Recipes from our Family
Bryan’s Hummus This is the result of Laura’s love of hummus while expecting. I combined about 5 recipes in an attempt to mimic the hummus served at a local mideastern restaurant. Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas / garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained) OR freshly cooked beans (see note) 2 or more cloves fresh garlic (or more … Read more
1 pkg. (18 ½ oz.) lemon cake mix 1 pkg. (3 or 4 oz.) instant lemon pudding mix ¾ cup warm water ½ cup oil 1 tsp. lemon extract 1 tsp. almond extract 4 eggs 1/3 cup poppy seeds ¼ cup powdered sugar Juice of one lemon Additional powdered sugar (optional) In mixing bowl, combine … Read more
(9 inch pie) 1 My-T-Fine lemon pudding & pie filling mix 1 8 or 9 inch cooled baked pastry crust Follow the directions on the package, which are: Mix contents of package with ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup water. Stir in 2 egg yolks and 2 cups water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly … Read more
(Remember this one, and remember why? Chocolate icing on half the cake, with white/vanilla on the other half!) 2 cups. sifted cake flour 3 tsp. baking powder ¾ tsp. salt 3 medium egg whites ¼ cup sugar ½ cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 cup less 2 T. milk 1 tsp. vanilla ½ tsp. almond … Read more
(One of Dad’s Favorites) 2 egg yolks ½ cup sugar ½ cup flour 1/3 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt 2 egg whites 2 T. cold water ¾ tsp. vanilla ¼ tsp. almond (I use 1 tsp. vanilla, and ½ tsp. lemon) ¼ tsp. cream of tartar Beat egg whites and cream of tartar till … Read more
3 C. water 5 lbs. Karo White Syrup (10 cups) 10 lbs. C&H cane sugar 3 oz. real butter (6 T.) 1/2 block paraffin wax Place all ingred. in a heavy pan (canner works great) (Takes 45 min. to boil) Stir only until sugar is melted. Cook for 1 to 11/2 hours. Add 3 pkgs. … Read more
(This punch is very good. Has been used at UMW and Church showers.) 2 pkgs. strawberry Jell-O. Prepare as for salad on directions of package. Set aside. Cool on counter. Bring to a boil: 1 qt. water 1 cup sugar Let cool. When cool, add: 1 large can (46 oz.) pineapple juice 1 can frozen … Read more
(From Betty Rash served at Keith and Mary’s wedding) 1 46 oz. can pineapple juice 1 46 oz. can apricot nectar 1 6 o. can frozen orange juice 1 6 oz. can frozen lemon juice 1 6 oz. can frozen lime juice 6 qts. water 4 cups sugar Combine all ingredients. Stir well – until … Read more