Posted by ehme on July 31st, 2009 in Appetizers, Holiday Food, Potluck, Quick, Teapot Recipe Box, back o' the box, party food
3 cups each of Corn Chex, Rice Chex, and Wheat Chex (Don’t they sell these all mixed together yet?) 1 c. sliced almonds 1/4 c. margarine or butter, melted (do not use spread or tub products) 1/4 c. packed brown sugar 1/4 c. frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate 1/2 c. dried cranberries Heat oven to [...]
Posted by ehme on July 30th, 2009 in Recession Recipes, Teapot Recipe Box, desserts, white trash
3 1/2 c. cut up rhubarb 1 small package strawberry Jell-O 1/2 c. flour 1 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 c. melted butter Mix, place in 9 in pie crust and seal. Cut slits in top crust. Bake at 375 for 50 minutes – Every time a recipe has the word “surprise” in it, [...]
Posted by ehme on July 29th, 2009 in Teapot Recipe Box, baking, breakfast, cake
Cream together: 1/2 c. margarine/butter 2/3 c. sugar Add and beat well: 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla Combine separately: 2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp salt Add dry ingredients alternating with 1/3 c. orange juice Fold in 1 c. chopped apples 1/3 c. chopped nuts Bake in greased 9 x 5″ pan [...]
Posted by ehme on July 28th, 2009 in Teapot Recipe Box, desserts
Crust: 1 1/4 c. crushed graham crackers 1 T. molasses 1/4 c. butter, softened 1 T. sugar Combine crackers, molasses, butter and sugar; mix well. Press into greased 9 inch pie pan. Bake ten minutes at 375 degrees. Cool thoroughly. Filling: 1 1/4 c. evaporated milk 1/4 c. water 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 c. cornstarch [...]
Posted by ehme on July 27th, 2009 in Potluck, Quick, Recession Recipes, Teapot Recipe Box, classics, desserts
I am not a fan of the banana. I cannot even think about eating a banana without gagging. However, I love banana cream pie. Bizarre. I do eat around the actual pieces of banana though. Even more bizarre. This recipe was clipped from some form of magazine. 4 squares BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (or 4 oz [...]
Posted by ehme on July 26th, 2009 in Quick, Teapot Recipe Box, desserts
1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. light corn syrup 1/2 c. peanut butter 3 c. Kix cereal about 20 miniature chocolate kisses, chocolate-or yogurt-covered raisins, gumdrops, or miniature marshmallows 1 to 2 T. multicolored candy sprinkles Heat sugar and corn syrup to boiling in a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, [...]
Posted by ehme on July 25th, 2009 in Teapot Recipe Box, baking, bread, things I would never eat
2 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. brown sugar 3 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp. salt 3 T. vegetable oil 1 1/2 c. boiling water 1 1/2 c. cut up dates 1 egg 1 c. chopped nuts Mix boiling water and dates. Cool stir into batter. 9″ loaves 55-65 minutes 8″ loaves 55-60 minutes Cool [...]
Posted by ehme on July 24th, 2009 in Teapot Recipe Box, Tips
I always find lists like this incredibly helpful. I have them snipped and placed all over my kitchen. Chicken–350 degrees Doughnuts–350-375 Fritters–350-375 Oysters, Scallops–350-375 Croquettes–375-385 Eggplant–375-385 Onions–375-385 French Fried Potatoes-385-395
Posted by ehme on July 24th, 2009 in Teapot Recipe Box, Tips, candy
Product Temp of Syrup Test Syrup 230-234 Thread Fudge 234-240 Soft Ball Panocha 234-241 Soft Ball Caramels 244-248 Firm Ball Divinity 250-266 Hard Ball Marshmallows 250-267 Hard Ball Popcorn Balls 250-268 Hard Ball Butterscotch 270-290 Soft Crack Taffies 270-291 Soft Crack Brittle 300-310 Hard Crack Glace 300-311 Hard Crack Barley Sugar 320 Clear Liquid
Posted by ehme on July 23rd, 2009 in Potluck, Recession Recipes, Teapot Recipe Box, desserts, white trash
2 1/2 c. orange juice 1 can cranberry sauce (16 oz), whole 1 pkg raspberry Jell-O (6 oz) 1 1/2 c. whipping cream In pan, combine 1 1/4 c. ok, cran sauce, and Jell-O. Cook on medium heat until Jell-O dissolves. Stir in remaining oj. Transfer to mixing bowl. Chill until partially set. Meanwhile, beat [...]