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Plain Biscuits Ingredients: - 3 c. sifted all-purpose flour - 3 tsp. baking powder - 1 Tbsp. sugar (optional) - 3/4 Tbsp. salt - 1/2 c. butter - 1/4 c. (approximately) milk - 1 egg, well beaten Directions: - Preheat oven to 400°. - Sift dry ingredients together, then, using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter. - Combine milk and egg and slowly add to flour until mixture is wet enough to hold together. - Turn onto a floured board. - Knead, then roll to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter. - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden. - Yields about 2 dozen biscuits.
Salad Dressing Cake Ingredients: - 2 c. flour - 1 c. sugar - 2 Tbsp. cocoa - 2 tsp. baking soda - 1 c. salad dressing (Miracle Whip) - 1 c. hot water - 1 Tbsp. vanilla Directions: - Thoroughly mix dry ingredients. - In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients. - Combine the two and mix until smooth. - Pour into greased pan and bake at 325° for 27 to 33 minutes.
Crab Soup Ingredients: - 2 large cans crushed tomatoes - 3 cans crab meat - 1 pkg. frozen corn - 1 pkg. frozen cut green beans - 2 c. frozen hash brown potatoes - dash or two of black pepper - 2 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning - shrimp (optional) Directions: - In big pot, empty crushed tomato contents. - Add 1 1/2 cans of water. - Add all ingredients and heat 45 minutes.
Yankee Doodle Salad Ingredients: - 4 oz. elbow macaroni, uncooked - 2 tsp. prepared mustard - 2 c. (8 oz.) cubed Cheddar cheese - 1 lb. hot dogs, cut in 1/2-inch pieces (ham can be used) - 3 Tbsp. vinegar - 1 c. sour cream - 1/4 c. sweet pickle relish, drained - 1/4 c. chopped green pepper - 1/4 c. chopped green onion Directions: - Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain. - In a large bowl toss macaroni with sour cream, pickle relish, green pepper, onion, vinegar and mustard. - Fold in cheese and hot dog pieces. - Chill 3 to 4 hours to blend flavors. - Makes approximately 6 cups.
Fabulous Broccoli Turkey Flako Pie Ingredients: - 2 c. Swiss cheese, shredded - 1 1/2 c. cooked turkey or chicken, chopped - 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli, thawed - 1 1/3 c. milk - 1/2 pkg. Flako pie crust mix - 3 eggs - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 c. onion - 1/4 tsp. pepper Directions: - Preheat oven to 400°. - Grease 10-inch glass pie plate. Combine cheese, chicken, broccoli (drained) and onion in prepared pie plate. - Combine remaining ingredients in blender or in a bowl. Mix or blend at high speed until smooth. - Pour over ingredients in pie plate. - Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. - Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Sour Cream Whipped Potatoes Ingredients: - 7 c. water - 8 Tbsp. butter - 3 tsp. salt - dash of garlic - 1 c. milk - 4 oz. cream cheese - 3/4 c. sour half and half - 7 c. Hungry Jack potato flakes Directions: - Heat water; add cream cheese, sour half and half and butter until all ingredients are melted. - Add milk, salt, garlic and potatoes. - Put in buttered casserole dish. - Top with paprika and pats of butter. - Bake 1/2 hour at 350°, covered. - Uncover for the last few minutes.
Sour Cream Pound Cake Ingredients: - 3 c. Swans Down cake flour (only), sifted with a pinch of salt - 3 c. sugar - 6 eggs - 3 sticks butter (pure) - 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring (pure) - 1 tsp. lemon flavoring (pure) - 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream Directions: - Mix butter and sugar until creamy. - Add eggs, one at a time. Add flavorings. - Add flour alternately with sour cream. - Bake at 325° for 1 1/2 hours.
Ruby Dildine'S Cheese Cake Ingredients: - 1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon jello - 1 c. boiling water - 1 large can evaporated milk - 1 stick margarine, melted - 1 pkg. graham crackers, crushed fine (20 crackers) - 3 Tbsp. powdered sugar - 8 oz. cream cheese - 1 c. sugar - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 small can crushed pineapple, drained Directions: - Dissolve jello in boiling water; chill. - Freeze milk 1/2 hour and whip with beater. - Combine jello, milk, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and pineapple in large bowl.
Easy Chicken Surprise Ingredients: - 2 to 4 chicken breasts or thighs and legs - 1/2 c. raw rice (brown or white) - 1 (10 1/4 oz.) cream of mushroom soup - 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix - 1/3 c. sherry cooking wine or chicken bouillon Directions: - Place rice, soup and wine in 9 x 13-inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick coating. - Mix well. - Lay chicken pieces on top. Sprinkle with onion mix. - Cover tightly with foil. - Bake at 325° for 2 hours. - Makes 2 to 4 servings.
Cream Cheese Clouds Ingredients: - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened - 1/2 c. powdered sugar - 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract - 1 c. heavy cream - 1 can cherry pie filling Directions: - Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla at medium speed on electric mixer. - Gradually add heavy cream; mix well. - Whip until thickened. - Using the back of a spoon, shape into ten 3 1/2-inch shells. - Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. - Freeze 2 hours or overnight. - When ready to serve, fill with cherry pie filling.
Crock-Pot Apple Butter Ingredients: - 8 c. sugar - 8 c. cooked apples - 1 c. water (don't use water if apples are thin) - 1/2 tsp. oil of cinnamon - 1/2 c. vinegar Directions: - Place ingredients in crock-pot with lid on for 5 hours. - Cook another 5 hours with lid off. - Place in sterilized jars. - Cook on high!
Mississippi Mud Cake Ingredients: - 1 c. margarine - 1/3 c. cocoa - 2 c. sugar - 4 eggs - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 1/2 c. flour - 1 1/2 c. pecans - 1 small jar marshmallow cream Directions: - Melt margarine and cocoa in large saucepan. - Add sugar, egg, vanilla, flour and pecans. - Mix well. - Pour into greased and floured pan (15 x 10 1/2 x 1/2-inch). - Bake at 350° - for 20 to 30 minutes. Spread marshmallow cream on top of warm cake.
