Posted by ehme on September 5th, 2009 in Beef, family recipes
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.
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I have no idea how my Mom got James Garner’s marinade recipe, but it was one of her proudest accomplishments. She was [...]
Posted by ehme on September 4th, 2009 in baking, cookies, family recipes
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.
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My favorite cookies ever.
Posted by ehme on September 3rd, 2009 in Casseroles, Chicken, Grandma's recipes, Potluck, Recession Recipes, comfort food, family recipes, funeral food, party food, personal recipes, pork, white trash
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 [...]
Posted by ehme on August 31st, 2009 in Grandma's recipes, baking, desserts, family recipes
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.
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My Grandma made a mean cobbler. It is the perfect season for peach cobbler. mmmm.
Posted by ehme on August 30th, 2009 in Quick, Recession Recipes, family recipes, pork
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.
Posted by ehme on August 28th, 2009 in Italian, bread, comfort food, family recipes
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 [...]
Posted by ehme on June 6th, 2008 in Grandma's recipes, baking, cookies, family recipes
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 [...]
Posted by ehme on April 26th, 2008 in Appetizers, classics, comfort food, cooking for a crowd, family recipes, party food
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 [...]
Posted by ehme on April 26th, 2008 in breakfast, family recipes
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 [...]
Posted by ehme on April 25th, 2008 in Appetizers, Holiday Food, Potluck, Quick, cheese, family recipes, funeral food, party food, personal recipes
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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