Monthly Archives: February 2009

Queen Elizabeth II cake (1963)

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

This is one of my Grandma Ella’s recipes. Pour 1 C. boiling water over 1 cup chopped dates. Add 1 t. soda and let stand until cool. Mix and add to date mixture: 1 C. sugar 1/4 C. butter 1 … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Jello Salad (1963)

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

1 can crushed pineapple (tall can) 1 pkg. frozen strawberries 1/2 pint sour cream 1 box strawberry Jello Pour off pineapple juice and add water to make 1 cup. Heat and dissove Jello. Then add strawberries with juice and pineapple. … Continue reading →

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Black Bing Cherry Salad (1963)

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

1 can Black Bing Cherries 1/2 pint sour cream 1/4 C. pecans 1 pkg. Cherry Jello Dissolve Jello in 1 C. boiling cherry juice and 1 C. water. Chill until it begins to thicken. Add sour cream and blend thoroughly, … Continue reading →

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Cole Slaw Dressing (1963)

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

Cook five to ten minutes. Cool. 1/2 C. vinegar 1 t. celery seed Mix with: 1/2 C. salad oil 1/2 C. sugar 1/2 t. salt 1/2t. dry mustard 1 T. onion juice or grated onion Pour over cabbage and serve.

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Corned Beef Hotdish II (1963)

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

1 pkg. (7-8 oz.) elbow macaroni, cooked according to directions 1 can corned beef 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 sm. pkg. Velveeta cheese (cheese may be slivered and stirred into soup) Mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for … Continue reading →

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Ground Beef–Grand Style (1963)

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 1/2 C. chopped onion 1 pkg. Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup 1/4 C. milk 1 t. salt 1/4 C. catsup 1/3 C. sliced stuffed olives Brown beef … Continue reading →

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Danish Sugar Cookies (1968)

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Laurie

My grandma’s family was from Norway so we ate a lot of desserts and foods from Scandinavia. 2 C. sifted all purpose flour 3/4 t. baking soda 1 t. cream of tartar 1/4 t. salt 1 C. powdered sugar 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Brownies (1968)

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Laurie

This is my grandma Ella’s home-made brownie recipe. 1/2 C. butter or salad oil 1 C. sugar Pinch of salt 4 eggs, beaten well 1 lb. can Hersey Chocolate Syrup 1 C. flour 1/2 C. nuts Bake on cookie sheet … Continue reading →

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Three Bean Salad (1968)

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Laurie

This is from my Grandma Ella. 1 can green beans 1 can yellow wax beans 1 can kidney beans Drain beans and mix together. Mix together the following ingredients. 1/3 C. salad oil 2/3 C. vinegar 3/4 C. sugar 1 … Continue reading →

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Egg Roll Hotdish (1968)

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Laurie

1 head chopped cabbage 4 stalks diced celery 1 diced onion 1/4 diced green pepper 2 lb. hamburger 4 T. soy sauce 1 1/2 C. water salt and pepper to taste Brown hamburger. Fry vegetables in a little butter. Mix … Continue reading →

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Pistachio Salad (1968)

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Laurie

1 pkg. pistachio pudding (fix with milk by directions) 1 pint Cool Whip 1 lg. can crushed pineapple (drain off juice) 1/2 pkg. small marshmallows 1/2 C. chopped walnuts Mix together and refrigerate.

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Cranberry Salad (1968)

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Laurie

This is from my grandma Ella. Put 1 C. cranberries and 1 orange and rind through food chopper. Following items should be mixed and left to stand while the above is prepared: 2 pkgs. cherry jello 1 C. sugar 1 … Continue reading →

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Lime Jello Salad (1968)

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Laurie

This is a recipe from my grandma Ella but I changed the name.  It was originally called “Salad for Dinner.”  I have guessed on what a box of cottage cheese is and made it with about 1 1/2 C. regular cottage … Continue reading →

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Gridiron Casserole (1968)

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Laurie

This is another recipe from my grandma.  I’m not sure why it was given that name. 4 T. butter 1 medium onion (chopped) 1 Lb. ground beef 1 t. salt 1/8 t. pepper 1 can tomato soup 1 pkg. noodles … Continue reading →

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Beef Stroganoff (1968)

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Laurie

This is another recipe from my Grandma Ella. 1 lb. round steak, cut into thin strips 1/2 C. chopped onion 1 can mushrooms 1 can tomato soup 1/2 C. water 1/2 C. sour cream Dredge meat in flour and fry … Continue reading →

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Hamburger Hot Dish (Chop Suey) 1968

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Laurie

This was my Grandma Ella’s recipe. 1 C. diced celery 1 C. diced onion 2 lb.s hamburger (browned) 1 can tomato soup 1 can mushroom soup 1 can chop suey vegetables (drained) 1 soup can of water 1 small can … Continue reading →

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Potato Chips and Tuna Casserole (1963)

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 lb. potato chips 1 (7oz.) can Tuna fish 1 small can of peas 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup 1 can hot milk Put alternate layers of potato chips, Tuna and peas in a buttered baking dish.  Add milk … Continue reading →

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Barbecue Sauce (1963)

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Laurie

2 T. butter 1 medium onion, minced 1 green pepper, minced 2 T. brown sugar 2 T. prepared mustard 1 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 t. salt 3/4 C. catsup Combine in a sauce pan and simmer 15 minutes. From the … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Candy Jello Salad (1961)

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Laurie

1 pkg. Cherry Jello 1/4 C. cinnamon candies (Red Hots) 1 C. hot water 2 C. applesauce Dissolve candies in hot water and add Jello.  Stir into applesauce and chill.

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Cherry Nut Bars (1963)

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Laurie

2 eggs, slightly beaten 4 T. cherry juice (Maraschino) 1 pkg. white cake mix 1/2 C. Maraschino cherries, chopped 1/2 C. nuts Combine first 3 ingredients in a mixing bowl.  Beat until well blended.  Stir in cherries and nuts.  Spread … Continue reading →

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