Unbaked Chocolate Cookies Ingredients: - 10 graham crackers - 1/4 c. butter - 1/2 c. nuts - 1 tsp. vanilla - 3 stiffly beaten egg whites - 1 c. powdered sugar - 3 egg yolks, beaten - 1 cake German chocolate, melted - 12 marshmallows, cut fine Directions: - Cream the butter and sugar, then add egg yolks, vanilla, chocolate, marshmallows and nuts. - Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into first mixture. - Roll 10 graham crackers until fine. Line bottom of baking dish or pan with 2/3 of the crumbs. - Pour mixture over the crumbs. - Use remaining crumbs to cover the top. Chill, then slice and serve with milk, coffee and a gelatin dessert.
Hamburger Soup Ingredients: - 1 1/2 lb. ground beef, cooked and drained - 1 small frozen bag of each: carrots, peas, green beans and corn - 1 large can crushed tomatoes - 1 large can tomato sauce - 2 jars V-8 juice - water (to fill V-8 juice bottle) - 2 Tbsp. sugar - 1 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. pepper - 2 tsp. garlic salt Directions: - Put all ingredients into large pot; cook until the vegetables are tender (about 1 hour). - Great for freezing!
Potluck Potatoes Ingredients: - 8 to 10 medium red potatoes (2 lb.) - 1 (2 oz.) jar pimientos, chopped and drained - 1/2 c. chopped onion - 1/8 tsp. onion salt - 1/8 tsp. garlic salt - 1 lb. American cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes - 2 slices bread, cut in cubes - 1/4 c. oleo, melted Directions: - Cook unpeeled potatoes in water until soft, but firm. - Drain and cut into 1-inch cubes. - Place in an ungreased 2 1/2-quart baking dish. - Add pimientos, onion, garlic and onion salt. - Toss gently. - Sprinkle with cheese. - Place bread cubes on top and pour oleo over. - Bake uncovered at 350° for 30 minutes or until bread is toasted.
Wassail Ingredients: - 1 gal. apple cider - 1 qt. orange juice - 1 c. lemon juice - 1 large can pineapple juice - 24 whole cloves - 1 c. sugar - 4 cinnamon sticks Directions: - Combine all in large pan. - Simmer 10 minutes. - Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves. - Serve hot. - Makes 1 1/2 gallons. - Store in refrigerator when cool. - Serve desired amount heated.
Chocolate Buttermilk Drink Ingredients: - 2 tsp. cocoa powder (not a mix) - 2 tsp. sugar - 1 c. buttermilk Directions: - In a tall glass combine the cocoa powder and sugar. - Add 2 tablespoons of the buttermilk and stir until no lumps remain. - Mix in the remaining buttermilk. - Stir well again and serve. - Serves 1 (make sure that you purchase plain unsweetened cocoa).
Lime Cucumber Salad Ingredients: - 1 (3 oz.) pkg. lime gelatin - 1 c. boiling water - 1 c. mayonnaise - 1 c. chopped cucumber - 1/2 c. chopped onion - 1/2 c. chopped celery (optional) - 1/2 c. chopped peppers (optional) Directions: - Mix well the gelatin and boiling water. - Stir until slightly thickened. - Add remaining ingredients. - Pour into mold and chill.
Biscuits Ingredients: - 2 c. flour - 4 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. salt - 2 Tbsp. sugar - 1/2 c. shortening - 1 egg - 2/3 c. milk Directions: - Mix dry ingredients and shortening until crumbly. - Stir in egg and milk. - Drop on cookie sheet or knead and cut in squares. - Bake at 400° for 10 to 12 minutes.
Coconut Cake Ingredients: - 4 egg yolks - 1 egg white - 1 1/2 c. sugar - 3/4 c. milk - 1/3 c. coconut milk - 1/2 c. butter - 2 1/4 c. flour - 3 tsp. baking powder Directions: - Beat egg yolks. - Add butter. - Beat well. - Add sugar and milk, then coconut milk.
Sugar Biscuits Ingredients: - 1 egg, well beaten - 2 c. flour, sifted - 1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. real butter - 1 heaping c. white sugar - 1 Tbsp. cream Directions: - What You Need: - Mixing bowl, spoon, measuring cups and cookie sheet.
Angel Biscuits Ingredients: - 5 c. flour - 3 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. salt - 1/3 c. sugar - 1 c. shortening - 1 pkg. dry yeast (5 tsp.) - 1/4 c. warm water - 2 c. buttermilk - melted butter Directions: - Dissolve yeast in warm water. - Mix with buttermilk. Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening and add yeast mixture and buttermilk. Knead enough to hold together. - Store in refrigerator until ready to use. - Roll dough out to 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter into biscuits to be placed in melted butter. Fold over. - Place in pan and let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours in warm place. - Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes.
Overnight Crock-Pot Apple Butter Ingredients: - 8 c. thick apple pulp - 4 c. sugar - 1/2 c. vinegar - 2 tsp. cinnamon Directions: - Peel, core and slice apples. - Add only enough water to cook apples until soft. - Press through fine sieve or put into food blender and measure. - Combine all ingredients in crock-pot turned onto highest heat. - Cook covered 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove lid. - Reduce heat to low and cook remainder of night. - No need to stir. - In morning, put hot apple butter into clean jelly jars and seal with new lids and rings.
Spaghetti And Meatballs(Caryn'S Favorite Meal!) Ingredients: - meatballs - meatball meat - spaghetti - sauce - boiling water - 1 chicken roaster - 3/4 c. olive oil - 1 1/2 tsp. rosemary - 2 Tbsp. paprika - 2 cloves crushed garlic - 1 Tbsp. parsley - 1/2 tsp. thyme (optional) - black pepper to taste - salt to taste - potatoes - 1 lb. veal - 2 jars red sauce - 3 bags Mozzarella cheese - 1 bag French fries Directions: - Fry the veal for 2 hours. - Put the red sauce onto the veal in the frying pan. - Then put the Mozzarella cheese on and bake it in the oven at 100° for 30 minutes. - Serve it with the French fries.
