The Recipes of First Baptist Lovejoy

Meatloaf

2008-09-12T14:43:00.003-04:00

2 lbs. ground beef or turkey
2 eggs
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 c. Minute Rice
1 c. ketchup

In large mixing bowl, mix ground beef, onions, eggs, and 3/4 cup ketchup. Mix real well, then add rice. Form into loaf and place in 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Spread remaining ketchup on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes. I place a rack in my baking pan, then place the loaf on it to keep it out of the excess grease.

Microwave Meat Loaf

2008-09-12T14:37:00.002-04:00

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 egg slightly beaten
1 c. bread crumbs
2/3 c. milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 (2 1/2 oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. ketsup

Mix together all ingredients, expert ketsup shape into a loaf in a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf dish. Spread ketsup over top. If desired, cover. Microwave on MEDIUM_HIGH (70%) for 25 to 30 minutes or until no longer pink. Allow to stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.

Beef And Noodle Casserole

2008-09-12T14:31:00.002-04:00

1 lb. ground beef
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 (4 oz.) can green peas, drained
1 (16 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can Cheddar cheese soup
1 (8 oz.) pkg. noodles, cooked and drained
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Dash hot sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. to 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

In large skillet, brown beef, onion, garlic, and pepper. Drain. combine with remaining ingredients and place in a 9 x 13 inch casserole. Top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serves 6.

Spanish Beef Rice

2008-09-12T14:23:00.002-04:00

1/4 c. Wesson pure vegetable oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. regular rice (uncooked)
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 3/4 c. hot water
1 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
1 tsp. prepared mustard (optional)

Heat Wesson oil in skillet. Add onion, green pepper, beef and rice. Stir over high heat until lightly browned. Add Hunt's tomato sauce and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Bring quickly to boil. Cover tightly and simmer for 25 minutes. Make 4 servings.

Quick Skillet 57

2008-09-12T14:18:00.002-04:00

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 Tbsp. shortening
2 c. hot water
4 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni (1 cup)
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 c. Heinz 57 sauce
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
Dash of pepper

Brown beef and onion in shortening. Drain off excess fat. Stir in water and tomatoes, Heinz 57 sauce, salt, sugar, and pepper. Add macaroni and mix well. Bring mixture to boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until macaroni is tender. Makes 5 servings.

Sloppy Joes

2008-09-12T14:11:00.002-04:00

1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 lbs. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. margarine
1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. vinegar
1 1/3 Tbsp. prepared mustard
2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce
2 tsp. salt
8 buttered hamburger buns

Brown beef and onion in fat in skillet. Stir in tomato sauce and remaining ingredients except buns. Simmer for 2 minutes. Serve hot over split buns.

Makes 8 servings.

Porcupine Meatballs

2008-07-25T13:06:00.002-04:00

1/2 c. uncooked long grain rice
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/7 tsp. garlic powder
1 lb. ground beef
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. water
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add beef and mix well. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil; drain. Combine tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. yield 4 to 6 servings.

Hamburger Quich (Diabetic)

2008-07-25T13:02:00.002-04:00

1/2 lb. lean ground steak
1/2 c. plain low fat yogurt
1/2 c. low fat milk
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 oz. shredded sharp cheese
1/2 c. chopped green onion
Dash of pepper
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown meat and drain; set aside. In large bowl, blend yogurt, milk, eggs. and cornstarch until smooth. Stir in meat, cheese, onion, and dash of pepper. Pour into pie shell. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. I use ready made pie crust.

Mamburger-Macaroni Casserole

2008-07-25T12:56:00.004-04:00

2 tsp. Crisco
1 lb ground beef
1 c. diced celery
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 (8 oz.) pkg. macaroni, cooked, or 1/2 c. Minute rice
1 c. grated cheese
1/2 c. chopped onions
3 1/2 c. canned tomatoes
1/2 c. diced green peppers
1/4 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. chili powder

Preheat electric skillet to medium; add fat. When melted, add onions and fry just until beginning to brown. Add meat and turn dial to medium high (400); fry, stirring frequently until browned. Remove excess fat; add tomatoes, celery, green pepper, and seasoning. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add cooked macaroni and simmer for 10 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cheese; serve directly from pan.

Hamburger Casserole

2008-07-25T12:50:00.002-04:00

2 lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 can whole corn
1 can mushroom soup
1 medium onion
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 pkg. medium egg noodles
Milk

Brown ground beef (or turkey). Add onions, stirring until all meat is done. Drain well. Wipe excess fat from skillet. Dump meat and onions back in skillet; add cream cheese, stirring in until all is melted. Add drained corn and mushroom soup. Add milk until very soupy. In a 3 quart boiler, place water. Bring to boil and add noodles and salt; cook until tender, then drain. In baking dish, spoon 1/4 hamburger mix and 1/4 of noodles. Mix well. Continue until all is mixed together. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with salad. You can divide into several casserole dishes and freeze for later use. Defrost in refrigerator and heat same as above.

Three Bean Casserole

2008-07-25T10:55:00.002-04:00

1 large can lima beans, drained
3 cans kidney beans
3 cans pork and beans
1 lb. smoked sausage (ready cooked)
1/2 lb. ham (ready cooked)
1 medium onion
1 c. ketsup
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Mix tomato sauce, ketsup, onion, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Add to beans; add sausage and ham. Bake for 1 hour at 400 degrees.

Quick Strawberry Shortcake

2008-07-25T10:24:00.002-04:00

1 large box strawberry jello
1 large pkg. frozen strawberries
1 medium box Cool Whip
1 angle food cake

Rub Bundt pan with mayo. Tear angle food cake in small pieces. Put in Bundt pan about 1/2 the cake. Mix jello and 2 cups boiling water. Dissolve. Add frozen strawberries. Pour 1/2 mixture over cake. Add 1/2 Cool Whip. Add rest of cake pieces and the jello mixture. top with Cool Whip. Cool at least 3 hours or overnight.

