1 stick butter 2 squares of Bakers Chocolate, melted 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/3 cup plain flour Dash of salt 2 tsp. vanilla On low to medium heat in a sauce pan, melt butter and chocolate. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add remaining … [Read more]
Carrot Cake
1 carrot cake mix½ cup water½ cup vegetable oil4 eggs8 oz. crushed pineapple with juice½ cup nuts½ cup coconut½ cup raisinsAdd together cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Beat on low speed with mixer until mixed. Then beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in … [Read more]
Spinach Casserole
10 oz. package frozen spinach, cooked and drained 3 eggs 8 oz. sour cream ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp. flour 2 Tbsp. butter 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper Cook spinach in a small amount of water. Drain well in a strainer, squeezing … [Read more]
Spaghetti Sauce from Scratch
28 oz. can tomatoes 2 six oz. cans tomato paste 5 six oz. cans water Onion ½ tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning 1 ½ Tbsp. sugar 1 ½ Tbsp. Worsterchire Sauce 1 tsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. wine vinegar 1 tsp. salt 2 bay leaves Mix all … [Read more]
Homemade Lasagna II
2 lb. ground beefOnion1 ½ tsp. garlic2 tsp. salt1 lb. tomatoes3 cans tomato paste16 oz. ricotta cheese¼ cup Parmesan cheese2 tsp. parsley2 beaten eggs1 tsp salt1 ½ tsp pepper8 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese8 lasagna noodles, cookedBoil noodles, … [Read more]
Chicken Tetrazini
1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can chicken broth 12 oz. thin spaghetti, cooked Salt and pepper Grated cheddar cheese Can add onion, peppers, pimentos, celery, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, etc. as desired. Cook … [Read more]
Homemade Mac and Cheese
1 cup pasta, cooked 2 eggs Sour cream Butter 1 ½ tsp. salt 1 cup milk Cheddar Cheese Cook pasta and drain. Add remaining ingredients. Bake in an 8x8 dish at 400 degrees until eggs are set. … [Read more]
Mexican Hamburger Rice Skillet
1 lb. ground beef Onion Bell pepper 1 package taco seasoning 1 can Rotel 1 ½ cups water 1 cup uncooked rice ½ tsp. salt Brown ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in a skillet. Drain. Add taco seasoning, Rotel, water, rice, and salt. Bring … [Read more]
Dirty Rice
1 lb ground beef2 garlic cloves2 celery ribs1 medium onion1 Tbsp. parsley1 green bell pepper¼ tsp. red pepper1/4 tsp. black pepper1 Tbsp. Worsterchire sauce1 cup uncooked rice1 can beef broth¾ cup waterIn a skillet saute ground beef, garilc, celery, … [Read more]
Vidallia Onion Cornbread
¼ cup margarine or butter 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped 1 (8oz.) package cornbread mix (Such as Jiffy) 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/3-1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup milk 1 large egg, beaten ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. dill weed … [Read more]
Waldorf Salad
chopped apples (red or green) and celery nuts (pecans or walnuts) Mix with: spoonful of mayo approx. 1 tsp lemon juice … [Read more]
Potato Salad
cut up potatoes boil potatoes, but make sure not to overcook them chop up some celery and onions mix all together with mustard, mayo and some sort of chili sauce or relish (amounts can vary depending on preference, but use more mayo than mustard … [Read more]
Biscuits from Scratch
1 c. self rising flour 1/4 cup shortening 1/3 cup buttermilk Mix flour and shortening. Pour buttermilk in center, stir just enough to mix. Handle dough as little as possible. roll out on a floured surface and cut biscuits whatever size you want. … [Read more]
Poppyseed Bread
Mix: 1 ½ cups milk1 1/8 cups oil3 eggs1 ½ tsp. each of almond flavoring, vanilla extract, butter flavoring and poppyseedsAdd to3 cups flour2 ½ cups sugar1 1/2 tsp. salt1 ½ tsp. baking powderMix well, pour into two bread pans; cook at 350 for 45 … [Read more]
Unbaked Cookies
2 cups sugar ½ cup shortening 1/3 cup cocoa ½ cup milk 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 tsp. vanilla 3 cups uncooked oats Combine all ingredients except oats and vanilla. Bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from head and add … [Read more]
Triple Chocolate Cake
