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Mini-Cheesecakes Ingredients: - Nilla wafers - 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened - 1/2 c. sugar - 1 tsp. vanilla - 2 eggs - 1 can cherry pie filling Directions: - Place 1 wafer in each foil-lined muffin pan. - Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. - Beat well and add eggs. - Mix well. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. - Bake at 325° for 25 minutes. - Let cool. - Chill. - Top with pie filling. - Makes 1 dozen.
Second Time Around Potatoes Ingredients: - cold baked potatoes - small amount of cooking oil - parsley flakes, garlic powder or garlic powder and a little oregano Directions: - Slice cold baked potatoes into thick slices. - Pour a small amount of cooking oil onto cookie sheet. - Place potato slices in oil, turning so potato slices are completely coated with oil. Sprinkle with parsley flakes, garlic powder or garlic salt and a little oregano. - Turn slices and sprinkle with same. - Bake in hot oven until slightly brown and piping hot.
Armadillo Stew Ingredients: - 1 armadillo - 1 large rock - salt and pepper Directions: - Place one armadillo and one large rock about the size of a soft ball. - Add salt, pepper, etc. - Boil fast for two weeks. Throw armadillo away and eat rock. - Use very large pot.
Fettuccine Alfredo Ingredients: - 1 lb. fettuccine noodles - 1/2 c. or so heavy cream - 8 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese or Romano - 1 stick (1/2 c.) butter - salt and pepper (fresh ground) Directions: - In small saucepan, melt butter with the cream over low heat to just hot enough to melt the cheese. - During this time, cook the pasta. - Drain pasta and empty into a warm bowl. - Pour cream mixture over noodles, gradually toss in the cheese and mix. Lightly salt to taste and season generously with pepper. - Serve with additional cheese on the side. - Butter bottom of warm glass bowl to serve pasta.
Fruit N Roll With Cream Cheese Filling Ingredients: - powdered sugar - 3/4 c. all purpose flour - 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1/2 tsp cinnamon - 1/2 tsp nutmeg - 1/4 tsp salt - 3 large eggs - 1 c. sugar - 2/3 c. cooked apples - 1 c. chopped pecans - 1 small snack raisins Directions: - Preheat oven at 375°. - Grease a 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan. Line with wax paper, grease and flour paper; Sprinkle towel with powdered sugar. - Combine flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in small bowl. - Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl until thick; beat in fruit. - Stir in flour mixture; spread evenly into prepared pan. - Sprinkle with nuts if desired. - Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cake springs back when touched. - Immediately loosen and turn cake onto prepared towel; carefully peel paper off, roll up cake and towel together, start with narrow end, cool on wire rack.
Ole Man'S Honey Ingredients: - 5 c. apples, chopped - 5 c. pears, chopped - 8 c. sugar - 1 lg. can crushed pineapple Directions: - Combine apples, pears and sugar. - Cook in sauce pan over medium heat about 1 hour or until mixture looks like honey. - Then add crushed pineapple and cook 10 more minutes. - Very good on a hot buttermilk biscuit.
Swiss Vegetable Medley Ingredients: - 1 (16 oz.) bag frozen vegetable combination, thawed and drained (broccoli, carrots and cauliflower) - 1 can cream of mushroom soup - 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese - 1/3 c. sour cream - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 1 (4 oz.) jar diced pimento, drained (optional) - 1 (2.8 oz.) can French fried onions Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - In a large bowl, combine vegetables, soup, 1/2 cup cheese, sour cream, pepper, pimiento and 1/2 can onions. - Pour into shallow 1-quart casserole. - Bake, covered, for 30 minutes (until vegetables are done). - Sprinkle remaining cheese and onions in diagonal rows across the top. - Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until onions are brown. - Makes 6 servings.
Hot Crab Dip Ingredients: - 8 oz. cream cheese - 1 Tbsp. milk - 2 Tbsp. minced onion - 1/2 tsp. cream-style horseradish - 1/4 tsp. salt - dash of pepper - 1 can crabmeat - 1/3 c. toasted almonds Directions: - Blend all ingredients, except almonds. - Put in baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds. - Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. - Serve with crackers or rye chips.
Pickled Peaches Ingredients: - 1 large can peach halves - 1 c. peach juice - 1/2 c. vinegar - 1 stick cinnamon - 1/2 c. sugar - whole cloves Directions: - Insert whole cloves into peach halves. Mix remaining ingredients; simmer 3 minutes. Pour over peaches and let set.
Chili Con Queso Ingredients: - 1 c. chopped onions - 1 Tbsp. shortening - 1 1/2 c. drained tomatoes - 4 to 5 chopped chili peppers - 1 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. pepper - 1 lb. grated American cheese Directions: - Saute onions until transparent. Add the rest of the ingredients except cheese to the onions. - Cook until blended. - Add cheese. Cook until well blended. Serve in a chafing dish with Fritos or tortilla chips. Great dip!
Lima Bean Casserole(Given To Me By A Friend.) Ingredients: - 2 pkg. frozen lima beans - 1 can celery soup (not diluted) - 1 medium onion, chopped - 1/2 green pepper, chopped - 1 stick butter - 6 to 8 oz. Cheddar cheese, grated - toasted bread crumbs Directions: - Cook the beans (not too much, since they cook more in baking). Drain. - Add onion and pepper (which have been browned in the butter). - Add soup. - Put all in a buttered casserole and top with grated cheese and toasted crumbs. - Bake about 25 minutes at 350°. Serves 8.
Do Not Peek Ingredients: - 1 c. raw rice - 4 Tbsp. melted butter - 1/2 (soup) can milk - 1 large chicken - 1 can mushroom soup - 1 can cream of celery soup - 1 pkg. dry onion soup Directions: - Sprinkle rice in bottom of 9 x 13-inch pan. - Pour butter and milk over rice. - Mix soups together and pour over rice. - Place pieces of chicken (raw) over top. - Sprinkle with dry soup mix. Seal with foil and bake 2 1/2 hours at 325°. - Do not peek until done. - Serves 8.
Hot Spiced Percolator Punch Ingredients: - 9 c. unsweetened pineapple juice - 9 c. cranberry (or cranapple) juice cocktail - 4 1/4 c. water - 1 c. (packed) brown sugar - 4 1/2 tsp. whole cloves - 4 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces - 1/2 tsp. salt - 30 cup percolator Directions: - In percolator pour juices, water and sugar. - Mix well. - In basket place cloves, cinnamon and salt. - Assemble, plug in, perk.
