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Chicken Giblet Gravy Ingredients: - 4 to 5 c. chicken broth - 3 boiled eggs, chopped - 1 c. chopped chicken - salt and pepper to taste - 3 Tbsp. flour (self-rising) - 2 Tbsp. water Directions: - Mix first 4 ingredients in saucepan and bring to boil. - Reduce to low-medium heat and add flour-water mixture. - Let simmer 5 to 10 minutes over low heat.

Beef Brisket Ingredients: - 4 lb. beef brisket - 1 c. catsup - 1 c. water - 1/2 onion, minced - 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar - 1 Tbsp. prepared horseradish - 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard - 1 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. pepper Directions: - Mix catsup, water, onion, vinegar, horseradish, mustard, salt and pepper. - Place brisket, fat side up, in shallow dish. - Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. - Roast in a preheated oven at 300° until tender (3 1/2 to 4 hours). - Slice against the grain and serve with sauce.

Fruit Medley Ingredients: - 3 Tbsp. tapioca - 1 c. water - 1/2 c. sugar - 1 1/2 c. water - 1 (6 oz.) can frozen orange juice, thawed - 1 (11 oz.) can Mandarin oranges, drained - 1 (16 oz.) can peach slices, cut in half and drained - 1 (16 oz.) bag frozen whole strawberries, thawed - 2 large bananas - lime sherbet Directions: - Allow tapioca, 1 cup water and sugar to stand 5 minutes, then cook until clear. - Add 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice, oranges and peaches. - Chill well, even overnight. - Before serving, add strawberries and bananas. - (Add fruit early enough to allow flavors to blend.) - Top with lime sherbet in fruit or sauce dishes. - Serves 8.

Nana'S Cornbread(For 9-Inch Iron Skillet Or 8 X 8-Inch Pan) Ingredients: - 1 c. corn meal - 1 c. flour - 1 to 2 Tbsp. sugar - 1/2 tsp. salt - 2 tsp. baking soda - 1 egg - 1 c. buttermilk - 1/4 c. bacon fat Directions: - Stir 1/2 teaspoon baking soda into 1 cup buttermilk. - Melt 1/4 cup bacon fat into pan you are using in the oven you are preheating. - Mix ingredients. - Bake at 425° for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Marinated Pork Roast Ingredients: - 1 (4 to 5 lb.) rolled pork roast - 1/2 c. sherry - 1 Tbsp. dry mustard - 1 tsp. thyme - 1/2 c. soy sauce - 2 minced garlic cloves - 1 tsp. ginger Directions: - Combine all ingredients except roast. - Place roast in plastic bag and set in deep bowl. - Pour in marinade and close bag tightly. Let stand 2 to 3 hours at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator. - Occasionally press bag against meat to distribute marinade. - Remove meat. - Roast, uncovered, at 325° for 3 hours. Baste with marinade the last hour.

Dad'S Chili Ingredients: - 2 lb. pork tenderloin, cubed - 1 Tbsp. oil - 1 Tbsp. minced garlic - 6 to 10 roasted and peeled Pueblo green chilies - 1 can stewed tomatoes - 4 c. water - 3 tsp. cornstarch - garlic salt to taste Directions: - Fry pork in oil in saucepan over medium heat. - Add minced garlic to pork. - Dice green chilies and sprinkle with garlic salt. Drain meat. - Add 3 cups of water. - Add green chilies and diced tomatoes; add with garlic salt. - Mix cornstarch to remaining cup of water. - Then add to mixture. - Salt to taste. - Cook at medium heat.

Spoon Rolls Ingredients: - 3/4 c. Crisco, melted - 1 egg - 1 pkg. dry yeast - 4 c. self-rising flour - 2 c. lukewarm water - 1/4 c. sugar Directions: - Dissolve yeast in warm water. - Mix with other ingredients. - To bake, spoon batter into well-greased muffin tin about 2/3 full. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Will keep in refrigerator for 2 weeks if sealed in Tupperware bowl.

Chicago Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: - 3 1/2 c. flour - 3 tsp. baking soda - 1 c. packed brown sugar - 1 Tbsp. milk - 2 Tbsp. vanilla - 1 c. cornflakes - 1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate pieces (semi-sweet) - 1 tsp. salt - 1/2 c. butter - 1 c. granulated sugar - 1 egg - 1 c. vegetable oil - 1 c. quick oats Directions: - Sift flour, baking soda and salt onto wax paper. - Preheat oven to moderate (350°). - Beat butter, margarine, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, milk and vanilla in a bowl until well blended.

Salad Dressing Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. lemon juice or wine vinegar - 1 Tbsp. honey - 1 clove garlic, diced - 1 Tbsp. rosemary - 2 Tbsp. water - 1 small diced onion - 1 Tbsp. flax seed - 1 tsp. parsley Directions: - Place in blender until smooth.

Leroy'S Heavenly Hash Ingredients: - No. 2 can fruit cocktail - 4 bananas, cut up - 1 small bag miniature marshmallows - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. pecan pieces - 1 pt. Cool Whip - 1 small can crushed pineapple Directions: - Mix in a large bowl. - Refrigerate and serve cold.

Banana Cream Pie Ingredients: - 2 1/2 c. milk - 1/4 c. heavy cream - 2 egg yolks - 2/3 c. sugar - 4 Tbsp. cornstarch - 2 tsp. vanilla - 3 Tbsp. butter (room temperature) - 1 or 2 sliced bananas Directions: - Whisk together the milk, cream and egg yolks. - Combine the sugar and cornstarch in heavy saucepan. - Whisk in the yolk mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Then stir the mixture constantly until it comes to a boil, about 7 minutes more. - Boil, stirring, 1 minute. - Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla, butter and bananas. - Pour into baked pie shell and smooth top. - Finish with meringue or whipped cream topping.

Marinated Onions And Blue Cheese Ingredients: - 1/2 c. olive oil - 2 tsp. lemon juice - 1 tsp. salt - dash of pepper - 1/2 tsp. sugar - 1/4 c. crumbled Blue cheese - 2 c. sliced red or yellow onions Directions: - Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and sugar. - Add Blue cheese and onions.

Cheese Cake Ingredients: - 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs - 1/2 c. butter - 1/4 tsp. cinnamon - 1/4 c. sugar - 1 (16 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 1/3 c. milk - 1/2 c. sugar - 3 eggs - 4 Tbsp. lemon juice Directions: - Grease a spring-form pan (you can use a 13 x 9-inch pan) and pat mixture of graham cracker crumbs, butter, cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar in bottom and a little up the sides of the pan.

