Recipes
Here's another from Cousin Elly! She has some of the best. Thanks, Cousin Elly.
APPLE KNOBBY CAKE
NINE INCH PAN OR PIE PLATE
TWO TABLESPOONS OF BUTTER
ONE CUP SUGAR -- cream
ADD ONE TEASPOON VANILLA AND ONE UNBEATEN EGG
MIX WELL
COMBINE: ONE CUP FLOUR,
ONE TSP. SODA, 1/2 TSP. CINNAMON, 1/2TSP. NUTMEG
1/2 TSP. SALT (OPTIONAL)
ADD FLOUR AND SPICES TO BUTTER AND EGG MIXTURE.
ADD THREE CUPS DICED-CUT-UP APPLES .. TAKES MUSCLE TO STIR. CAN ADD 1/2 CUP NUTS.
BAKE 45 MINUTES IN 350 DEGREE OVEN
I FOUND THAT IN DOUBLING THE RECIPE THAT THE MIX FIT INTO A 7 X 12 INCH GLASS DISH AND TOOK ABOUT 45 MIN. CHECK FOR DONENESS. ENJOY!
AHH STRAWBERRIES.
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM.
BE INNOVATIVE AND USE CANNOLI CREAM ON YOUR BERRIES.
FOR 6 CUPS OF BERRIES, HALVED, YOU WILL NEED:
1 CUP RICOTTA CHEESE 1/2 CUP WHIPPING CREAM
1/4 CUP SUGAR 1/3 CUP MINATURE SEMISWEET
CHOCOLATE BITS.
1 & 1/2 TEASPOON VANILLA
IN A MEDIUM BOWL STIR TOGETHER RICOTTA CHEESE, SUGAR, AND VANILLA.
IN A SMALL CHILLED BOWL, BEAT CREAM WITH MIXER ON MEDIUM SPEED UNTIL SOFT PEAKS FORM. (DO NOT OVERBEAT) BY HAND GENTLY STIR WHIPPED CREAM AND ABOUT HALF OF CHOCOLATE BITS INTO RICOTTA MIXTURE.
DIVIDE BERFRIES INTO EIGHT DESSERT DISHES AND SPOON CANNOLI CREAM OVER THEM. SPRINKLE WITH REMAINING CHOCOLATE BITS. (CANNOLI CREAM CAN BE MADE UP TWO DAYS AHEAD OF TIME AND KEPT REFRIGERATED, COVERED.)
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Here's a southern recipe from my friend Brenda Reeves who lives in Alabama. Brenda is part of a rescue group for dogs, which is how we crossed paths. Thanks, Brenda.
Crockpot Creamy Golden Chicken
2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 Cup butter
2 envelopes dry Italian Dressing Mix
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup water
1 8 oz. package cream cheese
1/3 oz. chopped chives
1 package bowtie pasta
Place chicken in crock pot. In a saucepan, melt the butter on low heat on top of the stove. Add the dressing mix and stir well. Mix in the soups and water and stir well. Add the cream cheese in small pieces and allow them to melt in. Once it is all mixed, stir in the chives. Pour mixture over chicken and cook on low heat setting for 5 hours. Serve on top of bowtie pasta and drizzle with sauce. Time to enjoy!
If you love pineapple, try this pie.
PINEAPPLE PIE
YOU WILL NEED A DOUBLE CRUST PIE SHELL. CHILLED. 1 EGG, BEATEN.
FOR THE FILLIING:
2 20-OUNCE CANS UNSWEETENED
CRUSHED PINEAPPLE.
2 1/2 TABLESPOONS CORNSTARCH
1/4 CUP PLUS 2 1/2 TABLESPOONS
JUICE FROM CANNED PINEAPPLE
3/4 CUP OF SUGAR
2 TEASPOONS GRATED LEMON ZEST
1 TABLESPOON LEMON JUICE
1 TEASPOON VANILLA
1/8 TEASPOON SALT
SET OVEN RACK IN MIDDLE POSITION. PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES. COAT A NINE-INCH OVEN PROOF GLASS PIE PLATE
WITH VEGETABLE SPRAY. COVER A 14-INCH BY 16-INCH BAKING SHEET WITH FOIL, SHINY SIDE UP. COAT FOIL WITH VEGETABLE OIL.
