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1, 2, 3 Onion Soup Ingredients: - 1 red onion - 2 white onions - 3 yellow onions - 2 to 3 cloves garlic - 1 stick margarine - 1 Tbsp. sugar - 1/2 tsp. thyme - 1/2 tsp. black pepper - 1/2 tsp. caraway seed - 1 bay leaf - 1 to 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce - 1/2 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet - 2 qt. beef stock or McKay's beef broth or George Washington broth Directions: - Saute onions until tender with the garlic. - Add remaining ingredients and cook for 1 hour in crock-pot on high or simmer on stove until done.
Mexican Corn Bread Ingredients: - 1 1/2 c. corn meal - 1 Tbsp. flour - 3 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. soda - 2 eggs, beaten - 1/2 c. salad oil - 1 c. buttermilk - 1 small can creamed corn - 3 to 6 chopped jalapeno peppers - 1/2 green pepper, chopped - 4 to 5 green onions, chopped - 1 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese Directions: - Mix cornmeal, flour, salt and soda. - Add buttermilk, eggs, oil and corn. - Beat and mix well. - Stir in peppers and green onions.
Peanut Butter Pie Ingredients: - 1 (4 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 3/4 to 1 c. peanut butter (smooth) - 1 c. powdered sugar - 1 (9 oz.) Cool Whip (8 oz. will also work) Directions: - Blend cream cheese and peanut butter. - Stir in powdered sugar and blend. - Add whipped topping, stirring until texture is smooth. Pour into a 9-inch baked pie shell. - Chill if you want to, but it is not necessary. - It is ready to eat.
Cheesy Chicken Ingredients: - boneless chicken breasts (8) - 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 2 cubes margarine or butter - 1 pkg. Swiss cheese - bacon Directions: - Take skin off chicken. - Slice cream cheese and Swiss cheese into 1-inch slices. - Slice butter into pats. - Place 1 slice cream cheese, Swiss cheese and butter in middle of chicken breast. - Roll up over cheeses and wrap a slice of bacon around outside. - Place in baking dish. - Any extra cheese and butter can lay on top. - Bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour until bacon is brown.
Pineapple Garlic Pork Chops Ingredients: - 4 boneless pork loin chops, 1-inch thick - 1 c. unsweetened pineapple juice - 2/3 c. dry sherry - 2 Tbsp. brown sugar - 1/2 tsp. crushed rosemary - 1 clove garlic, minced Directions: - Combine all ingredients except chops; mix well. - Place chops in shallow dish; pour marinade over chops. - Refrigerate overnight. Remove pork chops from marinade. - Broil 5-inches from heat 4 to 5 minutes on each side. - Serves 4.
Creamy Potato Bake(This Is A Hit At Parties!) Ingredients: - 2 c. half and half - 1/4 c. butter or margarine - 1/2 tsp. salt - 2 (12 oz.) pkg. frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed - 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions: - Heat oven to 350°. - Lightly grease 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. - In small saucepan, heat half and half, margarine and salt until hot. - Do not boil. - Arrange potatoes evenly in greased pan, pour hot mixture over potatoes. - Sprinkle with cheese. - Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes or until light golden brown. - Yields 10 (1/2-cup) servings.
Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients: - 1 stick margarine - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 1 box powdered sugar - 2 tsp. vanilla flavoring Directions: - Mix all ingredients; beat well. - Spread between layers or over cake.
Oven Swiss Steak Ingredients: - 1 lb. beef round or cubed steak - 2 Tbsp. flour - 1/4 tsp. celery salt - dash of pepper - 2 Tbsp. oil - 1 small onion, sliced - 1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes - 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce - 1/8 tsp. garlic powder - 1 Tbsp. cold water - 2 tsp. cornstarch Directions: - Combine flour, celery salt and pepper. - Pound into meat. - Cook in hot oil until brown. - Mix sliced onion, undrained tomatoes and remaining ingredients. - Put meat in baking dish. - Add tomato mixture. - Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 1 hour. - Remove meat and add water and cornstarch mixture to tomato sauce. - Cook until thick and bubbly. - Add meat. - Makes 4 servings.
Ham Loaf Ingredients: - 1 1/2 lb. fresh ground pork - 1 1/2 lb. ham, ground - 1/2 c. celery, diced fine - 1 1/2 c. cracker crumbs - 3/4 c. milk - 2 eggs - 1 tsp. salt - dash of pepper Directions: - Mix all together. - Bake at 325° for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Mozzarella Cheese Ingredients: - 2 gal. fresh goat milk - 1 c. buttermilk (I use Meadowbrook dairy buttermilk) - 2 Rennet (Junket) tablets, dissolved in a little cold water - salt Directions: - A simple cheese recipe. - This vinegar cheese is easy to make and doesn't require fancy equipment.
Teresa'S Pudding Dessert Ingredients: - 2 small boxes vanilla instant pudding - 1 (8 oz.) carton Cool Whip - 2 sq. unsweetened chocolate - 2 Tbsp. corn syrup - 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar - 3 c. milk - 1 box graham crackers - 6 Tbsp. margarine - 1 tsp. vanilla - 3 Tbsp. milk Directions: - Line the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch pan with graham crackers. - Mix pudding and 3 cups milk until thick; add Cool Whip. - Put half of mixture on graham crackers, then top with another layer of graham crackers. - Repeat layers.
Low-Fat Chili Ingredients: - 1 lb. ground turkey - 1 chopped onion - 5 cans light red kidney beans - 1 tsp. salt - 1 pkg. Barzi Fixins (1 1/2 oz.) - 1 large can whole tomatoes - 1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste Directions: - Fry turkey and onion together, then drain. - Mix in remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour.
Tater Tot Casserole Ingredients: - 2 lb. ground chuck - salt and pepper (slightly) - 2 onions, sliced - 2 cans undiluted celery soup - 2 (16 oz.) pkg. Tater Tots (unthawed) Directions: - Place meat in bottom of oblong casserole. - Mix in salt and pepper. - Place onions, sliced thin, on top of meat. - Spread undiluted celery soup on top of onions. - Place frozen Tater Tots on top. - Cover completely. Cook 1 hour in a 400° oven in 9 x 13-inch pan.
Sun-Drop Pound Cake Ingredients: - 5 eggs - 3 c. sugar - 2 sticks butter - 1 tsp. lemon extract - 1/4 c. shortening - 3 c. plain flour - 1 tsp. vanilla extract - 6 oz. Sun-Drop Directions: - Cream sugar, butter and shortening. - Add flour and eggs. - Beat until blended. - Add extracts and Sun-Drop last. - Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes. - Use loaf pan or Bundt pan.