Lazy Day Cobbler Ingredients: - 3/4 stick margarine - 1 c. white sugar - 1 c. flour - 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder - 1/4 tsp. salt - 3/4 c. milk - 1 lb. can unsweetened pitted cherries and juice - 1/2 c. sugar Directions: - In 9 x 9-inch pan, melt margarine (in oven). - Mix 1 cup white sugar, - flour, baking powder, salt and milk. - Mix well. Pour - over melted margarine. Do not mix. - Pour over cherries and juice. - Do not mix. - Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar over top. - Do not mix. - Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
Pecan-Pie Cookies Ingredients: - 1 c. (10 oz.) brown sugar - 2 sticks (1/2 lb.) butter - 1 egg - 2 tsp. vanilla - 1 2/3 c. (8 oz.) flour - 1 tsp. baking soda - 2 c. (12 oz.) toasted pecans, see note - 3/4 c. (5 oz) toasted pecan meal, see note Directions: - Preheat oven to 325°. - Grease a cookie sheet, or line the sheet with parchment paper. - Cream butter and brown sugar in electric mixer until light and fluffy. - Stir in egg and vanilla. Add flour and baking soda, mix until incorporated. - Stir in pecans and pecan meal. - Drop cookies by spoonfuls. - Cookies can be any size desired. - For a rounded teaspoon of dough, space a couple of inches apart. - Allow more spacing for larger cookies. - Bake until golden. - Baking time will vary greatly depending on the size of the cookies. - Small (1/2 oz) cookies bake in 5 to 7 minutes. - The medium (2 1/2 oz.) cookies take about 15 minutes. - The extra large (5 oz.) bake in about 20 minutes. - To avoid over baking, check cookies a couple of minutes before expected time is up.
Blueberry Bread Ingredients: - 2 c. flour - 1 c. sugar - 1 egg - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1/2 tsp. soda - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1 c. orange juice - 1 c. berries (at least) Directions: - Mix all ingredients and bake at 350° for 1 hour. - Makes 1 large loaf or 2 mini loaves.
Strawberry Yum Yum Ingredients: - 1 stick butter - 1 c. flour - 1 c. walnuts Directions: - Cut together the butter and flour, then add the walnuts. - Mix well. - Press into 13 x 9-inch baking pan. - Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. - Let cool.
Betty'S Chili Ingredients: - 2 1/2 lb. hamburger - 1 medium onion, chopped - 1 large can tomato juice - 2 Tbsp. flour - 2 Tbsp. brown sugar - 1/8 c. paprika - 1/4 c. chili powder - 2 large cans chili hot beans Directions: - Brown hamburger and onion, then drain off grease. - Add flour, brown sugar, paprika and chili powder, then add tomato juice and beans. - Simmer 30 minutes or until done.
Spicy Polynesian Beef Or Chicken Ingredients: - 2 16 oz. cans tomato sauce - 1 lb. chicken breast or stir fry steak - 1 c. diced potatoes - 1 medium onion, chopped - 1 green bell pepper chopped - 1 16 oz. can peas optional - salt and pepper to taste - garlic powder - Accent (or other flavor enhancer) - MSG (optional) - 1 Tbsp. oil of choice Directions: - Cut meat into strips. - Season meat. - Heat nonstick skillet with 1 tablespoon oil. - Brown seasoned meat. - Remove meat, put to side. - Using same pan, add onion, bell pepper and potatoes. - Stir until onions are transparent. - Add tomato sauce, peas and cooked meat. - Simmer until potatoes are soft. - Serve over white rice or alone. - Top with crushed red pepper.
Vegetable Casserole Ingredients: - 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas - 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen carrots - 1 (No. 303) can small onions, drained - 2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans cream of celery soup - 1/2 soup can milk Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - Combine all ingredients in 1 1/2-quart casserole. - Bake at 350° for 1 hour. - Yield: 6 to 8 servings.
Baked String Beans Ingredients: - 2 qt. beans - 1/4 c. margarine - 3 Tbsp. flour - 1 c. milk - 2 Tbsp. chopped onion - 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese - 2 slices bread crumbs - 2 Tbsp. margarine, melted Directions: - Cook beans. - Place in casserole dish. - In separate saucepan, melt margarine; add milk and flour, stirring until thickened. - Add onion and cheese. - Pour sauce over beans. - Toss bread crumbs with melted margarine. - Sprinkle on top of beans. - Bake at 375° for 30 minutes, uncovered.
Ice Cream Maker Vanilla Ice Cream(Makes 2 Quarts) Ingredients: - 1 pt. (2 c.) heavy cream - 1 pt. (2 c.) light cream or half and half - 1 c. sugar - 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla - 1/8 tsp. salt Directions: - Pour heavy and light creams into freezer can of electric ice cream maker. - Stir in sugar, vanilla and salt until sugar is to dissolved. - Freeze, following manufacturer's directions. - Serve immediately or spoon into freezer storage container; store in freezer.
Salmon Salad On The Half Shell Ingredients: - 3 avocados - 1 (15 oz.) can salmon, cold - 2 Tbsp. sliced celery - 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice - 1/8 tsp. dry mustard - dash of pepper - lettuce - 2 Tbsp. sliced green onion - 1/3 c. oil - 1 small clove garlic, minced - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1 1/2 tsp. minced parsley Directions: - Halve, pit and peel the avocados. - Arrange on lettuce lined plates. - Drain salmon and separate into chunks. - Toss salmon lightly with onion and celery. - Fill avocados with mixture. Combine remaining ingredients in jar with tight lid. - Cover and shake jar vigorously. - Drizzle over salmon and avocados. - Ready to serve.
Tortilla Rolls Ingredients: - 3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 3 Tbsp. picante sauce - 3 Tbsp. lime juice - 3 green onions (tops and all chopped) - 1 (8 oz.) sour cream - 1 large jalapeno pepper, chopped - 1 doz. large flour tortillas Directions: - Mix all ingredients and spread on tortillas. - Roll like a jelly roll. - Chill overnight and slice just before serving.
Green Jello Salad Ingredients: - 1 large pkg. lime jello - 1 large cream cheese - 1 large can crushed pineapple - 1 c. milk - 2 c. boiling water Directions: - Dissolve jello in boiling water and let cool 10 to 20 minutes. Beat cream cheese and milk. - Drain pineapple and mix with cream cheese mixture. - Combine remainder of ingredients. - Marshmallows and/or nuts may be added. - Chill until firm.
Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients: - 3 c. Basic Cookie Mix - 1/4 c. brown sugar - 2 eggs - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1/2 c. peanut butter Directions: - Heat oven to 375°. - Mix well, flatten with a sugared fork. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Death By Chocolate Ingredients: - 1 chocolate cake mix - 1/2 c. Kahlua - 4 large pkg. instant chocolate pudding - 8 c. milk - 5 Heath bars, crushed - 32 oz. whipped topping - 2 to 3 Hershey bars Directions: - Mix cake according to directions. - Bake in 3 (8-inch) round pans or 2 (9 x 13-inch) pans for 30 minutes at 350°. - Cool slightly. - Pierce cake with fork; drizzle Kahlua over layers. Prepare pudding with 2 cups milk per package. - Break cake into pieces. - In very large bowl, layer 1/3 cake, 1/3 pudding, crushed Heath bars and whipped topping. - Stick broken pieces of Hershey bar down through the dessert. - Recipe can also be cut in half; full recipe makes quite a bit.
