James Garner’s Marinade

1/2 c. red wine
1 T. red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
2 T. oil
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 tsp sugar

Combine and pour over meat.  Let sit at least 30 minutes.  Reserve marinade to baste meat.

I have no idea how my Mom got James Garner’s marinade recipe, but it was one of her proudest accomplishments.  She was [...]

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Snickerdoodles

Mix together thoroughly:

1 c. soft margarine
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar

Stir in:

2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt

Chill dough overnight.  Roll into balls the size of small walnuts, roll in mixture of 2 T. sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon.  Bake at 400 for 8-10 mins.

My favorite cookies ever.

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Chicken & Rice

1 1/2 c. raw rice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
2/3 c. sherry

Combine above and put in 9×13 pan.  Lay chicken pieces or pork chops over rice.  Sprinkle package of cream of onion soup over the top. Cover tightly with foil.  Bake at 35o for 2 [...]

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Grandma’s Cobbler Recipe

1 c. flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 tsp salt

Mix together and pour on top of 1 quart hot fruit.  Bake at 350 until done.  Makes thin crust.

My Grandma made a mean cobbler.  It is the perfect season for peach cobbler.  mmmm.

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Creole Pork Chops

1 c. sliced onions
garlic to taste
1 can stewed tomatoes
1/2 c. sliced green peppers
pork chops
tomato sauce

Saute green pepper, onions, and garlic until wilted.  Push to side and brown pork chops on both sides.  Add stewed tomatoes and tomato sauce, cover and simmer until sauce has thickened and chops are tender.  Serve over rice.

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Calzone

Mix together, let sit five minutes

1/2 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. warm water
2 tsp. honey

Then beat in:

1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. white flour
1 1/2 c. wheat flour
3 T. oil

Knead 8-10 minutes, place in greased bowl, turn to coat.  Cover and let rise 1 hr.  Roll out 1/8 inch think.  Cut to desired size.  Fill and bake [...]

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Sandy’s Brown Sugar Cookies

From my Aunt Sandy.

2 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sour milk
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp soda
2 tsp. baking powder

Cream sugar and butter. Add eggs, vanilla. Mix dry ingredients together and add alternating with the milk. Bake at 350 on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Frosting

3 T. brown sugar
3 T. soft oleo (or butter)
3 [...]

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Hushpuppies

2 c. finely chopped onion
1 1/2 c. cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. cold water
1/3 c. water
1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp salt
 4 T. butter

In medium saucepan cook onions, covered in 1/3 c. water for 2-3 minutes.  Thoroughly stir together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.  Stir in 1 c. cold water.  Gradually stir cornmeal mixture [...]

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Bran Cereal Muffins

I am not a big fan of muffins, but these are what my Mom used to make every single day after school for years, and I still crave them.  I don’t even think they make Fruit and Fiber cereal anymore, but you can use any bran cereal, preferably one with fruits.

1 c. flour
1/3 c. brown [...]

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Grandma’s Cheese Ball

My family apparently has a lot of cheese ball recipes.

 1 stick butter
2  8 oz.  cream cheese
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 T. chopped onion
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
1 T. each pimento and green pepper

Mix together. Form into ball.  Chill.
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