Fresh Apple Pound Cake Ingredients: - 1 c. shortening - 2 c. sugar - 5 eggs - 2 tsp. vanilla - 1 tsp. margarine - 3 c. plain flour - 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. allspice - 1/2 tsp. nutmeg - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. soda - 3/4 c. buttermilk - 1 c. fresh apples, grated - 1/2 c. chopped pecans Directions: - Preheat oven to 325°. - Cream shortening and sugar. - Add eggs, beating after each one. - Add vanilla and mix well. - Mix flour, spices, salt and soda together and add to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk. - Fold in apples and pecans. - Blend well. - Pour into 10-inch well-greased and floured tube cake pan. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. - Remove and brush with glaze.
Scalloped Corn Ingredients: - 1 (16 oz.) can cream-style corn - 1 c. skim milk - 1 egg, beaten - 1 c. cracker crumbs, divided - 2 Tbsp. chopped pimento - 1/4 c. chopped onion - 1 tsp. margarine - dash of pepper Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - Combine corn and milk. - Stir in egg. Add 3/4 cup of crumbs, pimento, onion and pepper. - Mix well. - Pour into baking dish that has been sprayed with vegetable pan spray. Melt margarine. - Add remaining 1/4 cup cracker crumbs. - Spread over corn mixture. - Bake 45 minutes.
Whole Wheat Rolls Ingredients: - 2 pkg. yeast - 1/2 c. water - 1 3/4 c. milk, scalded - 1/2 c. sugar - 3 Tbsp. shortening - 4 c. stirred whole wheat flour - 3 c. all purpose flour - 2 eggs, beaten Directions: - Dissolve yeast in warm water. - Combine milk, sugar, salt, shortening and cool to lukewarm. - Add 1 cup of each flour and beat well. - Add yeast mixture and eggs, stir in remaining flour 1 cup at a time until you can make a soft dough. - Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease surface, cover, place in refrigerator.
Party Mints Ingredients: - 2 lb. powdered sugar - 8 oz. pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese - oil flavoring of choice - food coloring of choice Directions: - Set cream cheese out until it gets room temperature. - Then, in bowl with powdered sugar, mix together with hands until holds together and can form a ball. - Add several drops of flavoring and coloring. - Mix well. - Add flavoring until reaches desired taste. May add more powdered sugar if gets too moist.
Peanut Butter Pie Ingredients: - 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 1 (9 oz.) Cool Whip - 1 c. crunchy peanut butter - 1/2 c. milk - 1 c. confectioners sugar - 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust Directions: - Beat cheese until smooth. - Add sugar and peanut butter. Slowly add - milk. Fold - in - Cool Whip. - Add 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels. - Pour all into crust. - Freeze until firm.
Punch Ingredients: - 1 (2 liter) ginger ale - 1 can orange juice - 1 can pineapple juice - 1 (2 liter) bottle orange pop - 1/4 c. sugar - orange sherbet Directions: - Mix ginger ale, juices, pop and sugar. - Add sherbet by spoonfuls.
Mostaccioli-Broccoli Bake Ingredients: - 2 3/4 c. mostaccioli or penne macaroni - 1/4 c. margarine - 1/4 c. flour - 2 c. milk - 1/2 c. grated fresh Parmesan cheese - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. garlic powder - 1/8 tsp. thyme - 1/8 tsp. nutmeg - 3 c. cooked, drained (cut up) broccoli - 1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese Directions: - Cook mostaccioli according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water. - In medium saucepan, melt margarine. - Stir in flour until blended. - Add milk; cook until thickened, stirring constantly. - Stri in Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, thyme and nutmeg. - Remove from heat. - In a large bowl, combine mostaccioli, cheese sauce and broccoli. - Spoon into a 12 x 9-inch baking dish. - Sprinkle Swiss cheese over top. - Bake at 375° for 10 to 15 minutes until thoroughly heated.
Sweet Potato Pie Ingredients: - 3 c. cooked, mashed sweet potatoes - 1 c. brown sugar - 1 c. white sugar - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1/4 tsp. ground cloves - 1/4 tsp. ground allspice - 1 c. buttermilk - 3 eggs, slightly beaten - 1 tsp. vanilla - 2 unbaked pie shells Directions: - Beat all ingredients together. - Pour in unbaked pie shell and bake 45 minutes in a 350° oven. - Place on a baking sheet to bake.
Sweet Potato Pie Ingredients: - 3 eggs - 1/2 c. sugar - 1/2 c. brown sugar - 1 Tbsp. flour - 1 stick melted margarine - 2 c. grated raw potatoes - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. nutmeg - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 c. sweet milk Directions: - Blend eggs, sugar, flour, margarine, salt and spices; then mix in vanilla. - Add or mix in grated raw sweet potatoes. - Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake at 450° for 10 minutes, then 350° for 40 more minutes.
Egg And Cheese Brunch Dish Ingredients: - 2 1/2 jars Kraft Old English cheese spread - 1 1/2 sticks butter - 1 tsp. dry mustard - 12 slices bread - 8 eggs - 3 1/2 c. milk - 1 can cubed chunky ham or 1 lb. cooled drained pork sausage Directions: - Soften and mix together first 3 ingredients. - Spread mixture on one side of bread slices; lay in 9 x 13-inch baking dish. - Beat eggs with milk. - Pour over. - Can add cubed ham or sausage. - Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until set. - Bake, covered, 45 minutes and uncovered for remaining time. - Can be made night before and refrigerated. - Just bake a little longer. - Can serve with mushroom soup 1/2 diluted.
Favorite Meat Loaf Ingredients: - 2 beaten eggs - 3/4 c. milk - 2/3 c. seasoned fine Italian bread crumbs - 3 Tbsp. grated onion - 1 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. ground sage - 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck beef Directions: - Mix all ingredients together. - Bake at 375° in loaf pan until brown on top.
Banana Split Cake Ingredients: - 2 c. graham cracker crumbs - 5 Tbsp. melted butter - 2 c. powdered sugar - 1 tsp. vanilla - 2 eggs - bananas - 1 stick butter - 1 (No. 2) can crushed pineapple - 10 oz. Cool Whip - chopped nuts Directions: - Mix crumbs and melted butter in a 9 x 13-inch pan. - Beat powdered sugar, vanilla and stick of butter together for 10 minutes. - Add eggs and continue to beat until it looks like pudding. - Spread over crumb layer, peel bananas and slice over cream mixture; drain all juice from pineapple and put over bananas. - Cover with Cool Whip and sprinkle nuts. - Chill for 4 hours.