Carrot Bread Ingredients: - 1 c. sugar - 2/3 c. oil - 2 eggs - 1 1/2 c. flour - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 jar junior strained carrots (baby food) - 1/2 c. nuts Directions: - Mix all ingredients in order. - Bake in greased loaf pan for 1 hour at 350°.

Mistletoe Punch Ingredients: - 1 (6 oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed - 1 (6 oz.) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed - 6 c. water - 1/2 ??? grenadine syrup - 1 qt. ginger ale, chilled - wafer thin lemon slices and maraschino cherries for garnish Directions: - Combine all ingredients, except ginger ale and garnish, in a punch bowl. - Just before serving, add some ice cubes and stir in the ginger ale. - Put lemon slice and a cherry in each cup. - Serves 30.

Mixed Vegetable Casserole Ingredients: - 1 can Veg-All, drained - 1/2 c. chopped onion - 1/2 c. water chestnuts, sliced - 1/2 c. grated cheese (Cheddar) - 1/3 c. plus 2 level Tbsp. mayonnaise - 1/2 roll Ritz crackers, crushed - 1/2 stick margarine Directions: - Mix first 5 ingredients. - Pour into casserole and top with crackers mixed with margarine. - Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Cheeseburger Crescent Bake(1 Hour) Ingredients: - 1 lb. ground beef - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. crescent rolls - 1/8 c. chopped onion - 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce - 1 tsp. lemon juice - 1/2 tsp. paprika - 1/4 tsp. garlic powder - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/8 tsp. pepper - 2 c. shredded cheese - 1 beaten egg Directions: - Press crescent rolls in 13 x 9-inch pan, forming crust 1/2-inch up edge. - Brown hamburger in skillet with onion. - Drain grease. - Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over crescent rolls. - Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350°. - Kids love this!

Do-Unkles Pumpkin Cake Ingredients: - 2 c. sugar - 2 c. flour - 2 c. pumpkin - 1/2 tsp. salt - 2 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. nutmeg - 2 tsp. soda - 1 c. oil - 4 eggs - 2 tsp. baking powder - 1 c. chopped walnuts Directions: - Combine all ingredients together. - Mix at medium speed for 3 minutes. - Pour into a 9 x 13-inch pan. - Bake at 325° for 45 minutes. - Frost with cream cheese frosting or your favorite.

Colonial Cheese Biscuits Ingredients: - 1 1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese - 2 sticks butter, softened - 2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. flour - 1 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 1/2 tsp. paprika - confectioners sugar Directions: - These pancakes are as big as a dinner plate and formerly even bigger (12-inches in diameter!). - Nowadays you may find such big pancakes on the menu of a restaurant, but at home, we make them the dinner plate size. - They are either eaten as a savory (with smoked sausage or bacon) or as a sweet (plain with molasses or golden syrup or with apples). - Pancakes are best when made with yeast and they should be served piping hot. - Use two skillets when available. Keep the pancakes hot on steam, or covered in the oven. - Cold pancakes are awful! - The following recipe is a luxury one, for special occasions, as many eggs are used in preparing (instead of yeast).

Simple Salsa Dip Ingredients: - 1 jar (any size) salsa - 1 lb. American cheese (shredded) - 1 can refried beans Directions: - Mix it all together and microwave until cheese melts. - Goes good with tortilla chips.

Any Flavor Pan Dessert Ingredients: - 1 c. flour - 1 stick butter or oleo - 1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional) - 1 Tbsp. sugar - 1 small container frozen whipped topping - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 1 c. powdered sugar - 2 pkg. instant pudding - 3 c. milk Directions: - Mix the first 4 ingredients and press into a 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350°. - Combine 1 cup whipped topping with cream cheese and powdered sugar. - Spread on top of baked layer and chill. - Mix pudding with milk and spread over second layer. - Chill 15 minutes before spreading the remaining whipped topping over the pudding. - Serves 16.

Mexican Casserole Ingredients: - Fritos or Doritos - 1 lb. ground beef - 1 onion - 1 can rotel - 1 can mushroom soup - 1 can cream of chicken soup - 1 (12 oz.) can pet milk (can use fat free) - Grated cheese Directions: - In 9 X 13 dish spree fritos or doritos to cover well. - Brown and mix hamburger and onion. - Add rotel, soups and milk. - Pour over chips, cover with cheese and bake at 350 degrees until bubbly (25 to 30 minutes).

Apple Sour Cream Coffee Cake Ingredients: - 2 c. flour - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 c. butter or margarine - 1 c. sugar - 2 eggs - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 c. sour cream - 1/2 c. sugar - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1/2 c. chopped nuts - 1 1/4 c. apples, peeled and thinly sliced Directions: - Combine flour, soda and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Blend in flour mix, alternating with sour cream. In another bowl, mix together apples, cinnamon, 1/2 cup sugar and nuts. Spread half the batter in a greased 9-inch tube or Bundt pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon-apple mix over the batter. Spoon in the rest of the batter and sprinkle on the rest of the cinnamon-apple mix. Bake at 375° for 40 to 50 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Snickerdoodles Ingredients: - 1 1/2 c. sugar - 1/2 c. margarine - 1/2 c. vegetable shortening - 2 eggs - 2 tsp. cinnamon - 2 3/4 c. flour - 2 tsp. cream of tartar - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1/4 tsp. salt - 2 tsp. sugar Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - Beat with an electric mixer, the sugar, margarine, shortening and eggs in a large mixing bowl. - Put flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into flour sifter and add to the sugar mixture. - Stir until flour disappears. - Shape dough by rounding teaspoonfuls into balls. - Mix 2 teaspoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; roll each ball in cinnamon sugar mixture. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. - Bake until set, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Spaghetti Salad Ingredients: - 1 lb. spaghetti - 3 cucumbers, diced - 4 tomatoes, diced - 2 stalks celery, diced - 1 green pepper, diced - 2 onions, diced - 1 small bottle Wish-Bone Italian salad dressing - 1/2 bottle Salad Supreme Directions: - In a saucepan, cook spaghetti until tender. - Drain and cool. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and stir.