NOW PLACE BOTTOM PIE CRUST INTO PIE PLATE AND TRIM OFF EXCESS. SPRINKLE BOTTOM OF PASTRY WITH FLOUR. CHILL.
TO MAKE FILLING, PLACE PINEAPPLE IN A SIEVE SET OVER A BOWL. PRESS GENTLY WITH THE PALM OF YOUR HAND TO REMOVE AS MUCH JUICE AS POSSIBLE. DRAIN 30 MINUTES. RESERVE AND MEASURE JUICE.
PLACE 2 1/2 TABLESPOONS OF RESERVED JUICE IN A LARGE BOWL. WHISK IN CORNSTARCH UNTIL DISSOLVED. ADD REMAINING 1/2 CUP PINEAPPLE JUICE, SUGAR, LEMON ZEST, LEMON JUICE, VANILLA AND SALT.. WHISK UNTIL THOROUGHLY COMBINED. ADD PINEAPPLE AND STIR UNTIL EVENLY COATED.
ADD PINEAPPLE MIXTURE TO PIE SHELL. IF YOU ARE MAKING A DECORATIVE PATTERN IN YOUR TOP SHELL,DO SO BEFORE PLACING IT ON TOP OF PIE FILLING
ADD YOUR TOP CRUST AND SEAL AND CRIMP THE EDGES. CUT DECORATIVE SLITS, BRUSH TOP CRUST AND EDGES WITH BEATEN EGG.
PLACE PIE ON BAKING SHEET. BAKE 30 MINUTES AND CHECK CRUST FOR BROWNING. IF CRUST IS BROWNING TOO QUICKLY, COVER LOOSELY WITH FOIL. BAKE ANOTHER 15 MINUTES OR UNTIL TOP CRUST IS EVENLY BROWNED. BOTTOM CRUST SHOULD BE LIGHT BROWN WHEN COMPLETELY BAKED. COOL PIE. ON RACK AT LEAST 2 HOURS BEFORE SERVING. STORE LOOSELY COVERED WITH WAX PAPER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
VANILLA-CARAMEL CHEESECAKE -- GOOD FOR DIABETETICS
16 SERVINGS
15 REDUCED- FAT CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA
2 TEASPOONS VANILLA WAFER COOKIES, CRUSHED
(1/2 CUP)
2 CUPS VANILLA LOW-FAT YOGURT
2 PACKAGES (8 9Z. EACH)
REDUCED-FAT CREAM CHEESE
2 TABLESPOONS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
(NEUFCHATEL), SOFTENED
1/3 CUP FAT-FREE CARAMEL TOPPING
1/3 CUP SUGAR
3 EGG WHITES OR 1/2 CUP FAT-FREE
CHOLESTEROL-FREE EGG PRODUCT
1. HEAT OVEN TO 300 DEGREES. SPRAY SPRINGFORM PAN, 9 X 3 INCHES, WITH COOKING SPRAY. SPRINKLE COOKIE CRUMBS OVER BOTTOM OF PAN.
2. BEAT CREAM CHEESE IN MEDIUM BOWL WITH ELECTRIC MIXER ON MEDIUM-SPEED UNTIL SMOOTH. ADD SUGAR, EGG-WHITES AND VANILLA. BEAT ON MEDIUM SPEED ABOUT 2 MINUTES OR UNTIL
SMOOTH. ADD YOGURT AND FLOUR. BEAT ON LOW SPEED UNTIL SMOOTH.
3. CAREFULLY SPREAD BATTER OVER COOKIE CRUMBS IN PAN. BAKE 1 HOUR. TURN OFF OVEN; COOL IN OVEN 30 MINUTES WITH DOOR CLOSED. REMOVE FROM OVEN; COOL 15 MINUTES. COVER AND REFRIGERATE AT LEAST 3 HOURS.
4. DRIZZLE CARAMEL TOPPING OVER CHEESECAKE. GARNISH WITH PECAN HALVES IF YOU WISH. STORE COVERED IN REFRIGERATOR.
HERE'S ANOTHER GOOD CAKE RECIPE USING CAKE MIX.
