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Peanut Butter Pie Ingredients: - 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 1 c. confectioners sugar - 1/2 c. peanut butter (creamy or chunky) - 1 (10 oz.) carton Cool Whip - 1 baked pie shell Directions: - Mix cream cheese, sugar and peanut butter well. Fold in Cool Whip and pour into baked pie shell. Chill for approximately 1 hour before serving.
Chicken Spaghetti Ingredients: - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. spaghetti - 4 c. chicken, cooked, boned and chopped - 1 can cream of mushroom soup - 1 can golden mushroom soup - 1 can Cheddar cheese soup Directions: - To Vary: - Add olives, pimento, onions and celery.
Marinade Ingredients: - 1 c. olive oil - 1/2 c. red wine - 1 Tbsp. garlic powder - 1 Tbsp. oregano (crush with fingers) - 1 Tbsp. lemon juice - 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Directions: - Mix all ingredients together and pour over meat for grill.
Baked Chicken Parmesan Ingredients: - 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer, cut up and skinned - 1/2 c. Kraft grated Parmesan cheese - 3/4 c. Miracle Whip light reduced calorie salad dressing - 1 c. cornflake crumbs - dash of salt and pepper Directions: - Brush - chicken with salad dressing; coat with combined remaining ingredients. - Place - in - a - 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake at 350° - for - 1 hour or until tender. Makes 3 to 4 servings.
Southern Style Chicken And Yams Ingredients: - 4 large yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced - 1 onion, sliced - salt and pepper - 1/4 c. chopped nuts (optional) - 1/4 c. butter or margarine - 2 Tbsp. prepared yellow mustard - 1/4 c. honey - 1/4 c. orange juice - 1 frying chicken, cut up or 6 chicken breasts, boned, skinned and halved Directions: - Arrange yams and onion in a large shallow baking dish, about 3-quarts (9 x 13-inch). - Sprinkle with salt and pepper. - Place chicken on top of yams. - Sprinkle with walnuts. - Melt butter. Stir in mustard, honey and orange juice. Spoon over chicken and yams. Cover dish with foil. - Bake at 375° for 1 hour.
Nut Cake Ingredients: - 1 c. pecans - 1/2 c. raisins - 2 c. flour - 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, cloves and mace - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. soda - 2 sticks butter - 1 c. sugar - 5 eggs, separated - 1/2 c. molasses - 1/4 c. brandy, sherry or whiskey Directions: - Break up nuts; mix half of the flour with raisins and nuts. Sift other flour with spices and soda. - Cream butter and sugar. Add beaten yolks, molasses and wine. - Fold in beaten egg whites, then floured raisins and nuts, lastly, the sifted flour. - Pour into greased pan. - Bake 2 hours at 300°. - Cool. - Sprinkle with wine, whiskey or brandy. - Wrap in waxed paper.
Sausage And Egg Casserole Ingredients: - 5 slices day old bread, cubed - 1 1/2 lb. sausage - 7 eggs - 2 c. milk - 1 can cream of mushroom soup - 1 lb. shredded Cheddar - 1 tsp. dry mustard - 1 tsp. salt Directions: - Grease a 9 x 12-inch casserole with butter. - Place cubed bread in bottom of casserole. - Place layer of bite-sized sausage (cooked and well drained). - Place layer of cheese. - Mix eggs, 1 1/2 cups milk, salt and mustard. - Pour over cheese layer. - Mix soup and 1/2 cup milk. - Pour over egg layer. - Let stand overnight in refrigerator. - Bake 30 to 45 minutes, uncovered, in a 350° oven.
Cheesecake Made Easy Ingredients: - 1 3/4 c. graham cracker crumbs - 1/3 c. butter, melted - 1 1/4 c. sugar, divided - 3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 2 tsp. vanilla - 3 eggs - 1 c. sour cream Directions: - Crust: Combine butter, crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into bottom and sides of a 9-inch spring-form pan.
Easy Chicken Casserole Ingredients: - 1 pkg. chicken strips - 1 can cream of chicken soup - 1 box Stove Top stuffing - 1/4 c. melted butter - 1 pkg. Swiss cheese slices Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - Grease casserole. - Put chicken in and cover with Swiss cheese. - Add soup. - Top with Stove Top stuffing that has been made according to the box. - Pour butter over bread stuffing. - Bake 45 minutes.
Pork Chop And Rice Casserole Ingredients: - 1 c. uncooked rice - 1 can cream of celery soup - 1 can cream of mushroom soup - 1 can milk (just fill up empty soup can) - 1 envelope dry onion soup mix - 6 pork chops Directions: - Place rice in greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. - Mix together soups and milk; pour mixture over rice. - Sprinkle onion soup mix over soup. - Top with pork chops. - Cover tightly with foil. - Bake at 350° for 1 1/2 hours. - Remove foil the last 15 minutes to brown pork chops. - Yields 6 servings.
Sour Cream Banana Pudding Ingredients: - 1 box instant vanilla pudding - 2 1/2 c. sweet milk - 1 (8 oz.) sour cream - 1 (12 oz.) Cool Whip - 1 tsp. vanilla - 5 or 6 bananas - 1 box vanilla wafers Directions: - Mix pudding, sweet milk, sour cream, Cool Whip and vanilla; pour over bananas that have been sliced and layered with vanilla wafers. - Store in refrigerator.
Fancy Rice Ingredients: - 1 onion, chopped - 1 clove garlic, minced - 1/4 c. margarine - 1 c. uncooked rice - 2 c. cold water - 2 chicken bouillon cubes - 3 Tbsp. orange vinegar - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1/4 tsp. dry mustard - dash of hot pepper sauce - 3 stalks celery - 1 can mushrooms or 1/3 c. fresh mushrooms Directions: - Saute onion, garlic, celery and mushrooms together in margarine until vegetables are tender. - Add other ingredients. Heat to boiling; stir occasionally. - Reduce heat to low. - Cover and simmer 14 minutes. - Fluff with fork. - Cover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. - Garnish with parsley.
Brown Bread Ingredients: - 2 c. raisins - 2 tsp. soda - 2 c. hot water - 1 1/2 c. white sugar - 2 Tbsp. margarine - 3 eggs - 1 tsp. salt - 4 c. flour - 1 c. nuts - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Soak raisins in hot water and soda overnight. - In morning, add remaining ingredients in order as listed to raisin mixture. - Grease 2 (8 x 5-inch) loaf pans. - Bake for 1 hour in 350° oven.