Almond Pound Cake Ingredients: - 1 c. butter or margarine - 1/2 c. vegetable shortening - 3 c. sugar - 1/2 tsp. vanilla - 1 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring - 5 eggs - 3 1/2 c. plain sifted flour - 1/2 tsp. baking powder - 1 c. milk Directions: - Cream butter, shortening and sugar until very light and fluffy. - Add flavorings. - Add eggs one at a time and beat well. Add alternately the measured flour and baking powder with milk, beginning with flour mixture and ending with flour mixture. - Bake in a greased tube pan in a preheated 325° oven for 1 1/2 hours or until cake tests done. - For a sheet cake, bake in a greased 11 x 15-inch pan at 350° for 25 minutes or until cake tests done.
Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients: - 1/2 c. butter - 1/2 c. peanut butter - 1/2 c. granulated sugar - 1/2 c. brown sugar - 1 egg - 1/2 tsp. vanilla - 1 1/4 c. flour - 3/4 tsp. baking soda Directions: - Thoroughly cream butter, peanut butter, sugars, egg and vanilla. - Sift together dry ingredients, blend into creamed mixture. - Shape in 1-inch ball. - Criss-cross with fork. - Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.
Chocolate Pie Filling Ingredients: - 1 c. sugar - 2 Tbsp. cocoa - 3 Tbsp. flour - 2 egg yolks - 2 c. sweet milk - 1 Tbsp. butter - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Mix sugar, cocoa and flour together. - Mix milk and eggs together. - Combine these 2 mixtures. - Cook in double boiler until thick. - Add butter as mixture starts to thicken. - Cool mixture. Add vanilla.
Bow Ties Ingredients: - 2 whole eggs - 3 egg yolks - 1/2 tsp. salt - 2 Tbsp. sugar - 1 Tbsp. butter - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 jigger (3 Tbsp.) rum Directions: - Beat the eggs until well mixed. - Add butter, salt, sugar and vanilla. - Mix in flour, starting with 1 cup, until you form a soft dough. - Roll dough out real thin. - Cut in strips of 1 x 4-inches. Make a slit in center. - Pull one end through slit. - Fry in hot fat in frying pan until slightly tan in color. - Drain on absorbent paper and sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
Winter Chili Sauce Ingredients: - 1 large can Italian tomatoes - 3 large peppers - 3 medium onions - 1/2 c. sugar - 1/2 c. vinegar - 1 Tbsp. salt - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1/4 tsp. cloves - 1/4 tsp. allspice - 1 hot pepper Directions: - Grind ingredients. - Cook until thickened. - Put in jars and refrigerate after it cools. - Makes 1 1/2 quarts.
Blueberry Cake Ingredients: - 2 c. blueberries - 2 1/4 c. sifted flour - 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder - 3/4 tsp. salt - 1 1/2 c. sugar - 3/4 c. butter - 3 eggs, separated - 1/2 c.milk - 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla Directions: - First combine butter, sugar and beaten egg yolks in a bowl, then beat the egg whites in another bowl. - Add the remaining ingredients together and mix with the butter, sugar and beaten egg yolks. - Then fold in the egg whites. - Put in a 9 x 13-inch cake pan and sprinkle sugar on top. - Bake at 350° for 35 to 45 minutes.
Perfect Apple Pie Ingredients: - 6 or 7 apples, sliced - 3/4 to 1 c. brown sugar - 2 Tbsp. flour - 1/2 tsp. cinnamon - 2 Tbsp. butter - dash of salt Directions: - Place apples in crust. - Sprinkle brown sugar over apples. Dust the flour over apples. - Dust cinnamon and salt over the apples. - Dot butter over apples. - Place crust on top. - Bake at 350° - for 1 hour.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: - 1 c. butter - 1 c. sugar - 1 c. pumpkin (canned) - 1 egg - 3 tsp. vanilla - 2 c. flour - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1/2 tsp. baking soda - 2 to 3 tsp. cinnamon - 1/2 tsp. allspice - 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions: - Cream butter and sugar. - Add pumpkin, egg and vanilla and mix well. - Add dry ingredients and mix well. - Stir in chips. - Place teaspoonful on cookie sheets and bake at 375° for 10 to 15 minutes.
Potato Cake Ingredients: - 1 c. margarine - 2 c. sugar - 4 eggs - 2/3 c. milk - 1 c. hot mashed potatoes - 2 c. flour - 4 Tbsp. cocoa - 2 Tbsp. baking powder - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. each clove; cinnamon; nutmeg - 1 c. chopped pecans - 1 tsp. vanilla - powdered sugar Directions: - Combine all dry ingredients and set aside. - Cream together margarine, sugar and eggs. - Add milk and potatoes. - Add dry ingredients a little at a time. - Add vanilla and chopped pecans. Bake in greased Bundt pan at 350° for 1 hour. - Sprinkle with powdered sugar when cool.
French Pastry Ingredients: - 3 c. flour - 1 1/4 c. shortening - 1 tsp. salt - 1 egg - 5 1/2 Tbsp. cold water - 1 tsp. vinegar Directions: - Sift and measure flour. - Add salt. - Cut in shortening until the size of peas. - Beat egg with water and vinegar. - Add to dry ingredients and mix. - Makes enough for 2 (2 crust) pies or 4 (1 crust) pies.
Pig Picking Cake And Frosting Ingredients: - 1 box Duncan Hines butter cake mix - 4 eggs - 1/2 c. oil - 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges with syrup Directions: - Beat ingredients together until smooth and oranges are broken into small pieces. Bake in three layers in greased and floured cake pans at 350° for 25 minutes or until done.
Buckeyes Ingredients: - 1 stick butter, softened - 1 lb. powdered sugar - 2 c. crunchy peanut butter - 3 c. Rice Krispies - 12 oz. chocolate chips - 1/3 stick paraffin wax Directions: - Mix butter, sugar, peanut butter and Rice Krispies well. - Form mixture in balls about the size of a walnut. - Melt chocolate chips and paraffin in double boiler. - Dip balls in this mixture and place on wax paper until chocolate is set.
Beef Stroganoff For 2 Ingredients: - 1/2 box egg noodles, cooked - 1/2 stick butter - 1 lb. good beef (bite sizes) - 1 large can mushrooms, drained - 1/3 c. chopped onions - 1 Tbsp. flour - 1/2 can beef broth - 1 tsp. Dijon mustard - 1/2 c. sour cream - 1/2 tsp. dill Directions: - Brown little steaks in skillet on both sides. - Add 1 can Campbell's beef broth soup. - Add chopped onion and green pepper. Cook on low heat 1 hour. - When done, broth can be thickened with cornstarch.