YOU WILL NEED
A (20 OUNCES) CAN OF PINEAPPLE SLICES
1 PACKAGE OF YELLOW OR PINEAPPLE-FLAVORED CAKE MIX (18 1/4 OUNCES)
1/4 CUP BUTTER OR MARGARINE, MELTED
2/3 CUPS PACKED BROWN SUGAR
10 MARASCHINO CHERRIES
1. DRAIN PINEAPPLE AND RESERVE 3/4 CUPS OF JUICE.
2. STIR TOGETHER MELTED BUTTER AND BROWN SUGAR IN 12 INCH SKILLET WITH HEAT RESISTANT HANDLES. ARRANGE PINEAPPLE SLICES IN SUGAR MIXTURE AND PLACE A CHERRY IN CENTER OF EACH SLICE.
3. PREPARE CAKE MIX ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS, REPLACING SOME OF THE WATER WITH RESERVED 3/4 CUP
OF JUICE THAT IS NEEDED TO PREPARE THE BATTER. POUR THE BATTER OVER THE PINEAPPLE.
4. BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 35 TO 40 MINUTES OR UNTIL TOOTHPICK INSERTED IN CENTER COMES OUT CLEAN. COOL FOR 5 MINUTES. LOOSEN EDGES AND INVERT ONTO SERVING PLATTER.
YOU CAN BAKE THIS CAKE IN A 9 X 13 INCH PAN, FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS ABOVE, EXCEPT YOU MUST CUT TWO PINEAPPLE SLICES IN HALF. PLACE THE WHOLE PINEAPPLE SLICES AROUND. THE EDGES OF PAN AND THE HALVED SLICES IN THE MIDDLE. BAKE AND COOL AS ABOVE.
Here's another microwave dish:
STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
4-SERVINGS
4 LARGE GREEN PEPPERS
1 POUND LEAN GROUND BEEF
1 MEDIUM ONION, PEELED AND CHOPPED
1/4 CUP CHOPPED CELERY
1 1/2 CUPS LONG-GRAINED RICE, COOKED
1 (16-OZ.) CAN TOMATO SAUCE
2 GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED
1 TEASPOON SALT
1/2 TEASPOON BASIL
FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER
PREPARE PEPPERS BY CUTTING A THIN SLICE FROM THE STEM END. REMOVE SEEDS WITH A TEASPOON. COMBINE BEEF AND ONIONS IN A GLASS CASSEROLE AND COOK FOR 3-5 MINUTES ON "HIGH". COMBINE MEAT AND ONIONS WITH REMAINING INGREDIENTS, MIXING WELL. STUFF PEPPERS WITH MIXTURE AND PLACE IN BAKING DISH, COVERING TIGHTLY WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MICROWAVE 12-16 MINUTES ON 70% POWER.
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For those of us who like the microwave or would like to try, I have a recipe for you:
MONGOLIAN BEEF
SERVES 4
1 POUND OF SLICED FLANK STEAK
2 CUPS SHREDDED SCALLIONS
8-1O CLOVES OF GARLIC, FINELY MINCED
2 TABLESPOONS OF OIL
2 TEASPOONS SESAME OIL
1/2 TEASPOON SALT
MARINADE
4 TABLESPOONS SOY SAUCE
1 TABLESPOON DRY SHERRY
1 TEASPOON BLACK PEPPER
3 TABLESPOONS COLD WATER
2 TABLESPOONS CORN STARCH
1 TEASPOON SUGAR
1 TABLESPOON OIL
SLICE THE FLANK STEAK IN VERY THIN SLICES ACROSS THE GRAIN WHILE MEAT IS STILL PARTIALLY FROZEN. COMBINE MARINADE INGREDIENTS IN A BOWL, ADD SLICED BEEF, MIX THOROUGHLY AND SET ASIDE FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. MEAT-MARINADE MIXTURE MAY BE REFRIGERATED OVERNIGHT OR FROZEN FOR LATER USE. MICROWAVE THE GARLIC, MEAT AND OIL COVERED, ABOUT 3 MINUTES ON HIGH. STIR IN 2 TABLESPOONS SOY SAUCE. MICROWAVE SCALLIONS, COVERED, 1 MINUTE AND STIR IN MEAT. MICROWAVE 1 MINUTE
LONGER, ADD 2 TEASPOONS SESAME OIL. SERVE WITIH NOODLES.
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I love bread. Here is one for you.