Three-Cheese Ball Ingredients: - 2 (3 oz.) wedges Blue cheese - 2 (3 oz.) jars process Cheddar cheese spread - 4 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 2 Tbsp. minced onion - 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce - 1/2 c. snipped parsley or bottled parsley flakes - 1 c. ground pecans Directions: - Let cheeses soften at room temperature. - In medium bowl combine cheeses, onion and Worcestershire sauce; blend well. - Stir in 1/4 cup parsley and 1/2 cup pecans. - Shape into ball and place in bowl that has been lined with wax paper. - Refrigerate overnight. - About an hour before serving, remove ball from refrigerator and roll in mixture of 1/2 cup ground pecans and 1/4 cup parsley. - Place on serving dish, surround with crackers.
Blueberries 'N Cheese Coffee Cake Ingredients: - 1 1/4 c. sugar - 2 1/4 c. flour - 3/4 c. milk - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed - 1/2 c.oleo - 1 Tbsp. baking powder - 1/4 c. water - 1 tsp. grated lemon rind - 2 eggs - 1 tsp. salt - 2 c. fresh blueberries - 1/4 c. sugar - 1/4 c. flour - 1 tsp. grated lemon rind - 2 Tbsp. oleo Directions: - Combine sugar, flour and lemon rind; cut in oleo until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. - Sprinkle over batter. - Bake at 375° for 1 hour.
Grated Potato Crust With Ham Filling Ingredients: - 4 c. grated potatoes - 1/2 c. grated onion - 1 beaten egg - 1/4 c. flour - 1 c. chopped, cooked ham - 1 (10 oz.) frozen, thawed, drained, chopped broccoli - 3 eggs - 1 c. light cream - pinch of nutmeg - salt and pepper to taste - 1/2 c. grated cheese - dash of paprika Directions: - Crust: - Preheat oven to 400°. - Combine potatoes and onion with 1 beaten egg, flour and pinch of salt and pepper. - Press crust in pan. - Brush with oil. - Bake 20 minutes at 400°. - Remove from oven.
Hot Crab Dip Ingredients: - 1 lb. crab meat - 1/2 pt. sour cream - 2 (8 oz.) cream cheese - 4 heaping Tbsp. mayonnaise - juice from 1/2 lemon - 2 to 3 tsp. Worcestershire sauce - 1 tsp. dry mustard - 3 shakes garlic salt and little paprika for color - 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese (1/4 c. goes into mix, 1/4 c. saved for after all ingredients are mixed and put on top) Directions: - Mix sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and garlic together. - Then mix in crab meat. - Mix well. - Then mix in Cheddar cheese. - Put in baking dish. - Top with remainder of Cheddar cheese and paprika. - Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. - Let cool for firmness. - Serve with Sociable crackers, etc.
Sunshine Chicken Ingredients: - 2 to 3 tsp. curry powder - 1 1/4 tsp. salt (optional) - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 6 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned - 1 1/2 c. orange juice - 1 c. rice - 3/4 c. water - 1 Tbsp. brown sugar - 1 tsp. dry mustard - chopped parsley Directions: - Combine curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. - Sprinkle over chicken. - Rub seasonings onto top and bottom surfaces of each chicken piece and set aside. - In 10-inch skillet, combine orange juice, rice, water, brown sugar, mustard and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. - Mix well. - Arrange chicken pieces over rice. Bring to a boil. - Cover and simmer 20 minutes. - Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. - Makes 6 servings with 281 calories per serving.
Easy Corn Pudding Ingredients: - 1 can cream-style corn - 1 can whole kernel corn, well-drained - 1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix - 1/4 c. sugar - 1 stick margarine, melted - 2 eggs, well beaten - 1 c. sour cream Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - Mix together all ingredients in a bowl. - Pour into a well-greased 9 by 13 inch baking dish. - Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until center is firm.
Hot Crab Dip Ingredients: - 6 oz. crab meat (can use lobster, also) - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened - 2 to 3 dashes Tabasco - 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce - 1/2 tsp. lime or lemon juice - 1 Tbsp. minced onion - dill Directions: - Combine cream cheese and rest of ingredients. - Add crab meat and sprinkle top with dill. - Bake 20 minutes at 350°. - Serve with any kind of crackers. - This can be served at room temperature; also for summer.
Pineapple Cheesecake Ingredients: - 2 boxes cream cheese - 8 oz. whipping cream - 8 oz. sour cream - 2 Tbsp. vanilla - 1 Tbsp. lemon juice - 1 1/4 c. sugar - 4 eggs, slightly beaten - 1 can crushed pineapple, well drained Directions: - Mix it all together. - Add eggs; beat lightly again. - Grease pan with butter and dust with graham crackers. - Cook at 300° for 57 minutes or until surface is 1/2 set.
Sweetheart Salad Ingredients: - 8 oz. cream cheese - 1 c. powdered sugar - 1 c. chopped nuts - 1 small can crushed pineapple - 1 small jar maraschino cherries (chop all but 5) - 8 oz. bowl Cool Whip Directions: - Mix all the ingredients together and top with the 5 extra cherries, cut in halves. - Chill for 2 hours.
Pesto Ingredients: - 2 c. lightly packed basil leaves - 2 cloves garlic - 1/2 c. olive oil - 1/3 c. pine nuts - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese (from chunk) Directions: - Rinse and drain basil. - Combine garlic and oil in a food processor and process until garlic is finely chopped. - Add basil and nuts and process until smooth. - Add remaining ingredients and process until blended.
Watergate Salad Ingredients: - 1 can crushed pineapple (undrained) - 1 box pistachio pudding - 1 (9 oz.) Cool Whip - 1/2 can small marshmallows - 1/2 can nuts Directions: - Put into mixer and mix. - Add red cherries for color on top and green leaf gumdrops.
Pork Chops And Rice For Two Ingredients: - 2 center cut pork chops, at least 1/2-inch thick - 1 medium onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick - 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes - 1/4 c. rice Directions: - Brown pork chops on both sides. - Salt and pepper. - Cover the chops generously with rice which has been partially cooked (about 5 minutes). - Place onion slices on top of the rice, then top the rice with the tomatoes. - Cover and cook slowly until chops are tender. - The juice from the tomatoes may be poured around the chops and a little water added from time to time.
Sweet And Sour Green Beans Ingredients: - 1 can French cut green beans, drained - 4 strips bacon - 1/3 c. sugar - 1/2 c. vinegar - 1 medium onion, diced Directions: - Rinse beans - in - cold water twice and drain. - Fry bacon until crisp; - drain - and crumble. - Stir sugar and vinegar into drippings. Add - beans, - onion, - salt - and pepper. - Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until little liquid is left.