Chicken Casserole Ingredients: - 1 chicken, cooked and deboned - 1 can celery soup - 1 small sour cream Directions: - Mix together and top with crushed Hi Ho crackers. Cook in oven at 350° until bubbly.
Deviled Eggs Ingredients: - 6 eggs - 1 Tbsp. mustard - 1 Tbsp. sugar - 1/4 c. Miracle Whip - 1/8 tsp. salt - dash of pepper Directions: - Cook eggs 10 minutes, then drain off water. - Cover with cold water to cool eggs some, then peel hard-boiled eggs. - Cut into halves lengthwise - and - scoop - yolks out into bowl. - Mash with fork until - real - fine, add mustard, Miracle Whip, sugar, salt and pepper. - Spoon - into - egg - halves - and - sprinkle with paprika.
Vegetable Dip Ingredients: - 1/2 c. sour cream - 1/2 c. Cheez Whiz - 1/2 c. mayonnaise - 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce - 1 Tbsp. dry instant Lipton onion soup Directions: - Mix all ingredients and refrigerate. - Serve with variety of fresh vegetables.
Oatmeal Molasses Drop Cookies Ingredients: - 1 1/4 c. sugar - 1/2 c. melted shortening - 2 eggs - 6 Tbsp. molasses - 1 3/4 c. flour - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. soda - 1 tsp. or less salt - 2 c. quick oats - 1/2 c. chopped nuts - 1 c. raisins Directions: - Cream together sugar and shortening. - Add eggs and molasses; mix well. - Mix flour, cinnamon, soda, salt and oats, then add to first mixture. - Add nuts and raisins to mixture. - Drop by teaspoon. - Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375° to 400°. - Makes about 5 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies.
Honey-Lime Sea Scallops(For The Microwave) Ingredients: - 1 lb. scallops - 3 Tbsp. lime juice - 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil - 1 Tbsp. honey - 1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce - 1/4 tsp. ground ginger - 2 Tbsp. sesame seed Directions: - Combine ingredients. - Add scallops and toss to coat. - Cover and refrigerate 1 hour (stir occasionally). - Remove scallops from marinade. - Reserve. - Thread scallops on 4 skewers. - Place skewers in shallow microwave dish and cover with plastic wrap. - Vent corner. - Cook 3 to 4 minutes on High (100%). - Rotate dish 1/4 turn halfway. - Let stand 2 minutes.
Chicken And Rice Casserole Ingredients: - 1 c. raw rice - 6 pieces raw chicken - 1 can cream of chicken soup - 1 can water - 1 small onion, chopped - 1 small bell pepper, chopped (optional) - 2 Tbsp. chopped pimiento (optional) Directions: - Spread rice in bottom of large casserole. - Put chicken on top of rice. - Mix soup and water and pour over chicken. - Add onions and other ingredients if desired. - Cover. - Bake at 350° about 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until chicken and rice are tender.
Toffee Bars Ingredients: - 1 c. shortening (may use 1/2 c. butter) - 1 c. brown sugar - 1 egg yolk - 1 Tbsp. vanilla - 2 c. flour - 1/2 lb. milk chocolate bar - 1/2 to 3/4 c. nuts, chopped well Directions: - Cream shortening and brown sugar together. - Add egg yolk and vanilla. - Add, by hand, flour (will be very heavy and dry). Grease cookie sheet (jelly roll pan works best), spread dough in by hand and pat down. - Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes (or less) until slightly brown.
Best Cake In The World Ingredients: - 1 yellow cake mix - 1 c. sugar - 1 small instant vanilla pudding - coconut, chopped nuts and chopped maraschino cherries for decoration - 1 (20 oz.) can undrained crushed pineapple - 4 sliced bananas - 12 oz. carton Cool Whip Directions: - Bake cake mix as directed on package in 9 x 13-inch pan. - Boil for 5 minutes the pineapple with juice and the sugar. - Pour on top of hot cake and cool. - Add bananas on top. - Sprinkle with instant vanilla pudding. - Top with Cool Whip, then sprinkle with coconut, nuts and cherries. - Put in refrigerator for a day or two.
Ham Casserole Ingredients: - 1 1/2 to 2 c. chopped up ham - 10 medium potatoes - 6 hard-boiled eggs - 1/2 lb. cheese (your choice; Cheddar or Jack, etc.) - 2 c. mayonnaise Directions: - Cut up ham in small pieces and mix in with the potatoes, eggs and cheese that have been cut into chunks. - Add the mayonnaise and mix well. - Put in baking dish and bake, covered, 30 minutes at 350°.
Green Bean Casserole Ingredients: - 1/2 c. butter - 1/4 c. flour - 1 1/2 c. milk - 1 3 oz. can mushroom - 3/4 c. cheese (velveeta) - 1/4 tsp. tabasco sauce - 2 tsp. soy sauce - 1/3 c. onions - 1 tsp. salt - dash of pepper - 1 tsp. accent seasonings - 2 cans of green beans - 1 can of water chestnuts Directions: - Melt butter and flour, then slowly add milk, cheese, tabasco, soy sauce and rest of seasonings until thick. Layer beans, mushrooms and water chestnuts in a greased 9x13 pan. Pour cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top if desired. Bake 350 degrees for one hour.
Polish Sausage And Lentils Ingredients: - 1 c. rinsed lentils - 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil - 2 medium onions, chopped - 3 cloves - 1 medium can tomatoes - 2 lb. Polish sausage - 1 tsp. sugar - 1/2 tsp. pepper - salt to taste - 1 bay leaf Directions: - Rinse lentils. - Put in large saucepan with salted water to cover and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes or until tender and still holding shape. - Drain and reserve liquid.
Apple Pie Candied Crust Ingredients: - 5 to 6 apples - 1 c. brown sugar - 1 c. sifted flour - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/8 tsp. nutmeg - 1/2 c. butter Directions: - Slice apples directly into pie plate. - Mix remaining ingredients to a crumbly consistency and spread on top of apples. Bake for 1 hour at 350°.
Seven Layer Salad Ingredients: - 1 head lettuce, torn in small pieces - 1 box frozen peas - 1 head cauliflower, torn up - 8 to 10 strips bacon, crisped and broken - 1 pkg. dry Hidden Valley ranch dressing - 1 pt. mayonnaise - shredded cheese Directions: - Layer first six ingredients in large salad bowl. - Cover and refrigerate overnight. - Add cheese and toss before serving.