OLD FASHIONED WHEAT BREAD
THIS BREAD IS RATHER HEAVY, BUT VERY TASTY.
2 1/2 CUPS FLOUR
1/2 TEASPOON SALT
2 TABLESPOONS PACKED BROWN SUGAR
2 TABLESPOONS BUTTER
2 TEASPOONS BAKING POWDER
1 CUP WHOLE WHEAT
1 TEASPOON BAKING SODA
1 1/2 CUPS BUTTERMILK
PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES. GENEROUSLY GREASE A 7-INCH ROUND CAKE PAN.IN A BOWL COMBINE WITE FLOUR, SUGAR, BAKING POWDER, BAKING SODA, AND SALT. CUT IN BUTTER UNTIL LIKE COARSE CORNMEAL.ADD WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR AND BUTTERMILK; MIX.
KNEAD ON LIGHTLY FLOURED BOARD 5 - 6 MINUTES. PLACE IN PREPARED PAN.
WITH FLOURED KNIFE, CUT CROSS ALMOST TO BOTTOM OF BATTER. BAKE 40 MINUTES. IF DESIRED, BRUSH WITH MELTED BUTTER. REMOVE FROM PAN TO COOL.
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PINEAPPLE SALAD - FOR 6 TO 8
2 TABLESPOONS SUGAR
2 TABLESPOONS FLOUR
1 EGG
1 (20-OUNCE) CAN PINEAPPLE CHUNKS
2 CUPS MARSHMALLOWS, CUT IN FOURTHS
1/2 CUP PECANS
MIX SUGAR AND FLOUR IN A 4 CUP GLASS MEASURING CUP. ADD EGG TO MIXTURE AND STIR.
ADD JUICE FROM PINEAPPLE AND STIR. COOK 4-6 MINUTES ON HIGH OR UNTIL MIXTURE THICKENS.
COOL SEVERAL MINUTES. ADD MARSHMALLOWS AND STIR UNTIL MARSHMALLOWS DISSOLVE. ADD PINEAPPLE CHUNKS AND NUTS. CHILL THOROUGHLY BEFORE SERVING. (SALAD WILL THICKENDURING THE CHILLING PROCESS.)
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PINEAPPLE SOUFFLE
So GOOD WITH HAM--4-5 SERVINGS
3 EGGS
2 1/2 CUPS CRUSHED PINEAPPLE
1/4 CUP SUGAR
3 TABLESPOONS FLOUR
2 TABLESPOONS BUTTER
1 TABLESPOON LEMON JUICE
1/4 TEASPOON SALT
PLACE EGGS IN TWO-QUART MEASURE OR BOWL AND BEAT UNTIL LIGHT. MELT BUTTER FOR 45 SECONDS ON "HIGH". ADD BUTTER TO EGGS, ALONG WITH REMAINING INGREDIENTS. COOK FOR 5 MINUTES ON "HIGH" UNTIL MIXTURE STARTS TO THICKEN. POUR INTO 1-QUART SOUFFLE DISH OR PIE PLATE AND FINISH COOKING FOR 5-8 MINUTES ON 70% POWER.
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CHRISTMAS HORS D'OEUVRES TREE
COVER A STYROFOAM CONE WITH GREENS SUCH AS WATERCRESS, SPINACH, OR ENDIVE, USING TOOTHPICKS TO ANCHOR. DECORATE WITH ANY COMBINATION OF CHERRY TOMATOES RADISH ROSES RED PEPPERS, CHEESE CUBES, CARROT CUIRLS, CELERY FANS, COLD CUT PIECES, OLIVES, SHRIMP, OR CAULIFLOWERETTS ANCHORED WITH TOOTHPICKS. SERVE WITH A GREEN OR RED DIP. ,br>
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POPCORN CHRISTMAS TREES GOOD AS A CENTERPIECE AND AS FAVORS FOR A CHIDLREN'S PARTY.
COMBINE 2 & 1/2 CUPS SIFTED CONFECTIONER'S SUGAR, 1 UNBEATEN EGG WHITE AND 1 TABLESPOON WATER TO MAKE SMOOTH ICING. TINT A LIGHT GREEN WITH FEW DROPS OF FOOD COLORING. SPREAD ICING OVER OUTSIDE OF 6 ICE-CREAM CONES, COVERING COMPLETELY, USING ABOUT 2 TABLESPOON ICING FOR EACH CONE.
