Merk’s Coffeecake
Candy Oysters
Elephant Stew
Eight Hour Beef Stew
Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch cubes 2 medium onions sliced 6 carrots cut in 3/4-inch slices 1 cup celery, cut up 5 potatoes, cut into cubes 1/2 green pepper, cut into rings 16 ounce can tomato juice 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons Tapioca Method Combine ingredients in a […]
Mom’s Tomato Soup
Ingredients 1 small onion 2 stalks celery 2 cups water Pinch of salt 2 28-ounce canned plum tomatoes Pinch sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 32 ounces milk 2 cups rice 1 stick butter Basil, optional Method Cook onion and celery, along with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt until soft. Add 2 […]
Caramel Apple Salad
A vintage handwritten recipe card for Caramel Apple Salad, make this recipe with butter, powderd sugar, eggs, cool whip, crushed pineapple, roasted nuts, and cubed Granny Smith Apples.
Hot Chicken Salad
Ingredients 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped 2 cups celery 1/4 cup onion, chopped 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cups crushed potato chips 1 cup almonds, chopped 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated Method Combine all ingredients but chips and cheese – top with chip and cheese. Bake […]
Pizza Dough
Ingredients 1 package active dry yeast 1 cup hot water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 1/2 cup flour (either all-purpose or whole wheat) Method Preheat oven to 425-degrees. Dissolve yeast in water. Stir in remaining ingredients; beat vigorously 20 strokes. Let rest five minutes. Spread dough onto a lightly oiled pan. Add […]
Lazanga- Classic Lasagna
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 2 cloves garlic, chopped 6 ounces tomato sauce No 2 can tomatoes (2 1/2 cups) 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon oregano 8-ounce package wide noodles 8-ounce package cottage cheese Method Brown ground beef and garlic; add tomato paste, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and oregano. Cover and simmer 20 […]
Pistachio Jell-O
Ingredients 1 large can crushed pineapple (in own juice) 1 small box pistachio instant pudding 1 medium container cool whip Couple handfuls small marshmallows Method Mix pudding and pineapple in a bowl. Add cool whip and marshmallows. Fold. Refrigerate.
Spaghetti and Meal Balls
Ingredients 1 garlic clove – minced 1/2 green pepper – diced 1/4 cup oil 2 1/2 cup canned tomatoes 6 ounces tomato paste 1 cup water 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons vinegar 1/2 cup celery – diced 1/2 cup minced onion 1 pound beef 3 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper […]
Pumpkin Pie 2
Ingredients 4 eggs, slightly beaten 3 1/2 cups canned pumpkin – large can 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon cloves 3 cups milk Method Mix all together. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 425-degrees for 15 minutes, then at 350-degrees for 45 minutes or until done.