nancy1 wrote:

> Bell Jar wrote:
>
>>"tsr3" > wrote in message
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>>
>>>When I was a kid, I just loved Vienna Sausages--would eat them right
>>>out of the can. Couldn't get enough of them.
>>>
>>>One day, several years ago, I was feeling nostalgic, and decided to buy
>>>a can of these little weenies as a treat--only to discover that they
>>>are god-awful horrible. Worse than bologna ever thought of being.
>>>
>>>Any of you had a childhood food fav that makes you wretch today?
>>>--r3
>>
>>Instant Mashed Potatoes ... egads, WHAT was I thinking!
>
>
> Instant mashed potatoes - mix them up, leaving out the butter called
> for in the directions. Add to them, a smallish container of whipped
> cream cheese with chives (or any flavor you like); a little bit of
> parsley flakes, one well-beaten egg and some minced garlic. Put into a
> greased casserole dish - dot the top with a couple T. of butter and
> sprinkle with paprika - bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown on
> top. YUMMY.
>
> N. (I don't like them just plain, either, but they are perfect for this
> recipe.)
>
Have you been watching Semi Homemade? Not good