Diabetic Fruit Salad Ingredients: - 1 (20 oz.) can crushed, unsweetened pineapple or fruit cocktail - 1 small pkg. sugar-free gelatin - 2 (3 oz.) pkg. light cream cheese - 1/3 c. pecans - 2 pkg. low calorie whipped topping mix - 1 Tbsp. lemon juice (when using pineapple or lemon gelatin) Directions: - Drain fruit, reserving juice. - In saucepan, cook 1 cup reserved juice over medium heat; stir in gelatin. - Beat cream cheese in warm mixture. - Fold in fruit. - Remove from heat, chill in refrigerator until syrupy, 45 minutes. - Fold pecans, whipped cream topping and lemon juice (if using pineapple) into fruit mixture. - Pour mixture into 8-inch square pan. - Chill for 2 hours. - Cut into squares and serve.
One Step Pasta Casserole Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. olive oil - 1 garlic clove, minced - 1 medium onion, chopped - 1 (16 to 19 oz.) can red or white kidney beans - 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce - 1 c. small pasta (tubetti, orzo or small shells) - 2 tsp. chicken flavored instant bouillon (1 envelope) - 1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed - 1/2 (4 oz.) pkg. shredded Mozzarella cheese (1/2 c.) Directions: - In a 2 1/2-quart casserole, cook olive oil, garlic and onion, covered, on High 3 to 5 minutes, until tender, stirring halfway through. - Add kidney beans with liquid, tomato sauce, pasta, bouillon and 3/4 cup water. - Cook covered on High 14 to 18 minutes, until pasta is tender. - Stir halfway through. - Stir in peas; sprinkle with cheese. - Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. - Makes 4 servings.
Hot Refried Bean Dip Ingredients: - 1/2 lb. ground beef - 3 Tbsp. bacon drippings - 1 (2 oz.) can chopped green chilies - 1/2 c. taco sauce - 1/2 c. taco seasoning - 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans - 1 lb. American cheese - 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream Directions: - Brown meat in bacon drippings. - Stir in chilies, taco sauce, taco seasoning and refried beans. - Place hot mixture in a crock-pot and add cheese. - Continue to cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. - Turn crock-pot to low; add sour cream and mix well. - Serve with tortilla chips. - Great hot dip dish for a party.
Prune Cake With Butterscotch Glaze Ingredients: - 2 c. flour - 1 tsp. soda - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1 Tbsp. cinnamon - 1 Tbsp. allspice - 1 Tbsp. nutmeg - 1 1/2 c. coarsely cut, cooked, pitted and drained prunes - 1 c. corn oil - 1 1/2 c. sugar - 3 eggs - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 c. buttermilk - 1 c. chopped nut meats Directions: - Sift flour and other dry ingredients; set aside. - Beat oil and sugar in a large mixing bowl. - Add eggs, one at a time; beat well. Stir in vanilla. - Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. - Stir in prunes and nuts. - Pour into 9-inch tube pan with removable bottom. Bake in 350° oven about one hour.
Hamburger Dip Ingredients: - 2 lb. beef - 2 cans tomato soup - 1 pkg. instant onion soup mix - 2 Tbsp. chili powder - 2 Tbsp. cumin - 1 lb. Velveeta cheese - dash of oregano Directions: - Brown hamburger; drain. - Add all other ingredients, except cheese. - Melt cheese last, very slowly on low heat. - Serve with corn chips.
Dried Beef Casserole Ingredients: - 2 c. macaroni, cooked - 1 c. sharp cheese, shredded (4 oz.) - 1 onion, chopped - 4 oz. dried beef - 1 can cream of mushroom soup - 2 c. milk Directions: - Mix all ingredients together into large bowl. - Let stand for 3 hours or in refrigerator overnight. - Bake in a 2 1/2-quart casserole for 45 minutes at 350° - temperature. - Serves 4.
Almond Bark Ingredients: - 1 c. whole blanched almonds - 1 tsp. butter or margarine - 1 lb. white chocolate Directions: - Put almonds and butter in a 9 inch microproof pie plate. - Cook on HI (max. power) for 4-5 1/2 minutes, or until toasted. - Stir twice during cooking; set aside. - Put white chocolate in large microproof mixing bowl and cook on HI (max. power) for 2 1/2-3 minutes, or until softened. - Stir in almonds and pour onto waxed paper lined baking sheets. - Spread to desired thickness and refrigerate until set.
Apple Pie(Baked In Paper Sack) Ingredients: - 3 to 4 large apples - 2 Tbsp. lemon juice - 1/2 c. sugar - 2 Tbsp. flour - 1/2 tsp. nutmeg Directions: - Cut apples in small pieces. - Mix with lemon juice. - Mix sugar, flour and nutmeg together, then mix in apples. - Put in 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell. - Sprinkle with Topping mixture. - Place in large grocery paper sack. - Staple end or secure firmly by other means. Bake for 1 hour at 425°.
Marinated Vegetables(Easy) Ingredients: - cut up cauliflower - cut up mushrooms - cut up carrots - cut up broccoli - cut up Brussels sprouts Directions: - Mix and marinate overnight in bottled Italian salad dressing in refrigerator. - Turn or stir occasionally.
Plain Donuts Ingredients: - 2 eggs - 3/4 c. sugar - 2 Tbsp. melted shortening - 1 c. milk - 3 1/2 c. flour - 4 tsp. baking powder - 1/2 tsp. nutmeg - 1/2 tsp. cinnamon - 1 1/4 tsp. salt Directions: - Combine. - Fry in deep fryer at 375°.
Hot Fudge Sauce Ingredients: - 1 can Hershey's chocolate syrup - 1 can condensed milk (Eagle Brand) - 1 stick butter or margarine Directions: - Combine all ingredients. - Cook in a double boiler until thick, approximately 20 minutes. - Sauce will get very thick as it cools, not to worry! - Reheat in microwave or over hot water and it will thin down again. - Sauce will keep in the refrigerator for weeks.