Melon-Berry Salad Ingredients: - 1 cantaloupe - 1 small honeydew melon - 1 pt. blueberries - 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks - 1/2 c. honey - 1 (6 oz.) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed - 1/2 tsp. dry mustard - 1/4 tsp. salt - 2 tsp. white vinegar - 2/3 c. vegetable oil Directions: - Cut the cantaloupe and honeydew in half and remove the seeds. With a melon baller, remove the fruit from the rind. - Place the fruit in a large bowl. - Wash and pick over the blueberries and add them to the bowl. - Add the pineapple.
Broccoli Casserole Ingredients: - 2 eggs, well beaten - 1 stick margarine - 1 c. mayonnaise - 1 can mushroom soup - 1 c. sharp cheese, grated - 2 Tbsp. onions - 2 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli - Ritz crackers Directions: - Mix ingredients. - Pour in a casserole dish and crumble Ritz crackers on top. - Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
Chili Ingredients: - 5 lb. coarse ground beef - 1 (64-oz.) can tomato juice - 1 whole clove of garlic, chopped - 2 1/2 pkg. chili seasoning (Williams is preferred) - 3 (15-16 oz.) cans beans (kidney, pinto or your choice) - salt to taste - 1/3 c. sugar - 3 Tbsp. cocoa - 2 hands full oatmeal Directions: - Cook beef until done (does not need to be brown). - Add tomato juice, salt, sugar, chili seasoning and beans. - Continue cooking about 20 minutes. - Add garlic and cook 5 more minutes. - Add cocoa and oatmeal; cook until oatmeal disappears (about 10 to 15 minutes).
Layer Salad Ingredients: - 1 head chopped lettuce (dry well) - 1/2 c. chopped celery - 1/2 c. chopped bell peppers - 1 onion - 1 pkg. or can English peas, uncooked - 2 c. mayonnaise - 2 Tbsp. sugar - grated cheese - 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled Directions: - Layer first 5 ingredients in large dish. - Cover with mayonnaise; sprinkle with sugar and grated cheese. - Cook bacon and crumble over mixture. - Cover dish tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight.
No-Roll Pie Crust Ingredients: - 2 c. flour - 1 tsp. salt - 1/2 c. vegetable oil - 1/4 c. cold milk Directions: - Mix flour and salt in bowl. - Mix vegetable oil and milk in measuring cup. - Add liquid to flour mixture and cut with pastry knife or stir lightly with fork. - Press onto bowl or pie pan to fit; flute edges. - Do not roll.
O'Grady Casserole Ingredients: - 1 lb. hamburg - 1 large onion, diced - 1 large green pepper, diced - 1 can mushrooms - 1/2 lb. sliced salami - 1/2 lb. sliced pepperoni - 4 c. thinly sliced potatoes - grated Mozzarella cheese - salt and pepper to taste - 1 can cream of tomato soup, diluted in 1 can water Directions: - Brown the hamburg. - Layer in roaster or 5-quart casserole dish the hamburg, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, salami, pepperoni, potatoes, salt and pepper and 1/2 of diluted soup. - Sprinkle each layer with cheese, ending top layer with soup mixture. Cook, covered, in oven at 350° for 2 hours, or until potatoes are well cooked.
Raisin Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients: - 1 c. raisins * - 1 c. water * - 5 Tbsp. cooled raisin water - 1 c. shortening - 2 eggs - 1 c. sugar - 1 tsp. vanilla - 2 c. flour - 3/4 tsp. baking soda - 1 tsp. salt - 1 1/2 c. rolled oats - nutmeg - allspice Directions: - Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. - Beat together 5 tablespoons cooled raisin water, shortening, eggs, sugar and vanilla. - Add flour, baking soda, salt and oats. - Mix in cooled raisins. - Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheets. - Add nutmeg and allspice as desired.
Cabbage Soup Ingredients: - 1 medium head cabbage - 1 large can tomato juice - 1 Tbsp. onion flakes - 1/2 c. chopped green pepper - 1/2 tsp. garlic salt - 3 beef bouillon cubes - 1 (No. 2) can green beans - 1 to 1 1/2 lb. ground beef, browned and well drained Directions: - Mix all together and cook slowly until vegetables are tender.
Chicken And Veg Medley Ingredients: - 4 skinned, boneless chicken breast halves - 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil - 1/2 c. water - 2 tsp. chicken bouillon or two cubes - 1/2 tsp. thyme leaves - 1/4 tsp. onion powder - 1 c. thin strips carrots - 1 c. thin strips red bell pepper - 1 c. thin strips summer squash - 1 c. thin strips zucchini Directions: - Brown chicken in large skillet in oil. - Add water, bouillon, thyme, onion powder and carrots. - Cover and simmer 10 minutes. - Add remaining ingredients and cook with cover 5 to 10 minutes longer or until tender. - Garnish as desired.
Sweet Sour Sauce For Meatballs Ingredients: - 1 1/4 c. brown sugar - 2 Tbsp. cornstarch - 1/2 c. cold water - 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce - 1 c. unsweetened pineapple juice - 1/2 c. cider vinegar - 1 Tbsp. soy sauce - dash of salt Directions: - Combine and cook until thick over double boiler.
Pickled Beets Ingredients: - 1 large can sliced beets, drained - 6 cloves - 1/3 c. vinegar - 1/3 c. sugar - 1/3 c. beet juice Directions: - Mix last four ingredients. - Add sliced beets. - Put in can. If desired, hard-boiled eggs can be immersed in juice.
Rum Balls Ingredients: - 1 c. vanilla wafer crumbs, crushed to a fine powder - 1 c. pecans, chopped - 1 c. powdered sugar - 2 Tbsp. cocoa - 1/4 c. rum - 1 1/2 Tbsp. white corn syrup - powdered sugar (for rolling and to coat hands during the process) Directions: - Mix rum and corn syrup, then combine with vanilla wafer crumbs, - sugar, pecans and cocoa. - Roll into balls the size of a walnut - and - roll - each - ball into powdered sugar to remove stickiness. - Refrigerate on waxed paper or foil.
