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Mother's Pasties

Submitted by: Vivienne Abraham 
PASTIES were a must years ago when men worked the mines in northern Michigan. The housewives made them in the morning and wrapped them tightly in newspaper so they would stay warm until lunch break. Everyone used to say my mom made the best pasties in the world. This is her recipe. -Vivienne Abraham, Detroit, Michigan 

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Great Grandma Johns' Pasties

Submitted by: JJohns 
Home Town: Temecula, California, USA
This recipe originated in Cornwall England, and was adapted by my Great Grandmother Johns. It was originally made for the coal miners and wrapped in butcher paper. The hard pastry shell would keep the juicy contents fresh until the miners were ready to eat. My Grandma would serve with relishes and Coca Cola. If you want to make these more quickly, you can use refrigerated pie crusts instead of the pastry recipe. 

Deviled English Muffins

Submitted by: Pamela Dietsche 
My mother made these deliciously different sandwiches often when I was growing up. Served with fresh fruit and coleslaw, they make a fast summertime meal. - Pamela Dietsche, Bloomer, Wisconsin 

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Pizza English Muffins

Submitted by: Lea Deluca 
From St. Paul, Minnesota, Lea Deluca recalls, 'My mother prepared these individual pizzas for me from the time I started elementary school until I entered college. They're a big hit with all ages.' 

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Cornish Finnish Michigan Pasties

Submitted by: Ruth Uitto 
Hearty and savory, these generously filled pastry pies are stuffed with ground beef and pork, rutabagas, potatoes, carrots and onions. These delicious pastry-filled packets are then baked and served warm or at room temperature. This recipe yields 8 pasties. 

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Proper English Cottage Pie

Submitted by: Caroline 
For this savory pie, ground beef, onions, veggies, herbs and spices marry perfectly: Everything is sauteed together and then combined with broth and tomato paste, and simmered until ready to pour into a prepared pie crust. The hearty filling is then topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, sprinkled with Cheddar cheese, and baked. 

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Pasties II

Submitted by: Cheryl Sibole 
A traditional Upper Peninsula of Michigan treat! Complete with rutabaga! I am from the UP and this is the real deal! Rub pasties with a little milk for a golden color. 

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Pasties I

Submitted by: SandyH 
Pie crust pastries filled with potato, onion, rutabaga and pork, then buttered and baked to a golden finish. Very easy to make. These freeze really well for a quick lunch. Use diced beef instead of pork, if desired. 

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Coal Miners Pasties

Submitted by: Kevin Ryan 
These are very old-fashioned pastry roll ups filled with a savory mix of meat, potatoes, turnips and onions. They 're baked, and served hot from the oven for supper or tucked into a picnic hamper and served at room temperature. 

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Bacon-Cheese English Muffins

Submitted by: Violena Carver 
THIS WONDERFUL RECIPE is just too good to keep to myself! My daughter shared it with me. The portions are just right to suit my appetite, and the muffins are so pretty when they're pulled from the oven with the cheese all bubbly and hot. I also serve these to guests. -Violena Carver, Potosi, Missouri 
 
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