WHILE ICING IS STILL SOFT, PRESS POPPERD CORN (ABOUT 1/2 CUP FOR EACH CONE) ALL OVER SURFACE OF CONES. DOT WITH RED CINAMON CANDIES. SPRINKLE TREES WITH GREEN COLORED SUGAR.
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A FESTIVE XMAS PUNCH
1 QUART CRANBERRY JUICE
1 - 12 OUNCE CAN FROZEN ORANGE JUICE
1 - 12 OUNCE CAN FROZEN LEMONADE
2 CANS OF WATER - 24 OUNCES IN ALL.
2 QUARTS OF GINGERALE.
THAW THE FROZEN JUICES AND MIX WITH CRANBERRY JUICE AND WATER. CHILL. POUR JUICES OVER RED AND GREEN ICE CUBES IN PUNCH BOWL OR PITCHER. POUR GINGERALE CAREFULLY DOWN SIDE OF BOWL.
FLOAT SCALLOPED ORANGE SLICES AND WHOLE FRESH CRANBERRIES IF YOU LIKE.
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TRY THIS SOUP.
YOU WILL NEED: 2-8" SIZE SLICED ZUCCHINI (WITH SKIN)
1/8 TEASPOON WHITE PEPPER
1 MEDIUM ONION, SLICED
DASH CAYENNE OR HOT PEPPER SAUCE
2 CUPS CHOPPED POTATO
2 CANS CHICKEN BROTH
1&1/2 TEASPOON DRY DILL
1/2 CUP PARMESAN CHEESE
1/2 TEASPOON DRY MUSTARD
SALT TO TASTE
SIMMER VEGETABLES AND SPICES IN 1 CAN OF BROTH UNTIL SOFT. COOL AND PUREE. RETURN TO PAN AND ADD CHEESE AND SOUP. (USE LESS BROTH FOR A THICKER SOUP) ADD SALT AND COOK UNTIL CHEESE IS BLENDED. MAKE AHEAD AND REFRIGERATE. ADD SOUR CREAM AND DILL ON TOP WHEN SERVED, IF YOU WISH.
EVEFRYONE LOVES GLAZED APPLE SLICES.
4 SERVINGS
3-4 LARGE FIRM APPLES
1 CUP SUGAR
1 STICK BUTTER
2 TABLESPOONS LEMON JUICE
1 PIECE OF SGTICK CINNAMON,
IF DESIRED WASH AND CORE APPLES. CUT INTO SLICES OF UNIFORM SIZE. PLACE SUGAR, BUTTER, LEMON JUICE, AND CINNAMON STICK INTO 1 1/2 QUART GLASS DISH AND COOK ON "HIGH" FOR 1 1/2 MINUTES; ADD APPLES AND STIR TO COAT. COVER WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND MICROWAVE FOR 6-7 MINUTES ON "HIGH", STIRRING ONCE. COOK FOR 6-8 ADDITIONAL MINUTES AT 50% POWER, UNTIL FORK TENDER. YUM!
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ANOTHER USE FOR THOSE APPLES
APPLE CHEESE BALL - 2 1/2 CUPS
12 OUNCES OF CREAM CHEESE
1 APPLE, UNPEELED
1/2 TEASPOON SALT
1/4 TEASPOON WHITE PEPPER
2 TABLESPOONS APPLE JUICE
1 - 1 1/2 CUPS SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
1/2 CUP CHOPPED WALNUTS
3 TABLESPOONS FRESH PARSLEY FINELY CHOPPED
MICROWAVE CREAM CHEESE IN GLASS MIXING BOWL 1 1/2 - 2 MINUTES ON 70% POWER UNTIL SOFTENED. CORE APPLE AND CHOP INTO SMALL PIECES. ADD CHOPPED APPLE, ONION, SALT, PEPPER AND APPLE JUICE TO CREAM CHEESE. MICROWAVE FOR 2-4 MINUTES ON 50% POWER TO BLEND FLAVORS. ADD CHEDDAR CHEESE AND CHILL FOR EASIER SHAPING. SHAPE INTO BALL AND ROLL IN CHOPPED PARSLEY AND WALNUTS.