Sweet Potato Bread Ingredients: - 1 c. oil - 4 eggs - 2/3 c. water - 2 c. mashed sweet potatoes - 3 1/2 c. flour - 3 c. sugar - 1 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. soda - 2 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. nutmeg - 1 tsp. vanilla - 3/4 c. raisins or nuts (optional) Directions: - Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl. - Combine oil, eggs, water and sweet potatoes together. - Add to dry ingredients. - Mix thoroughly; pour into 3 greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans. - Bake for 1 hour in 350° oven or until toothpick comes out clean.
Rice Surprise Ingredients: - 1 1/2 c. rice, cooked - 1 can Progresso black beans, drained - 1 jar salsa or picante sauce Directions: - May substitute bean of your choice.
Beef Stew Bake Ingredients: - 1 1/2 lb. beef stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes - 2 Tbsp. cooking oil - 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can mushroom gravy - 1 c. tomato juice - 1/2 c. water - 1/2 envelope onion soup mix (1/4 c.) - 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered (1 1/4 lb.) Directions: - In a heavy skillet, brown meat in hot oil. - Drain off excess fat. - Combine gravy, tomato juice, water and soup mix; stir into meat. - Simmer, covered, 5 minutes. - Place potatoes in a 2-quart casserole. - Top with meat mixture. - Bake, covered, at 350° until meat and potatoes are tender, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, stirring once or twice during baking. - Makes 6 servings.
Sweet Onion Casserole Ingredients: - 2 lb. Vidalia sweet onions, peeled and sliced - 1/4 c. dry white wine or sherry - 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine - 3 Tbsp. flour - 1 tsp. chives - 1/2 tsp. dry mustard - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 c. milk - 1/2 c. sour cream - 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese Directions: - Combine onions, wine and butter in 2-quart covered dish. Cook on High (100%) power for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, stirring once halfway through cooking time. - Stir in flour and seasonings. - Cook on High (100%) power for 30 seconds. - Slowly stir in milk and sour cream. - Cook on High (100%) power for 4 to 6 minutes or until thickened. - Sprinkle shredded cheese over top. Cook on Medium (50%) power for 4 to 6 minutes or until cheese melts. - Serves 8.
Orange Slice Cake Ingredients: - 1 c. butter - 2 c. sugar - 4 eggs - 1 tsp. soda - 1/2 c. buttermilk - 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour - 1 lb. dates, chopped - 12 oz. orange slice candy, chopped - 2 c. chopped nuts - 1 can flake coconut - 1 c. fresh orange juice - 2 c. powdered sugar - pinch of salt Directions: - Cream butter and sugar together; add eggs one at a time. - Beat well after each addition. - Dissolve soda in buttermilk and add to cream mixture. - Place flour in large bowl and add dates, orange slices and nuts. - Stir to coat each piece. - Add flour mixture and coconut to cream mixture. - Combine orange juice to powdered sugar; pour over hot cake.
Banana Split Cake Ingredients: - 2 c. graham cracker crumbs - 1 stick oleo, melted - 2 c. confectioners sugar - 2 eggs - 2 sticks oleo - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 large can crushed pineapple, drained - 1 large Cool Whip - 2 to 4 bananas - chopped nuts - cherries (maraschino) Directions: - Mix graham crumbs and 1 stick melted oleo together and pat into a 9 x 13-inch pan. - Beat confectioners sugar, 2 sticks oleo, eggs and vanilla for a minimum of 14 minutes. - Layer first crumbs, filling, pineapple, sliced bananas, Cool Whip, cherries and lastly top with nuts. - Refrigerate 14 hours or overnight. - Excellent for a party.
Special Pecan Pie Ingredients: - 3 eggs - 2/3 c. sugar - 1/3 tsp. salt - 1/3 c. butter, melted - 1 c. dark corn syrup - 1 c. pecan halves - unbaked pie shell Directions: - Beat together eggs, sugar, salt, butter and corn syrup. Add pecans. - Pour - into - pie shell. - Bake at 375° for 40 to 50 minutes or until custard is set and golden brown.
Aunt Joy'S Baked Beans Ingredients: - 2 (16 oz.) cans pork and beans - 3/4 c. brown sugar - 1 tsp. dry mustard - 6 to 8 slices cut-up bacon - 1/2 c. catsup - 1 small onion, chopped Directions: - Mix everything together. - Bake at 350° for 2 hours. - Stir occasionally. - This is great doubled and at a family event!
Angel Food Cake Ingredients: - 1 1/4 c. sifted Swans Down cake flour - 1 1/3 c. plus 1/2 c. sugar - 1 1/2 c. (about 12) egg whites (at room temperature) - 1 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Measure sifted flour. - Add 1/2 cup sugar and sift 4 times. Combine egg whites, cream of tartar, salt and vanilla in a large bowl. - Beat at high speed of electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Sweet And Sour Carrots Ingredients: - 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut diagonally - 1 medium green pepper, seeded and cut in strips - 1 (8 oz.) can pineapple chunks (save juice) - 1/3 c. sugar - 2 tsp. cornstarch - 1/2 tsp. salt - 2 Tbsp. vinegar - 2 tsp. soy sauce Directions: - Cook carrots, covered, in a small amount of water, just until tender, about 15 minutes. - Add green pepper; cook 3 minutes longer. - Drain. - Drain pineapple; save juice. - Add water, if necessary, to make 1/3 cup of liquid. - Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan; stir in pineapple liquid, vinegar and soy sauce. - Cook until thick, stirring constantly. - Add sauce and pineapple to vegetables; heat. - Serve hot or cold.
Hot Bean Compote Ingredients: - 4 slices bacon - 1/3 c. sugar - 1 Tbsp. cornstarch - 1 tsp. salt - 1/8 tsp. pepper - 1/2 c. vinegar - 1 medium onion, sliced - 1 1/2 c. (1 lb.) cut green beans, drained - 1 1/2 c. cut wax beans - 1 1/2 c. red kidney beans Directions: - In 2-quart casserole, arrange bacon in a single layer. - Cover with paper towel and cook 2 1/2 minutes. - Remove towel and bacon, leaving drippings. - Add sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper; blend well. - Stir in vinegar and remaining ingredients. - Cook, covered, 10 minutes, or until sauce has boiled or thickened slightly, stirring occasionally. - Crumble bacon over top. - Serves 8 to 10.
Banana Nut Bread Ingredients: - 1/4 c. shortening - 3/4 c. sugar - 1 egg - 2/3 c. mashed ripe banana - 2 c. all-purpose flour, divided - 1/2 tsp. baking powder - 1/2 tsp. baking soda - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1/2 c. milk - 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract - 3/4 c. chopped pecans Directions: - Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well. - Add egg; beat well. - Add banana and mix until smooth. - Combine 1 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in vanilla. - Dredge pecans in remaining flour; stir into batter. - Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. - Bake at 350° for 1 hour. - Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.
