MARTIN STEW

1 1/2 qts. water
2 1/2 c. macaroni
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 qt. tomato juice
Salt & pepper to taste
2 c. frozen peas

Bring 1 1/2 quart water to boil in large kettle. Add macaroni. Brown ground beef and onion. When redness is gone, add meat to macaroni. Add tomato juice and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 1/2 hour. Just before serving add 2 cups frozen peas. Cook a few minutes and serve. Serves 6 to 8.

OYSTER STEW

1 pt. oysters
1 can cream of celery soup
3 boiled potatoes, chopped up
5 c. water
4 tbsp. butter
Pinch of salt & pepper

Drain liquid off oysters, combine oyster liquid, water, cream of celery soup, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Saute oysters in butter until edges curl (don't over cook) put oysters in the rest of soup just before serving. You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for the celery soup sometimes just add 1/4 teaspoon celery seed if you do this.