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HERE'S A RECIPE FROM MY GRANDMOTHER. COLD MACARONI SALAD. THE SECRET IS IN THE SWEET RELISH
1 PACKAGE MACARONI COOKED IN BOILING SALTED WATER TIL TENDER; DRAIN AND COOL.
6 HARD BOILED EGGS, DICED
1 CAN RIPE OLIVES, SLICED
2 SMALL ONIONS, DICED
ADD SWEET RELISH TO TASTE. MIX ALL TOGETHER WITH EITHER MAYONAISE OR SALAD DRESSING. (WE LIKE MIRACLE WHIP).
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CRUSTY MACARONI AND CHEESE
3 TABLESPOONS BUTTER
12 OUNCES EXTRA-SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE, COARSELY GRATED
12 OUNCES AMERICAN CHEESE OR CHEDDAR CHEESE, COARSELY GRATED.
1 POUND ELBOW PASTA, BOILED IN SALTE WARER UNTIL JUST TENDER,DRAINED AND RINSED UNDER COLD WATER
1/8 TEASPOON CAYENNE (OPTIONAL)
SALT
2/3 CUP WHOLE MILK
1. HEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES. USE 1 TABLESPOON BUTTER TO THICKLY GREASE A 9-BY-13 INCH BAKING DISH. COMBINE GRATED CHEESES AND SET ASIDE TWO HEAPING CUPS FOR TOPPING.
2. IN A LARGE BOWL, TOSS TOGETHER THE PASTA, CHEESES, CAYENNE (IF USING) AND SALT TO TASTE. PLACE IN PREPARED PAN AND EVENLY POUR MILK OVER SURFACE. SPRINKLE RESERVED CHEESE ON TOP. DOT WITH REMAINING BUTTER AND BAKE, UNCOVERED, 45 MINUTES. RAISE HEAT TO 400 DEGREES AND BAKE 15 TO 20 MINUTES MORE, UNTIL CRUSTY ON TOP AND BOTTOM.
8 TO 12 SERVINGS.
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FOR ALL WORKING PEOPLE. HERE ARE SOME MICROWAVE DISHES TO USE.
HOT TUNA SALAD
SERVES 6
2 CUPS SLICED POTATOES OR (1 POUND )CAN WHITE POTATOES, DRAINED AND SLICED.
1 (7-OUNCE) CAN TUNA, DRAINED
1 TABLESPOON DEHYDRATED GREEN PEPPER FLAKES
1/2 CUP "EACH" CHOPPED CELERY AND OLIVES
1 APPLE, PEELED AND CHOPPED (OPTIONAL)
1/2 TEASPOON DRIED BASIL
1 TABLESPOON LEMON JUICE
1/2 TEASPOON SALT
1/2 CUP FRENCH DRESSING
1 (3 1/2 -OUNCE)CAN FRENCH FRIED ONION RINGS.
IF USING FRESH POTATOES, COOK POTATOES, APPLE AND CELERY COVERED WITH 1/2CUP WATER ON "HIGH" 5-7 MINUTES, OR UNTIL TENDER. IF USING CANNED POTATOES COOK CELERY AND APPLE ON "HIGH" ABOUT 1-2 MINUTES. ADD ALL OTHER INGREDIENTS EXCEPT ONION RINGS TO POTATO MIXTURE AND MICROWAVE ON "HIGH" ABOUT 3-5 MINUTES, UNTIL THOROUGHLY HEATED. STIR IN ONION RINGS AND LET STAND 2 MINUTES.
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burn ½ c sugar in small pan until liquified dark brown
add 1/4 C boiling water and set aside to cool
cream ½ C sugar and 1 ½ C butter,
then add 3 egg yolks
1C cold milk and 2C flour beat fro 5 min.
