Recipes from our Family
Bread Pudding From Alzina Pierce of the Bon Ton Restaurant Sent to Laura by Dianne, who says the recipe comes from her mother who used to own a cafe in New Orleans. This is supposed to be the favorite bread pudding for locals and visitors alike. Bread Pudding 1 loaf French bread 1 quart milk … Read more
Bryan’s Favorite Cookies Ingredients 1 cup shortening 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 well-beaten eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1.5 cups sifted enriched flour 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups quick-cooking oats .5 cups chopped walnuts (optional) 1 bag chocolate chips (optional) Directions Thoroughly cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well. … Read more
(These assorted prayers were found in Mother’s papers. The first one was perhaps offered before Thanksgiving dinner at Kenneth and Peggy’s home.) Our most gracious heavenly Father, we thank you for the privilege of coming to you in prayer. Accept our thanks this day for blessings, both great and small, for life, health, warm homes, … Read more
2 lbs. zucchini or yellow squash sliced 3/8 inch thick (7 cups) ¼ cup onion, diced or sliced (I use more) 1 (10 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 (8 oz.) carton diary sour cream 1 cup shredded carrots 1 box stove top dressing (I like Savory Herbs or chicken or cornbread flavored) … Read more
Sweet Potatoes – desired amount Milnot or Cream Sugar Peel and slice desired amount of sweet potatoes. Cover with water, and dash of salt. Cook till almost tender. Drain. Place in casserole dish. Sprinkle with white sugar and Milnot (Real cream is much better.) Bake at 350 degrees about 30 minutes. Watch closely so cream … Read more
Sweet Potatoes – desired amount Butter Brown Sugar Peel and slice desired amount of sweet potatoes. Cover with water, and dash of salt. Cook till almost tender. Drain. Place in casserole dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar and several slices of butter. Bake at 400 degrees about 30 minutes. Watch closely. Remove from oven when some … Read more
3 lbs. potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 3 tsp. salt 3 T. butter 1/8 tsp. pepper 4 onions, thinly sliced 1/8 tsp. paprika 2½ cups milk 2 T. flour Cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place potatoes, onions, and 2 tsp. salt in a large saucepan. Cover with water. Boil 5 minutes or until potatoes … Read more
3 strips bacon (I use more) 1 small onion (I use more) ¼ tsp. dry mustard 2 tsp. cornstarch ¼ tsp. salt 1 can (16 oz.) green beans, drained, reserving ½ cup liquid 1 T. brown sugar 1 T. vinegar 1 hard-cooked egg, sliced-optional Fry bacon in skillet until crisp. Remove bacon, crumble and set … Read more
From Sue – Dad’s Hospice Nurse one stick butter melted in a pyrex dish. Add: 1 can creamed corn 1 can whole corn, drained 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix Stir and add: 2 beaten eggs 1-8 oz. carton sour cream Stir and bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese on … Read more
1 lb. carrots, cleaned, sliced and cooked in salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. 1 green Bell pepper, sliced 1 onion, sliced. Sweet red one preferred. Mix the above ingredients together, and set aside to cool. Mix following together: 1 small can tomato soup ½ cup Wesson oil ½ cup vinegar ½ cup … Read more