Spanish Meat Balls Ingredients: - 1 lb. ground meat - 2 slices cubed bread - 1 onion, grated - 1/2 c. rice (uncooked) - 1 tsp. chili powder - 1/2 tsp. allspice - 2 eggs - 1 tsp. salt - 1 green pepper (optional) - 2 cans tomato soup - 2 1/2 soup cans water - 1 tsp. chili powder Directions: - Mix well the first 9 ingredients; shape into small balls. - Put into a large greased casserole. - Heat soup, water and remaining chili powder; pour over meat balls. - Bake, covered, at 375° for 2 hours. - Yields 6 servings.

Broccoli Cornbread Ingredients: - 1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix - 1 1/2 sticks margarine, melted - 2 whole eggs - 2 egg whites - 1 c. sour cream - 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed but not drained - 1 medium onion, chopped Directions: - Combine cornbread mix and margarine in a large bowl and mix together. - Add remaining ingredients; blend well. - Pour into an ungreased 9 x 13 baking pan. - Bake at 400° for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Fried Onion Rings Ingredients: - 2 large sweet onions - 1 egg - 2/3 c. water - 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil - 1 tsp. lemon juice - 1 c. all-purpose flour - 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder - 1 to 1 1/4 tsp. salt - 1/8 to 1/4 cayenne pepper - oil (for deep-fat frying) Directions: - Cut onions into 1/2-inch slices; separate rings. Place in a bowl; cover with ice water and let soak for 30 minutes.

Mayonnaise Rolls Ingredients: - 1 c. White Lily Self Rising Flour - 1/3 c. mayonnaise - 1/2 c. sweet milk - pinch salt Directions: - Mix well, fill muffin pans 1/3 full. - Bake at 400° until brown. - Makes about 6 rolls.

Cheeseburger Loaf Ingredients: - 1/2 c. evaporated milk - 1 egg - 1 c. cracker crumbs - 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck - 4 Tbsp. finely chopped onion - 1 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste - 1 tsp. dry mustard - 1 Tbsp. ketchup - 1 c. grated American cheese Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - Combine all ingredients except cheese in bowl and mix thoroughly. - Lightly grease a loaf pan. - Put 1/3 of meat mixture in the bottom of pan and spread evenly. - Put 1/2 cup cheese on top (keep cheese away from the edge of the pan to prevent burning or sticking). - Repeat layers (1/3 meat, 1/2 cup cheese, 1/3 meat). - Bake 1 hour. - Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before removing to a platter to slice. - Yield: - 6 servings. Preparation time: 30 minutes.

One Bowl Chocolate Fudge(Microwave) Ingredients: - 1 pkg. (8 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate - 2/3 c. sweetened condensed milk - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1/8 tsp. salt - 1 c. chopped nuts Directions: - Microwave chocolate and milk in 1 1/2-quart microwavable bowl on High 1 minute; stir well. - Microwave 1 minute longer. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. - Stir in vanilla, salt and walnuts. - Spread into greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. - Cut into squares.

Ranch Style Baked Beans Casserole Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. margarine - 1 lb. ground beef - 1 pkg. onion soup mix - 1/2 c. water - 1 c. catsup - 2 Tbsp. prepared mustard - 2 tsp. vinegar - 2 (1 lb.) cans pork and beans in tomato sauce - 1 (1 lb.) can kidney beans, drained Directions: - Brown meat in margarine; stir in remaining ingredients. - Pour into bean pot or 2-quart casserole (cool and freeze if desired.) Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. - Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Etta'S Hungarian Coffee Cake Ingredients: - 1 c. brown sugar - 1 c. flour - 1/3 c. shortening - pinch of salt - 1 egg, beaten - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1/2 tsp. baking powder - 1/2 c. sour milk (add 1 Tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice to sour 1 c. milk) Directions: - Mix sugar and shortening. - Add flour and salt until it crumbles. - Put aside 1/2 cup of this mixture for topping. - Add egg to remainder. - Add soda and baking powder to sour milk, then mix everything together. - Sprinkle crumbs on top. - (Optional: Sprinkle cinnamon and ground nuts on top.) - Bake for 35 minutes in a 9-inch cake pan or pie plate.

Beer Biscuits Ingredients: - 2 c. biscuit mix - 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar - 6 oz. warm beer Directions: - Dissolve sugar in beer and add to biscuit mix. - Mix and bake in accordance with directions on biscuit mix container.

Baked Spaghetti Ingredients: - 1 c. chopped onion - 1 c. chopped green pepper - 1 Tbsp. butter - 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes with liquid, cut up - 1 (4 oz.) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained - 1 (2 1/4 oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained - 2 tsp. dried oregano - 1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained (optional) - 12 oz. spaghetti, cooked and drained - 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese - 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (undiluted) - 1/4 c. water - 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese Directions: - In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. - Add tomatoes, mushrooms, olives and oregano. - Add ground beef if desired. - Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. - Place half of the spaghetti in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Top with half of the vegetable mixture. - Sprinkle with 1 cup Cheddar cheese. - Repeat layers.

Easy Apple Dumplings Ingredients: - 1 can biscuits (10 count) - 5 cooking apples - 1/2 c. granulated sugar - 1/2 c. brown sugar - 1 1/2 c. water - 1 tsp. apple pie spice - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 stick butter or margarine Directions: - Peel, cut apples into quarters. - Roll out biscuits. - Cut each in half. - Put 1 quarter apple in each biscuit half. - Fold dough over apple, place in a buttered sheet pan or large casserole dish. Mix next 5 ingredients; pour over dumplings, cut butter over top. Bake in a 350° oven until apples are done. - Take from oven, baste and continue baking until golden brown. - May be served with Cool Whip. - Yields 8 to 10 portions.

Twinkie Dessert Ingredients: - 14 Twinkies - 1 large box strawberry jello - 2 c. hot water - 1 10 oz. frozen strawberries or 2 c. fresh - 1 large box vanilla instant pudding - 1 large container Cool Whip Directions: - Line bottom of 13x9 pan with Twinkies. - Mix jello with hot water and stir until dissolved. Add strawberries and pour over Twinkies. - Let set for 30 minutes or more. - Mix pudding as directed and pour over Twinkies and jello. - Cover with Cool Whip and decorate with more strawberries if desired.