add egg whites well beaten and 1 ½ C flour to which 2t. Baking powder has been added
Add vanilla and burnt sugar
Icing ( make in burnt sugar pan)
1C sugar
2Tbutter
1 ½ cup cream
cook until thickens add chopped nuts if desired
My Grandmother made this on my birthday:Coconut Cake Bake 375% 25 min
2/3 C butter
1C sugar
4 eggs separated
2C sifted cake flour
½ t. salt
½ C sour cream or coconut milk
1t. Vanilla
½ C coconut
cream butter, ½ C sugar beat until light and fluffy
add egg yolk, beat vigorously add sifted dry ingredients w/ 1st mixture add vanilla and coconut, beat egg whites w/ remaining ½ C sugar until meringue like, fold into butter
pour into greased 8" cake pan
Cinnamon Devil's Food Cake ( Mom made this for us when we were kids.) 35-40 min @ 350
1C crisco
2C sugar
1C butter-milk
1t. Soda
1t. Baking powder-scant
2T rounded cocoa dissolved in hot water
2 ½ C flour
½ t salt
1 t cinnamon
1t. Clove
1t. All-spice
4 eggs
My Mom's cousin's loves this one:
APPLE KNOBBY CAKE 45 mins at 350
2T butter }
1 cup of sugar }cream these two together
add 1 unbeaten egg and 1t. of Vanilla mix well
Combine 1 C of flour
1/s Teaspoon of Cinammon
add these to butter egg mixture
add 3 C of diced apples
1/2 C of nuts
Put in 9" pan or pie plate, cook and enjoy!
This pretzel salad is sure to become a favorite of those who try it. It is served in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. It is creamy, sweet and festive; serve it as a dessert or alongside ham or pork chops.
PRETZEL SALAD
2 2/3 CUPS PRETZELS, NEARLY PULVERIZED (NOT SOFT OR THICK PRETZELS)
1/4 CUP SUGAR
8 TABLESPOONS (1 STICK ) MELTED BUTTER
8 OUNCES SOFTENED CREAM CHEESE
1 CUP SUGAR
8 OUNCES COOL WHIP
1 LARGE BOX STRAWBERRY GELATIN
2 CUPS BOILING WATER
16 OUNCE PACKAGE OF FROZEN STRAWBERRIES, DEFROSTED
MIX PRETZELS, 1/4 CUP SUGAR AND MELTED BUTTER. SPREAD OUT IN 8-BY-12-INCH PYREX CASSEROLE PAN AND BAKE 8-TO -10 MINUTES.(375 OVEN) COOL.
THOROUGHLY CREAM SOFTENED CREAM CHEESE AND SUGAR. BEAT IN COOL WHIP. GENTLY SPREAD OVER COOLED PRETZEL CRUST AND CHILL.
ADD BOILING WATER TO GELATIN. CHILL UNTIL IT BEGINS TO THICKEN. STIR IN DEFROSTED STRAWBERRIES. POUR OVER CHEESE LAYER AND CHILL UNTIL FIRM. SERVES EIGHT.
>YEARS AGO HAMBURGERS WERE MADE ONLY WITH BEEF, BUT TODAY THEY CAN BE MADE WITH BEEF, HAM, PORK, LAMB, AND EVEN VEAL. YOU CAN COOK THEM IN A SKILLET, GRILL THEM, OR BROIL THEM,AND ADD NUMEROUS INGREDIENTS TO THEM OR TOPPINGS. PERHAPS YOU ONLY COOK YOUR HAMBURGERS A CERTAIN WAY. NOW IS THE TIME TO TRY A NEW VERSION
NOTE; WHENEVER YOU SEE AMERICAN CHEESE LISTED AS AN INGREDIENT IN COOKING, DO USE IT. WHY? AMERICAN CHEESE IS CHEDDAR OR COLBY THAT IS GROUND AND EMULSIFIED WITH WATER. THAT MAKES IT SO THAT IT WON'T CLUMP UP OR GET GRAINY WHEN YOU COOK WITH IT.
IF YOU ALWAYS MEANT TO MAKE A BREAD BOWL TO SERVE CHILI, OR STEW, OR A DIP. THEY ARE REALLY SIMPLE TO MAKE AND ADD SO MUCH TO A MEAL.
BREAD BOWL FOR CHILI, STEW, OR DIPS
CHOOSE A ROUND, HEARTY BREAD THAT FEELS HEAVY FOR ITS SIZE, SUCH AS PUMPERNICKEL, SOURDOUGH, OR RYE. YOU WANT A FIRM TEXTURED BREAD THAT WILL NOT ABSORB THE LIQUIDS FROM YOUR CHILI, STEW, OR DIP, TOO QUICKLY.