Microwave Chili Ingredients: - 2 lb. lean chili ground beef - 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up - 2 Tbsp. chili powder - 2 tsp. cumin seed - 1 tsp. dried oregano - 1 Tbsp. brown sugar - 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Tabasco - 1 onion, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, mashed - 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce or 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce and 1 c. beef broth or consomme - salt to taste Directions: - Combine meat, onion and garlic in a large casserole. - Cover and cook at High setting for 10 minutes or until meat loses its reddish color, stirring once or twice. - Add remaining ingredients, mixing thoroughly. - Cover casserole and heat until mixture comes to a boil. - Reduce microwave temperature to Slow or Defrost and cook for about 1 hour, stirring a few times. - After cooking, allow chili to stand for a few minutes before serving.
Applesauce Pecan Bread Ingredients: - 2 eggs - 1 cup canned applesauce - 1 cup sugar - 1/3 cup vegetable oil - 3 Tbsp. milk - 1/2 tsp. cinnamon - 1/4 tsp. nutmeg - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1/2 tsp. baking powder - 1/2 tsp. salt - 2 cup flour - 1 cup finely chopped pecans - 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit, if desired - 1/2 tsp. cinnamon - 1/4 cup light brown sugar - 1/4 cup chopped pecans Directions: - Beat eggs until foamy, stir in applesauce, sugar, oil and milk. - Gradually add - dry ingredients, stir in nuts and candied fruit. - Spread in greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch pan. - Sprinkle on top cinnamon, brown sugar and chopped pecans, press lightly with hand. Bake 350° for 1 hour. - Can sprinkle confectionary sugar to cover top last 1/2 hour if too brown.
Crab Mold(Dip) Ingredients: - 1/4 c. mayonnaise - 1 can cream of mushroom soup - 6 oz. cream cheese - 1 envelope unflavored gelatin - 3 Tbsp. cold water - 3 green onions, chopped - 1/4 c. chopped celery - 1 small jar chipped pimentos - dash of salt and pepper or seasoning of choice (Mrs. Dash is good) - 1 (7 oz.) can crab meat Directions: - Cream mayonnaise and cream cheese together. - Warm soup in small pan. - Dissolve gelatin in water and add to soup. - Add onions, celery, pimentos and seasonings into cream cheese mixture. - Pour soup into cream cheese mixture; stir well. - Add crab; mix well. Pour into a mold. - Refrigerate 1 hour or more. - Can serve from bowl like a dip or loosen by setting mold in hot water until side of mixture loosens from mold pan, then turn onto dish and serve with crackers or vegetables.
Fruit Dip Ingredients: - 3 oz. pkg. instant vanilla pudding - 8 oz. Cool Whip - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1/2 tsp. cloves - 1/2 tsp. nutmeg - 2 to 3 Tbsp. Amaretto Directions: - Mix dry pudding mix with Cool Whip and add spices. - Stir in the Amaretto to taste. - Serve with fresh fruit dippers.
Shrimp Cheese Ball Ingredients: - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened - 1/2 tsp. prepared mustard - 1 tsp. soy sauce - 1 tsp. grated onion - 1 tsp. lemon juice - dash of paprika - 1 (4 1/2 oz.) can tiny shrimp, drained - chopped nuts Directions: - Combine all ingredients (except nuts) and chill for several hours. - Form into balls and roll in nuts. - Serve with crackers.
Miniature Cheesecakes(1 Dozen) Ingredients: - 1 c. graham cracker crumbs - 1/4 c. melted margarine - 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract - 1 egg - 1/4 c. sugar - 8 oz. cream cheese - cherry or blueberry pie filling (1/2 can) Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - Line 12 muffin cups with cupcake papers. - In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted margarine together. - Divide the cracker mixture among the 12 cups, then press into the cups.
Chocolate Zucchini Cake Ingredients: - 1 c. brown sugar - 1/2 c. margarine - 3 eggs - 1/2 c. sour milk - 1/2 tsp. allspice - 1/2 tsp. salt - 4 Tbsp. cocoa - 1 c. chocolate chips - 1/2 c. chopped walnuts - 1/2 c. white sugar - 1/2 c. oil - 1 tsp. vanilla - 2 1/2 c. flour - 2 tsp. cinnamon - 2 tsp. baking soda - 3 c. finely grated and drained zucchini Directions: - Cream together sugars, eggs, margarine and oil. Add vanilla and sour milk. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Add zucchini and mix. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. Bake at 325° for 40 to 45 minutes or until center is firm.
Gelatin Trifle Ingredients: - 1 small strawberry jello - 3/4 c. boiling water - 1/2 c. cold water - ice cubes - 1 c. sliced strawberries - 1 c. sliced bananas - 2 c. 1/2-inch pound cake cubes - 1/4 c. orange juice - 1 1/2 c. cold milk - 1 small instant vanilla pudding - 1/2 c. Cool Whip Directions: - Dissolve jello in hot water. - Combine cold water and ice cubes to make 1 1/4 cups. - Add to jello, stirring until slightly thickened. - Stir in strawberries and bananas. - Place cake cubes in large bowl. - Sprinkle with orange juice. - Spoon jello mixture over cake and chill 10 to 15 minutes. - Mix pudding; let stand a few minutes to thicken. - Fold in Cool Whip. - Spoon over jello in bowl. Chill. - Garnish with Cool Whip and whole strawberries.
Chicken-Rice Casserole Ingredients: - 1/2 c. mushrooms, sliced - 3 c. rice, cooked - 2 Tbsp. flour - 1/2 c. chopped onion - 2 Tbsp. parsley, minced - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 3 c. chicken, cooked and diced - 1 1/2 c. light cream - 1/2 c. butter - 1 chicken bouillon cube - 3/4 tsp. salt - 1/4 c. bread crumbs or crushed potato chips Directions: - Drain mushrooms; reserve liquid. - Combine liquid and enough hot water to make 1 cup. - Add bouillon cube. - Saute onion and mushrooms in butter in skillet; stir in flour. - Gradually add bouillon and cream. - Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. Add rice, chicken, parsley, salt and pepper.
Spanish Rice Ingredients: - 1/2 c. diced onions - 2 Tbsp. shortening - 1 1/2 to 2 c. tomato juice - 1/2 c. water - 2 medium diced green peppers - 1 1/2 lb. ground beef - 1 c. cooked rice - salt and pepper to taste Directions: - Brown onions lightly in shortening. - Add meat. - Break up particles so meat mixture is very fine. - When brown, drain and add peppers, tomato juice and water. - Add rice. Season to taste, stirring well. - Bring to a boil. - Reduce heat. - Let simmer about 30 minutes or until peppers are tender.
