FamilyCircle Fudge-Mint Torte
Ingredients 1 package (12-ounces) semisweet chocolate pieces 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups firmly-packed light brown sugar 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour Cream de Menthe Filling 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 to 1/3 cup green Creme de Menthe 2 tablespoons 10X (confectioners’) sugar Method 1. Grease three 9×1.5 […]
Grandma’s Green Jell-O
Ingredients 1 large package Lime Jell-O 1 large package Lemon Jell-O 1 8-ounce cream cheese, softened 1 8-ounce Cool Whip 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained Method Make Jell-O according to package directions. Let set until it has started to get stiff. Beat until foamy. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese and pineapple. Fold […]
Corned-Beef and Cabbage Skillet
Ingredients 2 pounds cabbage 1 bouillon cube, dissolved in 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 can (12 ounces) corned beef, cut in 8 slices Mustard Sauce Chopped parsley Method Discard out leaves of cabbage and cut remainder in 8 wedges, cutter off some of the core. Arrange wedges in a circle in a large skillet. […]
Top O’ the Morn Cherry Cake
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup green maraschino cherry syrup 1/2 cup lemon juice 1-quart milk 1/2 cup chopped green maraschino cherries, drained (about 20 cherries) 1 2.5 ounce package ladyfingers (about 8 ladyfingers, cut in half) 1 cup heavy cream, whipped Green Cherries Method Combine […]
Hot Potato Salad
Ingredients 4 slices bacon, diced 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 6 hot cooked medium-sized potatoes, sliced 2 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped 1egg, well beaten 1/4 cup vinegar 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon celery seed Method In a large frying pan, cook until light brown: 4 slices diced bacon, and 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; drain […]
Red Flannel Hash
Ingredients 1 1/2 cup chopped, cooked corned beef 1 1/2 cup chopped, boiled potatoes 1 1/2 cup chopped, boiled beets, well drained 1 minced onion 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Salt and pepper 2 tablespoon butter Method Mix all {ingredients} together and add to butter which has been heated in a frying pan. Stir […]
Dublin Potato Salad
Ingredients 3 large white potatoes (1 1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon mustard seed 1/4 teaspoons salt 2 cups finely shredded cabbage 12 ounces cooked or canned corn beef, cubed 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup milk […]
Pistachio Salad
Ingredients 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, unsweetened, well drained 1 package 3-ounce Pistachio Jell-O, instant pudding 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 medium cool whip Method Mix well and let set overnight in the refrigerator. 2 cups of miniature marshmallows may be added for dessert. I make mine without.
Green Goddess Dressing
A vintage recipe for three versions of Green Goddess Dressing, one from Chef Philip Roemer, one from the West Coast Cookbook, and one from Spice Islands.
Irish Soda Bread
A vintage typed recipe card for Irish Soda Bread.
Irish Bread
Ingredients 6 cups flour 7 teaspoons baking powder 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup sugar 1/3 or 1/2 box caraway seeds (to taste) (I use 1/2) 1/2 box raisins 10 tablespoons shortening, melted 2 eggs 2 cups milk Method Put through sifter – flour, baking powder, salt, sugar. Add caraway seeds and raisins. Blend lightly […]