Swiss Steak Ingredients: - 1 1/2 lb. round steak - 3 Tbsp. flour - 1 tsp. salt - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 1/2 tsp. chili powder - 2 Tbsp. vegetable shortening - 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes - 1 onion, sliced - 1 stalk celery, sliced - 1 green pepper, sliced - 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Directions: - Cut meat into serving sizes (about 6). - Combine flour, salt, pepper and chili powder. - Pound 2 tablespoons of mixture into meat. Heat shortening in a skillet; brown meat on both sides. - Drain excess fat from skillet. - Add undrained tomatoes, onion, celery, carrot, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. - Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until tender. - Remove meat; place on a platter. - Skim excess fat off sauce. - Combine 1/4 cup of water with remaining flour mixture and stir into sauce. - Serve with rice or noodles.
Easy Casserole Ingredients: - 1 can cream of mushroom soup - 1 c. elbow macaroni (uncooked) - 1 c. milk - 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese - 1 Tbsp. onion - 1 c. diced ham Directions: - Combine all ingredients into a greased casserole dish. - Mix well. - Refrigerate 4 to 5 hours or overnight. - Bake, covered, at 350° for 50 minutes. - Uncover and bake 10 minutes or until brown. Serves 4 to 6.
Swedish Meatballs Ingredients: - 2 lb. ground beef - 1/2 c. finely chopped onions - 1 egg - salt and pepper to taste - oil - 1 can chicken rice soup - 1/2 c. fine bread crumbs - 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup - 1 soup can water Directions: - Mix together beef, chicken rice soup, onions, bread crumbs, egg and seasonings. - Form into balls. - Brown on all sides in small amount of oil. - Place in a baking pan. - Add blend of mushroom soup and water. - Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. - Uncover and bake 20 minutes more.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Ingredients: - 1 c. packed brown sugar - 1 stick butter - 1 can sliced pineapple - 1 jar maraschino cherries - 1 yellow cake mix Directions: - Melt butter in 12-inch iron skillet. - Mix in brown sugar until smooth. - Arrange pineapple slices in pan and place cherries inside pineapple holes. - Mix cake mix accordingly to package directions. Pour into skillet on top of other ingredients. - Bake at 375 degrees. - For 40-45 minutes until golden brown. - Remove from oven. Place plaster over cake and turn upside down.
Monkey Bread Ingredients: - 3 cans refrigerated biscuits - 1 c. sugar - 3 Tbsp. cinnamon - 1 stick butter or margarine Directions: - Need tube cake pan; cook in preheated 350° oven for approximately 30 minutes. - One can at a time, cut biscuits in quarters. - Shake in cinnamon and sugar mixture until all biscuits are coated. - Place in tube pan, all the coated pieces. - Melt butter and add to remaining sugar and cinnamon mixture. - Mix well and pour over biscuit pieces. - Bake. - It's done when you can not stand to smell it any longer, about 30 minutes. - You can serve hot or cold. Dress it up or leave as is.
Goup Ingredients: - Minute rice - sliced raw potatoes - lean ground beef - salt and pepper - onions - 1 can tomato soup - 1/2 can water - parsley Directions: - For first layer, place a thin layer of Minute rice. - Then a thin layer of sliced raw potatoes, then a thin layer of lean ground beef, salt and pepper. - Then put layer of onions. - Then spread tomato soup with water over layers. - Repeat layers approximately 3 times. - Sprinkle with parsley. - Bake, covered, at 350° for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Polish Tea Cakes Ingredients: - 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter - 1/2 c. sugar - 1 egg, separated - 1/2 tsp. vanilla - 1 c. sifted all-purpose flour - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1 c. ground walnuts or pecans - 1/2 c. sieved raspberry or strawberry preserves Directions: - Beat butter and sugar in small bowl with electric mixer until fluffy. - Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. - Stir in flour and salt until well blended. - Shape dough into 1-inch balls. - Dip each ball into unbeaten egg whites, then roll in the ground nuts. - Place on ungreased cookie sheets 2-inches apart. - With thumb, make deep indentation in center of each ball. - Bake in preheated slow oven (325°) for 5 minutes. - Make fresh imprints in center of each cookie using a thimble or handle of wooden spoon. - Bake 8 to 13 minutes longer or until pale, tan and firm to the touch. - Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool. - Spoon a little preserves into depression in center of each cookie. - Makes about three (3) dozen cookies.
Almond Pound Cake Ingredients: - 3 c. flour - 2 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. salt - 1 c. shortening - 1 box 10x sugar - 1 tsp. almond extract - 4 eggs - 1 c. milk - 1 c. cherries (optional) - 1/2 c. walnuts (optional) Directions: - Mix and bake at 350° for 65 minutes in a large tube pan. Spread with butter still hot from the oven. - Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Refrigerator Bread Ingredients: - 2 c. warm water - 1 pkg. dry yeast - 1/4 c. sugar - 1 egg, beaten - 1/2 c. melted margarine - 4 c. self-rising flour Directions: - Dissolve first 3 ingredients together. - Add egg, margarine and flour. - Stir and cover with foil and refrigerate. - It will rise in the refrigerator. - Will keep up to 6 weeks. - Pinch off the amount you want to bake. - Knead in self-rising flour very lightly. - Shape into rolls. - Bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 400°.
Nacho Dip To Die For Ingredients: - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened - 2 (8 oz.) pkg. grated Cheddar cheese - 1 (16 oz.) can Hormel chili, no beans - jalapenos (optional) - nacho chips Directions: - Combine cream cheese, 1 package Cheddar cheese and chili in microwave-safe bowl. - Microwave on High 3 to 5 minutes until cheese melts, then stir. - Cover with second package of Cheddar cheese. Return to microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, until cheese melts. - Top with several jalapenos if desired. - Serve warm with nacho chips.
Banana Nut Bread Ingredients: - 3/4 c. sugar - 1 egg - 1/2 c. milk - 1 c. mashed bananas (2 or 3) - 3 c. Bisquick - 3/4 c. nuts Directions: - Heat oven to 350°. - Grease and flour loaf pan. - Mix all ingredients together well. - Pour into prepared pan.
Raspberry-White Chocolate Cheesecake Ingredients: - 9 whole graham crackers - 3 Tbsp. sugar - 2 Tbsp. butter, melted - 1 bag (12 oz.) frozen, unsweetened, raspberries, thawed - 1 Tbsp. sugar Directions: - Heat oven to 350°. - Break up crackers into a food processor. Add sugar and butter. - Process until fine crumbs form OR put graham crackers into a sturdy plastic food bag and seal. - Crush crackers with a rolling pin until reduced to fine crumbs. Add sugar and melted butter. - Knead in bag until blended. - Pat over bottom of 9 inch spring form pan.
