by Laurie | Feb 20, 2009 | Frostings/toppings
This recipe came from Doerflinger’s Ice Cream counter ( a department store in La Crosse, WI). The store and restaurant have been gone for many years now.
1 C. chopped dates
2 C. water
2 C. white sugar
1 C. white Karo syrup
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. Mapeline flavoring
1/2 C. chopped pecans or walnuts
Bring dates and water to boil and boil for a few minutes. Add syrup, sugar and salt and bring to a hard boil. When cool, add flavoring and chopped nuts. Serve over ice cream.
by Laurie | Feb 20, 2009 | Beef, Main Dishes
This is from my Grandma Ella. I have no idea how it got that name.
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
3/4 C. diced bacon
2 large onions, diced
1 1/2 t. prepared mustard
1 1/2 T. vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
9 potatoes, diced
3 C. boiling water
1 can peas
1 C. carrots
Sear meat with bacon and onion. Add mustard, pepper and vinegar. Add potatoes, peas and carrots. Add salt and water, then cover and simmer 1 hour.
From the kitchen of Ella Meyer
by Laurie | Feb 20, 2009 | Cookies
Here’s another oatmeal cookie recipe from my Grandma Ella.
1 C. shortening
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 C. flour
1 t. salt
1 t. soda
3 C. quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 C. chopped nuts
Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients. Add oatmeal and nuts. Shape into rolls and chill overnite in the refrigerator. Slice 1/4 inch thick. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 10 minutes.
From the kitchen of Ella Meyer
by Laurie | Feb 20, 2009 | Cookies
1/2 C. margarine
1/2 C. sugar
1/2 C. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
3/4 t. vanilla
1 C. flour, sifted
1 t. baking powder
1/4 t. soda
1/4 t. salt
1/2 C. rolled oats
1 C. corn flakes
1/2 C. coconut
Cream margarine and sugars together. Add egg and vanilla and mix until smooth. Sift dry ingedients. Stir in oats, cornflakes and coconut. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.
From the kitchen of Ella Meyer
by Laurie | Feb 20, 2009 | Cakes
This recipe comes from my Aunt Jinny.
1/3 C. butter
1 C. sugar
1/2 C. milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 C. flour
1 t. baking powder
1 C. hickory nuts
1 t. almond extract
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes in an 8 inch square pan.
From the kitchen of Virginia Twite.
