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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Posted by ehme on April 25th, 2008 in Holiday Food, Potluck, Quick, cheese, family recipes, funeral food, party food, personal recipes, white trash
1 pkg cream cheese
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. accent
finely chopped onion
1 pkg. chipped beef
Mix together. Form into ball. Chill.
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Posted by ehme on April 25th, 2008 in canning, family recipes, vegetables
Pull beets, wash with hose and wait a bit. cut off stems, leaving 3-4 in. Cook in large container in hot water until tender but not mushy. Peel, then cut into chunks or slices. Small beets may be left whole. Add to boiling syrup and heat through. Pack in hot, sterilized jars. Seal, process 10-15 [...]
Posted by ehme on April 25th, 2008 in Beef, family recipes
4 gallons good water
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. Morton tender quick
1 oz. garlic salt
2 oz. whole pepper corns
10-14 lb. meat, cut into 1/4 - 1/2 in strips
Soak meat in brine 12 hours. Remove from brine and soak in following solution for teriyaki flavor.
Teriyaki Sauce
1 c. soya
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 c. dry white wine
1/2 t. onion [...]
Posted by ehme on February 5th, 2008 in asides, babble, family recipes
I am very lucky because one of my favorite people in the world makes and sells my favorite food in the world. You are lucky because I am sharing it with you.
Sigh. I love this mustard so much. I bought a bunch of jars for Christmas and ended up only giving away [...]
Posted by ehme on January 25th, 2008 in chocolate, comfort food, desserts, family recipes, favorites
1 1/2 c. cold milk
1 pkg (4 serving size) Jello Chocolate InstantPuddin’
1 Oreo Pie Crust
2 cups thawed Cool Whip, divided
Pour milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended. Spoon half of the pudding into crust.
Gently stir 1 cup Cool Whip topping into remaining pudding; spoon [...]
Posted by ehme on January 22nd, 2008 in Beef, family recipes, white trash
1 can cr. of mushroom soup
1 lb. ground beef
1 egg beaten
1/3 c. bread crumbs
1/4 c. minced onion
1 1/3 c. sliced mushrooms
In bowl thoroughly mix 1/2 soup, beef, bread crumbs, egg and onion. Shape firmly into six patties. In skillet over high heat, cook patties until browned. Remove from skillet. Stir in remaining soup and mushrooms; [...]