Gooey Butter Cake Ingredients: - 1 box yellow or chocolate cake mix - 3 eggs - 1 stick butter - 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese - 1 box powdered sugar - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Preheat oven at 350°. - Mix cake mix with 1 egg and butter, melted. - Press into a 9 x 12 cake pan that has been greased and floured. - Then mix 2 eggs, cream cheese, 1 box powdered sugar and vanilla together. - Use a blender until all mixed, then pour over cake in pan and bake about 35 to 40 minutes at 350° or until you can stick a toothpick in and it comes out clean. - Cool, then cut into squares and eat.

Corn Pudding Ingredients: - 1 (1 lb.) can cream-style corn - 1 Tbsp. butter - 1 Tbsp. flour - 4 eggs, well beaten - 3 Tbsp. sugar - 1 c. scalded milk - 1 tsp. salt - 1/8 tsp. pepper Directions: - Mix flour, sugar, salt and pepper. - Add to corn. - Add melted butter. Add eggs. - Add milk. - Pour into greased casserole. - Place in a pan of water. Bake at 325° for 1 hour. - Serves 6.

Honey Cake Ingredients: - 3 eggs - ??? c. honey - 1/2 c. sugar - 1 c. strong black coffee - 2 tsp. baking powder - 3 Tbsp. soft margarine - 1 tsp. baking soda - 4 c. flour - 1 tsp. cinnamon Directions: - Preheat oven to 325°. - Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch cake pan. - In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and honey together. - Add sugar and mix again. - Mix coffee with baking powder and add margarine to the egg mixture. - Add baking soda, flour and cinnamon and beat together well. - Pour into greased cake pan. - Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour.

Enchiladas Ingredients: - 1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste - 1 qt. water - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 5 tsp. chili powder - 1 lb. lean ground beef - 1/2 c. chopped green onions - 2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese - 1 doz. corn tortillas Directions: - In a saucepan, combine tomato paste, water, garlic and chili powder; simmer 20 minutes. - In skillet, brown ground beef with half of the onions; drain fat. - Stir in 1 1/2 cups of cheese and 1 cup tomato paste mixture. - Spoon 1/4 cup tomato paste mixture in 3-quart shallow baking dish. - Soften tortillas, one at a time, by dipping in and out of remaining mixture. - Spoon beef mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up. - Place seam side down in baking dish. - Pour remaining tomato paste mixture over top. - Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions. - Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

Zucchini In Tomato Juice(From Weight Watchers) Ingredients: - zucchini - 12 oz. tomato juice - dash of oregano - dash of parsley flakes - dash of garlic powder - 2 Tbsp. bell pepper - 2 Tbsp. dehydrated onions - salt - 1 chicken bouillon cube Directions: - Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, then cut into cubes. - Put all ingredients in a saucepan and cook until the zucchini is tender.

Pineapple Casserole Ingredients: - 1 c. sugar - 6 Tbsp. flour - 2 c. grated Cheddar cheese - 1 1/2 c. crushed Ritz crackers - 2 (15 1/2 oz.) cans pineapple chunks, drained - 1 stick margarine, melted Directions: - Mix sugar, flour and cheese. - Add pineapple; pour in greased 10 x 10-inch casserole. - Sprinkle crackers on top. - Pour melted butter over top. - Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Brunswick Stew Ingredients: - 1 (2 lb.) chicken - 3 c. water - 1 1/2 tsp. salt - 3 potatoes - 1 onion - 1 (10 oz.) box frozen limas - 1 c. frozen or 1 can corn - 1 can tomatoes - salt and pepper to taste - 1/4 c. butter Directions: - Bring chicken to boil in salted water. - Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, until tender. - Remove from both. - Add vegetables to broth and simmer until tender. - Strip chicken from bones in large pieces and add to stew last 5 minutes of cooking.

Cheese Ball Ingredients: - 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise - 1 tsp. lemon juice - 5 to 6 green onions - 1 (6 oz.) pkg. smoked deli beef - 1 small can chopped black olives - 1 small green bell pepper - chopped nuts - Ritz crackers Directions: - Mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice. - Finely chop onions, beef, olives and bell pepper. Add to cheese mixture and mix well. Chill at least 6 hours. - Shape into a ball and roll in chopped nuts. Serve with Ritz crackers.

Marinated Carrots Ingredients: - 2 lb. carrots, cut in diagonal slices - 1 large onion, sliced in rings - 1 (10 oz.) can tomato soup, undiluted - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. pepper - 1 c. sugar - 1/2 c. salad oil - 3/4 c. vinegar Directions: - Wash and scrape carrots. Cut in diagonal slices. Cook and drain. Cool. Combine carrots with raw onion rings in a bowl. Combine tomato soup, sugar, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in saucepan. - Bring to boiling point; stir to dissolve sugar. - Pour hot mixture over vegetables and mix together. - Cover and chill in refrigerator overnight.

Blueberry Cake Ingredients: - 4 eggs, separated - 2 c. sugar - 1 c. shortening - 1 tsp. salt - 2 tsp. baking powder - 2 tsp. vanilla - 3 c. flour - 2/3 c. milk - 3 c. floured blueberries Directions: - Beat egg whites until stiff; add 1 cup sugar. - Set aside. Cream the shortening, salt, rest of sugar and vanilla. - Add egg yolks. - Beat until creamy. - Add baking powder, milk and flour to mixture alternately. - Fold in egg whites, then blueberries. - Pour into a well-greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. - Sugar the top. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes.

Summer Squash Casserole Ingredients: - 6 c. sliced yellow squash - 1 c. finely chopped onion - 1 can cream of chicken soup - 8 oz. sour cream - 8 oz. pkg. stuffing mix - 1 stick butter Directions: - Cook squash and onion (in pot with just enough water to coat bottom or steam them), - drain and set aside. Mix the soup (do not add water) with the sour cream; combine with - squash and onion. Melt butter and combine with stuffing. Put layer of stuffing along bottom of 6 X 10 inch baking dish. Alternate layers of squash and stuffing ending with stuffing. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes.

Skor Cake Ingredients: - 1 box German chocolate cake mix - 1 can Eagle Brand condensed milk - 1 jar Smucker's caramel sauce - 1 container Cool Whip - 6 Skor candy bars Directions: - Make cake according to directions on box and bake in 9 x 13-inch pan. - Immediately after removing from oven, poke holes all over cake and pour Eagle Brand milk and caramel sauce over top of cake. - Allow cake to completely cool and then ice with Cool Whip. Crush Skor candy bars and sprinkle over cake. - Keep refrigerated.

