Cooking using the "kiss" principle

As far back as can be remembered "chicken-fried steak" has been a favorite main dish in the South. The simple process of its preparation and its ultimate tastiness make it an old favorite.

Main dish

With this "old, original recipe" starts with 2 pounds of round steak, cut ¾-inch thick; salt and pepper, flour, 4 tbs. chopped suet, water.

Rub steak liberally with salt and pepper. Pound as much flour into it as possible. Then brown slowly on both sides in hot cooking fat. Add a tablespoon or two of water; cover and steam or simmer a few minutes to make the meat fork-tender; makes 6 servings.

Side dish

Another simple original recipe that is a good companion dish is "Squash Fritters."

Boil a whole squash (any type), about 1-¬½ pounds, until tender, then mash. Add 1 large chopped onion, 2 large eggs, salt and 3 tbs. corn meal. Make patties and fry until light brown.

Dessert

Finish off your meal with an "Easy Fudge Cake"

1 stick butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flower, 1 tsp. baking powder, 4 eggs, 1 large can chocolate syrup.

Mix as usual, put in greased and floured pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min. Serve with ice cream or top with whipped cream.

Diet testaments

"Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But I can usually shut her up with cookies..."