TO MAKE YOUR BREAD BOWL, TAKE A SERRATED KNIFE AND SLICE OFF ABOUT AN INCH FROM THE TOP OF BREAD. NOW CARVE OUT A "BOWL", FROM WITHIN THE BREAD, LEAVING ABOUT 1 INCH INSIDE.
MAKE YOUR CHILI OR STEW THE EVENING BEFORE AND REFRIGERATE.
WHEN YOU WISH TO SERVE IT, REHEAT CHILI OR STEW AND POUR INTO BREAD BOWL AND SERVE IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU WISH TO SERVE A DIP IN THE BOWL, HERE IS A GOOD SPINACH DIP TO TRY.
CREAMY SPINACH DIP
1 CUP FROZEN CHOPPED SPINACH, THAWED AND DRAINED
1 CUP SOUR CREAM
1/2 CUP COTTAGE CHEESE
1 TABLESPOON DRIED ONION FLAKES
1 TEASPOON LEMON JUICE
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE.
COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE BOWL. CHILL FOR 2 HOURS. RETURN TO ROOM TEMPERATURE BEFORE SERVING IN BREAD BOWL. CUBE THE BREAD REMOVED FROM INSIDE THE BREAD BOWL AND SERVE WITH DIP.
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ALSATIAN CASSEROLE OF PORK CHOPS, POTATOES AND ONIONS.
ROAST AT 300 DEGREES FOR 2 1/2 HOURS SERVES 4
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6 SLICES BACON
4 LOIN PORK CHOPS, 1 INCH THICK
4 LARGE BOILING POTATOES, PARED AND THINLY SLICED
2 MEDIUM-SIZE ONIONS, THINLY SLICED
1 TEASPOON SALT
1/4 TEASPOON PEPPER
1 TEASPOON CARAWAY SEEDS
3/4 CUP DRY WHITE WINE
2 CLOVES GARLIC, LIGHTLY CRUSHED
1 TABLESPOON CHOPPPED PARSLEY
1. FRY 2 SLICES OF THE BACON IN A LARGE SKILLET UNTIL CRISP, CRUMBLE AND RESERVE.TRIM FAT FROM CHOPS; BROWN CHOPS IN BACON DRIPPINGS OR USE SPRAY IF YOU PREFER.
2. ARRANGE HALF OF THE POTATOES IN A LAYER IN A DEEP BAKING DISH OR DUTCH OVEN. TOP WITH HALF THE ONIONS; SPRINKLE WITH HALF THE SALT AND PEPPER.
3. PLACE CHOPS OVER ONIONS OVERLAPPING TO FORM A SINGLE LAYER. ADD REMAINING POTATOES AND ONIONS, SALT AND PEPPER
4. CRUSH CARAWAY SEEDS; ADD TO BAKING DISH WITH WINE AND GARLIC. PLACE REMAINING BACON OVER TOP. COVER WITH A DOUBLE THICKNESS OF OF FOIL, THEN WITH LID.
5. ROAST IN SLOW OVEN (300 DEGREES)FOR 2 1/2 HOURS OR UNTIL MEAT AND POTATOES ARE TENDER. DISCARD BACON; SKIM OFF FAT IF NECESSARY. SPRINIKLE WITH PARSLEY AND BACON BITS.
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HAMBURGER SOUP for something a little different.
THIS DISH CAN BE PREPARED WITHOUT THE BACON AND CARAWAY SEEDS IF..YOU WISH.
1 POUND HAMBURGER, 1 1/2 QUARTS OF WATER
1 CUP DICED ONION, 1/2 CUP BROKEN SPAGHETTI
1/2 TEASPOON THYME
1 CUP CUBED RAW POTATOES, 1 TEASPOON BASIL
1 CUP SLICED CELERY, 1 BAY LEAF
1 CUP SLICED CARROTS, 1/8 TEASPOON PEPPER
1 TEASPOON BASIL, 1 #2 CAN TOMATOES
4 TEASPOONS SALT
COOK HAMBRUGER AND ONION IN A LARGE KETTLE, BROWNING MEAT
SLIGHTLY. ADD POTATOES, CELERY, CARROTS, AND TOMATOES. BRING TO A BOIL. SPRINKLE SPAGHETTI INTO MIXTURE. ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS. COVER AND SIMMER 1 HOUR. IF YOU LIKE TOP WITH SHREDDED CHEESE TO SERVE. SERVES 6.