1 chocolate cake mix 4 oz instant chocolate pudding 4 eggs 2/3 cup water ½ cup oil 8 oz. sour cream 12 oz. chocolate chips/ Mix everything but chips. Beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. Bake in a greased bundt pan at 325 … [Read more]
Strawberry Cake
1 box white cake mix1 box strawberry jello1 Tbsp. flour4 eggs¾ cup oil½ cup mashed sweet strawberries (frozen is fine)½ cup waterFor Frosting:1 box powdered sugar 1 stick margarine¼ cup mashed, sweetened strawberriesMix together cake mix, jello, and … [Read more]
St. Louis Coffee Cake
For Cake: 1 box pound cake mix 2 eggs 1 stick butter, melted For Frosting: 1 ½ tsp vanilla 1 box (1 lb) powdered sugar. 1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese 2 eggs Blend cake mix with 2 eggs and melted butter. Pour into a 9 x 13 pan. Spread to the … [Read more]
Sugar Plum Pudding Cake
2 cups sugar 2 cups self rising flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. cloves 3 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2 small jars of baby food prunes (or figs) ½ cup raisins ½ cup pecans Mix and bake in a bundt pan or 9x13 pan at 350 degrees for 45-50 … [Read more]
Pecan Pie
3 eggs1/8 tsp. salt2 Tbsp. melted butter¾ cup Karro1 tsp. vanillaPecansPut pecans in bottom of pie shell. Mix remaining ingredients and pour on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes. … [Read more]
Pumpkin Pie
2 eggs1 can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)¾ cup sugar½ tsp. salt1 tsp. cinnamon½ tsp. ginger¼ tsp. clovesLarge can evaporated milkDeep dish pie shellMix all ingredients and pour into cooked pie shell. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes and then reduce … [Read more]
Peanut Butter Pie
One 10 inch graham cracker crust½ cup crunchy peanut butter12 ounce carton of Cool Whip, thawed6 ounces of cream cheese, softened1 ½ cups of powdered sugar1 can of milk chocolate frostingBeat cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until well … [Read more]
Mary Pat’s Peach Pie
1. cut up 4 cups peaches2. put into bowl with 1/3 cup sugar and 1 Tbsp lemon juice (1 lemon). Stir well and put in fridge for one hour.3. Cook pie shell and let cool.4. Drain all liquid off peaches mixture and reserve liquid in a one cup measuring … [Read more]
Oatmeal Honey Cookies
1 cup shortening 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg ½ cup honey ¼ cup water ¼ cup sugar 1 ½ tsp vanilla 1 ¼ cup plain flour 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp salt 3 cups regular (not quick) oats 1 cup raisins ½ cup nuts Mix first 7 ingredients. Add remaining … [Read more]
Mandarin Orange Cake
For cake: 1 butter cake mix 1 can mandarin oranges and juice 3 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil Bake at 325 degrees for 55 minutes and cool. Frosting: 1 large can crushed pineapple and juice 1 box instant vanilla pudding 8 oz. Cool Whip Mix … [Read more]
Miss Mary Pat’s Cookies
1 cup shortening2 cup brown sugar1 cup white sugar2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla1 ½ cups flour½ tsp salt1 tsp baking soda3 cups quick oatsChocolate chipsMix shortening, brown and white sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour, salt, and soda. Then add oats … [Read more]
Lemon Ice Box Pie
1 (6oz.) can frozen lemonade 14 oz. can Eagle Brand milk 12 oz. Cool Whip 1 frozen pie shell, cooked Yellow food coloring Bake pie shell. Thaw lemonade and cool whip until soft. Mix with Eagle brand and food coloring. Fill pie shell and … [Read more]
Honey Bun Cake
For Cake: 1 yellow cake mix 4 eggs 2/3 cup oil 8 oz. sour cream Mix together and put half of mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. For Middle: 1 cup brown sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon Chopped nuts Sprinkle on batter and top with remaining batter. … [Read more]
Hot Fudge Pudding
1 cup self rising flour 1 ¾ cup sugar, divided 4 Tbsp. cocoa, divided ½ cup milk 2 Tbsp. butter melted 1 tsp. vanilla Pinch of salt 1 ½ cups hot water Combine flour, ¾ cups sugar and 2 Tbsp. cocoa. Stir in milk, butter, and vanilla. Pour … [Read more]
Hershey’s Cheesecake
3 (8oz.) packages cream cheese, softened¾ cup sugar3 eggs1 tsp. vanilla2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips1 large graham cracker pie crust2 Tbsp. whipping creamPreheat oven to 450 degrees. Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with mixer. Add … [Read more]