Grape-Nut Pudding

2008-07-25T10:17:00.003-04:00

4 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. lemon rind
1 c. sugar
2 egg yolks
4 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 Tbsp. flour
1 c. sweet milk
2 egg whites (put in last)
1/2 c. Grape-Nuts

Melt butter; add sugar and egg yolks, well beaten. Add flour and sweet milk (a little at a time to mix with flour without lumping). Add lemon rind and lemon juice. blend in Grape-Nuts and egg whites (well beaten, stiff and fluffy). Cook on 375 degrees for 25 minutes.

Pumpkin Delight

2008-07-25T10:06:00.002-04:00

1 can solid pack pumpkin (do not use pumpkin pie mix)
1 large can evaporated milk (Pet, Carnation, etc.)
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together and pour into an 11x9 inch pan lined with wax paper on bottom and sides. (Spray pan with Pam before putting in wax paper.) This mixture will be very soupy - do not be alarmed.

Sprinkle top of pumpkin mixture with 1 box dry yellow cake mix and 1 cup (or more) of chopped pecans. Mix dry cake mix and pecans together before sprinkling on top of pumpkin mixture. Melt 1 1/2 sticks of butter or margarine and drizzle over top of cake mix and pecans. try to cover as much of surface as possible with melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool in pan. Once cooled down, invert onto serving plate and frost.

FROSTING:

1 c. confectioners sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 (12 oz.) ctn. Cool Whip
1 tsp. vanilla (optional)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon (optional)

Mix together and frost cake. Place in refrigerator for several hours or overnight.

Ooey Gooey Cake

2008-07-25T10:02:00.002-04:00

1 box butter recipe cake mix
1 stick butter, softened
1 egg
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 box powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla

Mix cake mix, butter, and egg. Pour in greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Set aside. Mix softened cream cheese and eggs until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla; mix well. Pour over crumb mixture. bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Cool and cut in squares.

Murder By chocolate

2008-07-25T09:34:00.002-04:00

1 chocolate cake mix
1/2 c. Kahlua
2 (3.9 oz.) boxes chocolate pudding mix, prepared
1 (16 oz.) container Cool Whip
6 (1.4 oz.) Skor or Heath candy bars, crushed

Prepare cake mix using package directions. Let stand until cool. Pierce cake with fork. Pour Kahlua evenly over cake, then crumble cake up. Layer half of crumbled cake, pudding, Cool Whip, and candy, in that order, in large serving bowl. Repeat layers. Chill until serving time. Makes about 15 servings.

Mayonnaise Cake

2008-07-25T09:30:00.002-04:00

1 c. salad dressing
1 c. sugar
1 c. warm water
2 c. flour or cake flour
1/4 c. cocoa
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix first 6 ingredients, then add vanilla. Pour in 2 round or one 9 x 13 inch pan, greased and floured. Bake at 350 to 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Jody's Cake

2008-07-19T18:34:00.002-04:00

2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
1 large can crushed pineapple
1 c. walnuts

Mix and put in oven at 350 degrees. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes using a 9 x 13 inch pan.

ICING:

1 stick margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. powdered sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese

Mix together and put on cake while still hot.

Jiffy Plum Cake

2008-07-19T12:26:00.003-04:00

3 eggs
2c. sugar
1 c. oil
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
2 small jars plum baby food
2 c. self-riding flour
1 c. chopped pecans

GLAZE: Mix together

1 to 1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
Juice of good sized lemon or lime

Beat eggs; add sugar, oil, cinnamon, cloves, and baby food. Add flour. Mix well and add pecans. Bake for 1 hour at 300 degrees (may need to adjust to 350 degrees). Start in cold oven. Glaze cake while hot.

Japanese Fruit Cake

2008-07-19T12:26:00.002-04:00

4 egg whites
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. flour in which sift 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Cream shortening and half the sugar. Beat egg whites to a stiff frost and add to them the rest of the sugar. Add flour and egg whites alternately; add sweet milk last. Bake in two layer pans at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

FRUIT LAYERS:

4 egg yolks
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 c. pecans

Mix and bake in two layer pans until done.

FILLING:

1 grated coconut or use frozen coconut
2 c. sugar
2 lemon rinds and juice
1 c. boiling water
2 Tbsp. butter

Mix all together. Add 2 tablespoon of cornstarch; mix in a little water before adding to filling. Boil until thick.

Golden Pound Cake

2008-07-19T12:19:00.002-04:00

1 c. (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1/2 c. Crisco
3 c. sugar
5 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. milk

Beat together butter or margarine and Crisco until creamy. Add sugar 1 cup at a time, blending well. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add alternately with milk, beginning and ending with milk. Pour into greased and floured 10 tube pan and bake at 325 degrees for 80 minutes. Test for doneness with cake tester. cool in pan for 10 minutes before placing on serving plate. Ice or glaze as desired after cake is cooled.

NOTE: For chocolate pound cake add 1/2 cup Hershey's cocoa to dry ingredients.

Eclair Cake

2008-07-19T12:14:00.002-04:00

1 large pkg. instant vanilla pudding
1 medium container Cool Whip
1 box graham crackers
1 can chocolate frosting

NOTE: May use sugar-free pudding, low-fat Cool Whip, graham crackers, and frosting. Just as good.

Mix pudding by directions. fold in Cool Whip. Set aside. Using a large oblong pan (or Pyrex dish), line pan with crackers (whole, not crushed). Put on layer of pudding mix, then crackers again. Alternate on top layer put crackers. Ice top with chocolate frosting. Refrigerate overnight before serving. Keep refrigerated.

Chocolate Eclair Dessert (Diet)

2008-07-19T12:08:00.003-04:00

24 low fat graham crackers (about 1 box)
2 small pkg. sugar-free instant vanilla pudding
3 c. skim milk
12 oz. Cool Whip Lite, thawed
1 small pkg. sugar-free instant chocolate pudding

Place 8 crackers in bottom of 13 x 9 inch dish. Mix vanilla pudding and milk well; let sit for 2 minutes. Gently fold in Cool Whip Lite. Pour half on graham crackers. Top with another 8 crackers. Pour remaining pudding over crackers. Top with 8 crackers.

Mix the small instant chocolate pudding with 1 1/2 cups skim milk. Let sit for 2 minutes. Spread over graham crackers. Let sit for 6 hours or overnight in refrigerator to soften crackers. Strawberries may be served on top for garnish. Serves 18.