Garbanzo Ala King Ingredients: - 1 c. celery, chopped - 1 c. onion, chopped - 1 c. peas (frozen) - 3/4 tsp. sesame oil - 2 Tbsp. water - 2 c. water - 1 c. raw cashews - 2 Tbsp. chopped onion - 2 Tbsp. McKay's chicken style instant broth - 2 Tbsp. sesame seed, toasted* Directions: - Saute the vegetables in 2 tablespoons water and sesame oil until crispy tender. - Put the remaining ingredients into a blender and process on high speed for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce is very smooth. - Cook the sauce mixture with the sauteed vegetables on medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. - Add 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, including liquid. - Serve sauce on rice, mashed potatoes or noodles.
Beef Stir-Fry Ingredients: - 1 lb. boneless sirloin steak - 1/2 c. water - 1 1/2 tsp. sugar - 1 tsp. cornstarch - 1/4 c. soy sauce - 2 Tbsp. oyster sauce - cooking spray (vegetable) - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1/8 tsp. pepper - 1 large onion, quartered - 3 stalks celery, sliced diagonally - 1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms - 1 green pepper, cut in strips - 1/2 lb. fresh snow peas - 1/2 bunch broccoli flowerets - 1 can sliced water chestnuts Directions: - Trim fat - from - steak. - Cut - across - grain into strips. Combine water, - cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar and oyster sauce. Set aside. - Coat wok or skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium-high for 2 - minutes. - Add - steak - and - stir-fry about 3 minutes. - Remove meat. - Place onion, celery, mushrooms, pepper and water chestnuts to - pan drippings in wok. - Stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes. Add meat, - broccoli - and snow peas. - Cover and reduce heat to medium. - Simmer - 2 - to - 3 - minutes. - Stir in soy sauce mixture. - Cook - on - medium, - stirring constantly until bubbly. Serve over hot rice.
No Bake Hamburger Cookies Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. vanilla frosting - 12 vanilla wafers - 2 Tbsp. green tinted coconut - 6 chocolate-covered round mint cookies or patties - honey, warmed - sesame seed Directions: - For each hamburger cookie, spread 1/2 teaspoon of frosting on flat side of 1 vanilla wafer. - Place 1 teaspoon coconut and 1 mint cookie on frosting. - Spread flat side of second vanilla wafer with 1/2 teaspoon frosting; place frosting side down on mint cookie. Brush top of "hamburger" with honey; sprinkle with sesame seed. Repeat to make 5 more cookies. - Makes 6 cookies.
Marinated Chicken Breasts Ingredients: - 6 chicken breast halves, skinned - 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar - 1/3 c. olive oil - 1/4 c. cider vinegar - 3 cloves garlic, crushed - 3 Tbsp. coarse grain prepared mustard - 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice - 1 1/2 Tbsp. lime juice - 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt - 1/4 tsp. pepper Directions: - Combine all ingredients in a large Ziploc, except chicken. Mix well. - Add chicken breasts and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. Turn bag frequently so that chicken is well marinated. Remove chicken from marinade and grill over hot coals until done. Discard marinade.
German Potato Salad Ingredients: - 5 lb. potatoes - 1 lb. bacon - vinegar - 1 large onion - celery seed Directions: - Wash potatoes. - Boil with jackets on until done. - Set aside to cool. - While cooking potatoes, cut bacon into small pieces (partially frozen cuts best) and fry until crisp in large cast-iron skillet. - Peel potatoes while still warm. - Cut into bite size pieces.
Macaroni Salad Ingredients: - 1 lb. box macaroni - cucumber * - tomatoes * - mayo * - salt and pepper * - hard-boiled eggs * Directions: - *The amount of each item depends on your taste and liking.
Hot Seafood Salad Ingredients: - 2 3/4 c. uncooked shell macaroni - 1 can shrimp - 1 can tuna - 1 can crab - 1 green pepper, chopped fine - 1 pimento, chopped fine or 1 small jar pimento - 1 small onion, chopped fine - 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped (optional) - 1 pt. Miracle Whip or more Directions: - Cook and cool macaroni. - Mix remaining ingredients well and combine with macaroni. Store in refrigerator overnight. - Bake in a 500° oven for 15 to 20 minutes. - Serves 10. - Wonderful!
Microwave Party Mix Ingredients: - 6 Tbsp. butter - 1 tsp. seasoned salt - 2 c. Wheat Chex - 2 c. thin stick pretzels - 4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce - 2 c. Corn Chex - 2 c. Rice Chex - 1 1/2 c. mixed nuts Directions: - In 9 x 13-inch dish, place butter, Worcestershire sauce and salt. - Microwave at High for 1 minute or until butter is melted. Stir well. - Add cereal, pretzels and nuts, mixing thoroughly to coat. - Microwave at High for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring until evenly toasted. - Makes about 2 1/2 quarts.
Fresh Coconut Cake Ingredients: - 1 pkg. butter cake mix - 1 c. Wesson oil - 2 c. sour cream - 3 eggs - 1 c. water - 3 pkg. frozen coconut - 1 box powdered sugar Directions: - Mix together cake mix, oil, 1 cup sour cream, eggs and water. Pour into 3 cake pans and bake at 325° to 350° until done. Prepare frosting; mix together 1 cup sour cream, coconut and powdered sugar. - Spread between layers and on top of cake. - Store covered in refrigerator.
Graham Cracker Goodies Ingredients: - 15 (about) whole graham crackers - 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter - 1 c. dark brown sugar - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 c. chopped toasted pecans - 1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - Lightly butter a cookie sheet with sides. - (I use a jelly roll pan.) - Arrange graham crackers side by side with edges touching on pan. - Stir butter and brown sugar over medium heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves. - Mix in vanilla and boil 1 minute. - Pour this mixture over crackers and sprinkle with pecans. - Bake until topping bubbles and turns deep brown, about 10 minutes. - Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top. - Cool 5 minutes and cut along graham cracker edge to separate. - Transfer to rack and cool.
Pralines Ingredients: - 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar - 1 1/2 c. light brown sugar - 1 c. evaporated milk - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 c. chopped pecans - 1 stick butter or margarine Directions: - Mix sugars and milk until dissolved. - Put on low fire, stirring constantly. - Cook to soft ball stage, then add butter and pecans and cook 2 or 3 minutes more. - Remove from heat; add vanilla and beat with wooden spoon until cool and thick. - Pour out by spoonfuls on waxed paper.
Salmon Souffle Ingredients: - 1 can salmon - 1 1/2 c. milk - 2 Tbsp. flour - 2 Tbsp. butter - 2 eggs - 1/2 tsp. salt Directions: - Make white sauce of all ingredients except eggs and salmon. Then add salmon while sauce is boiling. - Remove from heat and put well beaten yolks of eggs into mixture. - Cool. - Beat the whites of the eggs stiff and fold in just before pudding in oven. - Pour into a greased baking dish and bake 1/2 hour at 350°.