Never Fail Pie Crust(Double Pie Crust) Ingredients: - 4 c. sifted flour - 1 1/2 c. shortening - 1 egg - 1/2 c. ice cold water - 1 Tbsp. vinegar - 1 tsp. sugar - 1/2 tsp. salt Directions: - Combine flour, sugar and salt. - Put shortening in a chilled bowl and add flour mixture. - Blend with pastry blender to a coarse meal. - Blend egg and ice cold water together, then add vinegar and blend. - Add to flour mixture and mix well. - Roll out on floured surface.

Best Brownies Ingredients: - 1/4 lb. butter - 1/2 c. cocoa - 2 c. sugar - 4 eggs - 2 tsp. vanilla - 1 1/2 c. flour - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1 c. flaked coconut Directions: - Preheat oven to 350°. - Melt the butter. - Pour into mixing bowl. - Beat in cocoa and sugar. - When mixture is smooth, beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla. - Stir in flour, salt and coconut. - Pour in a 9 x 13-inch greased pan. - Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool in pan and cut into squares. - Yields about 30 bars.

Mushroom Caps Stuffed Ingredients: - 20 to 24 white large mushrooms, cut off stems and hollow out carefully, reserving stems - 1 lb. sweet sausage - 3/4 c. Mozzarella cheese - 1/2 c. seasoned bread crumbs Directions: - Fry and chop stems; drain. - Fry and drain sausage. - Mix cheese and bread crumbs and add mushroom stems and cooked sausage. - Mix all ingredients together. - Fill hollowed out mushroom caps with mixture. - Put in shallow baking dish. - Add a little wine. - Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is melted. - Serve immediately.

Toffee Brickle Ingredients: - unsalted soda crackers - 3/4 c. packed brown sugar - 2 sticks butter - 12 oz. bag chocolate chips Directions: - Line bottom of lasagne - size - pan - with soda crackers. Boil sugar and - butter - about - 8 minutes. - Pour over crackers. Bake at 350° - for 15 minutes. - Remove and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Spread melted chocolate chips with a knife. - Cool and crack into pieces. - Store in an airtight container.

Stir Fried Veggies Medley Ingredients: - 2 medium carrots - 2 celery stalks - 1 medium or 2 small onions - 1 medium bunch broccoli - 1/2 lb. mushrooms - 1/4 c. salad or olive oil - 1/4 c. water - 1 1/4 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. pepper - 1 level tsp. sugar Directions: - Cut carrots and celery into thin strips. - Thinly slice onions. Cut broccoli into 2 X 1/2 inch pieces. Cut mushrooms into quarters or in half if they are small. - In five-quart or 12 inch skillet over high heat, in hot oil, cook vegies, stirring quickly and frequently, about 3 or 4 minutes. - Add mushrooms, water, salt and sugar. Other spices may be added. - Cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes longer until veggies are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.

Bacon And Egg Breakfast Bake Ingredients: - 4 oz. fully cooked Canadian bacon or ham, cut into small cubes - 1/2 c. finely chopped Muenster, Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese - 4 eggs - 1 1/2 c. skim milk - 1/2 tsp. pepper Directions: - Preheat oven to 450°. - Spread bacon in bottom of 9-inch pie plate. - Sprinkle with cheese. - Beat eggs with milk and pepper. Pour over cheese. - Bake for 15 minutes. - Reduce heat to 350°. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer, until browned and firm in center. - Place pie plate on wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. - Cut in wedges. - Yields 10 servings, 249 calories per serving.

Spiced Tea Ingredients: - 1 1/4 c. Tang - 1/2 c. sugar - 1/3 c. instant tea - 1/2 tsp. cinnamon - 1/4 tsp. cloves - dash of salt Directions: - Mix all ingredients. - Use 3 to 4 teaspoons of mix for mug of hot water.

Fruit Pizza Ingredients: - 1 tube cookie dough - 1 pkg. cream cheese - 1/3 c. Marshmallow Fluff - sliced blueberries, peaches, kiwi and strawberries Directions: - Prepare cookie dough in circular baking pan. - Bake according to directions; cool.

Ham Roll-Ups Ingredients: - 6 thin slices Prosciutto ham - 3 oz. soft cream cheese - 1 small finely chopped onion Directions: - Place ham slices, one on top of the other, on cutting board. Cut 1/2-inch strips lengthwise; do not separate. - Combine cheese and onion. - Spread thin layer on top of first slice of ham. - Roll up first strips of slice and repeat next slice, etc. - Makes 30 roll-ups.

Pineapple Souffle Ingredients: - 1/4 c. butter - 1 1/2 c. sugar - 1 large can pineapple, drained - 3 slices bread, cubed - 3 eggs, beaten - 1/4 c. milk - cinnamon - 1 Tbsp. sugar - roasted pecans Directions: - Melt butter in pan (9 x 9-inch). - Mix together the next 5 ingredients and pour into baking dish with melted butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon, 1 tablespoon sugar and roasted pecans. Bake at 300° for 40 minutes.

Real Whipped Cream That Keeps Ingredients: - 1/2 tsp. unflavored gelatin - 4 tsp. cold water - 1 c. heavy cream - pinch of salt - 1/2 tsp. real vanilla - 1 tsp. sugar Directions: - In small ovenproof bowl, spread gelatin over water. Set bowl in a saucepan of hot water. Let stand until gelatin dissolves. Remove from saucepan. Let cool 1 minute. Whip cream until almost stiff. Add gelatin, salt and vanilla. Continue to whip until stiff. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

Montana Mud Cake Ingredients: - 2 sticks margarine - 2 c. sugar - 2 Tbsp. cocoa - 4 eggs - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 1/2 c. flour - 1 1/3 c. coconut - 1 c. chopped pecans Directions: - Cream first 3 ingredients. - Add eggs and vanilla. - Add flour, then add coconut and pecans. - Mix well. - Bake in floured and greased 9 x 12-inch pan in 350° oven for 30 minutes. - Pour a jar of marshmallow cream over cake and top with frosting.