Earthquake Cake

2008-07-19T12:01:00.002-04:00

1 c. pecans, chopped
1 c. coconut
1 (2 layer pkg.) German chocolate cake mix
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c. oleo
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Grease bottom only of 10 x 14 inch (or 9 x 13inch) pan. Spread nuts and coconut o bottom of pan. Mix cake according to box directions. Pour over nuts and coconut. Mix cream cheese, oleo, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spoon over unbaked cake, here and there. Do not stir it in. Cake will "bubble up" and crack on top like an earthquake. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes for 10 x 14 inch pan, a bit longer for a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Crusty Cream Cheese Pound Cake

2008-07-19T10:58:00.002-04:00

1 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/2 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
3 c. sifted cake flour
6 eggs
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

Cream butter and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add creamcheese, beating well until light and fluffy. Alternately add flour and eggs, beginning and ending with flour. Stir in vanilla.

Pour batter into a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack. Yield: One 10 inch cake.

Fresh Peach Pound Cake

2008-07-19T09:25:00.002-04:00

2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. self-rising flour
1 c. chopped pecans
3 c. fresh peaches

FRESH PEACH FILLING:

1 (3 oz.) pkg cream cheese
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar, sifted
2 Tbsp. fresh peach puree

Combine ingredients and blend until smooth. Spread over top and sides of cake.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a Bundt pan or 2 loaf pans. combine oil and sugar and mix well. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla, then gradually add flour and mix well. Fold in the pecans and then the peaches. Spoon in pan and bake for 1 hour or until done. cool pan for 10 minutes before removing. Completely cool before frosting cake.

Red Velvet Christmas Cake

2008-07-19T09:18:00.002-04:00

2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 (1 oz.) bottle red food coloring
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. white vinegar
2 large eggs

FROSTING:

1 1/2 sticks butter, softened
10 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 c. chopped pecans
1 box powdered sugar

To make cake, heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together all ingredients with an electric mixer. Spray three 9 inch round cake pans with nonstick coating. Pour batter equally into the three pans and bake for 20 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick. Cool layers in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.

To make frosting, combine butter, cream cheese, and confectioners sugar in a bowl. Beat until fluffy, then fold in 1 1/2 c. pecans; use 1/2 cup of pecans for top.

Turtle Cake

2008-07-19T08:47:00.002-04:00

1 box German chocolate cake mix with pudding
1 lb. caramels
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 stick margarine
6 oz. chocolate chops
1 c. pecans

Mix the cake according to directions. Pour 1/2 cake batter into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. While cake is baking, melt caramels and margarine over low heat. Gradually add condensed milk, stirring until absorbed. After 15 minutes of baking time, spread the caramel mix over the cake, then add the remaining 1/2 of the batter evenly over that. Sprinkle this with chocolate chops and pecans. bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve in pan.

Strawberry Cake

2008-07-19T08:43:00.002-04:00

1 pkg. white cake mix
1/2 pkg. strawberries
1 pkg. strawberry jello
4 eggs
3/4 c. oil
1 box 4X sugar
1/2 stick butter
1/2 pkg. strawberries

Drain juice off strawberries; put half of berries in cake and the rest in icing. Bake at 350 degrees until layers are firm in center.

Banana Pudding

2008-07-19T08:38:00.002-04:00

3/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
3 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
Vanilla wafers
6 ripe bananas, sliced

Combine sugar, flour, and salt in the top of double boiler. Stir in milk. cook over boiling water until thickened. Beat egg yolks and gradually stir into hot mixture. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir constantly. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Line one quart dish with vanilla wafers and top with bananas. Pour portion of custard over bananas. Repeat, ending with custard on top. Beat egg whites; gradually add 1/3 c. sugar and beat until stiff. Put meringue over pudding and bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes or until brown.

Banana Split Pie

2008-07-19T08:31:00.002-04:00

FILLING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 c. confectioners sugar
1 stick butter
3 bananas
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained

CRUST:

1 stick butter, melted
2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. sugar

TOPPING:

1 qt. Cool Whip
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. chopped cherries

Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press in bottom of dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Put aside to cool. Cream together 8 ounce package of cream cheese, 2 cups confectioners sugar, and 1 stick of butter; put on top of crumbs. Arrange the 3 bananas, sliced thin, on the cream cheese mixture, then spread the large can of crushed pineapple over the bananas. Top with the Cool Whip. sprinkle with pecans and cherries.

Almond Chocolate Pie

2008-07-18T23:23:00.002-04:00

1 (6 oz.) chocolate flavored pie shell, baked
5 (1.45 oz.) bars milk chocolate with almonds
1 (12 oz.) ctn. Cool Whip

Melt chocolate bars in medium pan over low hear; cool slightly. Fold melted chocolate into whipped topping in large bowl. Pour into pie shell. chill in refrigerator overnight. Makes 1 pie.

SHirley's Chocolate Pie

2008-07-18T23:20:00.002-04:00

1/4 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cocoa
2 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 stick margarine
2 egg yolk, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift all dry ingredients together. Add milk, butter, and egg yolks. Cook over medium, flame until thick. Add vanilla last. Use egg whites for meringue.

Impossible Coconut Pie

2008-07-18T23:16:00.002-04:00

4 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. self-rising flour
1/2 stick oleo, softened
2 c. milk
1 tsp/ vanilla
Pinch of salt
1 (7 oz.) can coconut

Beat eggs until fluffy. Add sugar and flour. Mix well. Add oleo, milk vanilla. and salt. Mix all ingredients together, then add coconut. Pour into buttered 10 inch pie plate. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Yield 8 servings.

Fudge Pie

2008-07-18T23:12:00.002-04:00

1 stick butter/margarine
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. nuts
1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla

Melt butter and mix all ingredients. Bake in unbaked pie shell until done. Temperature: 325 degrees. Time: 35 to 40 minutes.

Custard Pie (Makes it's own crust)

2008-07-18T23:08:00.002-04:00

3 eggs
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. melted oleo
Nutmeg to taste

Grease and flour 9 inch glass pie plate. Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend for 30 seconds. Pour into pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until done.