Old Fashioned Pot Roast Ingredients: - 3 to 5 lb. roast (beef or pork) - salt and pepper - 3 to 4 Tbsp. flour - 2 Tbsp. oil - 1 medium onion, sliced or quartered - potatoes and carrots Directions: - Trim roast; salt and pepper. - Sprinkle with flour and pat all sides of roast to be sure it is well coated with seasonings and flour. - Heat oil in a Dutch oven; brown all sides of the roast, remove and set aside. - If there is not enough oil remaining in the Dutch oven, add a little more and make a roux by browning some of the remaining flour in the oil and then adding water. - Return roast to pan with the onion; cover and bring to a slow boil. - Lower heat and cook slowly for 1 to 2 hours depending on size of the roast. The last 30 minutes, add potatoes and carrots. - Serve with rice and salad for a full meal.
Mexican Cornbread Ingredients: - 1 c. yellow cornmeal - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. baking soda - 1/3 c. melted bacon grease or oil - 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream - 1 (15 oz.) can cream-style corn - 2 eggs, beaten - 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese - 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies Directions: - Preheat oven to 375°. - Grease an 8 x 11-inch pan. Combine cornmeal, salt and soda; blend well. Stir in bacon grease. - Add sour cream, corn and eggs, mixing well. Spoon half of the batter into prepared pan. - Sprinkle with cheese and chilies. - Cover with remaining cornbread batter. - Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Scalloped Corn Ingredients: - 2 cans cream-style corn - 2 eggs - 1 Tbsp. sugar - 1/2 c. milk - 8 saltine crackers - 4 Tbsp. butter Directions: - Put corn in baking dish. - Beat eggs and add sugar and milk. Pour over corn. - Crumble crackers; melt butter and stir together. Sprinkle over top and cook at 325° for 45 minutes or until brown.
Pineapple Chutney Ingredients: - 2 limes - 1 jalapeno chile finely chopped - 1/2 sm. red onion, chopped - 3/4 c. brown sugar - 2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 c. pineapple tidbits or ripe one chopped small - 2 oranges peeled and chopped or can of mandarins - 1 c. dark raisins - 1 can tomato soup - 1-8 oz. cream cheese - 1 1/2 envelopes of knox gelatin - 2 diced hard boiled eggs - 3/4 cup diced celery - 1/2 cup diced onion - 2 drops Tabasco or horseradish - 1 cup mayonnaise - 2 cans baby shrimp (10 oz. cans) Directions: - Combine both mixtures together. - Put in smaller containers and cover (such as plastic butter dish). - Refrigerate/chill. - Serve with crackers or vegetables as dip.
Cranberry Jello Ingredients: - 1 bag fresh cranberries - 1 large box cherry Jell-O - 2 c. sugar - 1 large can crushed pineapple - 2 apples, peeled and chopped - 1 c. nuts - 1 c. water Directions: - Cook cranberries in water on high until all cranberries pop. Add Jell-O and sugar. - Add pineapple, apples and nuts. - Chill.
Pea Soup(Reduced Fat) Ingredients: - 2 c. dry split peas - 2 qt. water - 4 slices raw bacon - 1 onion, chopped - 3 bay leaves - 1/2 c. chopped carrots - 1/4 c. chopped celery - pepper to taste Directions: - Heat all ingredients until boiling; then simmer until peas are done (about 2 to 3 hours).
Brownies Ingredients: - 1/2 c. margarine - 1 c. sugar - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1/2 c. nuts - 2 eggs - 1/3 c. cocoa - 1/2 c. self-rising flour Directions: - Cream margarine, sugar and vanilla. - Beat in eggs. - Blend in cocoa, then stir in flour and nuts. - Pour into a small pan and cook at 325° for 30 to 35 minutes.
Applesauce Bread Ingredients: - 1 3/4 c. flour - 2/3 c. sugar - 2 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. salt - 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon - 1/2 c. margarine, chilled - 1 c. granola cereal - 2 eggs - 1 c. applesauce - 1/2 c. raisins Directions: - In large bowl, sift together the first 6 ingredients. - Cut in margarine with fork. - The mixture should resemble coarse crumbs. Stir in granola cereal. - In small mixing bowl, beat eggs. - Stir in applesauce. - Fold egg mixture into dry ingredients; mix until just moist. - Pour into greased 8 x 4-inch loaf pan. - Bake in a 350° oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
Corn Casserole Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. butter - 2 Tbsp. flour - 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper - 1 c. milk - 1 can creamed corn - 2 eggs, beaten - Ritz cracker crumbs Directions: - Mix - butter, - salt, pepper, flour and milk. - Cook until smooth and - bubbly. - Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. - Add corn - and eggs. - Pour into greased dish and sprinkle with Ritz cracker crumbs. - Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
French Silk Pie Ingredients: - 3/4 c. sugar - 1 oz. chocolate, melted - 2 eggs - 1/2 c. butter (not margarine) - 1 tsp. vanilla - 8-inch pie crust - whipped cream Directions: - Cream butter and sugar on high speed for at least 10 minutes. Add melted chocolate and continue beating on high speed for another 10 minutes. - Add eggs, one at a time, beating on high speed for 10 minutes between each egg. - Add vanilla. - Mix well. - Mixture wil be very creamy and rather thin. - Pour into cooled, baked 8-inch pie crust and place in refrigerator until firm, 2 to 3 hours. - Serve very thin slices since this is very rich! - Garnish with whipped cream.
Preacher'S Cookies Ingredients: - 1/2 c. milk - 1/4 c. butter - 2 c. sugar - 4 Tbsp. cocoa - pinch of salt - 3 c. quick oats - 1/2 c. peanut butter - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Mix milk, butter, sugar, cocoa and salt. - Bring to rolling boil over medium heat. - Remove from heat. - Add oatmeal, peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. - Drop by spoon onto large cookie sheet or wax paper. - Cool and enjoy.
Sour Cream Pound Cake Ingredients: - 1 c. soft margarine - 6 eggs - 1/4 tsp. baking soda - 1 c. cultured sour cream - 1/2 tsp. orange extract - 2 2/3 c. sugar - 3 c. flour - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. lemon extract - 1/2 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Have margarine and eggs at room temperature. - Beat margarine until creamy; add sugar and beat until fluffy. - Add eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each addition, then 2 minutes more after all eggs have been added. - Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. - Add to sugar mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour. - Add flavorings and beat until well blended. - Pour into 10-inch Bundt pan and bake for 1 1/2 hours at 350°. - Cool on rack for 15 minutes before removing from pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar when cool.
Lucy Anne'S Quick Dessert Ingredients: - 1/2 gal. vanilla ice cream - 2 small pkg. coconut cream instant pudding - 1/2 to 1 c. milk Directions: - Mix all the ingredients until creamy. - Take 30 Ritz crackers and melt butter or margarine over them. - Sprinkle on top of dessert and refrigerate. - Crush crackers.