Diane'S Quick Quiche Ingredients: - 3 eggs - 1 1/2 c. margarine, melted - 1/2 c. Bisquick - 1/4 tsp. salt - pepper to taste - 1 c. shredded Swiss cheese - 1/2 c. crisp fried bacon, crumbled - 1/4 c. chopped onion - pinch of basil - pinch of marjoram - 1 c. broccoli or favorite vegetable Directions: - To make a grilled cheese sandwich properly you must first decide what kind of bread to use, white, wheat, rye or raisin..raisin? - Then consider the kind of cheese you have available, American, Swiss, Cheddar, Limburger..Limburger? - You will also need butter, or oleo, or lard.. lard? - A kitchen countertop will be useful, as well as a knife, spatula, an iron skillet with a lid or cover, a stove and a helper to clean up the mess when you are through.

Egg Drop Soup Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. peanut oil - 1 c. chopped onion - 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic - 7 c. chicken broth - 2 Tbsp. soy sauce - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 1 c. thinly sliced carrots - 1 tsp. minced ginger root - 1 lb. lean pork, cut in strips - 1 (8 oz.) can bamboo shoots, drained - 1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained - 6 oz. frozen pea pods - 1/4 tsp. sesame oil - 2 eggs, well beaten Directions: - In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger and pork; cook and stir until tender. Stir in broth, soy sauce, pepper and sesame oil; bring to a boil. Add carrots; simmer 15 minutes. - Add all remaining ingredients except eggs; bring to a boil. - Reduce heat to low. - Stir in eggs with a fork to separate into strands.

Summer Berry Sauce Ingredients: - 3/4 c. frozen raspberry or raspberry blend juice concentrate, thawed - 2 Tbsp. honey - 1 c. sliced fresh strawberries - 1 c. fresh or frozen blueberries, partially thawed - 1 c. fresh or frozen raspberries, partially thawed Directions: - In a large bowl, combine juice concentrate and honey. - Add fruit. Toss gently to combine. - Store in refrigerator. - Makes 3 cups.

Cherry Pie Ingredients: - 9-inch graham cracker crust - 1 can condensed milk - 1/3 c. lemon juice - 1 can cherry pie filling - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: - Cream cheese should be close to room temperature. - Blend milk, lemon juice and vanilla with cream cheese and pour into pie crust. Chill about 2 hours. - Then pour cherry pie filling on top. - Chill one more hour. - Keep refrigerated.

Baked Bean Casserole Ingredients: - 4 Tbsp. bacon drippings - 3 Tbsp. garlic salt - 3 medium onions, sliced - 1 large can pork and beans - 1 regular can red kidney beans - 1 can small green lima beans - 1/2 c. catsup - 1 tsp. dry mustard - 1/2 tsp. black pepper - 1 tsp. salt - 1/2 c. brown sugar - 1/4 c. vinegar Directions: - Cook at 350° for 1 3/4 hours in a 2-quart casserole.

Pumpkin Bread Ingredients: - 2 c. canned pumpkin - 1 c. salad oil - 3 c. sugar - 3 1/4 c. flour - 4 eggs, beaten - 2 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. cloves - 1 tsp. nutmeg Directions: - Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. - Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. - Bake at 350° for at least 1 1/4 hours. - Makes 2 loaves.

Fried Rice Ingredients: - 1/4 c. onions, chopped - 2 Tbsp. green pepper, chopped - 2 Tbsp. salad oil - 2 c. cooked rice - 3 oz. sliced mushrooms - 2 Tbsp. soy sauce - 3 eggs, beaten Directions: - Cook and stir - onions - and - green - pepper - in oil until onion is tender. Stir in rice, mushrooms and soy sauce. Cook over low heat - for - 10 - minutes, - stirring frequently, stir in beaten eggs. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes longer.

Paw Paw'S Pancakes Ingredients: - 2 eggs - 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar - 1 1/2 c. self-rising flour - 1 c. milk - 3 to 4 Tbsp. oleo, melted - vanilla to taste Directions: - Beat eggs. - Add sugar and mix well. - Stir in flour and milk. Beat until smooth. - Add melted oleo and stir thoroughly. - Add vanilla. - Pour onto preheated skillet or griddle. - Turn when bubbles appear.

Speedy White Clam Sauce Ingredients: - 1 can minced clams - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1/2 c. olive oil - 1 Tbsp. minced parsley - salt and pepper Directions: - Drain clams. - Heat olive oil in skillet. - Add garlic; brown lightly. - Add parsley and seasoning. - Heat 2 minutes. - Serve over cooked spaghetti.

Pineapple Cranberry Pie Ingredients: - 3 c. cranberries - 1 1/2 c. crushed pineapple - 1 1/4 c. sugar - 1 Tbsp. flour - 3/4 tsp. cinnamon - 1/2 tsp. nutmeg - 1/4 tsp. salt Directions: - Cook fruit until cranberries burst. - Cranberries on bottom. Blend dry ingredients and stir into fruit. - Cook until thickened. Cool slightly and pour into 9-inch uncooked pie shell and bake at 350° - for 30 minutes.

Strawberry Yum-Yum Ingredients: - 1 stick margarine - 2 c. graham cracker crumbs - 2 pkg. Dream Whip - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 1 c. sugar - 1 c. cold milk - 2 c. strawberries Directions: - Melt margarine and stir in crumbs. - Place half of mixture in bottom of baking dish. - Whip Dream Whip and cream cheese with sugar and cold milk. - Pour half of the Dream Whip mixture on crumbs. - Spread strawberries on creamed mixture. - Spread remainder of creamed mixture on top of strawberries. - Sprinkle remainder of crumbs on top. - Chill 3 hours or longer.

Blueberry Cream Pie Ingredients: - 1 c. commerical sour cream - 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour - 3/4 c. sugar - 1 tsp. vanilla extract - 3/4 tsp. salt - 1 egg, beaten - 2 1/2 c. fresh blueberries - 1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell - 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour - 3 Tbsp. butter, softened - 3 Tbsp. chopped black walnuts Directions: - Combine first 6 ingredients; beat 5 minutes at medium speed of an electric mixer or until smooth. - Fold in blueberries. - Pour filling into pastry shell. - Bake at 400° for 25 minutes.

Western Style Barbecue Ingredients: - 4 frankfurters, cut in 1-inch pieces - 2 Tbsp. butter - 1 (19 1/4 oz.) can Campbell's chunky old fashioned beans with ham soup - 1 (12 oz.) can whole kernel golden corn with sweet peppers, drained - 1 (8 oz.) can lima beans, drained - 1/2 c. barbecue sauce Directions: - In saucepan, brown frankfurters in butter. - Add remaining ingredients. - Heat; stir occasionally. - Garnish with green pepper rings. - Makes about 5 cups.

