Reliving a Memory - George Blakslee
George Warren Blakslee was born July 1921 in Pennsylvania and earned a BA in geology from Penn State University. In 1943, he entered the Army Air Corps and was commission bombardier in 1944. After getting his wings, George's first assignment was to train two squadrons of Chinese cadets at Kirkland Air Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Later, he trained for combat in B-17's and B-29's.
Al-Kabsah: Dhahran Women's Group, Family Favorites - Volume 1, 1987
Delicious Arab Rice made with meat such as lamb, chicken or fish. In a deep pan saute the onion in the oil until yellowish. Add half the Bazar, lime and cardamom. Stir a little. Add the meat and stir for 3 to 4 minutes; add salt, tomatoes and stir until they are well distributed.
Cranberry Mallow Yams: Dhahran Women's Group, Family Favorites - Volume 1, 1987
Combine flour, brown sugar, oats and cinnamon. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Toss 1 cup mixture with yams and cranberries. Place in buttered casserole dish.
Homemade Corned Beef: Dhahran Women's Group, Family Favorites - Volume 1, 1987
Pour cold water in crock or enamel container. Add all other ingredients and mix thoroughly. Add beef brisket or tongue weighing no more than 3-1/2 to 4 pounds. Place in refrigerator, covered for 2 to 2 1/2 weeks. When ready to cook, place meat in cold water. Boil until tender, adding more of the brine seasoning if flavor is lost in cold water (about 1 cup).
Noss Special Dinner: Dhahran Women's Group, Family Favorites - Volume 1, 1987
Stir-fry broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms and the Birds Eye vegetables until the desired crispness. Add the meat back into the wok and cook until the meat is warm again.
Savory Beef Stew: Dhahran Women's Group, Family Favorites - Volume 1, 1987
In Dutch oven, over medium heat, heat margarine until bubbly. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, wine and vinegar; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently, until sauce is thick.
Stuffed Pork Chops: Dhahran Women's Group, Family Favorites - Volume 1, 1987
Mike a slit horizontally through pork chops to the bone. Combine bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, onion, celery and margarine with small amount of additional milk to moisten.
Three Bean Curry: Dhahran Women's Group, Family Favorites - Volume 1, 1987
Heat butter in a pan and fry onions until light brown. Add garlic and fry for a few seconds, then add the coriander, garam masala and chili powder. Stir-fry for a few seconds.
Beef Tenderloin Curry
Marinate meat with spice powders, salt, pepper and vinegar. Sauté onions, garlic and ginger in shortening. When tender, add tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
More Musings
Okay, I'll try again. Thought a picture of my folks might help jog some of the older memories out there. Mom and Dad are Helen and Barney McKeegan who spent about 10 years in Dhahran. My Dad arrived in the field in 1944 and my Mom and I and my two sisters arrived in 1947.
Shrimp Mediterranean: Cooking With Vic
Cooking With Vic, Published in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe baking dish. Cover the dish and microwave on high for two minutes. Stir well. Microwave for another three minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and are just done.