Punch Bowl Cake Ingredients: - plain pound cake - 2 small instant vanilla pudding (mix with 1 2/3 c. milk per pkg.) - 2 large and 1 small can crushed pineapple (undrained) - fresh or frozen strawberries (amount you desire) - 2 large cartons Cool Whip Directions: - Slice cake into 1-inch squares. Place layer on bottom of bowl. Put 1/3 pineapple next. Place 1/3 pudding, 1/3 Cool Whip and 1/3 strawberries. Repeat layers, ending with Cool Whip on top and decorate with strawberries on top.
Cherry Stuff Ingredients: - 1 pkg. crushed graham crackers - 1/4 c. sugar - 1/3 c. softened margarine - 1 pkg. Dream Whip, prepared as directed - 1 (8 oz.) softened cream cheese - 1 c. confectioners sugar - large can cherry pie filling Directions: - Combine cracker crumbs and sugar, and add margarine. - Pat into a jelly roll pan and bake at 375° for 8 minutes; cool. - Mix Dream Whip, cream cheese and confectioners sugar until smooth. - Spread over cool crust. - Spoon cherries over top; keep chilled.
French Fried Okra Ingredients: - 12 pods of okra (more or less; do not use too small or too large pods) - 1 egg - 1/2 c. milk - cooking oil - flour Directions: - Cut okra into 1/4-inch slices. - Beat egg with the milk. - Bring cooking oil to hot temperature as for French fries. - Sift flour in pan. - Dip 5 or 6 slices in milk mixture. Drop in flour, roll, then put in hot oil. Work fast and drop in oil at once. Fry until light brown. Drain on paper towel. - Salt and serve warm.
Pork Chop Casserole Ingredients: - 1 box Uncle Ben's long grain wild rice - 8 boneless pork chops - 2 cans cream of mushroom soup Directions: - Prepare rice according to box. - Brown the chops in a skillet (rolled in flour).
Sour Cream Apple Squares Ingredients: - 2 c. flour - 2 c. brown sugar - 1/2 c. soft butter - 1 c. nuts - 2 c. peeled and finely chopped apples - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. soda and salt - 1 c. sour cream - 1 egg - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup, level off. - Combine flour, brown sugar and butter in large bowl. - Blend at low speed until fine crumbs form. - Stir in nuts. - Press 2 3/4 of mixture firmly in ungreased 14 x 9-inch pan. - Add to remaining crumb mixture cinnamon, soda, salt and sour cream. - Blend, then add egg and vanilla. - Stir in apples and spoon over crumb base.
Hamburger Deluxe Ingredients: - 1 1/2 lb. ground round - 1 clove garlic, minced - 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped - 1 tsp. salt - 1 onion, finely chopped - 1 lb. grated American cheese - 1 small can tomato sauce - 24 to 36 rolls or buns Directions: - Brown onions and garlic in oil, then brown meat and pepper. Add tomato sauce, cheese, eggs and salt; cool. - Store in refrigerator. - When needed, fill rolls and heat in 300° oven for 20 minutes to 1/2 hour. - Makes 24 to 36 sandwiches, depending on size of buns.
Zucchini Patties Ingredients: - 2 c. grated zucchini - 1 c. Bisquick - 1 clove garlic - 1/3 c. grated cheese - 1 beaten egg - pepper to taste Directions: - Mix together first 4 items; add garlic. - Drop by spoonfuls into skillet with 1/4 inch hot shortening. - Fry each side.
Meringue Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. sugar - 1 Tbsp. cornstarch - 1/2 c. water - 3 egg whites, beaten - 1/2 tsp. vanilla - 1/8 tsp. salt - 6 Tbsp. sugar Directions: - Mix sugar; add water and cook until thick. - Cool. - Beat egg whites. Add vanilla, salt and the 6 tablespoons sugar. - Add the thickened cornstarch and sugar mixture. - Beat until smooth. - Pour over any one-crust pie. - This helps the meringue to keep firm.
Oatmeal Cake Ingredients: - 1 c. oatmeal - 1 1/2 c. water (boiling) - 1/2 c. shortening - 1 c. brown sugar - 1 c. sugar - 2 eggs - 1 1/2 c. flour - 1 tsp. baking soda - 2 tsp. baking powder - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. cinnamon Directions: - Mix oatmeal and boiling water together. - Let stand, covered, 20 minutes. - Stir once in between. - Sift together flour, soda, powder, salt and cinnamon. - In large bowl, combine oatmeal mixture and shortening. - Beat until blended. - Stir in brown sugar, sugar and eggs, blending thoroughly. - Add dry ingredients and blend well. Bake at 350°.
Hasenpfeffer Ingredients: - 1 rabbit, dressed - 1/2 c. flour - 2 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. pepper - 1/4 tsp. paprika - cooking oil - 1 onion, chopped - 1 bay leaf - 1/2 tsp. garlic powder - 1 c. sour cream Directions: - Cut up rabbit into serving size pieces. - Dredge in a mixture of flour, salt, pepper and paprika. - Brown in hot cooking oil. Remove the meat, add flour to the pan, followed by 1 cup water and the meat, onion, bay leaf and garlic powder. - Stir, cover and simmer until well done. - Stir in the sour cream and heat again, but do not boil.
Chicken Casserole Ingredients: - 5 c. cooked chicken - 2 (10 oz.) boxes frozen broccoli, cooked and drained - 2 cans cream of mushroom soup - 1/4 c. mayonnaise - 1/2 c. milk - 2 tsp. lemon juice - 2 c. dry stuffing - 1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted Directions: - Layer chicken and broccoli in a greased casserole. - Combine soup, mayonnaise, milk and lemon juice in a medium bowl. - Mix well. Spread soup mixture over chicken and broccoli. - Spread stuffing evenly on top. - Pour margarine evenly on top. - Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 40 minutes. - Serves 6.
Cheesy Barbecued Potatoes Ingredients: - 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese - 1 can cream of mushroom soup - 1/3 c. milk - 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce - 1/4 tsp. oregano - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1/8 tsp. pepper - 4 c. sliced potatoes Directions: - Combine cheese, soup, milk, barbecue sauce, oregano, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. - Stir in potatoes until well coated.
Chow Chow Ingredients: - 2 gal. chopped cabbage - 1 gal. green tomatoes, chopped - red bell pepper - 1 or 2 green bell peppers - 1 qt. chopped onion (3 large) - 7 cucumbers, cubed - salt - 1 oz. pickling spice Directions: - Put layer of cabbage, layer of tomatoes, layer of cucumbers and layer of salt. - Keep layering with cabbage on top layer. - Let stand overnight in large crock.