Cheese Cake Ingredients: - 1 pkg. lemon Jell-O - 1 c. boiling water - 3 Tbsp. lemon juice - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese - 1 c. sugar - 1 small can drained, crushed pineapple - 2 tsp. vanilla - 1 large can Milnot - 2 pkg. graham crackers - 1/2 c. oleo (1 stick) Directions: - Mix first 3 ingredients. - Mix next 4 ingredients. - Whip Milnot until stiff. - Roll graham crackers and mix with 1 stick of oleo. Press crackers (half) into bottom of pan. - Combine the cream cheese mixture into the Jell-O mixture and fold in the Milnot. Put on top of graham crackers. - Add remaining crackers on top. Chill several hours.

Angel Food Cake Ingredients: - 1 cup sifted cake flour - 1 1/2 cups sugar - 1 1/2 cups egg white (about a dozen) - 1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar - 3/4 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring Directions: - Sift of sugar with flour 4 times. - Beat whites to a foam. - Add cream of tartar and salt and beat till it holds up peaks. - Add remaining sugar and flavoring. - Fold in flour.

Plum Nutty Cake Ingredients: - 2 c. self-rising flour - 2 c. sugar - 1 c. oil - 2 jars strained plum baby food - 3 eggs - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1 tsp. allspice - 1 c. pecans, broken into small pieces Directions: - Mix all ingredients together. - When fluffy, cook at 300° for 1 hour or until done.

Pinto Bean Pie Ingredients: - 3 c. sugar - 2 sticks margarine, melted - 1 c. pinto beans, mashed - 4 beaten eggs - 1 Tbsp. vanilla Directions: - Mix all ingredients; pour into 3 unbaked pie shells. - Bake at 350° for 35 minutes.

Speedy Little Devils Ingredients: - 1 devil's food cake mix - 3/4 c. peanut butter - 1 stick oleo, melted - 1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow cream Directions: - Combine melted butter and dry cake mix. - Reserve 1 1/4 cups of this for top crust. - Pat remaining crumb mixture into ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. - Top that layer with combined peanut butter and marshmallow cream. - Spread evenly. - Crumble remaining cake mixture over that. - Bake 20 minutes at 350°. - Cool; cut into bars. - Makes 3 dozen.

Martha Washington Candy Ingredients: - 2 boxes confectioners sugar - 1 can Eagle Brand milk - 1 tsp. vanilla - 7 oz. coconut (not frozen) - pecans - 1 box Baker's semi-sweet chocolate - paraffin Directions: - Mix together 1 box confectioners sugar, Eagle Brand milk and vanilla, then thicken with coconut and then add as many pecans as desired. - Mix well. - Put in freezer for 2 to 3 hours or until extremely stiff, then roll in balls, using the other box of confectioners sugar to roll in. - Set aside. - Melt 1/2 to 3/4 of a block of paraffin and 1 box of Baker's semi-sweet chocolate.

24 Hour Salad Ingredients: - 1 head lettuce - 1 c. chopped onion - 1/2 c. bacon bits - 2 c. mayonnaise - 1 pkg. shredded Swiss cheese - 1 c. cauliflower (in pieces) - 1 c. chopped celery - 1 c. frozen peas - 3 Tbsp. sugar Directions: - Layer vegetables in large bowl. - Top with bacon bits. - Mix mayonnaise and sugar together and pour on top of salad, making sure top is covered completely. - Cover and place in refrigerator overnight. - Put shredded cheese on top just before serving.

Rocky Road Fudge Ingredients: - 1/2 c. margarine - 2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa - 1/2 c. light corn syrup - 1 Tbsp. water - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1 lb. confectioners sugar - 1 c. miniature marshmallows - 1/2 c. chopped nuts Directions: - Grease 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan. - In 2-quart saucepan, melt margarine over low heat. - Stir in cocoa, corn syrup, water and vanilla until well blended. - Remove from heat. - Gradually stir in confectioners sugar until well blended and smooth. - Stir in marshmallows and nuts. - Turn into prepared pan. - Cover and refrigerate until firm. - Cut into squares. - Makes about 1 3/4 pounds.

Ice Cream Ingredients: - 2 eggs - 2 c sugar - 1 can Eagle brand milk - 1/2 pt cream - 2 tsp vanilla - pinch of salt - 2 qts milk Directions: - Beat with electric mixer. - Put in freezer.

No Bake Persimmon Pudding Ingredients: - 1 c. persimmon pulp - 1 c. powdered sugar - 2 c. graham cracker crumbs - 1/2 c. peanuts, chopped - 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows - whipped cream Directions: - Mix pulp, sugar, peanuts and marshmallows. - Add graham cracker crumbs. - Shape into roll, adding more crumbs, if needed, to retain shape. - Chill thoroughly. - Serve with whipped cream.

Fruitcake Cookies Ingredients: - 1 c. light brown sugar - 3 eggs - 3 c. self rising flour - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1/2 c. milk - 2 lbs candied fruit or 6 slices of candied pineapple and 2 cups of candied cherries - 3 to 4 c. of pecans Directions: - Cream butter and sugar. - Add eggs. - Add other ingredients and mix well. - Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. - Bake at 300 for 20 to 30 minutes.

Chicken And Tortilla Casserole Ingredients: - 1 medium chicken - 1 can (12) soft tortillas - 1 large chopped onion - 1 large chopped green pepper - 1 can mushroom soup - 1 can cream of chicken soup - 1 can tomatoes and green chilies - 1/2 tsp. chili powder - 1/2 tsp. garlic salt - 1 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated Directions: - Boil chicken; bone and cut up meat. - To the meat, add onion and green pepper. - Mix soups, tomatoes, chili powder and garlic salt. - Dip each tortilla in chicken broth, then in a buttered 9 x 12-inch baking dish. - Place a layer of tortilla, 1/2 the chicken, 1/2 the soup mixture and 1/2 cheese. - Repeat layers; bake 30 to 40 minutes in 350° oven until cheese melts.

Fruit Pizza Ingredients: - 1 tube refrigerator enriched sugar cookie dough - 8 oz. cream cheese, softened - assorted canned or fresh fruits, sliced - 1/2 c. powdered sugar - coconut Directions: - Press out cookie dough flat on a 13-inch pizza pan or cookie sheet. - Bake according to package directions. - Cream together cream cheese and powdered sugar. - Spread on cooled crust. - Top with chopped or sliced fruits and sprinkle with coconut. - Yields 1 pizza.

