Posted by ehme on July 29th, 2009 in baking, breakfast, cake, Teapot Recipe Box
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 desserts, Teapot Recipe Box
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 classics, desserts, Potluck, Quick, Recession Recipes, Teapot Recipe Box
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 desserts, Quick, Teapot Recipe Box
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 baking, bread, Teapot Recipe Box, 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 candy, Teapot Recipe Box, Tips
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 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 July 21st, 2009 in Quick, Recession Recipes, side dish, Teapot Recipe Box
1 T. bacon drippings 3/4 c. long grain white rice 1/2 c. chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 3 sm. canned tomatoes, diced (or perhaps a small can of diced tomatoes? Or some fresh tomatoes?) 2 T. tomato juice 2 c. hot water 1/2 tsp salt In skillet, heat bacon fat on med. high. Add [...]
Posted by ehme on July 20th, 2009 in baking, cake, Teapot Recipe Box
8 milk chocolate bars without nuts (1.55 oz each) 2 T. water 1/2 c. butter or margarine 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 c. chopped pecans, optional Confectioners sugar, optional In a saucepan, melt chocolate [...]