Red Rhubarb Dessert
Ingredients 4 cups diced rhubarb 1 cup sugar 3 ounce package Strawberry Jell-O 1 cup water 1 yellow cake mix 1/3 cup oleo Method In a 9×13 pan, put 1/2 of the rhubarb, add 1/2 of the sugar, dry Jell-O, and cake mix; repeat layers. Heat water and oleo until melted. Pour over the top. […]
Pie Crust -3
Ingredients One Shell 1/2 cup lard 1 1/3 cup flour Approximately 1/4 cup water Two Shells 2/3 cup lard 2 cups flour Approximately 1/3 cup water Method Roll out on a floured cloth. Bake until lightly browned. 400-degrees.
Pineapple Torte
Crust 12 Graham Crackers 5 tablespoons melted butter 1/4 cup sugar Dash cinnamon and salt Topping 18 big marshmallows, melted and cooled 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped Mix the above together and fold in: Large can pineapple tidbits, drained (or fruit cocktail)
Fruit Cocktail Torte
Ingredients 1 1/2 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon soda Salt 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 small can fruit cocktail 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup nuts Method Sift together flour, sugar, soda, and salt. Beat 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 small can fruit cocktail. Beat with flour mixture. Fold into […]
Out Of This World Pie
Ingredients 1 can cherry pie filling 3/4 cup sugar 1 large can crushed pineapple 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 3-ounce raspberry Jell-O 1 cup chopped pecans 6 bananas, sliced Cream or Cool Whip 2 baked pie shells Method Cook cherries, sugar, pineapple, and cornstarch until thick. Remove from heat. Add Jell-O and cool. Add pecans, bananas […]
Pineapple Delight
This is a handwritten vintage recipe card for Pineapple Delight – a yellow cake, topped with pineapple, a vanilla pudding/cream cheese mixture, whipped cream, and toasted coconut. Ingredients 1 package yellow Jiffy Cake Mix 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, well drained 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup milk 2 packages vanilla instant pudding 2 cups […]
Fudge Upside Down Cake
Ingredients 1 cup flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons salad oil Method Stir together all dry ingredients. Put milk, vanilla, and shortening together. Add to dry ingredients. Put into a greased 8-inch pan. Mix together 2 teaspoons cocoa, 3/4 […]
Grape Juice Jelly
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups bottled grape juice 1 cup water 1 box Sure-Jell Method 1. Measure sugar and set aside. Measure grape juice and water into a large pan. Add Sure-Jell; mix. 2. Place over high heat and stir until mixture comes to a hard boil. 3. At once, stir in sugar. […]
Calico Beans
A vintage recipe for Crock Pot Calico Beans; fire up out your favorite slow cooker and try this classic Calico Bean recipe for your next barbeque. Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon, fried and drained 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 pound lean ground beef (fried) 1/2 cup Ketchup 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon dried […]
Dick’s Sauerkraut Casserole
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1/2 tablespoon dried onions 1/2 cup water 1 can sauerkraut, drained and rinsed 3/4 cup water 1/3 cup long grain rice 1 can tomato sauce Salt and pepper Method Cook in a frying pan 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 tablespoon dried onions, 1/2 cup water, and 1 drained and rinsed […]
White Christmas Cookies
Ingredients 2 cups flour – sift before measuring 1 cup powdered sugar 7/8 cup shortening – oleo or spry 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon almond flavoring Method Form into balls. Press with fork and sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake at 350-degrees until done.
Tuna Amandine
Ingredients 3 medium potatoes – peeled and sliced 3 tablespoons butter – melted 1 can cream of celery soup 1 cup – 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup slivered toasted almonds 2 tablespoons lemon juice (bottled) 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon paprika 4 drops hot pepper sauce (I don’t) 2 […]