Recipes from our Family
Palta is the Chilean word for avocado. The Chilean avocados are smaller than the California avocados. However, the California avocado works just as well. Ingredients 1 large ripe avocado 1 small lemon 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Salt, to taste Crackers for serving Instructions Peel the avocado and, … Read more
This list of ingredients is flexible depending upon availability’. Serve on a tray wrt’h toothpicks. 1/2 cup smoked mussels or oysters (The canned variety is used but make sure to drain them well before using. Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.) 1/2 cup stuffed green olives 1I2 cup black olives, pitted 1/2 cup marinated … Read more
Pastry Ingredients 2.5 cups blender ground nuts (1/2 pistachios and 1/2 almonds), reserve 2 T 1 T. sugar 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. ground cloves 1 lb phyllo dough 2–3 sticks unsalted butter (NOT margarine, etc.), melted and clarified, (or equivalent amount of ghee). Sauce Ingredients Make sauce while phyllo layers are baking) 1 cup … Read more
Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon milk 3 drops red food coloring 1 (2.25 ounce) jar red decorator sugar Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1Combine confectioners’ sugar butter, vanilla and milk, beating until creamy. Thin with a few more drops of milk (if necessary) to … Read more
Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 ½ cups shortening 2 cups white sugar ½ cup molasses 2 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1Melt the shortening in a large pan on the stove, and cool. Step … Read more
Aunt Celia’s recipe 3 c. mashed sweet potatoes 1 c. sugar 2 eggs 1 stick butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. milk A dash of salt Combine above ingredients and pour into a greased casserole. Topping: 1 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. flour 1/2 stick butter 1 c. chopped pecans Mix and put on sweet … Read more
6 bacon strips, diced 1 cup sliced fresh fresh mushrooms 3 thin onion slices 1/2 tablespoon horseradish 1 egg, beaten 1 lb hamburger 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3 slices cheese (American) 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 hamburger buns split In a skillet, cook bacon till crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to … Read more
1 large package Oreo cookies 1 large container cool whip 1 8 oz package of cream cheese 2 small packages instant vanilla pudding 1/2 cup butter 1 cup powdered sugar 3 cups milk 1 tablespoon vanilla Take 1/2 package of cookies and smash up. Put in the bottom of a 10 by 13 inch dish. … Read more
3 ½ cups skim milk 1/2 cp uncooked long grain rice 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins 1 teaspoon vanilla In a saucepan, combine milk, rice, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Pour into a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Cover and bake at 325 … Read more
1/2 cup minus one tablespoon of oil 1/4 cup water 2 cups sifted flour 3/4 teaspoon of salt Shake oil and water together at bathroom temperature. Sift dry ingredients together into mixing bowl. Add spoonfuls of water-oil mixture while blending in an electric mixer mixer on low speed for three minutes or stir in water … Read more