Lazy Man'S Pie Ingredients: - 1 c. self-rising flour - 2/3 c. sugar - 1 tsp. baking powder - 2/3 c. milk - 1 stick margarine - 1 can fruit pie filling of your choice Directions: - Melt butter and put in oblong baking pan. - Mix together in bowl the flour, sugar, baking powder and milk. - Spread mixture on top of butter. - Spread pie filling out on top of mixture. - Bake at 350° for approximately 30 minutes. - Fruit will sink to bottom. Crust will rise to top.
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie Ingredients: - 1 pastry shell, cooled - 1/2 c. powdered sugar - 4 oz. Philadelphia cream cheese - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 c. whipping cream - 1 can blueberry pie mix - 2 Tbsp. lemon juice - whipped cream topping (optional) Directions: - Mix powdered sugar, cream cheese and vanilla until well blended. - Whip whipping - cream - and - fold - into - cream - cheese mixture. - Turn into - pie shell. - Refrigerate at least 3 hours. Mix blueberry pie - mix with - lemon - juice and spread over the top. Add whipped cream, if desired.
Coffee Cookies Ingredients: - 2 c. brown sugar - 2 eggs - 2 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. soda - 1 c. Crisco - 4 c. flour - 1 c. strong coffee - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Combine flour, baking powder and soda and set aside. - Cream together brown sugar and Crisco. - Add eggs and vanilla and blend thoroughly. - Add flour mixture and coffee alternately. - Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. - Bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes. - Frost cookies. - Makes 7 dozen.
Beef Jerky Ingredients: - 4 Tbsp. barbecue sauce - 4 Tbsp. A.1. steak sauce - 1 Tbsp. smoke flavor - 1 Tbsp. salt - 1 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar - 3/4 Tbsp. black pepper - 1 Tbsp. soy sauce - 1 Tbsp. m.s.g. - 1 Tbsp. Tabasco sauce - 3 lb. sliced meat Directions: - Mix in a plastic bag; seal and put into refrigerator. - Next day, mix again. - Following day, mix and leave bag open in refrigerator. - The next day, spread out on cookie sheets and put into oven. - For electric ovens, cook on warm approximately 12 hours. - For gas ovens, leave in oven with just pilot light for approximately 24 hours.
Spinach Cheese Bread Ingredients: - 3 c. Bisquick mix - 1 (11 oz.) can Cheddar cheese soup - 3 eggs - 1/4 c. vegetable oil - 1 Tbsp. caraway seed - 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry Directions: - Heat oven to 350°. - Grease 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. - Mix all ingredients, except spinach, until well blended. - Beat for 1 minute. - Stir in spinach until well blended. - Pour into pan. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. - Cool for 20 minutes; remove from pan. - Makes one loaf (24 slices).
German'S Sweet Chocolate Cream Pie Ingredients: - 4 oz. Baker's German's sweet chocolate - 3 oz. cream cheese, softened - 8 oz. thawed whipped topping - 1/3 c. milk - 2 Tbsp. sugar - 1 baked 8-inch graham cracker crumb crust, cooled Directions: - Heat chocolate and 2 tablespoons of the milk in a saucepan over low heat. - Stir until chocolate is melted. - Beat sugar into cream cheese. - Add remaining milk and chocolate mixture and beat until smooth. - Fold chocolate mixture into whipped topping, blending until smooth. - Pour into crust. - Freeze until firm, about 4 hours. - Trim with chocolate curls. - Freeze leftover pie until ready to eat.
Peanut Blossoms Ingredients: - 1 3/4 c. flour - 1/2 c. sugar - 1/2 c. brown sugar - 1 tsp. soda - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 c. shortening - 1/2 c. peanut butter - 1 egg - 2 Tbsp. milk - 1 tsp. vanilla - 48 milk chocolate candy kisses Directions: - Heat oven at 375°. - In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except candy kisses. - Blend well at low speed. - Shape into balls, using a rounded teaspoonful for each. - Roll balls in additional sugar. - Place on ungreased cookie sheet. - Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes. - Remove from oven. - Top each cookie immediately with a candy kiss, pressing down firmly so cookie cracks around edges.
Butter Pecan Dessert Ingredients: - 1 pkg. yellow Jiffy cake mix - 1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding (3 1/4 oz.) - 1 pkg. instant butter pecan pudding (3 1/4 oz.) - 1 1/2 c. milk - 1 qt. butter pecan ice cream - Cool Whip (regular container) - nuts (optional) Directions: - Mix cake according to directions and bake in a 9 x 13-inch pan for 15 minutes. - Cool. Mix the puddings, ice cream and milk; mix well. - Spread over cake and sprinkle with nuts. - Refrigerate 2 hours. Can use different pudding and ice cream flavors. - Keep stored in refrigerator.
Baked French Toast Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup - 1 c. brown sugar - 1/2 c. margarine - 12 slices French bread - 5 eggs - 1 1/2 c. milk - 1/2 tsp. vanilla - 1/4 tsp. salt Directions: - Microwave first three ingredients until melted. - Blend well. Pour into 13 x 9-inch pan and lay 6 slices of bread on syrup mixture. - Top with 6 more slices. - Combine rest of ingredients and pour on bread. - Cover and refrigerate overnight. - Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes at 350°.
Christmas Pineapple Surprise Ingredients: - 4 eggs - 4 Tbsp. flour - 1/2 c. sugar - 1/3 tsp. salt - 2 (20 oz.) cans crushed pineapple, drained - 3 to 4 slices white bread, cubed Directions: - Beat the eggs well. - Blend in gradually, flour, sugar and salt. - Add pineapple and blend.
Chicken Salad Ingredients: - 2 c. bite-size chicken pieces - 1 Tbsp. lemon juice - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/3 c. Miracle Whip lite - 1/8 tsp. pepper - chopped onion - chopped celery Directions: - Whisk Miracle Whip, lemon juice, salt and pepper. - Add to chicken with onion and celery. - Toss. - Chill.
Cream Cheese Candy Ingredients: - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 1 box 4x sugar - 1 1/2 c. chopped pecans - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Melt cream cheese in a double boiler. - Mix in sugar, nuts and vanilla. - Drop immediately by spoonfuls onto a large sheet of waxed paper.
Butterscotch Brownies Ingredients: - 1/2 c. butter - 2 c. brown sugar, packed - 2 eggs - 1 1/2 c. sifted flour - 2 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 c. chopped nuts Directions: - Melt butter over low heat. - Remove - and - stir - in brown sugar. Stir well. - Cool and stir in - eggs. - Sift dry ingredients together and stir in, then add - vanilla and nuts. - Spread in well-greased 9 x 13-inch pan. - Bake at - 350° - for - 20 to 25 minutes or when lightly touched with - finger in center, slight imprint remains. - Cut while warm.