Lime Cheesecake Pie

2008-07-18T23:03:00.003-04:00

1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 c. lime juice
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 (8 inch) graham cracker crust
1 (8 oz.) ctn. frozen whipped topping, thawed
Lime Slices (optional)
Fresh mint (optional)

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add milk, lime juice, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour into the crust. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Spread with whipped topping; refrigerate 1 hour longer. Garnish with lime and mint if desired. yield: 6 to 8 servings.

Miracle Pie

2008-07-18T19:55:00.003-04:00

1 c. Jeremiah 6:20 (sugar)
1/4 c. Genesis 18:8 (butter)
4 Deuteronomy 22:6 (eggs)
1/2 c. II Kings 7:18 (flour)
2 c. Hebrew 5:13 (milk)
1 c. Genesis 43:11 (coconut)
1/4 tsp. Matthew 5:13 (salt)
1/2 tsp. II Kings 23:15 (baking powder)
1 tsp. vanilla

Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend well. Pour into a 10 inch pie plate that has been greased and floured. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Pie crust will form on the bottom, pie filling in center, and a coconut topping.

Million Dollar Pie

2008-07-18T19:52:00.002-04:00

1 large container frozen whipped topping
1 c. chopped nuts
4 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 can condensed milk
1 large can crushed pineapple, well drained

Let frozen whipped topping thaw; mix all ingredients and pour into baked pie shell or graham cracker crust. Must be refrigerated.

Million Dollar Pie

2008-07-18T19:49:00.002-04:00

1 (14 oz.) can eagle Brand milk
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (12 oz.) Cool Whip
4 oz. ReaLemon juice
1 c. finely chopped pecans
2 pie crusts (can use either graham or baked crust)

Bake pie crust and let cool. Mix all other ingredients together and fill pie shells. Chill for 2 hours or longer. Makes 2 pies.

Orange Fluff

2008-07-18T19:45:00.002-04:00

1 (3 oz.) pkg. orange jello
1 (3 oz.) pkg. unsweetened orange jello
2 c. buttermilk
1 large can crushed pineapple
1 (16 oz.) Cool Whip
1 c. ground nuts

Mix jello and pineapple in a medium pot and bring to boil, only to dissolve jello. Set aside and let cool. When cool, mix in buttermilk and Cool whip until creamy and smooth. Mix in nuts. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Easy Peach Cobbler

2008-07-18T19:40:00.002-04:00

1 (1 lb. 13 oz.) can sliced peaches with juice plus 3 Tbsp. water
1 c. sugar
1 stick (1/4 lb.) margarine, sliced
1 (8 oz.) can refrigerated crescent rolls

Place peaches and juice in a 2 1/2 qt. rectangular baking dish. Add half of sugar and half of margarine to peaches. Put into oven until mixture begins to bubble, about 10 to 12 minutes. open crescent rolls and spread on top of peaches. Sprinkle other 1/2 cup sugar and margarine on top of dough. Place in 350 degrees oven and bake about 25 minutes or until top is browned. After removing from oven, push crust down in juice.

Pecan Pie

2008-07-18T19:38:00.002-04:00

1 pie crust (uncooked)
1 c. chopped pecans
3 eggs
1/2 c. white sugar
1 c. white Karo
1/2 stick butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla

Line bottom of pie crust with pecans. Mix together remaining ingredients and pour over pecans. bake in 325 degrees oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

Pecan Pie

2008-07-18T19:36:00.001-04:00

5 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. chopped pecans

Add all ingredients together. Bake in an uncooked pie crust for 15 minutes at 450 degrees and 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes 2 pies.

Pecan Pie

2008-07-18T19:34:00.001-04:00

3/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. dark Karo
1/2 c. Pet milk
3/4 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Mix and bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes.

Pecan Tassies

2008-07-18T19:23:00.002-04:00

CRUST:

1 (3 oz.) pkg. crean cheese
1/2 c. butter
1 c. self-rising flour

Soften cheese and butter. Blend well. Stir in flour. Chill dough for 1 hour. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; press on sides and bottoms of ungreased muffin pans.

FILLING:

1 egg
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. soft butter
2 tsp. Karo syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
pinch of salt
1 c. pecans, chopped fine (you can use pecan meal)

Beat all ingredients until smooth. Sprinkle pecans in bottom of muffin cup. Add filling; be careful not to fill them too full! Sprinkle leftover pecans on top. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing.

Pistachio Pie

2008-07-18T19:19:00.002-04:00

1 (3 1/4 oz.) pkg. instant pistachio pudding ix
3/4 c. milk
1 pt vanilla ice cream, softened
1 (9 inch) prebaked chocolate cookie pie shell
1/4 c. pistachios, shelled and chopped

In bowl, mix instant pudding and milk until thickened; blend in ice cream. Pour into pie shell and top with pistachios. Place in freezer several hours or until firm.

Baked Whole Apples

2008-07-18T19:15:00.002-04:00

Tart cooking apples
Brown sugar
Butter
Cinnamon

Wash and core tart cooking apples. If desired, cut lengthwise into sections. Place in dish. Fill each apple with 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon softened butter, and a dash of cinnamon. cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH until tender. Allow to stand for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Nutty-Caramel Apples

2008-07-18T19:08:00.003-04:00

25 caramels
1 Tbsp. hot water
4 apples
4 wooden sticks
1/2 c. chopped peanuts

Place unwrapped caramels and water in a quart casserole. Microwave on HIGH for 2 or 3 minutes or until caramels are melted. Stir to make caramels smooth. Inset stick into end of apples. dip each apple into caramel mixture. Turn to coat evenly. Dip apples in chopped peanuts. Turn to coat evenly. Place apples on buttered waxed paper to cool.

Playdough

2008-07-18T19:06:00.002-04:00

1 c. flour
1 c. water
1 Tbsp. oil
2 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring

Cook for 3 minutes over low heat or until mixture pulls away from sides of pan. Knead and store in butter tubs.