Vegetable And Cheese Pita Pockets Ingredients: - 2 c. peeled, seeded and diced cucumber - 2 c. quartered cherry tomatoes or chopped tomatoes - 2 c. romaine lettuce in matchstick pieces - 4 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled - 1 c. diced red onion - 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint - 1/3 c. nonfat Italian dressing - 6 pita bread, split Directions: - In medium bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, Feta cheese, onion and mint. - Toss well. - Add Italian dressing and toss to coat. - Let salad stand 30 minutes at room temperature or cover and refrigerate overnight. - To serve, place 3/4 cup salad mixture inside each pita bread. - Makes 6.
Taco Salad Ingredients: - 1 1/2 lb. ground beef - 1 large onion - 1 green pepper (optional) - 1 tsp. beef bouillon - black pepper and salt if desired - garlic powder - 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix - nacho cheese flavor Doritos chips - Paol's cheese dip (see recipe included in book) - lettuce - tomatoes - picante sauce Directions: - Prepare taco - seasoning mix by directions, adding ground beef, onion, pepper, beef bouillon, pepper, salt, garlic powder and seasoning mix - to - beef. - Serve - meat - over - chips, - adding cheese dip topped with lettuce, tomatoes and picante sauce.
Basic Bread Batter Ingredients: - 1 c. sugar - 4 Tbsp. shortening - 1 c. milk - 1 egg - 1 tsp. vanilla extract - 2 c. flour - 3 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. salt Directions: - Cream sugar with shortening. - Add milk, egg and vanilla extract; beat well. - Add mixture of flour, baking powder and salt. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan and bake in 350° oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
Fresh Carrot Cake Ingredients: - 2 c. sugar - 1 c. margarine - 4 eggs - 1 1/2 c. grated raw carrots - 2/3 c. chopped walnuts - 2 1/2 c. sifted flour - 4 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. mace - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/3 c. hot water - date filling or jam Directions: - Made from old Swiss recipe.
Spinach And Artichoke Casserole(Side Dish) Ingredients: - 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry - 1 (13 3/4 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped - 1/2 c. heavy cream - 1/8 tsp. salt - 1/8 tsp. pepper - 2/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened - 1 c. whole milk Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - In a bowl, combine spinach, artichokes, cream, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. - In a small bowl, mix cream cheese until fluffy. - Add milk and mix until well blended. - Spoon mixture (spinach) into shallow casserole or an 8 x 8 glass baking dish. - Pour cream cheese mixture over spinach. - Sprinkle remaining Parmesan. - Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
Chicken And Dressing Ingredients: - 5 c. corn bread - 6 slices bread - 4 to 6 eggs - 2 c. chopped celery - 1 1/2 c. shallots with tops, cut fine - 1/2 c. chopped onion - 1/4 c. butter - 4 tsp. salt - 2 tsp. black pepper - 1 tsp. sage (optional) Directions: - Cook medium-sized hen. - Cool and debone. - To broth, mix corn bread and bread. - Saute celery, shallots and onions in butter until done, but not brown. - Add to broth mixture. - Add seasonings to taste. - Add beaten eggs. - Be sure mixture is moist. - If you need more broth, add 1 can chicken broth. - Pour into greased Dutch oven and cook at 350° until slightly brown or as desired.
Minga Beans Ingredients: - 4 (28 oz.) cans baked beans - 1 1/2 lb. hamburger meat - 3 large onions - 3 green peppers - 3 stalks celery - 1/2 bottle chili sauce - 1/2 c. brown sugar - vegetable oil - parsley - salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce to taste Directions: - Saute chopped peppers, onions and celery until soft in large pan. - In separate pan, brown hamburger and drain. - Place beans in a 12 x 18-inch baking dish. - Add hamburger and onion mixture. Combine gently.
Mexican Lasagna Ingredients: - 1 1/2 lb. ground beef - 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin - 1 Tbsp. chili powder - 1/4 tsp. garlic powder - 1/4 tsp. red pepper - 1 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. black pepper - 16 oz. can chopped tomatoes - 10 to 12 corn tortillas - 2 c. small curd cottage cheese, drained - 1 c. Monterey Jack cheese with peppers - 1 egg - 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese - 2 c. shredded lettuce - 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes - 3 green onions, chopped - 1/4 c. sliced black olives Directions: - Brown ground beef; drain. - Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, peppers and tomatoes. - Heat through. - Cover bottom and sides of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with tortillas. - Pour beef mixture over tortillas. - Place a layer of tortillas over meat mixture and set aside. - Combine cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and egg. - Pour over tortillas. - Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove from oven. - Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions, olives and lettuce. - Yields 6 to 8 servings.
Coconut Pie Ingredients: - 4 eggs, well beaten - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1/2 c. self-rising flour - 2 c. milk - 1 3/4 c. sugar - 1 can coconut - 1/2 stick butter, melted Directions: - Mix all together and pour into 10-inch pie pan. - Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until brown. - Makes its own crust.
Pineapple Drops Ingredients: - 1/2 c. Crisco shortening - 1 1/2 c. sugar - 2 eggs - 1/2 c. crushed pineapple - 1/2 tsp. soda - 3 c. flour - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1/2 tsp. salt Directions: - Mix shortening, sugar and eggs. - Add crushed pineapple. - In a separate bowl, stir all the dry ingredients together real good. Add dry ingredients. - Drop by teaspoonful onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. - Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes.
Garbanza Peanut Butter Loaf Ingredients: - 1 small onion chopped - 1 can Garbanza mashed - 1/2 c. peanut butter - 1/2 c. tomato sauce - 2 c. of whole wheat - Bread Crumbs - 1/4 tsp. garlic salt - 1 tsp. Beef Style seasoning - 1/4 c. oil - 3 Tbsp. flour Directions: - Saute onions in oil and mix all ingredients. - Bake at 350 degrees for one hour in loaf pan.
Cocktail Chicken Wings Ingredients: - 1/2 c. sugar - 1/2 c. water - 1/2 c. dark soy sauce - 1/4 c. pineapple juice - 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil - 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger - 1/2 tsp. garlic powder - 2 to 3 lb. chicken wings, cut at the joint, tips discarded Directions: - Combine sugar, water, soy sauce, pineapple juice, oil, ginger and garlic powder. - Stir until sugar is dissolved. - Pour over chicken wings in bowl small enough so that all are covered. - Cover and refrigerate. - Marinate at least one full day, stirring occasionally.