Russian Salmon Salad Ingredients: - 1 c. rice (uncooked) - 1 c. thinly sliced celery - 1/2 c. sliced green onions with tops - 1/2 c. diced sweet pickle - 1 c. mayonnaise - 1/4 c. juice from pickles - 1 tsp. salt - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 1 (16 oz.) can salmon, drained - 1 (10 oz.) pkg. peas, thawed - endive - 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced Directions: - Prepare rice according to package directions. - Add celery, onions and pickles to rice. - Break salmon into chunks. - Gently stir salmon and peas into rice mixture. - Chill 3 to 4 hours or overnight. - Serve on endive and garnish with eggs. - Yields 6 (1 cup) servings.
Braised Beef Tips Over Rice Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. shortening - 2 lb. beef tip, cut into 1-inch cubes - 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed beef consomme - 1/3 c. red Burgundy wine - 2 Tbsp. soy sauce - 1 clove garlic, minced - 1/4 tsp. onion salt - 2 Tbsp. cornstarch - 1/4 c. water - 4 c. hot cooked rice Directions: - Note: - Marinate meat in wine, soy sauce and crushed garlic overnight. - Meat will be very tender.
Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Hard Sauce Ingredients: - 1 1/2 c. flour - 2 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon - 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda - 3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 1/2 c. sugar - 1 c. vegetable oil - 2 eggs - 3 c. grated carrots (3 to 4 medium) - 1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts Directions: - Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; set aside. - In a large bowl beat together sugar, oil and eggs. - Stir in carrots and nuts. - Add dry ingredients. - Mix to combine thoroughly. - Lightly butter a ceramic or plastic fluted tube pan. Spoon in batter. - Elevate pan on an inverted dish or plastic trivet.
Burrito Roll-Ups Ingredients: - 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened - 1 (6 oz.) can pitted black olives, drained and chopped - 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles (undrained) - 1/2 c. chopped onion - 1 (18 oz.) pkg. 10-inch flour tortillas - commercial jalapeno salsa Directions: - Combine first 4 ingredients, mixing well. - Spread about 1 heaping tablespoonful of cream cheese mixture on each tortilla. Tightly roll tortillas and wrap in wax paper; chill 8 hours. Slice each tortilla into seven 1-inch slices and serve with jalapeno salsa. - Yield: - 7 dozen appetizer servings.
Strawberry Cake Ingredients: - 1 yellow cake mix - 3/4 c. oil - 1 small box strawberry jello - 4 eggs - 3 tsp. flour - 1/2 c. water - 1/2 c. mashed strawberries Directions: - Combine all ingredients, beat until smooth. - Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes.
Crab Spread Ingredients: - 1/2 lb. imitation crab - 8 oz. cream cheese - 1 Tbsp. milk - 1 Tbsp. minced onion - 1/4 c. sliced almonds - 1 lb. crabmeat - 1 jar old fashion cheese spread - 1 stick margarine - garlic powder - 1/2 c. mayo - 12 English muffins Directions: - Combine all ingredients together, except English muffins. - Mix well. Spread on English muffins. - Broil until brown and crispy.
Salsa Party Dip Ingredients: - 1 lb. ground chuck - 2 jars salsa - 2 lb. Velveeta cheese Directions: - Brown ground chuck and drain well. - In crock-pot, melt Velveeta cheese. - Add cooked beef and salsa. - Simmer. - Serve with chips of your choice. - Good served with large corn chips.
Pineapple Cheesecake Squares Ingredients: - 2 c. flour - 2/3 c. softened margarine - 1/2 c. finely chopped almonds - 1 c. powdered sugar Directions: - Mix ingredients until crumbly. - Press firmly in a 9 x 13-inch pan and bake for 15 minutes at 350°.
Great Gram Peanut Butter Fudge Ingredients: - 3 c. sugar - 3/4 c. margarine - 2/3 c. evaporated milk - 2/3 c. peanut butter - 1 tsp. vanilla - 2 c. marshmallow cream Directions: - Combine sugar, butter and milk in pan. - Cook to boiling, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes over medium heat. - Remove from heat. - Stir in peanut butter, vanilla and marshmallow cream. - Stir fast; mix well. - Pour into buttered cake pan, 13 x 9. - Cool. - Cut into squares.
Raisin Bread Ingredients: - 1 c. sugar - 1/4 c. butter - 3 eggs - 3 c. flour - 3 tsp. baking powder - 1 c. raisins - 1 c. milk, at room temperature - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1/2 tsp. lemon juice Directions: - Cream butter and sugar; add eggs. - Mix dry ingredients. - Mix lemon juice and vanilla with milk. - Mix dry ingredients with liquid alternately to butter and sugar mixture. - Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until tester comes out clean.
Tomato-Sausage Scramble Ingredients: - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. Brown 'N Serve sausage, cut into 1/4-inch chunks - 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine - 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour - 1 c. milk - 1 c. half and half - 8 eggs - 1 tsp. salt - dash of pepper - 1 small tomato, cut into chunks - 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese Directions: - Cook sausage as label directs; drain any excess fat and keep sausage warm. - In oven-safe medium skillet over low heat in hot butter, stir in flour until smooth. - Gradually stir in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. - In medium bowl, with fork or wire whisk, beat half and half, eggs, salt and pepper until blended; stir into sauce. - Cook, stirring constantly, until eggs are slightly set.
Banana-Pineapple Salad Ingredients: - 1 (6 oz.) pkg. orange jello - 2 c. hot water - 2 c. miniature marshmallows - 1 (No. 2) can crushed pineapple - 1/2 c. sugar - 2 Tbsp. flour - 1 c. pineapple juice - 2 eggs - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 3 bananas - 1 large carton Cool Whip - 1/2 c. chopped nuts Directions: - Dissolve jello in hot water. - Add marshmallows and chill. - When mixture has set to the consistency of egg whites, stir in crushed pineapple. - Pour into 9 x 13-inch dish. - Let mixture set up. - Mix sugar, flour, pineapple juice and eggs. - Cook over low heat until thick. - Add cream cheese and stir until smooth, then fold in Cool Whip. - Cool. - When jello mixture is set, slice bananas on top. - Put cream cheese mixture on top of that, then sprinkle with nuts.
Cream Cheese Balls Ingredients: - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 1/3 c. powdered sugar - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1/2 c. flaked coconut - 1 can crushed pineapple, drained - 2 c. chopped pecans Directions: - Mix all together very well. - Roll into small balls and then in pecans. - Freeze balls and just before serving, defrost 5 minutes. Yields about 2 1/2 dozen.
