Boiled Custard

Boiled Custard

Ingredients 4 eggs 1 tablespoons flour 1 quart scalded milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Whipped Cream Method Beat together 4 eggs and 1 tablespoon flour; add 1 quart scalded milk. Cook until slightly thick, add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cool and serve topped with whipped cream.  

French Dressing

French Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup water 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup catsup 1 teaspoon horseradish 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/2 tablespoon paprika 1 garlic clove 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Method Place all ingredients in a glass jar and shake well before serving.

Ham Loaf

Ham Loaf

Ingredients 1 cup ham 1 cup pork 1 cup cracker crumbs or bread 1 cup milk 2 eggs Method Combine ingredients and bake at 325-degrees for one hour.

Oatmeal-Apricot Cookies

Oatmeal-Apricot Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup butter or oleo 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cup flour + 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups Quaker oats 1 cup finely chopped apricots (can use more) 1 cup nuts 1 package (11-ounces) vanilla chips (I use […]

Peanut Brittle – Dewey Bremer

Peanut Brittle - Dewey Bremer

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup white Karo 1/4 cup hot water Butter the size of a walnut 1 cup peanuts 1 scant teaspoons soda Method Combine sugar, white Karo syrup, and hot water to a boil; add 1 cup of peanuts, stir until golden brown. Remove from stove, add a scant teaspoon of soda. […]

Pumpkin Squares

Pumpkin Squares

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 cup salad oil 2 cups pumpkin 2 cups flour 2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon cinnamon Method Combine all ingredients and mix well. Turn into a large greased and floured pan. Bake at 350-degrees for 35 minutes. Cool whip would be good as a topping.

Gingersnaps

Gingersnaps

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups shortening 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses 4 cups sifted flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons cloves 2 teaspoons ginger Method Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and molasses and stir in dry ingredients. Roll into 1 inch balls, dip in sugar; place on […]

Jellied Chicken Salad

Jellied Chicken Salad

Ingredients 2 envelopes Knox gelatin 3/4 cup cold water 1/3 cup parsley – chopped 1 1/2 cup salad dressing 1 6-ounce can Milnot [evaporated milk] 1 1/2 teaspoon Accent 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cup chicken broth 2 2/3 cup chopped chicken 1 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup almonds Method Dissolve Knox gelatin in 2/3 […]

Lemon Puff

Lemon Puff

Ingredients 1 small box lemon Jell-O 1 1/4 cup boiling water 3 tablespoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt Juice of 1 lemon 1 13-ounce can Milnot 3 tablespoons sugar Vanilla Wafers 1/2 cup butter, melted   Method Combine lemon Jell-O, 1 1/4 cups boiling water, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and the juice of one […]

No Egg Chocolate Cake

No Egg Chocolate Cake

Ingredients 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoon soda 12 tablespoons oil 12 tablespoons cocoa 2 cups water 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 tablespoons vinegar Icing 3 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons skim milk 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoons butter flavor 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Method Mix flour, sugar, soda, and cocoa in a mixing bowl. […]

Plum Cake – Indiana

Plum Cake - Indiana

Ingredients 1 cup Crisco oil 2 cups sugar + 1/4 cup 3 eggs 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ounce red cake coloring 2 small jars Gerbers – Plum with Tapioca 2 cups sifted flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon soda Method Preheat oven to 325-degrees. Cream oil and sugar; add 1 egg at a time, add […]

Rocky Road Cookies – Indiana State Fair Winner

Rocky Road Cookies - Indiana State Fair Winner

Ingredients 1 package (6-ounces) chocolate bits 1/2 cup margarine 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup chopped nuts Method Melt half the chocolate bits and margarine over low heat; cool. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add remaining chocolate bits […]