Grandma Bettye’s Easy Fruit Cobbler
½ stick butter1 large can fruit (apple, peach, cherry, blackberry etc.) with juices½ cup sugar½ cup self rising flour1/3 cup milk.Preheat oven to 350 degrees and melt butter in baking dish in oven. Remove from oven and pour fruit over butter. Combine … [Read more]
Haystacks
1 cup butterscotch, chocolate or peanut butter chips½ cup peanut butter½ cup peanuts2 cups chow mien noodlesInto 2 quart dish, microwave at 50% power. Melt the chips and peanut butter (3-5 minutes). Stir in peanuts and chow mien noodles. Drop on wax … [Read more]
Ginger Molasses Refrigerator Cookies
¼ cup butter½ cup shortening1 cup sugar1 egg¼ cup molasses2 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 tsp. ginger½ tsp. cloves½ tsp. baking soda½ tsp. saltCream butter and shortening. Gradually add sugar. Cream well. Add egg and molasses and beat well. Add dry … [Read more]
German Chocolate Cake Icing
1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 3 egg yolks ½ cup butter 1 tsp. vanilla Cook and stir until thick. About 12 minutes. Add 1/3 cup coconut and 1 cup pecans. Cool and spread over cake. … [Read more]
Gingerbread
1 cup shortening ½ cup sugar 2 eggs 2 ½ cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 tsp ginger ½ tsp cinnamon 1 cup sorghum 1 cup hot water Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs. Add dry ingredients. Mix sorghum and hot water. Add to batter. … [Read more]
Fruit Pizza
1 package Pillsbury Sugar cookie dough8 oz. cream cheese¼ cup sour cream2 Tbsp. Sugar½ tsp. almond or vanilla extractPowdered sugarFruitPush cookie dough into a 14 inch greased pizza pan or two 9 inch pie plates. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-14 minutes … [Read more]
Fresh Apple Cake
1 large egg1 cup sugar2/3 cup oil1 ¼ cup flour½ tsp. salt½ tsp. baking soda1 tsp baking powder2 cups apples, sliced½ cup nuts½ tsp vanillaBeat egg. Add sugar and oil. Add dry ingredients. Add apples, nuts, and vanilla. Mix. Bake in an 8 inch square … [Read more]
Easy Coconut Cake
1 white cake mix 1 ½ cups milk ½ cup sugar 2 cups shredded coconut 8 oz. Cool Whip Bake cake in a 9x13 inch pan per instructions on box. Cool for 15 minutes. Poke holed into cake. Combine milk, sugar and ½ cup coconut in a sauce pan and bring … [Read more]
Dixie Castle Banana Pudding
6 eggs3 cups sugar2 Tbsp. vanilla¾ gallon milk¾ cup flourVanilla wafersBananasIn a double broiler, beat eggs and sugar. Add vanilla and milk. Mix well. Add flour, mixing well. Cook and stir until thickens (a little over an hour). Pour pudding over … [Read more]
Cream Cheese Chocolate Swirl Cake
For Cake:3 cups flour2 cups sugar2 tsp. baking soda½ tsp. cocoa1 tsp. salt2 cups water2/3 cup oil2 Tbsp. vinegar3 tsp. vanilla1 (12oz.) package chocolate chipsCream Cheese Mixture:8 oz. cream cheese1 egg1/3 cup sugar1/8 tsp. saltMix together all … [Read more]
Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
20 oz. can crushed pineapple, undrained 21 oz. can cherry pie filling 1 yellow cake mix ¾ cup melted butter ½ cup pecans Spread pineapple in bottom of a greased 9x13 inch pan. Top with cherry pie filling. Sprinkle dry cake mix on top. Drizzle … [Read more]
Chocolate Chess Pie
½ stick of butter1 ½ cup sugar3 Tbsp. cocoa2 eggs, beaten1 small can evaporated milk1 tsp. vanillaPinch of saltMix sugar and cocoa then add the melted butter. Mix eggs milk and vanilla and add to the butter/sugar/cocoa mixture. Pour into a 9 inch pie … [Read more]
Banana Bundt Cake
1 yellow cake mix 4 oz. instant vanilla pudding 4 eggs ¾ cup water ¼ cup oil 1 cup mashed bananas Mix together and bake in a bundt pan at 325 degrees for 60 minutes For Glaze: 1 cup sugar 1 stick butter ¼ cup water Bring to a boil. … [Read more]
Baker’s Rack French Silk Pie
3 stick butter, softened2 ¼ cup sugar½ cup cocoa3 Tbsp. oil3 tsp. vanilla6 eggs2 pie crusts, baked and cooledCool WhipChocolate shavings for garnishBeat all ingredients together until fluffy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Pour into baked pie shells. … [Read more]
Fritatas
1 lb sausage; cooked 2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 3T flour MIX Add 8 eggs, beat in 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup ranch dressing Makes 24 regular muffins Spray muffin tins with Pam Cook at 325 degrees for 20 minutes (If … [Read more]
