Rich and Lemony Meringue Pie
1 package (4 serving size) Jell-O brand Lemon Pudding & Pie Filling 2/3 cup sugar 2 1/4 cup water 3 egg yokes 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 baked 9-inch pie shell 2 tablespoons butter or oleo 3 egg whites 6 tablespoons sugar Combine pie filling mix, 2/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water in saucepan. Blend […]
Chili Cheese Steak
3 tablespoons flour 2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds round steak 1 inch thick, cut into 6 pieces 1/4 cup shortening 2 cups chopped onion 16 ounces whole tomatoes 4 ounces sharp cheese Mix dry ingredients and put on meat. Brown meat and onions. Add remaining flour to grease, […]
Bean Salad
1 cup white vinegar 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 chopped bell pepper 1 chopped red onion 1 small can pimento 1 can English peas 1 can green beans 1 can wax beans 1 can red kidney beans 1 teaspoon celery seed or 1 cup chopped celery Mix oil, vinegar, sugar and […]
Sawdust Salad
Italian Delight
Chocolate Sheet Cake
2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 4 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup water 1 stick oleo 1/2 cup cooking oil 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon soda 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Sift flour with sugar and cocoa. Combine margarine, water, and oil in a saucepan bring to a boil. Pour over flour mixture. Combine buttermilk in […]
German Cake Icing
2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 2 egg yolks 1/3 cup shortening 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/3 cups flaked cocoa 1 cup chopped nuts In a saucepan combine sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolks, and shortening. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat, add vanilla, coconut, and […]
Apple Roll
A handwritten recipe card from the Thompson collection for an Apple Roll. This recipe is made by rolling apples and cinnamon in a biscuit-like dough and preparing it like a jelly-roll.
Sweet Potato Casserole
3 cups cooked, mashed {sweet} potatoes 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup margarine 2 eggs, well beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup milk 1 cup coconut 1 cup small marshmallows Put in dish and top with: 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup flour 2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 cup chopped nuts Bake at 350 […]
Crisp Oatmeal Cookies
2 cups of oats 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup boiling water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup flour 1 cup butter lard 1 teaspoon soda Mix the oats with sugar and flour add melted lard and mix well. Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to mixture form. Chill and bake in a moderate oven three […]
Hawaiian Dessert
1 family size package orange Jell-O (6 ounce) Mix Jell-O with about three cups boiling water and jell. Drain one can crushed pineapple (medium sized can), saving juice. Pour pineapple over Jell-O after Jell-O has jelled. Mix following in double boiler and cook until thick. Pineapple juice 2 Tablespoons flour 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar […]
Marinated Carrots
2-pound bag of carrots, peel, slice and cook until tender. Drain and cool with cold water. Combine: Small green pepper, chopped Medium onion, chopped 1 can tomato sauce (or tomato soup) 1/2 cup salad oil 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup vinegar (I use 1/2 cup) Add carrots and marinate overnight.