Pepper Jelly

2008-07-18T19:01:00.002-04:00

3/4 c. ground green peppers
1/4 c. hot red peppers
6 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. white vinegar
1 (6 oz.) bottle liquid fruit pectin
Green or red food coloring

Combine peppers, sugar, and vinegar in saucepan. Bring mixture to boiling, while stirring. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in pectin. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add a few drops of food coloring, if desired. Skim off foam and quickly pour into hot sterilized jelly glasses. Seal at once with 1/8 inch layer of hot paraffin or metal lids. Makes 6 half pints.

Cantaloupe Preserves

2008-07-18T18:58:00.002-04:00

8 c. diced cantaloupe
7 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Wash and cut firm, ripe melon into 1 inch slices, crosswise. Remove rind and seeds. cut slices into even pieces. Mix melon and sugar; let stand 12 to 18 hours (overnight) in a cool place. Add lemon juice; boil until cantaloupe is clear in color. Pour boiling hot mixture into hot sterilized jars; seal at once. Yield 2 to 3 pints.

Sweet Cucumbers

2008-07-18T18:56:00.002-04:00

9 cucumbers
1 c. onion, sliced or chopped
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. celery seed
1/2 to 1 c. green pepper, sliced or chopped

Heat 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of vinegar. Cool slightly. Pour over listed ingredients and refrigerate. Best if made 24 hours in advance.

Ice Cream Topping

2008-07-18T18:54:00.002-04:00

1 large can fruit cocktail
1 can peach pie filling
1 pkg. frozen sliced strawberries or use 1 1/2 c. fresh strawberries

Stir together all ingredients and place in refrigerator for several hours before use. Spoon over ice cream.

Lazy Boy Pickles

2008-07-18T18:51:00.002-04:00

6 cucumbers, sliced thin
1 c. Vidalia onion, sliced
1 c. bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. celery seed
2 c. sugar
1 c. shite vinegar

Mix together sugar, salt, celery seed, and vinegar; pour over remaining ingredients. Toss and refrigerate.

Garlic Dill Pickles

2008-07-18T18:45:00.002-04:00

Alum (enough to equal the size of a pea for each jar of pickles)
1 good sized clove of garlic per jar
Dark vinegar and water mixed half and half
1 head of dill to each jar
1 Tbsp. plain salt (containing no iodine) to each jar
Pickling cucumbers

Wash cucumbers and cover with hot tap water. Let set twenty minutes. Put jars, lids, and rims into boiling water bath. Mix water and vinegar and bring to a boil enough to cover the amount of pickles you have. Drain water off cucumbers and add more hot tap water to cover them. Add alum, garlic, dill, salt, and warm pickles to each jar and cover with boiling water, vinegar mixture to about 1/8 inch from the top of jar. Cap with the boiling hot lids and tighten.

Cliff's Iced Pickles (Tomato or Cucumber)

2008-07-18T18:40:00.002-04:00

Soak for 24 hours. 7 pounds of sliced green tomatoes in 2 gallons of water in which 3 cupfuls of lime has been dissolved. Drain and soak in fresh water for 4 hours. Change the water each hour. After 4th hour, drain and place in kettle.

In another boiler:

5 lbs. sugar
3 pt. vinegar
3 tsp. pickling spices

Bring these 3 items to a good boil. Pour over tomatoes and let stand overnight. In morning, boil over 1 hour (until clear and transparent), then seal in glass jars.

Frozen Piclkes

2008-07-18T18:36:00.004-04:00

7 cucumbers, sliced thin, wash and dry ( do not peel)
1 c. green peppers, diced
1 c. onions

MIX:

2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. celery seed
2 c. sugar
1 c. vinegar

Stir well. Pour over pickles cold; stir. Put in refrigerator 1 day or more or put in containers and freeze.

Chow Chow

2008-07-18T14:46:00.002-04:00

3 qt. chopped cabbage
6 c. chopped onions
6 c. chopped green peppers
6 c. chopped green tomatoes
1 1/2 c. sugar (sugar can be omitted)
5 Tbsp. mustard seed
4 1/2 tsp. celery seed
1 1/2 qt. vinegar
1 1/2 qt. water

Dissolve salt in 6 quarts cold water. Pour over chopped vegetables and let stand for one hour. Drain. (If too salty rinse and drain again.) Add vegetables, sugar, and spices to half and half mixture vinegar and water; simmer for 20 minutes. Bring to boil. Pack boiling hot into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/8 inch head space. Cap with hot lids and rims. Adjust caps. Yield 21 half pits.

Bread and Butter Pickles

2008-07-18T14:37:00.002-04:00

4 qt. sliced cucumbers, thin
6 medium onions, sliced thin
1/3 c. salt

Use 1 tray of ice; let set for 3 hours then drain. (I use more ice to make sure all are chilled)

3 c. dark vinegar
5 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 tsp. celery salt
2 Tbsp. mustard seed

Place in large pan and bring to a boil. Dip into boiling hot jars and cap with hot lids.

Watermelon or Cucumber Pickles

2008-07-18T14:28:00.002-04:00

Pare rind and pink meat from watermelon. Cut in small pieces as desired and cover with cold water. Add 2 teaspoons of soda; let stand overnight. Next morning, drain and cover with cold water in which 2 tablespoons alum has been added and dissolved. Boil 10 minutes, then drain; cover again with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon whole ginger and boil for 15 minutes. Drain; measure water and discard it. Measure as much vinegar as you had water and to each quart of vinegar, add 3 pounds of sugar, 1/4 cup whole cloves, and 1/4 cup stick cinnamon. Add fruit and boil until clear. Pack and seal hot at once.

Spiced Pickled Peaches

2008-07-17T19:18:00.002-04:00

4 c. sugar
2 c. white vinegar
1 c. water
4 (2 inch) sticks cinnamon
2 tsp. whole allspice
2 tsp. whole cloves
5 lb. firm, ripe peaches

In large sauce pan, combine water, sugar, vinegar, and cinnamon sticks. Tie allspice and cloves in cheesecloth. Add to sugar mixture. Blend well. Bring to boiling point. Cover and boil for 6 minutes. Meanwhile, peal peaches by dropping them in boiling water for a few seconds. Add peaches to spiced syrup and simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until peaches are tender. Pierce with wooden pick to test for doneness. Pack peaches and cinnamon into hot, sterilized jars, discarding spice bag. Fill jars with hot syrup. Seal immediately. Let stand 6 to 8 weeks before serving.