Sweet Potato Casserole
½ stick butter, melted 2 cups cooked, mashed, sweet potatoes ½ cup milk 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup sugar ½ cup coconut ½ cup raisins Topping: 1 eight oz. can crushed pineapple, drained. ¼ cup self rising flour ½ cup sugar 1 … [Read more]
Cole Slaw
Cabbage, chopped Carrots, chopped Salt and pepper 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. clear vinegar 1 Tbsp. oil Mayonnaise Chop up cabbage, carrots, and tomato. Heat oil and vinegar in microwave then add sugar to dissolve. Add liquid to cabbage, carrots, … [Read more]
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
4 large russet potatoes2 Tbsp. Butter or margarine1 small Onion1 (10 oz). package Frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained½ cup Ranch salad dressing1 cup Diced, cooked chicken, fish, or beef1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil2 tsps. Dried parsley (optional)1 … [Read more]
Mexican Corn Casserole
1 large can cream style corn 1 can Mexi-corn 8 oz. sour cream 1 stick butter 1 package Mexican cornbread mix Grated cheddar cheese Melt butter. Add all other ingredients. Mix and bake at 350-400 degrees for 20-30 minutes. … [Read more]
English Pea Casserole
4 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. flour ¼ tsp. salt 1 1/3 cup milk 2 slices American cheese 2 cans peas or asparagus 2-4 hard boiled eggs, chopped Pimentos French onion rings for topping Boil eggs. Drain peas. Melt butter in a sauce pan then add … [Read more]
Easy Corn Pudding
15 oz. can white cream corn 1 heaping Tbsp. flour 1 level Tbsp. sugar 2 eggs, beaten ¼ cup milk Salt and pepper Combine all ingredients. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes. … [Read more]
Broccoli and Rice Casserole
½ cup dry brown rice, cooked Onion Celery 1 bunch Broccoli, cooked 1 can cream of mushroom soup 8 oz. Velveeta cheese 4 Tbsp. butter Cook ½ cup raw rice. Add butter and cheese to hot rice to melt. Add soup and broccoli. Bake 20-30 minutes at … [Read more]
White Bean Chili
2 cups Cooked, diced chicken breast2 cans White, sweet corn2 cans Great Northern white beans1 ca Diced yellow onion1 can Diced green chiles2 cans Chicken brothTo taste, Salt, pepper, thymeAs desired, Sliced or shredded mozzarella … [Read more]
Sunday Chicken Soup
2 medium onions2 bell peppers2 carrots2 stalks celery1 quart chicken broth¼ cup butter¾ cup flour1 quart milk¼ cup pimento1 Tbsp. parsley flakes1 lb. cooked chicken, diced3 cups hot cooked riceChop onions, peppers, carrots, and celery. In a soup pot … [Read more]
Chili
1 lb. ground beef Chopped onion and green pepper 6 oz. can tomato paste 2 cups tomato juice 1 tsp. garlic 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. Italian seasonings Dash Cayenne Brown and drain … [Read more]
Watergate Salad
2 four oz. packages of pistachio instant pudding2 twenty oz. cans crushed pineapple and juice2 cups mini marshmallows1 cup pecans8 oz. thawed Cool WhipCombine all ingredients. … [Read more]
Strawberry Trifle
3 ½ ounce package of vanilla or French vanilla flavored instant pudding1 cup of sour cream1 cup of sweet milk1 tsp. Grated orange peel2 cups of whipping cream½ of a tube angel food cake, cut into bite-size pieces1 quart of fresh strawberries, sliced … [Read more]
Strawberry Spinach Salad
8 cups Bite size pieces spinach¾ pint Strawberries, sliced¼ cup Pine nuts, or desired nutred onionsDressing1 portion Briannas Home Style Blush Wine Vinaigrette Dressing1 portion Briannas Home Style Rich Poppy Seed DressingFor dressing, mix 1 portion … [Read more]
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
2 cups crushed pretzels1 cup melted oleo¼ cup sugar1 (8oz) package cream cheese, softened½ cup sugar1 cup Cool Whip1 (6oz) package Strawberry Jello2 cups boiling water2 (10oz. packages) frozen strawberries, thawed and drainedMix pretzels, oleo, and ¼ … [Read more]
Southwestern Cornbread Salad
6 oz. package Mexican cornbread mix, baked.16 oz. ranch dressing1 small head Romaine lettuce shredded2 large tomato’s, chopped 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed15 oz. Mexi-corn, drained8 oz. package Mexican cheese blend6 slices of bacon, cooked and … [Read more]