Monthly Archives: September 2009

Bread/Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is from my stepmom, Cris. She makes this recipe for us everytime we visit and we all anxiously wait for these warm, gooey rolls to come out of the oven. 1/3 C. cornmeal (yellow) 1/2 C. sugar 2 … Continue reading

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Enchiladas (1964)

1 lb. Ground Beef 1/2 t. Salt 1 C. chopped Onions 1 C. chopped Green Olives Sauce: 1 C. grated Jack or Cheddar Cheese 2 (8 oz.) cans Tomato sauce 1 (6 oz.) can Tomato paste 1 can Condensed Tomato … Continue reading

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Zucchini Bars

This recipe is from my aunt. I’m not sure how old it is but looks like a classic to me. 2 C. sugar 1/2 C. raisins 1/2 C. chopped nuts 2 C. medium shredded zucchini 1 C. oil 1 t. … Continue reading

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Butter Cream Frosting (1953)

1/4 C. soft butter 2 C. sifted XXXX sugar (confectioner sugar) 1/4 t. salt 1 t. vanilla 2 T. cream 1 T. corn syrup Cream butter until very smooth; then add sugar gradually, creaming thoroughly. Add salt and vanilla. Gradually … Continue reading

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Creamed Broccoli With Bread Crumbs

Thank you to the person who threw away The Joy of Cooking (1943) cookbook at the Colorado Springs flea market two weeks ago. I will thoroughly enjoy it! Here is the first recipe I tried. 2 lbs. broccoli 2 T. … Continue reading

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