Lefse(Norwegian) Ingredients: - 4 medium Russet potatoes, mashed - 1/3 stick butter - 3 Tbsp. milk - 1 c. flour Directions: - Add mashed potatoes, butter and milk. - Let cool. - Once cool, add 1 cup flour. - Knead until smooth. - Heat electric frypan to 400°. - Take a large spoonful and roll it out until it is flat and thin (but thick enough to pick up with a spatula). - "Fry" dry (no oil in pan); turn and bake other side. - Should have light brown spots, but be soft and flexible.
Peanut Butter Pound Cake Ingredients: - 1/2 c. crunchy peanut butter - 1/4 c. oil - 1 c. Crisco - 2 1/2 c. sugar - 5 eggs - 3 c. flour - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 c. milk - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 1/2 Tbsp. cocoa Directions: - Cream the peanut butter, oil, Crisco and sugar. - Add eggs one at a time. - Add flour, baking powder, salt, milk and vanilla; mix well. - Take out 1 1/2 cups of batter. - Add cocoa to that and mix. Pour batter in greased tube pan. - Then take cocoa batter and whirl into batter a few times. - Try not to hit sides of pan. - Put pan of water under cake to keep moist while baking. - Bake 1 1/2 hours at 325°.
Vegetable Medley Ingredients: - 1 pkg. California Blend vegetables - 1 can cream of mushroom soup - 1 c. Cheddar cheese - 1/3 c. sour cream - 1 small can French fried onions Directions: - Mix ingredients using 1/2 of cheese and 1/2 onion. - Put in a casserole dish. - Bake 25 minutes at 350°. - Add rest of onion and cheese. - Put back in oven another 5 minutes.
Beer Cheese Soup Ingredients: - 1/2 cube margarine - 1/2 c. 1/8-inch diced celery - 1/2 c. flour - 2 1/2 pt. chicken stock - 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese - 1/4 tsp. Accent - 1/2 c. 1/8-inch diced carrots - 1/2 c. 1/8-inch diced onions - 1/2 tsp. dry mustard - 6 oz. grated sharp Cheddar cheese - 1 can beer - salt and pepper to taste Directions: - Saute vegetables in margarine until tender, but not browned. Blend in flour, dry mustard and chicken broth. - Cook at least 5 minutes. - Blend in Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and beer. - Let simmer at least 10 minutes. - Season and serve with French bread and tossed salad.
Diabetic Cake Ingredients: - 2 c. water - 2 c. raisins - 1 c. unsweetened applesauce - 2 eggs - 2 Tbsp. liquid sweetener - 3/4 c. cooking oil - 1 tsp. soda - 2 c. flour - 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. nutmeg - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - Cook raisins in water until water evaporates. - Add to applesauce, eggs, water and oil; mix well. Blend soda and flour. - Add cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. - Pour into 2 (8 x 8-inch) cake pans or greased loaf pan. - Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until done.
Lavender Lemonade Ingredients: - 12 oz. can lemonade concentrate - 1/4 cup lavender (can get at health food store) - 2 cups boiling water Directions: - Combine lemonade and 1 gallon cold water. - Steep lavender for 10 minutes in boiling water. - Strain and pour into lemonade mix. Great for entertaining at showers, etc.
Pizza Crust Ingredients: - 1/2 c. warm water - 1 pkg. active dry yeast - 1 1/2 c. flour - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 Tbsp. oil Directions: - Dissolve yeast in water. - Let stand 5 minutes. - Stir in flour, salt and oil. - Knead until a smooth ball. - Let rise in a greased, covered bowl about 10 minutes. - Pat in a greased pizza pan or cookie sheet. - Bake at 425° for 20 to 25 minutes. - I double this recipe for an easier to handle, thicker crust!
Marvelous Fruity Melody Ingredients: - 1 (16 oz.) can fruit cocktail, well drained - 2 c. Baker's Angel Flake coconut - 1/2 c. milk - 2 c. miniature marshmallows - 1 (8 oz.) carton Cool Whip Directions: - Combine all ingredients, mixing well. - Chill about 1 hour. Makes 12 servings.
Beefy Cheese Ball Ingredients: - 1 jar chipped beef, chopped fine - 12 oz. softened cream cheese - 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots - 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce - 1/2 cup pecans, ground Directions: - Combine all ingredients except nuts. - Shape into a ball and roll in nuts. - Chill and serve with wheat crackers.
Magnolia Date Nut Roll Ingredients: - 2 c. vanilla wafer crumbs (1/2 lb.) - 1/2 c. chopped nuts - 1 c. chopped dates - 1/2 c. Magnolia condensed milk - 2 tsp. lemon juice Directions: - Mix all ingredients together well. - Roll into long log roll and chill in refrigerator for about 12 hours. - Slice and serve.
Fresh Berry Coffee Cake Ingredients: - 1 1/2 c. sifted flour - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1/2 c. unsalted margarine, softened - 1 c. sugar - 2 eggs - 1 tsp. vanilla extract - 3 Tbsp. sour cream - 1/3 c. milk - 1 1/2 c. blueberries - 1/3 c. sugar - 1/4 c. flour - 1/2 tsp. cinnamon - 3 Tbsp. butter, softened Directions: - Sift 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder and salt into bowl. Cream 1/2 cup margarine and 1 cup sugar in mixer bowl until smooth. - Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and sour cream; mix well. - Add flour mixture alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition and beginning and ending with flour mixture. - Spoon half the batter into greased 9-inch baking pan. - Top with blueberries, then remaining batter. - Combine remaining 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour and cinnamon in small bowl; mix well. - Cut in butter until crumbly. - Sprinkle over batter. - Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. - Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. - Serve warm. - Yield: - 9 servings.
Salmon Patties Ingredients: - 1 lb. can salmon - 2/3 c. seasoned dry bread crumbs or 2/3 c. cracker crumbs - 1 1/2 Tbsp. instant minced onion - 2 Tbsp. chopped green onions - 1 egg, slightly beaten - 2/3 c. evaporated milk - 3 Tbsp. melted butter - vegetable oil Directions: - Remove skin and bones from salmon. - In a large mixing bowl, flake salmon with a fork. - Add bread crumbs, minced onion, green onions, beaten egg, milk and butter. - Mix well. - Shape into patties. - Fry in deep fat until brown.
Old-Fashioned Tea Cakes Ingredients: - 1 egg - 1/2 c. vegetable shortening - 1 c. sugar - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. buttermilk - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. vanilla extract - 1 1/2 c. self-rising flour - sugar for topping Directions: - Preheat oven to 325°. - Mix together everything except the flour. - Stir in flour just to mix and roll out the dough. - Cut into desired shapes. - Bake on ungreased cookie sheets for 12 minutes. - Remove from oven and sprinkle tops with sugar before removing cookies from pan. - Cool on wire racks.