Orange Sherbert

2008-07-17T19:17:00.001-04:00

2 cans sweetened condensed milk
1 large can crushed pineapple
1 (2 liter) orange soda

Mix together and freeze in 4 quart freezer.

Chocolate Ice Cream

2008-07-17T19:15:00.001-04:00

1/2 gal. chocolate milk
8 oz Cool Whip
1 can condensed milk

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Pour into 1 gallon ice cream freezer and freeze according to freezer directions.

Vanilla Ice Cream

2008-07-17T19:12:00.002-04:00

4 eggs
2 1/2 c. sugar
7 c. milk
3 c. whipping cream
2 1/2 Tbsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Beat eggs until light. Add sugar gradually, beating until thick. Add remaining ingredients and mix. Pour into a one gallon ice cream freezer. Freeze according to freezer directions. Any fruit may be added.

Rueben Sandwich

2008-07-17T19:08:00.002-04:00

8 slices rye bread
1/2 lb. corned beef, sliced thin
1 (8 oz.) can sauerkraut, well drained
2 to 3 Tbsp. Miracle Whip
4 slices Swiss cheese
2 Tbsp. margarine

Put corned beef, then sauerkraut, Miracle Whip, and cheese on 4 slices of bread. Top with other slices. Spread butter on outside of bread. Grill in skillet or on griddle until browned and cheese melts.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

2008-07-17T19:06:00.001-04:00

1 pot of water
Eggs

Place eggs in pot of water gently. Boil eggs for 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully remove shell from eggs. Let eggs cool before serving. Add salt and pepper for desired taste.

Apple Butter

2008-07-17T19:03:00.002-04:00

2 qt. quartered apples
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. cider
1/2 tsp. allspice
2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves

Cook apples until soft. Force through a colander. Add remaining ingredients. Cook down, simmering gently, until thick (about 2 to 3 hours). Makes 6 (6 oz.) glasses.

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

2008-07-17T18:59:00.002-04:00

4 c. (1 lb. box) confectioners sugar
1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients and beat together in a large bowl until smooth and spreadable. Keep buttercream covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated until ready to use for frosting a cake. Yield 3 cups. (Make 1 1/2 bathes for more frosting on three layer cake.)

People Chow

2008-07-17T18:57:00.001-04:00

1 stick butter
1 c. peanut butter
1 c. chocolate chips
10 c. Crispix

Mix butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips over low heat. When melted, pour in Crispix. Put 1 to 2 cups sifted powdered sugar in plastic bag. Add mixture and shake.

Fresh Peach Sauce

2008-07-17T18:53:00.003-04:00

2 c. crushed fresh peaches
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. orange juice
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla

In saucepan, mix crushed peaches, sugar, and orange juice. Place over high heat and stir until boiling. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes or until thick, do not cover. remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Serve warm on pound cake or chill sauce to make up parfaits to place in freezer for future use.

Million Dollar Fudge

2008-07-17T18:48:00.002-04:00

4 1/2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter
Pinch of salt
1 c. evaporated milk

Bring to a boil, foil for six minutes.

Into bowl, put:

1 (12 oz.) pkg. German's sweet chocolate
1 large pkg. chocolate chips (Nestle's sweet)
1 pt. marshmallow cream
2 c. nuts, chopped

Pour boiled mixture over ingredients in bowl. Mix well. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Pour into 1 large and 1 small pan. Makes 5 pounds.

Chrispy Pound Cake

2008-07-17T18:42:00.003-04:00

3 c. all-purpose flour
3 c. sugar
9 eggs
1 1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 tsp. lemon or almond extract

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; blend until smooth. Bead on medium speed of electric mixer for 10 to 15 minutes or until very fluffy. Spoon batter into greased and floured 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 25 minutes or until done. Yield: One 10 inch cake. Serve plain or frost with your favorite frosting.

Fresh Coconut Cake

2008-07-17T15:21:00.002-04:00

4 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 c. butter
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. self-rising flour

FILLING:

3 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1 tsp. butter
1 large coconut, grated and juiced or 2 pkg. frozen coconut

Cream butter and sugar. Add 1 egg at a time while beating. Add flour and milk alternately. Mix well. Add vanilla. Cook in 3 layers at 350 degrees.

Filling: put on sugar, milk and butter. Add coconut. Let boil a few minutes. If not enough juice, add more milk.

Coconut Pound Cake

2008-07-17T13:28:00.002-04:00

6 eggs
2 2/3 c. sugar
1 c. Crisco ( solid shortening)
3 c. cake flour (I use White Lily plain sometimes)
1/2 pt. whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. coconut

GLAZE:

1 box sifted confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. butter flavoring or a little melted butter or margarine (optional)Milk to mix

Stir together.

Cream eggs, sugar, Crisco, and vanilla. Mix well. Add milk and flour. Add coconut last. Pour into greased and floured tube or Bundt pan and bake slow, 300 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on oven. Remove from pan hot.

Prepare glaze and pour or dribble over cake while hot from oven.

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

2008-07-17T13:24:00.002-04:00

8 oz. cream cheese
3 sticks margarine
3 c. sugar
6 large eggs
1 Tbsp. vanilla
3 c. all-purpose flour
Dash of salt

Mix well cream cheese and margarine at room temperature. Add sugar and beat well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add extract. Add flour, 1/3 at a time, beating, also dash of salt. Pour mixture in greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for one hour and 10 minutes. Check at one hour.

Carrot Pineapple Cake

2008-07-17T09:31:00.002-04:00

2 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. cooking oil
3 c. plain flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. grated carrots
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well drained
1 c. chopped pecans

Combine eggs, sugar, and oil and beat well. Sift flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon. Add to sugar mixture and beat well. Stir in carrots, pineapple, and pecans. Add vanilla. Bake in a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely. Use Butter Cream Icing or Cream Cheese Icing or serve plain.

Cake

2008-07-17T09:06:00.002-04:00

1 c. Crisco
2 c. sugar
5 eggs, one at a time
1 c. self-rising flour
1 c. plain flour
1 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla

Makes 4 layers.

