Betty Ford’s Chinese Pepper Steak 2 pounds flank steak2 tablespoons shortening3 green bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces1 package onion soup mix2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 cup sherry2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Cut steak lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips and then into 1-inch pieces. Melt shortening in skillet and fry steak just long enough [...]

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Tennessee Ernie Ford’s Pancakes or Waffles 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 egg1 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons melted butter Mix dry ingredients in bowl. Add egg, buttermilk and butter. Stir by hand until blended. The batter will foam up and look fluffy. Add more milk [...]

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Tennessee Ernie Ford’s Pea-Picking Cake 1 (18.25 oz.) box yellow or white cake mix1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine4 eggs1 small can mandarin oranges, save juice for cake mix Combine cake ingredients and bake in greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Test cake doneness with [...]

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