Harvard Beets Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine - 2 Tbsp. flour - 1/4 c. boiling water - 1/4 c. vinegar - 1/3 c. brown sugar - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/8 tsp. pepper - 1/8 tsp. ground cloves - 2 1/2 c. diced, cooked beets Directions: - Melt fat and stir in flour. - Gradually add boiling water and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. - Add vinegar, sugar and seasonings. - Mix well until sugar dissolves. - Add beets and cook until thoroughly heated. - If canned beets are used, substitute 1/4 cup liquid from the can of beets for the water. - Makes 6 servings.

Clam Chowder Ingredients: - 6 to 8 lean slices diced bacon - 2 c. diced, cooked potatoes - 1 c. diced onion - 2 cans minced clams, drained (reserve 1 c. clam juice) - 2 c. half and half - 1 c. water - 2 Tbsp. butter - salt and pepper to taste Directions: - Dice bacon and onion. Saute in soup pot. Add remaining ingredients. - Heat; do not boil. - May be thickened, if necessary.

Easy Cranberry Relish Ingredients: - 2 small pkg. fresh cranberries - 1 c. sugar (or more if you like) - 1 whole orange - walnuts Directions: - In food processor, mix cranberries, sugar and whole orange (cutting it into 2 to 4 parts seems to work better). - Mix ingredients in processor until chopped. - Transfer mixture into a mixing bowl and add chopped walnuts. - Chill and serve.

Banana Omelette Ingredients: - 3 Tbsp. Butter - 4 Bananas (sliced) - 6 Eggs (separated) - 1/2 tsp. Salt - Dash of Cayenne Pepper - 1/4 c. Milk - 2 Tbsp. Chopped Parsley Directions: - Melt the butter in a skillet and saut the bananas about 5 minutes turning them frequently. - Remove from the pan and set aside. - Beat the egg yolks with the salt, cayenne pepper and milk. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold the yolks and whites together. - Transfer to a buttered 7 x 10 inch shallow casserole and arrange the banana slices on top. - Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. - Sprinkle with parsley and serve from the casserole.

Taco Soup Ingredients: - 1 lb. hamburger - 1 onion, chopped - 1/2 pkg. dry taco seasoning - 1 can kidney beans - 1 can butter beans - 1 can tomatoes - 1 small can tomato sauce - 1 (12 oz.) can tomato juice or V-8 juice Directions: - Brown hamburger with onion. Drain. - Add taco seasoning. Combine meat mixture with all remaining ingredients. - Simmer 20 minutes. - Serve with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, crushed corn chips and chopped avocado. - Let each person create their own. Delicious and fun!

Frosty Pudding Cones Ingredients: - 2/3 c. sweetened condensed milk - 2 Tbsp. lemon juice - 6 sugar cones (the hard type) - 1/2 c. whipped cream or Cool Whip - 8 oz. fruit yogurt Directions: - In a mixing bowl, combine milk and lemon juice. Mix well. - Add yogurt. - Mix well. - Spoon mixture into cones. - Set upright in glasses or jars and place in freezer. - Freeze 3 hours. - Top each cone with 1 tablespoon whipped topping. - Serves 6.

Easy Marinade Ingredients: - 1/2 c. soy sauce - 1/4 c. oil - 1/4 c. red wine vinegar - 1 tsp. oregano - 1 tsp. basil - 1 tsp. minced onion - 1/4 tsp. pepper Directions: - Mix all ingredients together and pour over chicken. Let set as little as 1 hour or overnight for really juicy chicken.

Pina Colada Muffins Ingredients: - 1 box Pillsbury yellow cake mix - 1 tsp. coconut flavoring - 1 tsp. rum flavoring - 1 c. coconut - 1/2 c. chopped nuts - 1 c. drained crushed pineapple Directions: - Use electric mixer. - Prepare cake as directed on box. - Stir in remaining ingredients and mix 1 minute. - Use muffin cups or grease muffin pans well. - Preheat oven to 350°. - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. - I frosted mine with cream cheese frosting.

Oriental Tossed Salad Ingredients: - 3/4 c. sugar - 1/2 c. red wine vinegar - 1 c. oil - 3 Tbsp. soy sauce - 2 pkg. Ramen noodles, crushed - 1 c. chopped walnuts - 1 bunch chopped green onion - 1 bunch broccoli florets - 2 pkg. romaine lettuce Directions: - Mix all together right before serving. Serves 12 to 15.

Applesauce Cake Ingredients: - 1/2 c. white sugar - 2 c. brown sugar - 1 stick margarine - 1/2 c. oil - 2 c. applesauce - 2 tsp. soda - 1/2 tsp. salt - 2 eggs - 1 c. ground raisins - 1/2 c. walnuts or pecans - 2 1/2 c. flour - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 1/4 tsp. cloves Directions: - Beat the sugars (white and brown) and oil together. Add eggs and beat again. Add applesauce, raisins, salt and soda, then flour. Stir in walnuts or pecans. - Bake in large flat pan, 13 x 18-inches, at 350°.

Mayonnaise Ingredients: - 1 pt. oil - juice of 1/2 lemon - 1 egg yolk - 1 tsp. honey Directions: - Mix egg yolk slightly. - Add oil, 1 drop at a time, until it begins to thicken, then add slowly and steadily. - Add lemon juice and honey. - Store in fridge.

Shepherd'S Pie Ingredients: - 1 lb. hamburg - 1/4 c. chopped onion - 1/4 tsp. salt - 1/8 tsp. pepper - 1 c. mashed potatoes Directions: - Fry hamburg and onion until brown. - Drain off liquid. - Add salt and pepper. - Spoon into 1-quart casserole and place potatoes on top. - Put butter and paprika over potatoes. - Bake in a 425° oven for 15 minutes.

Fresh Apple Cake Ingredients: - 3 c. chopped, raw apple - 2 c. flour - 2 c. sugar - 1/2 c. shortening (I used 1 stick oleo) - 2 eggs - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. baking soda - 2 tsp. vanilla - 1/2 tsp. nutmeg - 1/2 tsp. cinnamon - 1 c. chopped nuts Directions: - Mix all ingredients together. - Bake in a greased and floured 13 x 9-inch pan. - Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. - I use a tube pan.