Carmel Icing:

Place 1/2 cup sugar in iron skillet over low heat. Mix in saucepan 2 cups sugar, 3/4 c. milk, 1 stick margarine, and 1 slightly beaten egg. Stir this mixture over low heat until butter melts. Increase heat and cook until it boils rapidly. Add sugar in skillet that has browned and melted, stirring fast and constantly. Cook until soft balls stage. Add vanilla and beat. Beat until smooth and non-grainy. (Takes a long time to melt sugar.)

Chocolate Icing:

3 c. sugar
2/3 c. milk
2 tsp. corn syrup
2 sticks margarine
4 Tbsp. cocoa

Cook until soft ball. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat until smooth.

BllueberrPineapple Crunch Cake

2008-07-17T09:01:00.003-04:00

1 large (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 pt. blueberries
1 c. sugar
1 c. liquid (juice from pineapple, add water to make a cup)
1 yellow cake mix
1 stick margarine
1 c. pecans, chopped

Put in a greased 13 x 9 inch pan or glass dish in layers: Pineapple, blueberries, and sprinkle sugar on top of berries. Pour liquid on top. Sprinkle cake mix evenly on top. Sprinkle nuts on next. Melt margarine, and spoon evenly over top. Bake at 325 degrees for about 45 minutes or until brown. Top with whipped cream or whipped topping when served.

Apricot Nectar Cake

2008-07-17T08:59:00.001-04:00

Cake mix
10X powdered sugar
Apricot nectar juice

Cook a round cake. Mix 2 cans apricot nectar with powdered sugar. Make a glaze. Cover cake with glaze and soak cake with all the apricot nectar juice.

Ambrosia Cake

2008-07-17T08:52:00.002-04:00

1 lemon supreme cake mix
1 (3.4 oz.) box instant pineapple pudding mix
4 eggs
3/4 c. cooking oil
1 (10 oz.) bottle 7-Up

FROSTING:

1 (6 OZ.) pkg. frozen coconut
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. orange juice
5 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. pecans, chopped
12 cherries, chopped

Frosting: Combine flour, lemon juice, and orange juice. Add sugar and pineapple. Cook over medium heat until slightly thick. Remove and add coconut. Return to stove and cook over low heat for a few minutes more. Remove from heat and add pecans and cherries. Cool slightly and spread on cake. Yield 16 servings.

Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 3 (8 inch) cake pans. Mix cake mix, pudding mix, oil, and eggs together. Beat well. Add 7-Up and beat for 1 minute. Pour in cake pans and bake for 25 minutes.

Achee's Pound Cake

2008-07-17T08:48:00.002-04:00

Prepare 1-2-3-4 cake.

ICING:

2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk

Save 1/3 cup batter to stir into icing, which has been cooked to soft ball stage. Remove from heat. Stir batter into icing immediately. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat and spread on cake.

7-Up Cake

2008-07-17T08:42:00.002-04:00

1 box lemon cake mix
1 large box instant pineapple pudding
3/4 c. Wesson oil
4 eggs
1 (10 oz.) bottle 7-Up

Combine dry ingredients. Add oil and 7-Up and mix. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well. Bake at 350 degrees until done.

FROSTING:

1 stick margarine, melted
1 c. crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
3 tsp. vanilla
1 can coconut
1 c. chopped nuts

Simmer until thick. Add nuts last.

Cowboy Beans

2008-07-14T14:27:00.002-04:00

1 medium or 1/2 large chopped onion
1/2 large green pepper
2 to 3 cloves garlic
1 lb. lean ground beef (or turkey)
1 extra large can pork and beans
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
Pepper to taste
5 to 6 Tbsp. prepared mustard

Brown ground beef (or turkey) with onion, green pepper, and garlic. Add all other ingredients. Mix well and simmer until ready to eat. Great cooked ahead and warmed in microwave.

Stuffed Green Peppers

2008-07-14T14:23:00.002-04:00

4 medium green peppers
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 c. cooked rice
1/4 chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 c. grated cheese

Half peppers lengthwise. Brown beef and drain. Add onions, salt, and pepper. Add prepared rice and 1/2 can tomato sauce. Mix. Put mixture into peppers; stuff firmly. Top with tomato sauce, then sprinkle with cheese. Pour remaining sauce over peppers. Cover and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Serves 4 to 6.

Lasagna

2008-07-14T14:17:00.002-04:00

2 lb. ground beef
1 large chopped onion
1 (8 oz.) container cottage cheese
1 Tbsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. oregano
3 to 4 bay leaves
Lasagna noodles
Garlic salt
Salt and pepper
1 large can tomato sauce
1 small can tomato paste
8 ox. Mozzarella cheese, grated

Brown ground beef and chopped onion (drain fat). Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and spices. Simmer sauce for 1 hour. Layer lasagna noodles, sauce, cottage cheese. Repeat ending by topping with Mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees in an 11 x 12 inch casserole for 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese melts to golden brown.

Meal In A Pan

2008-07-14T14:14:00.003-04:00

Ground beef
Potatoes, sliced thin
Cabbage, shredded
Carrots, sliced
Onions, sliced
1 can cream of tomato soup
Salt and pepper to taste

Layer beef (thick) in bottom of large, deep pan, potatoes, cabbage, onions and carrots, then another layer of ground beef. Cover with tomato soup, salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake at 400 degrees until all ingredients are done. Serve with cornbread.

Shrimp Creole

2008-07-14T14:10:00.002-04:00

1 Tbsp. butter or oleo
2 1/2 tomatoes, diced (tomato paste may be used)
1 large onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 bay leaves (may use Creole seasoning)
4 stalks celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 lb. shrimp
1 c. rice, cooked

Peel shrimp and clean. Melt butter in saucepan. Add garlic and onion and brown. Add tomatoes, and juice. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring thoroughly. Add all other ingredients except shrimp. Cook for 10 minutes; add shrimp and simmer for about 30 minutes. Serve over cooked rice.