Tart Lemon Cake Roll Ingredients: - 3 eggs - 1 c. sugar - 1/3 c. water - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 tsp. baking powder - 3/4 c. all-purpose flour or 1 c. cake flour - 1/4 tsp. salt - powdered sugar Directions: - Heat oven to 375°. - Line jelly roll pan (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch) with aluminum foil or waxed paper; grease generously. Beat eggs in small mixer bowl on high speed until very thick and lemon colored. - Pour into large mixer bowl. - Beat in sugar gradually. - Beat in vanilla and water on low speed. - Add flour, baking powder and salt gradually, beating just until batter is smooth. - Pour into pan. - Bake 12 to 15 minutes. - Immediately loosen cake from edges of pan; invert on towel sprinkled generously with powdered sugar. - Carefully remove foil. - Trim off stiff edges if necessary. - Carefully roll hot cake and towel from narrow end. - Cool on wire rack at least 30 minutes.
Broccoli Casserole Ingredients: - 1 bunch fresh broccoli - 1 medium onion - 1 can cream of chicken soup - 1 small jar Cheez Whiz, melted - 1 c. uncooked quick rice - 1/4 c. water - 3/4 c. milk - 1 Tbsp. butter Directions: - Steam or cook broccoli and onion together until very tender. While steaming broccoli and onion, mix all other ingredients together well in medium to large size Pyrex dish. - Add broccoli and onion and mix well. - Bake uncovered at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden brown and bubbly.
Graham Cracker Cake Ingredients: - 1/4 lb. margarine (1/2 c.) - 1 c. sugar - 3/4 c. milk - 3 eggs, beaten - 2 c. graham cracker crumbs - 2 tsp. baking powder - 1/2 c. flour Directions: - Whip margarine. - Add sugar, eggs, flour and baking powder. Add crumbs and milk. - Bake in 3 greased 8-inch round layer pans for 20 minutes at 300°.
Ambrosia Spread Ingredients: - 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin orange sections, drained - 1 (8 oz.) container soft cream cheese with pineapple - 1/4 c. flaked coconut, toasted - 1/4 c. slivered almonds, chopped and toasted Directions: - Set aside 3 orange sections for garnish. - Chop remaining orange sections; set aside. - Stir together cream cheese, coconut and almonds until smooth. - Fold in chopped oranges. - Arrange reserved orange sections on top. - Chill. - Serve with date nut bread, banana bread or gingersnaps. - Yield: 1 2/3 cups.
Canned Snap Beans Ingredients: - 1 gal. snap beans - 1/2 gal. water - 1/4 c. canning salt - 1/2 c. sugar - 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar Directions: - Bring water, salt, sugar and vinegar to a boil. - Add beans. Let boil rapidly for 10 minutes. - Put in hot jars and seal. - You do not have to pressure cook.
Peach Congealed Salad Ingredients: - 1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon gelatin - 1 c. boiling water - 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened - 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise - 1 (No. 303) can sliced peaches, drained - 1 small can crushed pineapple - 1 c. chopped nuts - 1 (6 oz.) pkg. miniature marshmallows (optional) Directions: - Dissolve gelatin in boiling water and let stand until cool. Mix cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. - Drain peaches and cut into small pieces. - Add pineapple, nuts and marshmallows. - Add cooled gelatin to fruit mixture and refrigerate until firm.
Beef Burgers Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. fat - 1 lb. ground beef - 2/3 c. chopped onions - 1/4 c. water - 1 (8 oz.) can chicken gumbo or cream of chicken soup - 1 Tbsp. catsup - 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard Directions: - Brown meat and onions until lightly brown in fat. - Add other items. - Simmer for 30 minutes.
Apple Crisp Ingredients: - 6 to 7 apples, sliced as for pie - 2 Tbsp. flour - 1 c. sugar - 1/4 c. brown sugar - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 c. sugar - 1 c. oatmeal - 1 stick oleo Directions: - Mix flour, 1 cup sugar and cinnamon. - Add to apples until well coated. - Mix 1 cup sugar, oatmeal and oleo, pour over apples. Bake at 350°.
Dessert Fruit Pizza(6 Servings) Ingredients: - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (12-inch sq.) - 1 oz. part skim Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 1/2 c. Ricotta cheese - 1/4 c. golden raisins - 2 Tbsp. walnuts, chopped - 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp. nutmeg - 2 California nectarines, sliced - 1 fresh California Bartlett pear, cored and sliced - 3 Tbsp. orange marmalade, warmed Directions: - Preheat oven to 400°. - On large baking pan, place pastry. Fold edges under to form ridge. - Sprinkle with Mozzarella. - Top with small dollops of Ricotta. - Sprinkle with raisins, nuts and spices. - Arrange fruit on top. - Drizzle with marmalade. - Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is puffed and brown.
Easy Mints Ingredients: - 1 (16 oz.) pkg. powdered sugar - 3 Tbsp. butter, softened - 3 1/2 Tbsp. evaporated milk - 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. peppermint or almond extract - few drops food coloring Directions: - Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. - Knead in bowl until smooth. - Let the children roll into 1-inch balls and flatten on wax paper with tines of fork. - Let dry overnight. - Then store in airtight containers. - Makes about 5 dozen.
Curried Shrimp Ingredients: - 3 lb. medium shrimp - 9 c. water - 1/4 c. butter - 1 1/2 tsp. curry powder - 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley - 1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper - 1/2 c. chopped celery - 5 Tbsp. flour - 1/2 tsp. garlic salt - 3/4 tsp. salt - 3 c. milk - 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese - 1/4 c. chopped pimento Directions: - Drop shrimp into boiling water in saucepan. - Return to a boil; reduce heat. - Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until done to taste; drain and rinse with cold water. - Chill in refrigerator. - Peel and devein shrimp. - Melt butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in curry powder, parsley, green pepper and celery. - Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. - Add flour, garlic salt and salt; mix well. - Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly; reduce heat. - Stir in milk gradually. - Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. - Stir in cheese until melted. - Add shrimp and pimento. Heat to serving temperature, stirring constantly. - Yield: - 10 servings.
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Ingredients: - 1 large head cabbage, cored - 1/2 c. water - 1 1/2 lb. ground beef - 1/2 c. finely chopped onion - 1/2 c. quick cooking rice - 1 egg - 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce - 1/2 tsp. leaf basil - 1 tsp. salt - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce Directions: - Place cabbage in 2-quart glass casserole dish. - Pour water in bottom of dish. - Cover with plastic wrap. - Microwave on High for 8 to 10 minutes or until cabbage is partly cooked; set aside. Crumble ground beef in medium mixing bowl. - Stir in remaining ingredients, except tomato sauce. - Remove 12 cabbage leaves from partly cooked cabbage. - Place an equal amount of meat mixture in each leaf. - Roll up and secure with toothpick. - Place in 2-quart baking dish. - Cover with plastic wrap. - Microwave on High for 13 to 15 minutes. - Pour tomato sauce over cabbage rolls. - Recover and continue cooking on High for 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. - Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients: - 1 family size pkg. chicken, boiled and removed from bone (save broth) - 1 can cream of chicken soup - 1 can cream of celery soup - 1 1/2 cans chicken broth (use broth you saved) - 1 large onion - 1 large can Veg-All, drained - 1 small can string beans, drained Directions: - Place cut up chicken breast in baking pan. - Mix all ingredients together and pour over chicken, then add topping mix.