Pudding Cake Ingredients: - 1 1/2 c. flour - 1 stick margarine - 1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts Directions: - Soften margarine. - Mix with flour (like a pie crust). - Add nuts. - Spread in 9 x 13-inch pan. - Press the mixture down. - Bake 20 to 30 minutes at 350°. - Let cool.
Applesauce Bread Ingredients: - 1/2 c. shortening - 2 c. sugar - 2 eggs - 2 1/2 c. flour - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1/4 tsp. cloves - 1/4 tsp. allspice - 1 1/2 c. applesauce - 1/2 c. water - 2 tsp. baking soda Directions: - Cream the shortening and sugar. - Beat 2 eggs. - Sift together flour, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. - Add to creamed mixture. Bring to boil applesauce, water and baking - soda. - Add to batter; mix well. - Bake in 2 greased and floured loaf pans at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes. - Optional: - Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
Shrimp Dip Ingredients: - 1 1/2 to 2 c. shrimp - 3/4 c. chopped celery - 1 c. mayonnaise - 1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes - 2 tsp. grated onion - 8 oz. cream cheese - 1 1/2 envelopes plain Knox gelatine - 1/2 c. warm water - salt and pepper to taste Directions: - Melt gelatine in warm water. - Add cream cheese (which is at room temperature). - Add - other ingredients. - Salt and pepper to taste.
South Georgia Cabbage(By Martha Cass) Ingredients: - 1 medium head cabbage - 3/4 c. chopped celery - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1/2 c. chopped green peppers - 2 Tbsp. melted margarine - 1 c. rich milk (half and half) - 1 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded - seasoning to taste Directions: - Cut cabbage into quarters or eighths and cook in a little salted water for about 7 minutes or until tender. - Discard water. Chop cabbage fine. - Melt margarine in covered saucepan and put celery, peppers and garlic in pan. - Cook over real low heat until vegetables are tender. - Mix with chopped cabbage. - Now stir in the rich milk, the shredded cheese and the salt and pepper as needed. Put into buttered baking dish and bake at 300° for 1/2 hour. Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs on top and cook for another 15 minutes.
"Easy Divinity" Ingredients: - 2 c. sugar - 1/2 c. water - 1 (7 oz.) Marshmallow Creme - 1/2 c. chopped nuts - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Boil sugar and water until forms hard ball in cold water. Place Marshmallow Creme in bowl. - Pour sugar and water mixture over creme. - Beat until stiff; feed in nuts and vanilla. - Drop from teaspoon onto wax paper.
Smothered Chicken Ingredients: - 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - 6 slices bacon - 1 (16 oz.) carton sour cream - 2 cans cream of mushroom soup - salt and pepper to taste - dill weed - water or milk Directions: - Wrap 1 slice of bacon around each chicken breast. - Place in a casserole or baking dish and sprinkle with salt, pepper and dill weed. - Mix soup with 1/2 can of water or milk, then add sour cream. - Pour over chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper and a little more dill weed, if desired. - Bake at 325° until tender. Serve with noodles or rice.
Pear Cake Ingredients: - 2 c. pears, chopped - 2 c. sugar - 1 c. nuts, chopped - 3 c. flour - 1/2 tsp. nutmeg - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. cinnamon - 2 tsp. soda - 2 eggs, beaten - 1 c. oil - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Combine pears, sugar and nuts. - Add flour, nutmeg, salt, cinnamon and soda to pear mixture. - Next, add eggs, oil and vanilla. - Mix all well and pour into greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 20 minutes. - Cool.
Salmon Pasta Salad Ingredients: - 4 c. cooked pasta (1/2 lb.) - 1 - 15 oz. can salmon - 1/3 c. green onion - 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced - 3/4 c. cucumber, seeded and diced - 1/2 c. frozen peas Directions: - Cook peas in boiling water for 1 minute. - Cool.
Coney Island Sauce Ingredients: - 1/2 lb. ground beef - 1 (12 oz.) bottle catsup - 1/2 c. water - 4 to 6 oz. hot sauce to taste - 1 tsp. chili powder - 1 tsp. mustard - 1 tsp. vinegar - salt and pepper to taste Directions: - Brown ground beef and drain. - Add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or to desired consistency. - Spoon onto hot dogs and enjoy.
Pepper Steak Ingredients: - top round steak - 1 medium onion - 1 medium green pepper - Worcestershire sauce Directions: - Brown onions and green peppers. - Dice the top round steak. Put into pan with peppers and brown. - Add hot water and half bottle of Worcestershire sauce. - Cook for approximately 45 minutes. - Mix flour and water to make gravy.
Morning Pumpkin Coffee Cake Ingredients: - 1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar - 3/4 c. margarine, softened - 1 (16 oz.) solid pack pumpkin - 6 egg whites - 2 Tbsp. water - 2 c. all-purpose flour - 1 1/2 c. quick oats - 3/4 c. raisins - 1 Tbsp. baking powder - 2 tsp. baking soda - 2 tsp. cinnamon - 1 c. chopped pecans Directions: - Heat oven to 350°. - Spray a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. - Beat sugar and margarine until fluffy. Mix in pumpkin, egg whites and water. - Gradually add combine flour, 1 1/4 cups oats and remaining ingredients. - mix well. Spread into pan and sprinkle with 1/4 cup oats. - Bake 60 to 70 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. - Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan.
Fruit Pizza Ingredients: - 1 roll sugar cookies - 2 large cans chunked pineapple - 2 cans mandarin oranges - 1 qt. strawberries - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 1 large Cool Whip Directions: - Cook cookies by directions on package. - With mixer, blend cream cheese and sugar. - Spread over cooled cookies. - Drain fruit very well and spread over cream cheese mixture. - Top with Cool Whip. - Nuts are optional.
Bacon Stix Ingredients: - 10 thin bread sticks (any flavor) - 5 slices bacon, halved lengthwise - 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese Directions: - Dredge one side of bacon strip in cheese; roll it against bread stick diagonally. - Place sticks on baking sheet, dish or paper plate lined with paper towels. - Microwave on High for 5 1/2 minutes. - Roll again in cheese.