Marvelous Macaroons Ingredients: - 2 2/3 c. flake coconut - 2/3 c. sugar - 1/4 tsp. salt - 4 egg whites - 1 tsp. almond extract - 1 c. chopped natural almonds Directions: - Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt in a mixing bowl. - Stir in egg whites and almond extract. - Stir in chopped almonds; mix well. - Drop from a teaspoon onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Garnish with candied cherry halves, if desired. - Bake at 325° for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges of cookies are golden brown. Remove from baking sheet immediately. - Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.
Snowball Cake Ingredients: - 2 eggs - 2 c. sugar - 2 c. flour (self-rising) - 2 Tbsp. butter Directions: - Add all this together until smooth. - Pour in 2 layer cake pans. - Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until done. - Let cake layers cool. - Ice the cake with 2 containers Cool Whip. - Add coconut in red and green food coloring, then sprinkle on top of cake.
Colonial Brown Bread Ingredients: - 2 c. whole wheat flour - 3/4 c. white flour - 1 c. brown sugar, packed - 2 tsp. baking soda - 1/2 tsp. salt - 2 c. buttermilk Directions: - Lightly spoon flours into measuring cup; level off. - Mix first five ingredients in large bowl. - Slowly add milk until well blended. - Bake in a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan for 1 hour at 350°.
Basic Banana Bread Ingredients: - 1/2 c. margarine - 1 c. sugar - 2 eggs - 1 1/3 c. mashed bananas - 1 Tbsp. milk - 1 tsp. vanilla - 2 c. flour - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1/2 c. nuts, chopped Directions: - In large bowl, cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. - Combine bananas, milk and vanilla. - Mix flour, soda and salt. - Blend in flour, mixing alternately with bananas. Stir in nuts. - Turn into greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. - Bake in 350° oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until tester comes out clean. - Cool 10 minutes; turn out of pan and cool completely. Makes 1 loaf.
Baked Zucchini With Tomatoes Ingredients: - 3 medium zucchini (about 3/4 lb.) - 3 ripe plum tomatoes (about 1/2 lb.) - 1 medium green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped - 1/2 c. finely chopped onion - 2 tsp. finely chopped garlic - 2 tsp. finely chopped marjoram or 1 tsp. dried - freshly ground black pepper - 2 Tbsp. olive oil - 2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions: - Preheat oven to 425°. - Trim off the ends of the zucchini and core the tomatoes. - Cut each into equal horizontal slices. Arrange the slices in an oven-proof baking dish with the edges slightly overlapping. - Alternate layers of zucchini and tomatoes.
Turtle Brownies Ingredients: - 1 pkg. brownie mix - chocolate chips - caramels - nuts - milk Directions: - Make mix according to directions. - While mix is baking, melt caramels with enough milk to make it pour. - When brownies are done, pour caramel over top and sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts. - Let cool then cut into squares.
Toffee Squares Ingredients: - 1 c. butter or margarine - 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar - 1 egg yolk - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1/4 tsp. salt - 2 c. sifted flour - 1/2 lb. sweet chocolate, melted - 1/2 c. chopped nuts Directions: - Cream butter; add sugar gradually. - Blend in egg yolk, vanilla, salt and flour. - Spread in greased 10 x 15 x 1-inch pan. Bake at 350° for about 20 minutes. - (Turn heat down if edges are browning too fast.) - Spread while hot with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. - Cool and cut into small squares. Makes about 6 dozen.
Marinated Rotini Vegetable Salad Ingredients: - 4 ears corn - 1 1/2 c. rotini, cooked - 2 c. cherry tomatoes - 1 c. sliced zucchini (1 medium) - 1 c. pitted ripe olives - 1/3 c. tarragon vinegar - 1/4 c. oil - 1 to 2 tsp. dill weed - 1 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. dry mustard - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Directions: - Cook corn; cut into 12 chunks. - Combine the cooked corn, rotini, tomatoes, zucchini and olives in a large bowl. - In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. - Pour over vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, stirring occasionally. - Serves 8.
Christmas Morning Sticky Buns Ingredients: - 1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts - 1 (25 oz.) Package Frozen Roll Dough, Thawed - 1 (3.4 oz.) Package Butterscotch instant Pudding Mix - 1/2 Cup Butter or Margarine, Melted - 1/2 Cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar - 3/4 tsp. Ground Cinnamon Directions: - Sprinkle nuts in the bottom of a buttered 12 cup bundt pan. Arrange dough in pan; sprinkle with dry pudding mix. Stir together butter, brown sugar and cinnamon; pour over rolls. Cover and chill 8 hours.
Green Bean Casserole Ingredients: - 2 cans green beans, drained - 8 oz. Cheddar cheese, grated - 1 can cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup - 1/2 stick margarine - 1 medium onion, chopped - 12 Ritz or Hi Ho crackers, crushed Directions: - In saucepan, saute onion in margarine. - Add soup and heat 1 minute. - Mix crackers and cheese in bowl. - In casserole dish, put a layer of green beans, a layer of soup mixture and a layer of crackers and cheese mixture. - Repeat layers and sprinkle cheese on top. - Bake at 400° for 20 to 25 minutes.
Zucchini Pickle Ingredients: - 2 lb. zucchini - 2 small onions - 1/4 c. salt - 2 c. white vinegar - 2 c. sugar - 1 tsp. celery seed - 1 tsp. turmeric - 2 tsp. mustard seed Directions: - Wash zucchini and cut into thin slices. - Peel and quarter onions and cut in thin slices. - Cover vegetables with water and add salt. - Let stand 2 hours, then drain thoroughly. - Bring remaining ingredients to a boil and pour over vegetables. - Let stand 2 hours, then bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes. - Pack in hot sterilized jars and seal. - Yields 3 pints.