Easy Round Steak Ingredients: - round steak - salt and pepper - brown gravy mix Directions: - Cut round steak into 2 or 3 inch pieces. - Tenderize and salt and pepper to taste. - Prepare brown gravy according to instructions on package and pour over steak. - Bake at 350° until done.
Frosted Creams Ingredients: - 1 c. brown sugar - 3/4 c. Crisco - 2 eggs, beaten - 1/2 c. molasses - 1 c. instant coffee (hot water from tap) - 2 1/2 c. flour - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1 tsp. cloves - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. ginger - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1 c. raisins (soak in little hot water) Directions: - Beat eggs and add sugar, shortening, molasses and coffee. Beat. Add other dry ingredients and spread in large cookie sheet, 1/2-inches thick, and bake for 18 to 20 minutes (toothpick test) at 375°. - When cooled, frost with vanilla icing (powdered sugar and milk to consistency).
Cornbread Ingredients: - 1 1/2 c. white or yellow cornmeal - 1 c. whole wheat pastry flour - 1 c. unbleached white flour - 1 Tbsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1 tsp. salt - 2 c. buttermilk or plain yogurt - 1/2 c. milk - 1/4 c. maple syrup or brown sugar - 2 large eggs, beaten - 1/4 c. butter, melted and cooled Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - Generously butter a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan or a 12-inch cast iron skillet. - Sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl. - In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients and stir until mixed. - Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. - Smooth the batter into the baking pan or skillet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. - Allow the cornbread to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Overnight Chicken Casserole Ingredients: - 2 cans (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup - 2 1/2 c. milk - 1/2 lb. process American cheese, cubed - 4 c. chopped, cooked chicken - 1 (7 oz.) box macaroni - 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped - 1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted and divided - 1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs Directions: - In a large bowl combine soup, milk and cheese. - Add chicken, macaroni and eggs. - Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter. - Transfer to 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. - Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. - Toss the bread crumbs with remaining butter; sprinkle over casserole. - Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 60 to 65 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. - Yields 12 servings.
Parmesan Chicken Ingredients: - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs - 1/4 tsp. each paprika, salt, pepper - 6 boneless chicken breast halves - 3 tbsp. melted butter Directions: - Mix cheese, crumbs and seasonings in plastic bag. - Dip chicken in butter-place in bag and shake until evenly coated. - Bake on greased cookie sheet at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
Lemon Bean Soup Ingredients: - 4 c. chicken broth - 1/2 c. thinly sliced carrots - 1/2 c. thinly sliced celery - 2 Tbsp. lemon juice - 1/2 tsp. lemon peel - 3 c. drained, cooked white beans - 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley - 1/8 tsp. pepper Directions: - Combine broth, carrots, celery, lemon juice and peel in saucepan. - Simmer covered until carrots are tender. - Stir in beans, parsley and pepper. - Heat and serve.
Cocktail Meatballs Ingredients: - 1 lb. lean hamburger meat - 1 tsp. garlic powder - 1 clove crushed garlic - 1 (12 oz.) bottle barbecue sauce - 1 (10 oz.) jar grape jelly Directions: - Mix hamburger, garlic powder and garlic clove. - Shape into small balls. - Pan-fry until well cooked; drain. - Mix barbecue sauce and jelly. - Add meatballs. - Heat mixture on medium heat, then reduce to low heat.
Chicken And Rice Bake Ingredients: - 1 can Campbell's condensed cream of chicken and broccoli soup - 1 1/2 c. water - 3/4 c. uncooked long grain rice - 1 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms - 1 (2.8 oz.) can Durkee French fried onions - 4 chicken breast halves - paprika - pepper Directions: - In 3-quart oblong baking dish, combine soup, water, rice, mushrooms and 1/2 can onions. - Arrange chicken on rice mixture; sprinkle with paprika and pepper. - Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until chicken is no longer pink. - Top with remaining onions. - Bake 3 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
Yellow Squash Patties Ingredients: - 6 to 8 squash - 1 medium onion, chopped - 1 stick margarine, melted - 1 egg - saltine crackers - 1 c. shredded cheese Directions: - Cook squash and onion until tender; drain thoroughly. - Add margarine and egg. - Mash with potato masher until well mixed. - Add cheese and enough cracker crumbs to hold mixture together. - Make into patties and brown on both sides in skillet with hot grease.
Festive Fruitcake Ingredients: - 2 c. water - 2 Tbsp. oil - 2 eggs - 2 (16.6 oz.) pkg. date bread mix or (15.4 oz.) nut bread mix - 2 c. chopped pecans - 2 c. raisins - 2 c. (12 to 13 oz.) candied cherries - 1 c. candied pineapple, cut up - corn syrup (if desired) Directions: - Heat oven to 350°. - Grease and flour sides and bottom of tube pan. - In large bowl, combine water, oil and eggs. - Add remaining ingredients (except syrup). - Stir by hand until combined. - Pour into prepared pan and bake 75 to 85 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean on low oven rack. - Cool in pan 30 minutes. - Loosen and remove from pan. - Cool completely. - Wrap to keep refrigerated (2 weeks) or freeze (3 months).
Bran Muffins Ingredients: - 1 (15 oz.) box Raisin Bran - 1 c. melted Crisco shortening - 3 c. white sugar - 4 eggs, beaten - 1 qt. buttermilk - 5 tsp. baking soda - 5 c. flour - 2 tsp. salt Directions: - Mix together by hand the first 5 ingredients (Raisin Bran, Crisco, white sugar, eggs and buttermilk). - Blend flour, baking soda and salt together and add. - Mix well. - Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Ginger Fruit Cups Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. butter - 3/4 c. crushed gingersnap cookies - 1 Tbsp. sugar - 1 can fruit cocktail Directions: - Melt butter. - Stir in cookies and sugar. - Divide half of cookie mixture among 4 individual dessert dishes. - Spoon fruit on top. - Sprinkle with remaining cookie mixture.
Tangy Baked Chicken Ingredients: - 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts - 1/8 tsp. red pepper (or less) - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 1/4 c. Catalina dressing - 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard - 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Directions: - Rinse chicken and pat dry. - Combine ingredients and spread over both sides of chicken. - Bake in shallow dish at 375° for 30 minutes or until done. - Quick, easy and delicious.