Indonesian Marinade(Yields 4 Portions) Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. soy sauce - 2 Tbsp. lime juice - 1 Tbsp. molasses - 1 Tbsp. curry powder - 1 tsp. instant minced garlic Directions: - Marinate chicken or shrimp for 15 minutes and broil.
Breakfast Blintz Souffle Ingredients: - 1 doz. frozen cheese blintzes - 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla - 1/4 c. sugar - 1/2 cube butter - 1 1/2 c. sour cream - 4 eggs Directions: - Melt butter in a 13 x 9-inch pan. - Put frozen blintzes in dish and coat well with butter. - Mix remaining ingredients with electric mixer and pour over blintzes. - Be sure to cover all. Bake 50 minutes at 350°. - Serve with applesauce, sour cream or jam.
Tirami Su Ingredients: - 1 lb. Mascarpone cheese - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 lb. sugar - 5 egg whites (Egg Beaters are okay) - 2 Tbsp. Marsala - 1 pkg. ladyfingers (Italian) - 1/2 c. Espresso or regular coffee, sweetened - chocolate powder Directions: - Beat egg whites until fluffy. - Blend in sugar and salt. - Place Mascarpone in bowl; stir until smooth. - Blend into egg mixture. Add Marsala; beat until fluffy. - Place enough ladyfingers to cover bottom of dish. - Brush with sweetened Espresso (do not soak cookies). - Place 1/2 of cheese mixture over ladyfingers. - Dust with chocolate powder. - Repeat process, placing another layer of ladyfingers on top of first layer. - Brush with Espresso. - Put in remaining cheese mixture; dust with chocolate powder. - Chill before serving.
Spinach Cheese Bake Ingredients: - 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed - 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage - 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce - 2 c. cream-style cottage cheese - 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese - 1 slightly beaten egg - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) shredded Mozzarella cheese - 2 c. herb seasoned croutons Directions: - Drain spinach thoroughly, squeezing out liquid. - In skillet, cook sausage until brown; drain fat. - Stir in tomato sauce; set aside. - In large bowl, combine drained spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan and egg; spread mixture in bottom of 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch baking dish. - Spoon sausage mixture over spinach mixture. - Top with Mozzarella; cover and chill several hours or overnight. - Before serving, sprinkle croutons over cheese. - Bake at 350° for 40 minutes. - Serves 8. Contains 344 calories, 20 gr. fat, 86 mg. cholesterol.
Best Chocolate Chip Pie Ingredients: - 2 eggs, beaten - 1/2 c. butter, melted - 1/4 c. cornstarch - 1 (16 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips - 1 c. sugar - 2 Tbsp. bourbon - 1 c. finely chopped pecans - 1 (9-inch) pie shell, unbaked Directions: - In a small bowl, beat eggs. - Gradually add sugar. - Mix until blended. - Add melted butter and bourbon. - Blend in cornstarch. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips. - Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake in a 350° oven for 45 minutes. - Cool 1 hour. - Serve warm topped with bourbon flavored topping.
Sarah'S Banana Pudding Ingredients: - 3 Tbsp. cornstarch - 3 Tbsp. sugar - pinch of salt - 1 1/2 c. milk - 1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk (prefer Milnot) - 4 egg yolks - 1 tsp. vanilla extract - 16 vanilla wafers - 2 large bananas, sliced - 1/2 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar - whipped cream (for garnish) Directions: - In medium saucepan, combine cornstarch, sugar and salt. - Stir in milk and evaporated milk. - Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until pudding coats spoon, about 10 minutes.
Devil'S Food Cake Ingredients: - 1 stick margarine - 1 c. water - 4 Tbsp. cocoa - 1/2 c. Wesson oil - 2 c. flour - 1/2 tsp. salt - 2 c. sugar - 2 eggs, slightly beaten - 1/2 c. buttermilk - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 tsp. soda Directions: - Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil. - Sift together next 3 ingredients. - Mix together next 5 ingredients. - Add dry mixture to cocoa mixture, then add egg mixture. - Stir well.
Peanutty Fudge Rounds Ingredients: - 3/4 c. creamy peanut butter - 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened - 1 c. sifted powdered sugar - 1 Tbsp. milk - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1/2 c. chopped peanuts - 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces - 1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk Directions: - In a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter and softened butter. Add powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Stir until well combined. Stir in peanuts. Shape the mixture into two 10-inch rolls. Set aside.
Hush Puppies Ingredients: - 1/2 c. plain flour - 2 tsp. baking powder - 1 1/2 c. corn meal - 1 Tbsp. sugar - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 small onion, chopped - 1 egg, beaten - 3/4 c. beer - cooking oil Directions: - Combine flour, baking powder, meal, sugar and salt in a medium sized mixing bowl. Stir together. Add chopped onion, egg and beer. Mix thoroughly. Heat oil. Drop mixture by teaspoons into hot oil; fry until brown.
Great Pumpkin Cookies Ingredients: - 2 c. flour - 1 c. quick oats - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1 tsp. ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 c. butter - 1 c. brown sugar, packed - 1 c. granulated sugar - 1 egg - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 c. pumpkin (canned) - 1 c. chocolate morsels or raisins or nuts Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. - Cream the butter. - Gradually add egg; mix well. Alternately add dry ingredients with pumpkin, mixing well after each addition. - Stir in morsels. - For each cookie, drop 1/4 cup of dough. - Spread into a pumpkin shape. - Add a bit to the top to form a stem. - (M&M's candies may be added for eyes, nose and mouth.) Yields 20 cookies.
Zucchini-Carrot Casserole Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine - 2 medium zucchini, sliced - 2 carrots, sliced - 1 small onion, chopped - 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream - 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. pepper - 2 Tbsp. Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs Directions: - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add zucchini, carrots and onion and saut 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and next 3 ingredients. Spoon into lightly greased 1-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Yield: 4 servings.
Hot Cider Dressing For Spinach Salad Ingredients: - 1 c. unsweetened apple juice - 1/2 c. sliced purple onion - 1/2 c. water - 1/2 c. cider vinegar - 2 Tbsp. brown sugar - 1 Tbsp. cornstarch - 2 tsp. poppy seed - 2 tsp. Dijon mustard Directions: - Combine apple juice and onion in medium non-aluminum saucepan. Cook over medium heat 4 minutes or until onion is tender. - Add remaining ingredients. - Stir well. Bring mix to a boil over medium heat. - Cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Serve warm over spinach salad. - Yields 1 1/2 cups.