by Laurie | Apr 22, 2009 | Christmas Recipes, Cookies
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 and coconut. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes.
Optional: Can put green or red food coloring in for Christmas.
From the kitchen of Ella Meyer
by Laurie | Apr 22, 2009 | Beef, Casseroles
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 tomatoes and season to taste. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.
by Laurie | Apr 22, 2009 | Beef
1 T. fat
1 lb. ground beef
1 C. onions, sliced
1 C. green peppers, sliced
1 T. sugar
1 T. prepared mustard
1 T. vinegar
1 t. salt
1 C. catsup
1/2 t. ground cloves
Melt the fat in skillet. Add meat and brown slightly. Add onions, peppers, and seasonings to the meat. Cover the skillet and simmer about 30 minutes. Serve on split buns. Serves 6-8. Good for picnics.
by Laurie | Apr 22, 2009 | Cakes
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. oatmeal
1 C. flour
1/2 C. butter
1/2 C. sugar
3 C. apples, diced
2 t. cinnamon
Crumb first 4 ingredients together and place 1/2 mixture in pan. Cover with apples. Sift sugar and cinnamon over the top of apples. Cover with rest of crumb mixture. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream. Recipe says to use an 8×12 pan but a 9×11 should work fine. Serves 6.
by Laurie | Apr 21, 2009 | Vegetables
1 1/2 C. milk
1 beaten egg yolk
3 T. flour
4 strips bacon
1 small onion, minced
1/2 C. buttered crumbs mixed with 1/4 C. grated cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can string beans
Crisp bacon. Pour off some of the fat. Brown the onion. Add milk, flour and egg mixture and season. Pour over the beans. Put into a casserole and top with the crumbs and cheese. Bake about 30 minutes in a moderate oven.
From the kitchen of Alma Harnwell