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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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Jello Cookies
3/4 C. shortening (part butter) 1/2 C. sugar 3 oz. fruit flavored Jello (use dry) 2 eggs 1 t. vanilla 2 1/2 C. flour 1 t. baking powder 1 t. salt Mix shortening, Jello, eggs and sugar. Blend in dry … Continue reading
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Bean and Cabbage Salad
I thought this was a little sour so I added more sugar than it called for, you can adjust to your taste. To speed things up, I used bagged coleslaw mix and precooked bacon crumbles. I’m sure it’s better made … Continue reading
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Applesauce Salad
1 (3 oz.) package strawberry or cherry gelatin 1 C. boiling water 1 C. applesauce 1 C. miniature marshmallows Combine boiling water with gelatin. Stir in applesauce and marshmallows. Chill until firm in refrigerator.
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Cottage Cheese Salad
2 C. small curd cottage cheese 1 (8 oz.) carton of Cool Whip 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well drained 1 (3 oz.) box orange Jello Mix cottage cheese, Cool Whip and pineapple. Then add dry Jello. Mix well … Continue reading
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French’s Saucewich (1957)
1 tall can evaporated milk 1/3 C. ketchup or tomato paste 1/3 C. French’s mustard Scald milk in double boiler. Blend in ketchup and mustard thoroughly. Serve hot on toasted or grilled cheese sandwiches, closed or open-faced, or toasted English … Continue reading
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Rice Casserole
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 1 stalk celery, cut fine 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can chicken with rice soup 1 can mixed vegetables 2 C. water 1 T. soy sauce 2 t. worcestershire sauce 1 C. rice … Continue reading
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Pilgrim Corn
3 C. whole kernel corn 1 green pepper, minced 2 eggs 2/3 C. buttered crumbs 2 T. melted margarine 2/3 t. salt 1/4 t. paprika Beat eggs slightly and add to corn. Add green pepper, melted butter, salt and paprika. … Continue reading
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Rocky Road Frosting
2 (1 oz. squares) unsweetened chocolate 1/4 C. water 2 C. sifted powdered sugar 1/2 C. chopped walnuts 2 C. tiny marshmallows 1/4 C. butter 1 t. vanilla In a small saucepan, place chocolate, 1 C. marshmallows, water and butter. … Continue reading
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Spice Nut Cake (Robin Hood Flour Recipe)
1/2 C. shortening 3/4 C. brown sugar 1/2 C. granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 t. vanilla 2 C. sifted Robin Hood All-Purpose flour 2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. soda 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. cloves 1/2 … Continue reading
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Baked Pumpkin Pudding
4 eggs 1 pound can of pumpkin 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. ginger 1/4 t. allspice 1/2 C. molasses 1 C. milk Butter or shortening to grease the casserole dish 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Crack the eggs … Continue reading
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Sally Lunn Bread
Apparently, versions of this recipe have been around since the 1700′s. I decided a recipe that was around that long must be good. It seems to be a cross between bread and cake and making it in a tube pan … Continue reading
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Rumford Dumplings (1918)
1 1/2 C. flour 1/2 t. salt 1 1/2 t. Rumford baking powder 2/3 C. milk (approximately) Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together twice; add the milk and mix thoroughly but quickly, and drop by small tablespoonfuls into … Continue reading
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Cherry Pie Filling (1961)
Crust: 1 C. flour 1/2 C. butter 2 T. sugar dash of salt Filling: 1 package vanilla pudding 1 can cherry pie filling Prepare crust and bake until brown. Fill crust with vanilla pudding and put the cherry pie filling … Continue reading
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White Sugar Cookies
1 C. oleo 1 C. sugar 1 egg 1 t. vanilla 1/2 t. baking soda 1/2 t. cream of tartar 2 1/2 C. flour 1/2 t. salt Roll into balls. Dip glass in sugar and press down. Bake at 350 … Continue reading
Old-time Johnny Cakes (1961)
I think this recipe is much older but I took it from the 1961 Betty Crocker Cookbook so I used that date. 1 egg, well beaten 2 C. white or yellow corn meal 1 t. salt 1 1/4-1 1/2 C. … Continue reading
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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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