps with the tartness of the cranberries. Made with whole grains!
Pat J. brought a rich and creamy Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Full of cheesy flavor, we all agreed we could eat the whole bowl!
With so many recipes to choose from, we had a pretty good selection. I was a little surprised we didn't have more desserts! We definitely left Recipe Club with full stomachs! For more Betty Crocker recipes visit Betty Crocker's website or check-out Betty Crocker cookbooks from a Milwaukee County library.
Getting hungry? Join us April 6 at 6:30pm in Franklin Public Library's Fadrow Room. The theme is Ina Garten aka the Barefoot Contessa! All you
have to do to join is to cook a dish from the monthly theme, and bring
the dish and the recipe to the meeting! It's as easy as pie! See you soon!
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