Banana Peanut Butter Muffins Ingredients: - 2 eggs - 1/2 c. honey - 1/2 c. oil - 1 c. mashed bananas - 1/2 c. peanut butter - 1 1/2 c. flour - 1 Tbsp. baking powder - 1/2 tsp. baking soda - 1/2 tsp. salt Directions: - In a large bowl, add and combine well eggs, honey, oil, mashed bananas, peanut butter and vanilla. - In small bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, combining well. - Combine wet and dry mixtures and fold together gently until just mixed. - Line muffin tin with paper baking cups (greasing tin is optional). Spoon into the prepared pan. - Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. - Remove from pan and cool on rack.
Sugar-Free Raisin Bars Ingredients: - 1 c. raisins - 1/2 c. water - 1/4 c. margarine - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 c. flour - 1 egg, beaten - 3/4 c. unsweetened applesauce - 1 Tbsp. sugar substitute - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract Directions: - In saucepan over medium heat, cook raisins, water, margarine, cinnamon and nutmeg until margarine is melted; continue cooking 3 minutes. - Add other ingredients. - Spread into an 8-inch square baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. - Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly brown.
Chili Pie Ingredients: - 4 c. corn chips - 1 1/2 c. shredded Colby or Cheddar cheese - 2/3 c. chopped onion - 1 (19 oz.) can Wolf Brand chili (or any kind) Directions: - Layer 2 1/2 cups of corn chips, onion, 1/2 cup cheese and chili in a 1 1/2-quart greased casserole dish. - Top with remaining chips. - Bake in preheated oven (375°) for about 25 minutes. - Top with remaining cheese and continue baking 5 minutes. - Serves 4 to 5.
Potato Crulers Ingredients: - 1 c. sugar - 3 egg yolks - 1/2 c. milk - 1 c. mashed potatoes (3 medium) - 5 Tbsp. whiskey or brandy - 1 tsp. butter - 3 tsp. baking powder - 3 c. flour - 1 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Add sugar, butter and eggs to hot potatoes. - Add milk, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla and brandy. - Roll out on floured board and cut 1/4-inch thick.* Fry in hot fat.
Mini Meat Loaves Ingredients: - 1 lb. ground beef - 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce - 1 tsp. salt - 1 large onion, chopped - 1 pinch thyme - 1 egg - 1/2 tsp. pepper - 2 Tbsp. flour - 2 slices bread - 1 pinch marjoram - 1 c. evaporated milk Directions: - Mix all ingredients together and let set in refrigerator 3/4 hour. - With a large serving spoon, make mini meat loaves in a 10 x 12-inch pan. - Bake at 325° for 45 minutes.
Bacon Cheese Potatoes Ingredients: - 8 to 10 medium potatoes (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) - 1/2 c. finely chopped onion - 1 lb. processed American cheese, cubed - 1 c. mayonnaise - 1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled - 3/4 c. sliced black olives - chopped fresh parsley (optional) - paprika (optional) Directions: - Peel potatoes; place in a saucepan and cover with water. - Cook until tender, but firm; drain and cube. - In a bowl, mix potatoes, onion, cheese and mayonnaise. - Transfer to an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. - Sprinkle with bacon and olives. - Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. - If desired, sprinkle with parsley and paprika.
Coconut Pie Ingredients: - 3 eggs - 2/3 c. sugar - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1 Tbsp. flour, mixed with sugar - 1 c. milk - 1 can coconut (3 1/2 oz.) - 1/2 stick butter, melted Directions: - Beat eggs. - Add sugar, salt and then flour. - Beat these ingredients. - Add melted butter. - Add milk and beat, then add coconut and beat. - Pour into unbaked pie crust and bake 30 minutes at 350°.
Company Chicken Divan Ingredients: - 2 10 oz. pkgs frozen chopped broccoli - 2 c. diced cooked chicken (skin chicken and boil in water) - 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup - 1 c. mayonnaise - 1 tsp. lemon juice - 1/2 tsp. curry powder - 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese - 1/2 c. bread crumbs - 1 Tbsp. melted butter Directions: - Cook broccoli as directed on pkg. - Arrange broccoli in greased 9 x 13 baking dish. - Place chicken on top. - Combine soup, mayo, lemon juice and curry powder, pour over chicken. - Sprinkle with cheese. - Combine bread crumbs and butter. - Sprinkle over top. - Bake at 350° for 30 - 40 minutes. - (Can be prepared ahead, covered and refrigerated before baking in oven.)
Broccoli Cornbread Ingredients: - 2 sticks butter or margarine, melted - 2 boxes Jiffy corn muffin - 4 eggs, beaten - 1 c. cottage cheese - 1 large onion, minced - 1 box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed Directions: - Combine first 2 ingredients. - Mix next 4 ingredients then combine with first 2; mix well. - Bake in greased 9 x 13-inch pan at 400° for 25 to 35 minutes. - Start checking at 25 minutes.
Pretty And Tasty Wedding Punch Ingredients: - 1 large can pineapple juice - 1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale, well chilled - 1/2 c. sugar - 1 tsp. almond flavoring Directions: - Place 1/2 cup sugar into mixing container. Add 1 teaspoon almond flavoring and pineapple juice. Stir well until sugar is dissolved. Chill thoroughly, overnight if possible. When ready to serve, pour the pineapple mixture into punch bowl, then add the chilled ginger ale.
Parmesan Sauce For Baked Potato Ingredients: - 1 c. butter, melted and cooled - 2 c. Hellmann's mayonnaise - 1 c. Parmesan cheese, grated - 8 Tbsp. onion, chopped - 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Directions: - Mix ingredients ahead of time so they will blend. - Serve on baked potato. - Great served on broccoli.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake Ingredients: - 3 c. flour - 1 Tbsp. baking soda - 2 Tbsp. baking powder - 1 Tbsp. cinnamon - 1 can pumpkin - 2 c. chocolate chips - 4 eggs - 1 1/2 c. oil - 2 c. sugar Directions: - Mix dry ingredients together. - Combine eggs, oil and sugar; add to dry ingredients. - Add pumpkin and fold in 2 cups chips. Bake in tube pan at 350° for 75 minutes.
Complete Dinner Casserole Ingredients: - 1 1/2 lb. ground beef - 1/2 c. chopped bell pepper - 1 tsp. salt - 1 can kidney beans (optional) - 3/4 c. grated cheese - 1 1/2 c. chopped onions - 1 tsp. chili powder - 1 can tomatoes - 1/3 c. chopped black olives - 3/4 c. rice - Doritos or tortillas Directions: - Brown meat. Add onions, bell pepper, chili powder and salt. Cook 5 minutes; drain. Add tomatoes, beans and rice. - Stir together. Spoon into baking dish; top with cheese and olives. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Can be frozen and cooked later if desired.
