Monthly Archives: April 2009

Dilly Casserole Bread

1 pkg. yeast 1/4 C. warm water 1 C. cream style cottage cheese, heated to lukewarm 1 T. butter 2 T. sugar 1 t. salt 1/4 t. baking soda 1 t. instant onion, minced 2 t. dill seed 1 egg … Continue reading

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Salad Dressing for Coleslaw

1/2 C. sugar 2/3 C. salad oil 1/3 C. vinegar 1 t. dry mustard 1 t. celery seed 1 small onion, grated 1/2 t. salt Green pepper (optional) Mix together and shake well. Pour over chopped cabbage just before serving. … Continue reading

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Crunch Cake

2 C. flour 2 C. brown sugar 1/2 C. shortening (part butter) 1 C. walnuts, chopped Mix together. Save 1 Cup of this mixture for the top. 1/2 C. sour cream 1/2 C. buttermilk 1 t. vanilla 1 t. baking … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Puffs (1954)

2 C. sweet potatoes, mashed 1/2 C. crushed cornflakes 1/2 t. salt 8 marshmallows 1 egg, beaten Add beaten egg to potatoes. If dry, moisten with milk. Form into balls with marshmallows in the center. Roll in cornflakes. Brown in … Continue reading

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Tuna Fish Salad (1954)

2 C. tuna fish 2 C. celery, chopped 1/4 C. creamy horseradish 1 C. mayonaise 1 t. salt Lettuce Break tuna fish and combine in a cold bowl with clery, horseradish, salt and mayonaise, using a fork. Arrange individual servings … Continue reading

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Spaghetti Hotdish (1954)

My friend Lorraine shared this recipe with me years ago and it’s one of my kid’s favorites. This actual recipe comes from one of my church cookbooks from 1954. I usually just cook it all in a fry pan but … Continue reading

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Tuna Hot Dish (1954)

1 pkg noodles, cooked 1 can tuna fish, drained 1 can mixed vegetables 1 can mushroom soup 1 soup can of milk Salt and Pepper Mix soup and milk and add a little salt and pepper. Layer in a casserole … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Nut Bread

2 1/2 C. sifted flour 1 T. baking powder 1 t. salt 2 t. cinnamon 1 t. cloves 1/2 t. mace or nutmeg 1/2 t. baking soda 1 C. chopped pecans 1/2 C. shortening 1 C. brown sugar 2 eggs … Continue reading

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Rhubarb Pie

4 C. flour 1 1/2 C. sugar 2 eggs, beaten 4 C. rhubarb, cut into small pieces Sift flour and sugar together. Add eggs. Beat thoroughly and add rhubarb. Line pie pan with pastry and pour in filling. Sprinkle with … Continue reading

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Banana Cake

1/3 C. shortening 1/3 C. sugar 1/2 C. brown sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 1 t. vanilla 1 1/2 C. flour 1 t. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1 t. baking soda 4 T. sour milk 1 C. mashed banana … Continue reading

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Fruit Cocktail Cake

1 (16oz)can fruit cocktail, Juice and all 1 egg 1 C. sugar 1 1/2 flour 1 t. baking soda Mix and pour into greased pan. Add topping: 1 C. brown sugar 1 small pkg. of nutmeats Bake at 350 degrees … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Cake

1/2 C. butter 1/2 C. sugar 1 C. brown sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 3/4 C. pumpkin 2 T. maple syrup 2 C. cake flour 1/4 t. baking soda 3 t. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1/2 C. sour milk … Continue reading

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Rhubarb Torte

Crust: 1/2 lb. butter (2 sticks) 2 C. flour 2 T. sugar Mix and bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Filling: 6 egg yolks 2 C. sugar orange rind or juice (1 T. ) 4 T. flour 1 … Continue reading

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Flotegrot

This is a traditional recipe but was adjusted to serve 30 for a Norwegian gathering. You may want to reduce the amounts for your own use. 3 Qts. whipping cream flour milk (about 2 1/2 qts.) 1 1/2 C. sugar … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/2 C. shortening (part butter for a richer cookie) 1/4 C. white sugar 1/2 C. brown sugar 1/2 t. vanilla 1 egg, well beaten 1 C. + 2 T. flour 1/2 t. soda 1/2 t. salt 1/2 C. nuts 1 … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Cookies

1 C. white sugar 1 C. brown sugar, packed 1 C. lard or 3/4 C. butter 1 t. soda 1 C. peanut butter 2 1/2 C. flour 2 eggs, well beaten 1 t. vanilla 1/2 t. salt Blend first 3 … Continue reading

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Oatmeal “Drop Cookies”

3/4 C. shortening 1 C. brown sugar, packed 1 egg, beaten 1 t. cinnamon 1 t. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1 1/4 C. flour, sifted 1 t. vanilla 1/2 C. nuts 2 1/2 C. oatmeal 1/2 C. raisins (optional) … Continue reading

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Norwegian Meat Balls

1 1/2 lb. lean ground pork 1/2 lb. ground beef 2 eggs 2 large potatoes, riced and mashed 1 C. milk 1 t. salt 1 C. cream Mix pork and ground beef well, add eggs, potatoes, milk and salt. Form … Continue reading

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Coconut Meringues

3 egg whites 1 C. sifted powdered sugar 1/3 C. crumbled Saltine crackers 1 pkg. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 pkg. (4 oz.) shredded coconut Beat egg whites until stiff. Slowly add powdered sugar. Fold in crackers, chocolate chips … Continue reading

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Hamburger Hot Dish (1954)

1/2 lb. hamburger 2 C. each potatoes and carrots 1/2 C. rice, uncooked 1 1/2 C. tomatoes 1 onion 1 C. celery Brown hamburger. Add onion, potatoes, carrots and celery which has been cut in small pieces. Add rice and … Continue reading

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