Herb Scalloped Tomatoes Ingredients: - 4 c. canned tomatoes, cut up - 2 1/2 c. herb stuffing mix, divided - 1 small onion, chopped - 2 Tbsp. sugar - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. nutmeg - 1/2 tsp. leaf oregano, crumbled - 1/4 tsp. leaf rosemary, crumbled - 1/4 tsp. black pepper - 1/4 c. butter Directions: - In a buttered 2-quart casserole, mix together tomatoes and 2 cups of stuffing mix. - Stir in onion, sugar and seasonings. - Dot butter; sprinkle remaining stuffing mix on top. - Bake at 375° for 45 minutes. - Yields 8 servings.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Ingredients: - 3 Tbsp. butter - 1/3 c. brown sugar - fresh or well drained canned fruit - 1 1/3 c. Bisquick - 3/4 c. sugar - 3 Tbsp. soft shortening - 1 egg - 1/4 c. milk - 1/2 c. milk - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Melt butter over low heat in an 8-inch square pan. - Sprinkle with brown sugar. - Arrange fruit over sugar. - Heat oven to 350°. Mix Bisquick and 3/4 cup sugar. - Add soft shortening, egg and 1/4 cup of milk. - Beat vigorously. - Stir in 1/2 cup of milk gradually and vanilla. - Beat 1/2 minute. - Pour batter over fruit in prepared pan. - Bake 35 to 40 minutes. - Invert pan at once on a serving plate. - Allow pan to remain over cake for a few minutes.
Hot Virginia Dip Ingredients: - 1 c. chopped pecans - 2 tsp. butter - 16 oz. cream cheese (soft) - 4 Tbsp. milk - 5 oz. dried beef, minced - 1 tsp. garlic salt - 1 c. sour cream - 4 tsp. minced onion Directions: - Saute pecans in butter. - Reserve. - Mix all ingredients. - Place in 1 1/2-quart baking dish. - Top with pecans. - Chill until serving time. - Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. - Serve hot with crackers or small bread sticks.
Cheese Ball Ingredients: - 2 pkg. cream cheese (8 oz. each) - 2 pkg. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz. each) - 1 Tbsp. pimentos, chopped - 1 Tbsp. onion - 1 Tbsp. lemon juice - 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce - dash of cayenne pepper Directions: - Mix together and roll in parsley.
Chicken Piccata Ingredients: - 8 oz. chicken cutlets - 3/4 tsp. butter - 1/8 c. dry white vermouth - 1/8 c. lemon juice - dill sprigs Directions: - Rinse and pat dry chicken. - Melt butter in medium skillet. Saute chicken 2 to 3 minutes each side. - Add vermouth and half lemon juice. - Cover and raise heat to high for 2 minutes. - Add remaining lemon juice. - Simmer, uncovered, until done. - Transfer chicken and sauce to small platter and garnish with oil.
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chip Nut Ingredients: - 2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 c. butter - 1 1/2 c. brown sugar - 2 eggs - 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla - 12 oz. chocolate chips - 10 oz. peanut butter chips - 1 c. oatmeal - 1/2 c. chopped walnuts Directions: - Preheat oven to 375°. - Beat together butter, eggs, vanilla, salt and brown sugar. - Slowly add flour and baking soda, mix well. Add chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, oatmeal and nuts. Spoon onto nonstick cookie sheet, bake for 8 to 10 minutes. - Cool on rack.
Fish And Loaves Ingredients: - 2 fish - 5 loaves Directions: - Take 2 fish, cooked, and 5 loaves of bread. - Bless before God in the name of Jesus. - Break into pieces and serve. - Feeds about 5 thousand! - St. - Mark 6:37-44.
African Peanut Soup Ingredients: - 1 c. tomato soup - 1/4 onion diced - 1/4 bunch fresh spinach, drained and cut in small pieces - 4-5 mushrooms, sliced - 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning (to taste) - 1/4 c. crushed peanuts - 1 soup can milk or heavy cream Directions: - Saute onion, spinach and mushrooms. - Combine all ingredients and heat. - Serves 2 people.
Cherry Cheese Pie Ingredients: - 1 8 oz. package of Cream Cheese (softened) - 1 14 oz. Can Sweetened Condensed Milk - 1/2 c. Lemon Juice from concentrate - 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract - 1 6 oz. Graham Cracker Crust - 1 21 oz. Cherry Pie filling (chilled) Directions: - In large mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. - Gradually beat in Sweetened Condensed Milk until smooth. - Stir in Lemon Juice and Vanilla. - Pour into Pie Crust. - Chill for 3 hours. - Top with desired amount of Pie Filling before serving.
Spaghetti Parmesan Ingredients: - 2 lb. spaghetti - 5 oz. butter - 4 qt. water - 5 oz. Parmesan cheese - 2 c. tomato sauce Directions: - Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water. - Do not overcook; it is preferable that spaghetti be firm. - After draining, place spaghetti in a large shallow saucepan. - Add tomato sauce and cheese. - Stir mixture over heat until the cheese melts and forms strands. - Arrange spaghetti in a serving platter. - Sprinkle with cheese and dot with pieces of butter.
Old-Fashioned Beef Stew Ingredients: - 2 lb. chuck or bottom round - 1 Tbsp. cooking oil - seasoned flour to coat meat - 1 qt. hot water - 1 c. diced potatoes - 1 c. diced turnips - 1 c. diced carrots - 1/2 c. diced parsnips - 1 c. diced celery - 1 green pepper, diced - 1/2 c. diced onion or 8 small onions - 1 Tbsp. salt - 2 beef bouillon cubes Directions: - Cut meat in 2-inch pieces. - Roll meat in seasoned flour (salt and pepper). - Brown thoroughly in cooking oil. - Cover with hot water. - Simmer for 2 hours, adding water if necessary. - Add vegetables and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. - If desired, thicken liquid for gravy. - The flavor gets better each time the stew is reheated. - Makes 12 servings.
Taco Casserole Ingredients: - 1 lb. ground beef - 1 chopped onion - 1 pkg. taco seasoning - 1 can pinto beans, drained - 1 can chopped Ro-Tel - 1 can cream of mushroom soup - corn tortilla chips - grated cheese Directions: - Line casserole dish with broken corn tortilla chips. - Brown meat with onion. - Drain fat. - Add taco seasoning after mixing with water as directed on package. - Put meat mixture on top of chips. - Put pinto beans on top of meat mixture. - Mix Ro-Tel and soup and pour over ingredients. - Top with grated cheese. - Bake 30 minutes at 350°. - Cover with foil while baking.
Saucy Meatball Sandwich Ingredients: - 4 (6-inch) long French style rolls - 1 beaten egg - 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage - 1 small green pepper, finely chopped - 1 small onion, finely chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 2 Tbsp. margarine - 1 (8 oz.) can pizza sauce - 1/2 tsp. cornstarch - 1/4 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese Directions: - Cut a thin slice off the top of each roll and reserve. - Hollow out roll bottoms, leaving 1/2-inch shells; reserve bread pieces. Tear tops and bread pieces into pea size pieces (3/4 cup soft bread crumbs). - Stir together bread crumbs and egg. - Add sausage; mix well. - Shape mixture into 16 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs. - Arrange meatballs in an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. - Cover with vented clear plastic wrap. - Microcook meatballs on High 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 minutes, or until juices run clear, turning meatballs over and rotating dish once or twice. - Drain.