Broccoli Pie Ingredients: - 2 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli - 3 well beaten eggs - 8 oz. can mushrooms - salt and pepper to taste - 2 Tbsp. minced onion - 6 oz. grated American cheese - 3 Tbsp. flour Directions: - Saute onions in butter; add mushrooms for few minutes. - In bowl, add defrosted drained broccoli, beaten eggs, onions, mushrooms, cheese and flour. - Mix well. - Put in greased pie pan. Sprinkle top with seasoned Italian bread crumbs and dot with butter. - Bake in 350° oven for 45 minutes.
Basil Salad Dressing Ingredients: - 1 c. salad oil - 1/3 c. vinegar - 1 clove garlic, crushed - 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves Directions: - Measure all ingredients into a jar. - Shake thoroughly. - Store in refrigerator. - Makes 1 1/3 cups dressing.
Apple Bread Ingredients: - 1 c. oil - 2 c. sugar - 3 beaten eggs - 1 tsp. vanilla - 3 c. flour - 1 tsp. baking soda - 2 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. salt - 3 c. chopped apples - 1 c. nuts Directions: - Mix first 4 ingredients. - Add all the remaining ingredients. Pour into greased and floured loaf pans. - Bake at 300° for 1 1/2 hours. - Sprinkle with sugar. - Makes 2 loaves.
Fruit Cake Ingredients: - 1 box yellow cake mix - 1 large pkg. vanilla pudding (instant) - 1 large can cherry pie filling - 1 large can fruit cocktail - 1 can crushed pineapple - coconut - nuts - 1 large and 1 medium carton Cool Whip Directions: - Pour cake mix in 2 round cake pans. - Bake. - Put 1 cake layer in the bottom of a punch bowl. - Put 1/2 of pudding on top of cake. Put 1/2 of cherry pie filling, fruit cocktail, pineapple, coconut and Cool Whip. - Start over with other cake layer. - Add the rest of ingredients with Cool Whip on top. - Decorate.
My Mom'S Bread Pudding Ingredients: - 1 c. Brown Sugar - 3 - 4 slices of buttered Bread, cubed - 3 Eggs, beaten - 2 c. Milk - 1 tsp. Vanilla - pinch Salt Directions: - Place in top of double boiler, Sugar; add buttered and cubed Bread. - Add Eggs that have been beaten with Milk, Vanilla and Salt. Do not mix or stir. - Cook 1 hour over boiling water or until custard is firm. - Serve warm plain or with cream.
*Orzo Salad Ingredients: - 1 c. orzo, uncooked - 1 c. (4 oz.) Feta cheese, diced - 3 Tbsp. parsley (fresh), chopped - 3 Tbsp. dill (fresh), chopped - 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped - 1/3 c. olive oil - 1/4 c. lemon juice - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/4 tsp. pepper Directions: - Cook orzo according to package directions (al dente). - Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again. Add Feta cheese, parsley, dill and tomato. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. - Cover and shake. - Pour over the salad and toss until the orzo is well covered. Refrigerate until cool. Toss again before serving. - Makes 8 servings.
Three Bean Salad Ingredients: - 1 can green beans, drained - 1 can wax beans, drained - 1 can red beans, drained - 1/2 c. onions - 1/4 c. bell peppers - 1 1/2 c. sugar - 1 c. oil - 1 c. vinegar - 1 Tbsp. salt and pepper Directions: - Mix ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
Gourmet Crab Ring Ingredients: - 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin - 1/4 c. cold water - 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened - 2 Tbsp. cooking sherry - 3/4 tsp. seasoned salt - 1 oz. pimentos, chopped - 1 (6 oz.) pkg. king crab, thawed and drained - 1/8 tsp. black pepper - 1/4 c. snipped parsley Directions: - Sprinkle gelatin over water to soften, using a double boiler; stir over hot water until dissolved. - Beat cream cheese until smooth. - Stir in sherry, salt, pimentos, crab, pepper, 2 tablespoons parsley and the dissolved gelatin. - Pour into a 3-cup ring mold. - Refrigerate 4 hours or until set. - To serve, turn out on plate. - Garnish with the remaining parsley. - Place parsley sprigs in center.
Heavenly Hash Salad Ingredients: - 1 can pineapple tidbits - 3/4 c. water - 1/2 c. rice - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows - 6 maraschino cherries - 2 c. whipped cream or 2 c. Cool Whip Directions: - Drain tidbits; mix the syrup and water. - Boil. - Add rice and salt. - Reduce heat; cover and cook. - Cool. - Fold in pineapple, marshmallows, cherries (quartered) and whipped cream. - Chill. Serves 8.
Fat Free Vegetable Soup Ingredients: - 1 can V-8 juice - 1 can water - 3 or 4 packets Washington brown seasoning broth or bouillon cubes (find brand without palm oil) - 4 stalks celery, sliced (with leaves) - 2 potatoes, cubed - 1 sliced onion - 1 pkg. frozen soup vegetables - 1 clove garlic - cabbage or bok choy - 1/2 c. pasta Directions: - Can add 1 can of kidney beans, pinto beans or green beans. - Add more water, if needed.
Chicken And Rice Casserole Ingredients: - 2 c. cubed, cooked chicken breasts (about 4) - 1 can sliced water chestnuts - 1 can creamed chicken soup - 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream onion dip - 2 c. rice, cooked according to directions on box - 1 c. buttered cornflake crumbs Directions: - Mix all ingredients in very large bowl; pour into greased casserole dish. - Sprinkle with buttered cornflake crumbs. - Bake at 325° for 30 minutes.
Stained Glass Cookies Ingredients: - 6 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate bits - 1/4 c. butter or margarine - 3 c. small colored marshmallows - 3/4 c. chopped pecans or walnuts Directions: - Melt chocolate and butter or margarine in a large saucepan over low heat. - Remove from heat and cool. - Stir in marshmallows and 1/4 cup nuts. - Divide mixture in half and shape each into 6-inch long log, 1 1/2-inches in diameter. - Roll each in rest of nuts and chill. - When chilled, slice into 1/2-inch pieces. - Makes about 2 dozen.