Chicken Spaghetti Ingredients: - 1/2 bell pepper, chopped - 3 stalks celery, chopped - 1 small onion, chopped - 1 1/2 c. chicken broth (bouillon) - 2 1/2 c. 2-inch spaghetti pieces - 2 cans mushroom soup - 1 lb. Velveeta cheese, chopped - 1 small jar pimento - 4 c. cooked chicken - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/4 tsp. pepper Directions: - Cook vegetables in chicken broth until tender. - Cook spaghetti; drain. - Mix hot spaghetti with 2/3 chopped cheese. - Add soup, vegetables and broth, pimento, chicken, salt and pepper; mix well. - Put in 3-quart buttered casserole. - Top with remaining cheese. - Bake for 1 hour at 350°.
Pull-Apart Coffee Cake Ingredients: - 4 cans refrigerated biscuits, cut each biscuit in 4 - about 3/4 c. sugar - 2 tsp. cinnamon - few chopped pecans - 1 stick margarine - 1 c. light brown sugar Directions: - Put about 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in small paper bag. - Drop the cut biscuits in bag a few at a time and shake. - Stack in greased Bundt cake pan. - Sprinkle a few chopped pecans in cake pan before adding biscuits. - Melt one stick margarine with light brown sugar and pour over top. - Bake in 325° oven for 40 minutes.
Grandma'S Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients: - 2 c. flour - 1 1/2 c. sugar - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1/2 tsp. soda - 1 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 2 c. rolled oats - 1 c. raisins - 1 c. salad oil - 2 eggs - 1/2 c. milk - scant Tbsp. vanilla - nuts (optional) Directions: - Sift first 6 ingredients together. - Put vanilla in bottom of cup. - Add enough milk to make 1/2 cup. - Stir salad oil, milk and eggs together. - Add to sifted ingredients, then stir well and add raisins and oats. - Drop from teaspoon on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes. - Makes about 4 dozen.
Corn Casserole Ingredients: - 2 cans cream-style corn or 1 can creamed corn and 1 can whole kernel corn - 2 eggs, slightly beaten - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1 Tbsp. sugar - 1/2 c. water - 8 oz. sour cream - 1 c. yellow cornbread mix - onion to taste - bell pepper to taste (optional) - 1 stick margarine, melted Directions: - Mix all ingredients together well. - Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
Corn Cakes Ingredients: - 1/4 c. self-rising flour - 1 tsp. baking powder - 3/4 tsp. chili powder - 1/3 to 1/2 c. water (until good pancake consistency achieved) - 3/4 c. corn meal - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 egg, beaten slightly Directions: - Combine all ingredients. - Pour 4 inch circles on hot griddle and cook until golden brown. - Serve topped with chili, lettuce, tomatoes, grated cheese, sour cream, taco sauce, onions and black olives (any topping you desire).
Pretzels Ingredients: - 1 1/2 C. warm water - 1 pkg. dry yeast - 1/2 tsp sugar - 4 1/2 C. flour - 1 egg, beaten - coarse salt Directions: - Mix water, yeast and sugar; - let stand 15 minutes. - Mix in flour and knead 10 minutes. - Preheat oven 5 minutes to warm; turn oven off - Place mixture in greased bowl. cover. Place in warmed oven 1 hour until mixture doubles. - When doubled in volume, twist into pretzels. - Place on greased cookie sheet. - Spread thin coat of egg on each pretzel. - Sprinkle with coarse salt. - Bake in 475 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. - Yield 2 dozen.
Round Steak Bake Ingredients: - 2 lb. boneless round steak - 1 1/2 oz. pkg. onion soup mix Directions: - Spread onion soup mix over one-half of round steak. - Fold over. - Wrap securely in foil. - Bake at 350° for 2 hours.
Fudge Brownie Trifle Ingredients: - 1 (19.8 oz.) box brownie mix - 1/2 c. Kahlua - 1 large box instant chocolate pudding mix - 1 (12 oz.) carton whipped topping - 6 (1.4 oz.) Heath bars, crushed Directions: - Fix brownie mix. - Prick while warm and drizzle with Kahlua. Allow to cool, then crumble. - Fix pudding, omitting chilling. Layer in 3-quart clear dish, 1/3 brownie, 1/3 pudding, 1/3 whipped topping and 1/3 Heath bars. - Repeat 2 times. - Chill 8 hours.
Gourmet Potatoes Ingredients: - 8 large baking potatoes, boiled in jackets, cooked and grated - 1 medium onion - 1/2 c. margarine - 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese - 2 c. sour cream - salt and pepper to taste Directions: - Melt margarine. - Cook onions until soft. - Mix together Cheddar cheese and sour cream. - Add onions, salt, pepper and potatoes. Mixture will be stiff. - Place into large casserole dish. - Bake for 45 minutes at 400° or until top is brown. - This is best made ahead of time and let set, then cool. - Good warmed over and easily halved for smaller families.
5 Flavor Cake Ingredients: - 2 sticks butter or margarine - 1/2 c. shortening - 3 c. sugar - 5 eggs, well beaten - 3 c. plain flour - 1/2 tsp. baking powder - 1 c. milk - 1 tsp. coconut extract - 1 tsp. rum extract - 1 tsp. butter extract - 1 tsp. lemon extract - 1 tsp. vanilla extract Directions: - Cream - butter, shortening - and - sugar until light and fluffy. - Add - eggs and - beat - well. - Combine flour and baking powder and add to creamed mixture with milk. - Stir in flavorings. Bake - in - 10-inch tube - pan - at 325° for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before turning out onto rack.
Cream Of Potato Soup Ingredients: - 2 to 3 c. peeled diced potatoes - 1 small onion, diced - 1 stalk celery, diced - salt and pepper to taste - 2 c. milk - 2 Tbsp. flour Directions: - In enough water to cover well, cook potatoes, onion and celery in glass casserole safe for microwave, until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. - Make thickening of flour, salt and pepper mixed with half of milk and add to cooked mixture. - Cook for additional 5 minutes until soup consistency. - Add remaining milk and heat until warm, if necessary.
Cold Day Soup Ingredients: - 1 1/2 lb. ground beef - 1/3 sweet onion, chopped coarsely - 3 cans plain stewed tomatoes - 1/2 small can tomato paste - 3 stalks celery, chopped - 1 c. frozen corn - 1/2 tsp. onion powder - 1 tsp. seasoned salt - 1/2 tsp. celery salt - 2 Tbsp. parsley - 1 tsp. crushed basil Directions: - In Dutch oven or large pot, brown meat and onions; drain. - Add tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. - Add corn and celery. Reduce to simmer, cover, stir occasionally. - Cook at least 1/2 hour but best if simmered longer.