Posted by ehme on July 23rd, 2009 in desserts, Potluck, Recession Recipes, Teapot Recipe Box, 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 [...]
Posted by ehme on December 15th, 2008 in desserts, Grandma's recipes
1 cup pearl tapioca pudding 5 cups water 1 lb pitted dates 1 cup nut meats 3 cups brown sugar Mix together and bake 2 hours in a moderate oven. Recipe from Trudy Bailey. — Yes, I am finally back to posting recipes from the recipe boxes. Sorry I took that whole year off, and [...]
Posted by ehme on September 27th, 2008 in desserts
I have about 75 people coming over to my house tomorrow for a bake-off of the meat variety, and my house is TRASHED. I spent last night making kimchi and sausage soup, and researching bibimbap and plotting how to protect my guests from a hurricane while still keeping most of them outside. I spent the [...]
Posted by ehme on June 6th, 2008 in baking, cake, desserts, Grandma's recipes
Oh mercy. I just showed this gem to my husband and apparently I am making this for dessert tonight. I am going to use a from scratch recipe, because I don’t want to go to the store. From a newspaper clipping, circa 1958. 1 yellow cake, bake according to box directions. Let cake cool, slice [...]
Posted by ehme on June 6th, 2008 in baking, cookies, desserts
A Grandma S. original 1/2 c. soft butter 1 1/2 c. light brown sugar 1 1/4 c. c. sifted flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 1 c. chopped nuts 3 1/2 oz. flaked coconut Cream butter and 1/2 c. of the sugar. Add 1 c. of the flour and mix well. Pat [...]
Posted by ehme on April 29th, 2008 in desserts, Mexican
Vegetable oil 1 cup water 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs Powdered sugar or cinnamon-granulated sugar mixture 1. Heat oil (1 1/2 inches) to 375°F in 4-quart Dutch oven or deep saucepan. Heat water and butter to rolling boil in 3-quart saucepan. Remove [...]
Posted by ehme on April 25th, 2008 in cookies, desserts
1 c. soft butter or margarine 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. salt 1 c. powdered sugar 2 1/4 c. flour 3/4 c. finely chopped nuts Mix butter, sugar and vanilla. Work in flour, salt and nuts until dough holds together. Shape into small balls using rounded tsp. Bake at 400 for 10-12 mins. or until [...]
Posted by ehme on April 25th, 2008 in cookies, desserts, Holiday Food, Potluck
1 c. butter or margarine 1 c. powdered sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp baking powder 4 1/2 c. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 c. salad oil 1 c. white sugar 1 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp soda 1 T. vanilla Cream butter, oil, sugars, and eggs & vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Roll into balls, [...]
Posted by ehme on April 25th, 2008 in cookies, desserts, Potluck
My brother broke my Mother’s heart the day that he told her that his friend’s Mom made better chocolate chip cookies than she did. So here it is, the recipe that broke my Mom’s heart. 2 c. butter 1 c. brown sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. salt 2 pkg. (12oz) chocolate chips 2 c. [...]
Posted by ehme on April 25th, 2008 in candy, desserts
6 2/3 c. powdered sugar 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 1/3 tsp. mint extracts Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Combine sugar, cream cheese extracts and your choice of food coloring. Beat until smooth. Make shapes with a pastry bag. Allow to dry. Refrigerate until ready to use. – I cannot remember the real [...]