Dandelion Wine
Ingredients 4 quarts dandelion blossoms 4 quarts water Grated rind, 2 oranges Grated rind, 1 lemon 4 pounds sugar Method Boil 4 quarts dandelion blossoms, 4 quarts water, grated rind 2 oranges and grated rind of 1 lemon for 20 minutes, then strain and add 4 pounds sugar, then slice oranges and lemons and let stand […]
Zucchini Relish
Ingredients 6 cups zucchini, ground 3 cups onion, ground 3 cups celery, cut up 1 cup green pepper, ground 1 red sweet pepper or 12-ounce jar pimento 1/2 cup salt 4 cups cold water Method Wash and remove blemishes, seeds, and core. Coarse or medium grind zucchini, onion, and peppers. (If you use pimento, cut […]
Ravioli
Ravioli Sauce Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound ground round steak 1 can tomato paste 1 2-ounce can mushrooms 1 quart water 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Method Brown onion, parsley, garlic, and beef in hot fat until mixture crumbles. Add tomato […]
Christmas Cheese Ball
Ingredients 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese 2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon Tobasco 1 tablespoon horseradish Method Form ingredients into a ball. Decorate with olives, pimento, etc. Yield: 2 cups. Serve with Salt-Tang Snack Sticks, Vegetable Thins.
Zucchini Pickles
Ingredients 2 gallons sliced zucchini 2 cups lime 8 1/2 quarts water 1 cup vinegar 1 small bottle red food coloring 1 teaspoon alum Water to cover 3 cups vinegar 3 cups water 1 package red hots 10 cups sugar 12 sticks cinnamon Method Soak 2 gallons sliced zucchini, 2 cups lime, and 8 1/2 […]
Piquant Marinated Celery
Ingredients 3 cups diagonally sliced celery 3 cups water 1/2 cup wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped chives 1 tablespoon diced pimento 1 teaspoon dried leaf tarragon 1 teaspoon horseradish 1/2 teaspoon salt Artificial sweetener to equal 6 teaspoons sugar Method Place celery and water in medium saucepan, heat to boiling; boil 3 minutes. Drain. Combine vinegar […]
Avgolemono – Egg and Lemon Soup
Greek Egg and Lemon Soup Ingredients 3 cups chicken stock or bouillon 1 cup cooked enriched rice 2 medium eggs 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Method In a saucepan combine stock and rice, bring to a boil. Simmer five minutes. In a medium bowl, beat eggs slightly; beat in lemon juice. Continue to […]
Salmon Quiche
Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour 2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup chopped almonds 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika 6 tablespoons corn or other cooking oil 1 15.5-ounce can salmon 3 beaten eggs 1 cup dairy sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp) 1 tablespoons grated […]
Grated Apple Pie
A vintage typed recipe card for a Grated Apple Pie; make this Grated Apple Pie with egg yolks, cornstarch, sugar, butter, apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg then topped with a meringue made with egg whites, sugar, and extract. You may fold the meringue into the filling if desired and top with whipped cream.
Nancy Reagan’s Pumpkin-Pecan Pie
A vintage handwritten recipe for Nancy Reagan's Pumpkin-Pecan Pie. Ingredients 4 eggs 2 cups canned or mashed cooked pumpkin 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 unbaked, 9-inch pie shell 1 cup chopped pecans Method Break eggs into large bowl. Beat with […]
Danish Pastry
Dough Ingredients 1 cup sifted flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 tablespoons water Method Combine the first cup of flour with 1/2 cup butter. When it resembles coarse meal, add water and form into a ball of dough. Divide into 2 equal portions, pat into 2 long strips, (about 12-inches x 3-inches), about 3 […]
Pimento Cheese Spread
Ingredients 1 pound boxed soft cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup very, very finely chopped sweet or sour pickles 4 ounces pimento Method Grate the cheese on the large opening of the grater. Mix with other ingredients. Add juice from pimentoes for a thinner spread. Spread can be varied by adding salad olives and onions. […]