Hungarian 'Fury' Goulyas

Thanks to Jon, B's new nickname is Fury. Not to be confused with Fairy. He won't respond. Not that I tried more than once... Anyway, i made this soup that he just died for and ALL of my kids gobbled right up. It is our personal take on the

Hungarian Goulyas

1 Kilo cubed Pork (can use beef)
4 carrots (peeled and cut into medallions)
8 potatoes (peeled and cubed)
4 chicken bouillon cubes
4 beef bouillon cubes
8 cups hot water
1/2 red onion (diced)
1/2 yellow onion (diced)
1/2 red pepper (diced)
3 gloves garlic (pressed)
3 Tbs. butter
4 Tbsp. green onion (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste
1Tbsp. Paprika

Dice the red onion, yellow onion, red pepper (Kalifornia Paprikas in Hungarian), and sautee all the diced veggies with the 3 pressed cloves of garlic and butter in a big stew pot. Let simmer 3 min. or so. Add the cubed Pork with salt and pepper and brown. Then cover and let cook on medium heat for about 5 min. While you are letting those cook together, dissolve the bouillon cubes in the 8 c. hot water. (You can put them in the microwave to expedite this process.) Pour the chicken/beef boullion water over the pork and let it boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer covered for an hour or two. Add the cubed carrots, potatoes, and green onion and cook until the veggies are soft. This feeds our family of 5 for two dinners. (And B and I have two helpings both nights!)

Serve with

B's Paprikas Garlic Bread:

Fresh Bread (or French Bread) cut in slices. Spread butter on top and sprinkle garlic salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, and parmesan cheese. Broil for a couple minutes. We are fans of the Hungarian Paprikas... we will send our Chicken Paprikas someday...

Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons peanut butter


In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan. In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Stephanie's Banana Bread

Cream together:
3/4 cup Butter
1 1/2 cup sugar

Add:
3 eggs
1 1/2 cup mashed bananas (2 1/2 to 3 bananas)
1 tsp. vanilla

Fold in:
3/4 cup sour cream
3 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp B.P.
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Topping:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans are the best)

Grease and flour 2 bread pans. Fill pans 1/3 full with banana mixture, sprinkle with topping. Fill another 1/3 full with batter, sprinkle with topping. Pour the last of the batter on top. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes. Test with toothpick in the middle...if it comes out clean the bread is done. Loosen sides immediately and cool on racks. (Lining the pan with wax paper makes for easier removal! :)