Recipes from our Family
2 pkgs. dry yeast 2 C. warm water 1/2 C. sugar 2 t. salt 6 to 7 C. flour 1 egg 1/4 C. cooking oil Add yeast to warm water stirring until dissolved. Add sugar, salt, and half of the flour. Mix well. Add egg and oil. Mix well. Gradually add enough of remaining flour … Read more
(Dad loved peanut brittle!!!) 1 cup sugar ½ white syrup 1 cup raw peanuts Mix in 4 cup pitcher (with handle) Microwave for 5 minutes.a Stir well. Cook another 4 minutes. 1 tsp. vanilla 1 T. margarine Add to cooked mixture. Cook 1 minute. Remove from microwave and add 1 tsp. baking soda. Mix well … Read more
1 yellow cake mix 2 pkg. vanilla instant pudding 4 eggs 1 c. water ½ c. oil 2 tsp. vanilla ½ c. sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon Mix the first 6 ingredients well, and put half of batter in a greased 9 x 13 pan. Mix together the last 2 ingredients, and sprinkle half of sugar … Read more
(Secret Recipe!!!) Go to your local grocery store, frozen food section. The brand name is Rhoades. They come in a bag of 3 dozen. Takes two bags for a group the size of the Thanksgiving gang. I lay them out to thaw. Cut each in half. Shape in rolls. Place 3 pieces in each greased … Read more
1 unbaked pie shell Crush 1 cup berries and cook with one cup water. Boil about two minutes. Drain and save juice. Add enough water to make 1¼ cup juice. Combine ¾ cup sugar with 3 T. cornstarch and berry juice. Cook, stirring continually until clear. Add about 5 drops of red food coloring if … Read more
One dozen hard cooked eggs cut lengthwise. Remove yolks and mash to fine consistency. Add: 1/2 t. salt – or to taste 1 T. mustard 1/4 C. mayo 2 T. sugar The above can be adjusted to taste. For sweeter eggs simply add a bit more sugar. If needed, add additional mayo to make yolks … Read more
Crust: 1 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs 6 tsp. butter 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon (optional) Pie filling: 3 small or 1 large pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla Mix crust ingredients and press into 8 x 12 inch glass dish or pie pan. Mix and beat filling ingredients until … Read more
1 cup sugar ¾ cup vinegar 2 tsp. salt ¼ cup oil ½ cup water I like to add 1 tsp. celery seed Pour mixture over: 1 med. head of cabbage (shredded) 1 green pepper (chopped fine) 1 onion (chopped) Grated carrots Chill several hours or overnight Mix well.
1 cup raisins 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup chopped nuts 1 can ready to bake biscuits Combine raisins, sugar, and nuts. Stretch biscuits to 3 inches if possible. Butter generously with softened butter. Press raisin mixture over top of biscuits, and bake at 450 degrees 8 to 10 minutes or until done.
(One of our family’s favorites.) Fry 6 pieces of bacon and set aside. 2 T. bacon drippings 6 C. hashbrowns 3/4 C. chopped green peppers 1/2 C. chopped onion 1 t. salt 1/4 t. pepper Cook until hash browns are browned. Make wells in potato mixture and add eggs. Cover and cook on low until … Read more