Recipes to Live by

2 eggs 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup vegetable oil Directions In a large bowl, beat together eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in potatoes and onion. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet. Press to flatten. Cook about 3 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels. 

1/2 cup diced onion or shallots ¼ cup butter or margarine 1 lb. ground beef 1 clove garlic, minced or garlic olive oil 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika  1 lb. mushrooms, sliced 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 8 oz. sour cream Parley, chives, or fresh dill, finely chopped 1. Sauté onions in butter until golden.  Add ground beef and next seven ingredients, sauté for 5 minutes.  Drain off fat. 2. Add soup. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. 3. Just before serving, stir in sour cream; sprinkle with parsley.  Serve on hot mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, egg noodles, or toast.