Five Day Coconut Cake Ingredients: - 1 box yellow or white cake mix - 2 c. frozen coconut - 2 c. granulated sugar - 2 c. sour cream Directions: - Mix coconut, sugar and sour cream together and refrigerate 24 hours. - Bake cake according to directions. - Let cool and slice into 4 thin layers. - Spread icing on layers. - Put cake in refrigerator. - Slice on fifth day, if you can wait that long.
Happy Hour Ingredients: - 1 box oyster crackers - 1/2 pkg. Original Hidden Valley - 1/2 tsp. garlic powder - 1/2 tsp. dill weed - 3/4 c. oil Directions: - Put all ingredients in large container. - Turn occasionally for 24 hours.
Mock Whipped Cream Icing Ingredients: - 1 stick margarine - 1/2 c. Crisco - 1 c. sugar - 1/2 c. lukewarm milk - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Put all ingredients together in bowl and beat thoroughly, about 7 minutes.
Broccoli Rice Bake Ingredients: - 1/2 c. chopped celery - 1/2 c. margarine (1 stick) - 1/2 c. water - 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli - 1/2 c. chopped onion - 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup - 1 (8 oz.) jar pasteurized processed cheese spread - 1 (7 oz.) pkg. precooked rice Directions: - Cook celery and onion in melted oleo until golden. Combine soup, water and cheese spread. Thaw broccoli. Cook rice according to package directions. Combine all ingredients. Place in greased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
White Potatoes And Onions Ingredients: - 3 lb. white potatoes - 2 medium onions, sliced thin - 4 c. cooking oil - 1/2 c. flour Directions: - Peel, wash - and - slice - the - potatoes crossways; drain. Place the 4 cups - of - cooking - oil - in a frypan and heat until hot. Place the potatoes - in the frypan a few at a time. - Cook until a light - brown; - remove - potatoes and remove the cooking oil from the frypan. - Pour - 1 cup of water into the frypan and add the sliced onions. - Let - the onions cook for 5 minutes and add the potatoes. - Sprinkle - the - flour - over the potatoes and cook over a slow fire for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. - Serves 6 to 8 people.
Rhubarb Cake Ingredients: - 2 c. diced rhubarb - 1/2 c. sugar - 1/2 c. shortening - 1 1/2 c. sugar - 1 egg - 2 c. flour - 1 tsp. soda - 1 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 c. sour milk Directions: - Cream shortening and sugar. - Add egg and beat well. - Add dry ingredients alternately with sour milk. - Add vanilla and mix well.
Pralines Ingredients: - 1 c. white sugar - 1 1/2 c. light brown sugar - 1/2 c. evaporated milk - 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 c. broken pecan pieces Directions: - Boil sugar, cream of tartar and milk until soft ball stage. Remove from heat and add vanilla and nuts. - Beat mixture until it begins to thicken. - Place on waxed paper by teaspoonfuls.
Sicilian Rolled Meat Loaf(Serves 6) Ingredients: - 2 lbs. lean ground chuck - 2 eggs - 3 tbsp. Italian salad dressing - 1/4 cup chopped onion - Salt & pepper to taste - Fine dry bread crumbs - 6 thin slices boiled ham - 6 slices mozzarella cheese - 1 large can tomato sauce Directions: - Mix together meat, eggs, dressing, onion and seasonings. - Add just enough bread crumbs to bind mixture. - Cut a sheet of waxed paper into a rectangle the size of a cookie sheet (10 x 15). Spread and pat meat mixture over waxed paper. - Arrange ham slices in a layer over meat mixture. - Arrange cheese slices over ham. Roll up like a jelly roll. - Place in baking dish and bake uncovered at 350 for about 1 1/2 hours. - Pour tomato sauce over top and bake 20 minutes more.
Parmesan Potatoes Ingredients: - 1/2 c. margarine - 1/2 c. flour - 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese - salt and pepper to taste - 8 to 10 potatoes, sliced or wedged Directions: - Melt margarine in baking dish. - Combine flour, cheese and seasonings in plastic bag. - Moisten potatoes in water and place in bag; shake.
Sweet Sour Red Cabbage Ingredients: - 1 medium head red cabbage, shredded - 1/2 c. vinegar - 2/3 c. sugar - 2 large bay leaves - sprinkling of pepper - 1 Tbsp. butter - Accent Directions: - Cook cabbage until just tender with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water. - Retain 1/2 cup cooking liquid. - Add remaining ingredients. - Cook about 5 minutes and let stand. - Heat when ready to serve.
Fudge Cookies (No Bake) Ingredients: - 2 c. sugar - 1/2 c. milk - 1/2 c. butter - 1/2 c. peanut butter - 1/2 c. cocoa - 3 c. quick cooking oats Directions: - Combine in large saucepan sugar, cocoa, milk and butter. - Bring to a 1 minute boil. - Stir in peanut butter and oats. - Drop in patties on wax paper.
Gift Of The Magi Bread Ingredients: - 1/2 c. margarine - 2 eggs - 2 c. flour - 1 c. mashed bananas - 1 (11 oz.) can drained mandarin orange segments - 1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate bits - 1 c. shredded coconut - 2/3 c. sliced almonds - 1/2 c. sliced maraschino cherries - 1/2 c. chopped dried figs - 1 c. sugar - 1 tsp. vanilla - pinch of salt - 1 tsp. baking soda - confectioners sugar Directions: - Cream margarine with sugar. - Add eggs and vanilla. - Beat until fluffy. - Mix flour, soda and salt. - Add alternately with mashed bananas to first mixture. - Stir in orange segments, chocolate pieces, coconut, almonds, cherries and figs. - Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. - Sprinkle with sliced almonds over top. - Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes. - When cool, sift confectioners sugar over tops. - Remove from pans and slice thinly to serve.
Baptist Pie Ingredients: - 1 large egg - 1 Tbsp. flour - 1 c. sugar - pinch of salt - 1 small can Pet milk, plus 2 Tbsp. milk - 1/3 c. melted butter - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Set oven at 350°. In mixing bowl, beat egg. Add flour to sugar. Add flour and sugar mixture gradually to egg; beat well. Add salt and milks. Add melted butter and vanilla. - Beat and pour in unbaked pie shell. Cook until pie doesn't shake in middle, about 25 minutes or more.