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Author Archives: Laurie
Quick Onion Sauce (1967)
3 T. onion soup mix (1/2 envelope) 2 T. sugar 1/2 t. salt Dash of pepper 1 T. prepared mustard 3/4 C. water 1/2 C. catsup 1/4 C. cider vinegar 1 T. lemon juice Combine ingredients in saucepan. Simmer, covered, … Continue reading
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Sunday Hot Bread (1930′s-1940′s)
3/4 C. sugar 1 egg 2 T. butter 2/3 C. milk Pinch of Salt 1 1/2 C. flour 3 t. baking powder 3 t. lemon extract Granulated sugar Cinnamon Cream butter and sugar, add egg mixed with milk and extract, … Continue reading
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Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
I typically purchase a fully-cooked ham and that will take between 12-15 minutes a pound in a 325 degree oven to properly heat to 160 degrees internal temp. To cook the ham, I put it in a pan with a … Continue reading
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Yule Logs
These are the most traditional cookie in our house. There has never been a Christmas in my lifetime where these have been missing. They are my personal favorite. I’ve included slightly different recipes for a pecan version and a walnut … Continue reading
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Norwegian Sandbakkles
This recipe comes from a dear Norwegian friend who shared many of her recipe secrets with me when I was just learning to cook. It amazes me how great this cookie tastes when it’s made with so few ingredients. 1 … Continue reading
Gingerbread Pancakes
We always have these on Christmas morning. They’re a family favorite and the smells and flavor are perfect for the holidays. 1 C. flour 1 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. cinnamon 2 T. molasses 1 C. buttermilk … Continue reading
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Traditional Pumpkin Pie
1 unbaked pie crust (Use deep dish if buying store bought) 1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin or 2 C. fresh pumpkin 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. ginger 1/2 t. nutmeg 1/2 … Continue reading
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Sweet Potato Casserole
I’m not sure how old this recipe is. I’ve been making it for so long and I can’t remember where I originally found it but it’s a great recipe with simple ingredients and we always have it every Thanksgiving and … Continue reading
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Grandmother’s Famous Cranberry Bread
This recipe comes from my children’s favorite teacher Ms. Betsinger. It was her mother’s recipe and she always made this bread during their cranberry tasting unit for her second grade class. She’s retired now and we all miss her very … Continue reading
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Supper Chicken Salad (1968)
Okay, I know today we find this a very odd combination of ingredients but this was so common in the 1950′s and 60′s that I just can’t ignore the importance of Jello salads. This could just about be a meal … Continue reading
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Light as a Feather Ginger Bread (1960)
1/2 C. boiling water 1/2 C. shortening 1/2 C. brown sugar 1/2 C. molasses 1 egg, beaten 1 1/2 C. all purpose flour 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. baking soda 3/4 t. ginger 3/4 t. cinnamon … Continue reading
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Cranberry-Orange Relish (1960)
4 C. fresh cranberries 2 oranges (quartered and seeded) 2 C. sugar 1 apple, unpeeled but remove seeds Put the cranberries and oranges through a food chopper and add sugar. Mix well and chill several hours before serving. Makes 1 … Continue reading
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Smothered Chicken (1968)
6 chicken breasts salt and pepper 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 C. dairy sour cream 1/2 C. chopped almonds Place chicken breasts in a shallow baking pan. Add salt and pepper to … Continue reading
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Hot Cranberry SPAMwich
I haven’t tried this recipe yet but it seemed appropriate for fall and a unique combination of flavors. SPAM slices Bread slices Cheese slices mustard Jellied cranberry sauce Toast a slice of bread on one side under broiler. Cover untoasted … Continue reading
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SPAM Flamenco (1968)
1/4 C. chopped onions 1/4 C. diced green pepper 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 T. cooking oil 2 C. (1 lb. can) tomatoes (cut in small pieces) 1 C. Minute Rice 1 C. frozen green peas 1 C. hot … Continue reading
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Apricot Nut Bread (1945)
1/2 C. dried apricots, chopped fine 1 egg 1 C. granulated sugar 2 T. melted butter 2 C. flour 2 t. baking powder 1/4 t. baking soda 1/2 C. orange juice 1/4 C. water 1 C. chopped Brazil nuts 3/4 … Continue reading
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Date Bread (1945)
1 C. dates, cut and stoned 1 C. hot water 1 egg, beaten 1/2 C. white or brown sugar 1 1/2 C. flour 1 t. baking powder 1 t. soda 1 t. salt 1/2 C. pecans, cut into pieces Pour … Continue reading
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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