Recipes from our Family
Ingredients 7 pounds of large cucumbers 2 cups lime 2 gallons water Solution 2 quarts vinegar 4 1/2 lbs sugar 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon mixed pickling spice 1 1/2 tablespoon salt Directions Slice or cut in chunks large cucumbers, remove seeds and peel. Dissolve lime well … Read more
Layer 4 chicken breasts. Add 1 can tomatoe soup, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1/4 cup water. Cover and simmer until tender. Note: found as a handwritten recipe in a cookbook from Mom (Cheryl).
Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix 3 eggs 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling Directions Combine cake mix, eggs and pie filling; mix until well blended. Pour into a greased and floured 9×13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Frost when cool with your … Read more
INGREDIENTS 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), halved vertically* and seeds removed 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling ½ cup chopped shallot (about 1 large shallot bulb) 1 teaspoon salt 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced 1 teaspoon maple syrup ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 to 4 cups (24 to 32 ounces) vegetable broth, … Read more
INGREDIENTS 2 sticks butter (cold) 4 cups self-rising flour (or 4 cups regular flour with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1 tablespoon baking powder) possible error in the conversion here 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (or regular milk with 2 teaspoons of vinegar mixed in) DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Take the butter out of … 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