Club Soda Batter Fish

2008-07-14T14:03:00.002-04:00

1 lb. fish fillets (fresh or frozen)
1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1tsp. baking powder
1Tbsp. oil
1 c. club soda
1/4 c. flour
Oil or shortening for frying

Let frozen fish thaw. Pat both fresh or frozen fish dry with paper towel. Combine the 1 cup flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium size bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in the 1 teaspoon oil and club soda. Stir until batter is smooth. Cut fillets into crosswise strips about 2 to 3 inches wide. Dip fish in the 1/4 cup flour, then into batter. Fry in hot oil or shortening about 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain and serve hot.

Salmon Sesame Roll

2008-07-12T10:32:00.002-04:00

1 (1 lb.) can salmon
1/4 c. shopped onion
1 c. well drained English peas
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. diced Cheddar cheese
2 c. plain flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. melted butter
Sesame seeds
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2/3 c. milk
Drain salmon; reserve liquid. Combine salmon, salt, onion, peas, pepper, and cheese. Mix flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in butter and milk. Roll dough out into a rectangle on a baking sheet. Spoon salmon nixture sown center 4 inches wide. Slash dough on each side, 1 inch apart. Lace one side over the othermixture. Sprinkle with sesame seed. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until light brown. Combine soup with reserved liquid. Heat and serve as sauce.

Homemade Fried Shrimp

2008-07-12T10:27:00.002-04:00

1 to 2 lb. fresh medium shrimp
2 eggs, beaten
1 small can condensed milk
2 c. flour
Salt
Pepper
Peanut oil

Wash and drain shrimp. Beat eggs and combine with condensed milk; add salt and pepper. Let shrimp set in this mixture for 20 minutes. Heat oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees. Drain shrimp in colander. Place flour in plastic bag; drop in a few shrimp at a time and toss. Place floured shrimp in deep fry basket and drop in 350 degrees oil until golden brown. Continue until all are cooked.

Tuna Casserole

2008-07-12T10:22:00.002-04:00

2 cans tuna (packed in water)
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 can mushroom soup
1/2 box angel hair spaghetti
6 pieces American cheese
1/2 c. milk

Drain tuna and flake into mixing bowl. Mix in onion, mushroom soup, and 1/2 cup milk. In boiler of boiling salted water, break up angel hair spaghetti. Cook until tender and drain. Rinse with cool water. Mix in tuna mixture. Pour into casserole dish. Top with cheese slices and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with tossed salad.

Lemon Chicken

2008-07-12T10:18:00.002-04:00

Lemon juice
Water
Salt
Black pepper
Lemon pepper mix
Season-All
Garlic salt
Split boneless, skinless chicken breast
Worcestershire sauce

Take chicken breast and place in bowl with lemon juice and water. Soak for 3 minutes, then sprinkle with all the seasons; let set for 2 minutes. Fry with Pam or vegetable oil. Add worcestershire sauce as you turn the chicken. Cook until done.

Chicken Divan

2008-07-12T10:01:00.002-04:00

3 whole chickens breasts
2 pkg. frozen broccoli spears
1 can cream of chicken soup
2/3 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. grated cheese
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. soft butter or margarine

Have chicken cooked, boned, and each cut in fourths. Cook broccoli according to package directions until almost tender. Put broccoli into a greased 2 quart baking dish. Place chicken on top. Mix cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, evaporated milk, grated cheese, and lemon juice. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle a mixture of butter and bread crumbs over sauce. Bake near center of 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes until thoroughly heated.

1-2-3-4 Cake

2008-07-11T13:55:00.002-04:00

1 c. butter, softened
2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
4 eggs
1 c. milk
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preheat over to 375 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside. Combine butter, and sugar in a bowl and beat with mixer until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and blend well. Place equal amounts of butter into three 9 inch cake pans. Bake for 20 minutes. Test for doneness. Do not overcook

Frosting (any flavor you desire_

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 stick butter
1 box confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine and cook over medium heat until this mixture forms a syrup. Pour slowly into powdered sugar, mixing well. Add vanilla and mix well. Beat until of spreading consistency.

Rainin-Peanut Bars

2008-07-11T13:50:00.002-04:00

1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 toasted rice cereal
2 c. rolled oats
1 c. raisins
3/4 c. shopped peanuts

Grease a 9 x 9 inch or 11 x 7 inch pan. Place peanut butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a large glass bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes, remove bowl; (or melt together in a large sauce pan over medium heat). Stir vanilla until smooth. Stir in cereal, oats, raisins, and peanuts; mix well. Press mixture into a greased pan. Allow to cool. Cut into bars, wrap with plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.

Chess Bars

2008-07-11T13:46:00.003-04:00

1 box yellow cake mix
1 egg, beaten
1 stick oleo, melted
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 box sifted confectioners sugar
3 eggs, beaten

Mix first 3 ingredients well and pat in a well greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Mix the next three ingredients well and pour over top of cake mixture. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool and cut in squares.

Milk Chocolate Chunk Cookies

2008-07-11T13:39:00.003-04:00

2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 (10 oz.) pkg. milk chocolate chunks
1 c. milk chocolate morsels
1/4 c. creamy peanut butter
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in bowl and set aside. Combine brown sugar, sugar, butter or margarine, peanut butter, and vanilla and beat until creamy. Add eggs and beat well. Gradually stir in dry ingredients, mixing well. Fold in Kroger milk chocolate chunks, chocolate morsels, and nuts. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes approximately 4 dozen cookies.

Golden Hushpuppies

2008-07-11T13:35:00.002-04:00

2 c. self-rising cornmeal
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 egg, slightly beaten

Combine cornmeal, onion, and salt; add buttermilk and egg, stirring well. Carefully drop the batter by teaspoons into hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, turning once. Drain. Makes 18 hush puppies.

Christmas Salad

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1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. walnuts, chopped fine
1 env. plain gelatin
3 1/2 c. pineapple juice, divided
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
3/4 c. sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 c. thinly sliced celery

Combine cream cheese and walnuts; blend well. Shape mixture into 1/2 inch balls. Cover and chill. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup pineapple juice in medium saucepan. Let stand for 1 minute. Add rest of pineapple juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring. Add sugar, salt, and lemon juice. Continue stirring until gelatin dissolves completely. Fold in sliced strawberries, celery, and reserved cheese balls. Spoon into a round mold. Cover and chill until firm.