Yankee Doodle Dandy Pasta

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) box medium pasta shells
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
1/3 cup hamburger dills, chopped
1/4 cup sweet onions, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 teaspoon season salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
Pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook pasta shells according to package directions.  Drain well.  Place the pasta in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs, chopped hamburger dills and chopped onion.  In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise, celery seeds, season salt and pepper. Fold in the cheddar cheese.  Pour mixture over pasta and stir well.  Be sure all the pasta, eggs, pickles and onions are covered well with the mayonnaise mixture.  Cover and place in the refrigerator for one hour or in the freezer 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Steaks With a Firecracker Bang

Ingredients:

4 boneless beef sirloin steaks or rib eye steaks, 3/4-inch thick
1 tablespoon garlic pepper seasoning
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped

Instructions:

Cover both sides of the steaks well with the garlic pepper seasoning. Gill uncovered until done to your liking. In the meantime stir together the sour cream, mustard and chives. You can add a little extra garlic seasoning to this if you would like. Be sure to mix well. Pour over the top of the steaks before serving.

Smoked Pork Chops in Orange Juice

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter
4 smoked pork chops, about 1 inch thick
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 canned pineapple slices

Instructions:

Place the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When butter has completely melted add the chops. Cook until lightly brown about 5 minutes each side. Remove chops and place pineapple slices in butter to slightly brown about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet. In a small bowl mix together the orange juice, wine, mustard and ginger. Be sure all the ingredients are combined together well. Place the chops back into the skillet. Top each with a pineapple slices. Add the juice mixture. Cover the skillet with a tight lid. Simmer on low for 25 minutes.

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