Anchor Inn Hush Puppies

type: bread

meal: side

ingredients

• 2 cups white cornmeal, fine grind
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups sweet milk
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions

instructions

1. Mix all ingredients.
2. Cook in deep fat.

author: Frances Westbrook

notes:

• serves 4

Apple Cake

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups salad oil
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3-1/8 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons soda
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups chopped nuts

instructions

1. Bake 1-1/2 hours at 350 degrees.

author: Fran Bright

Applesauce Cake

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 pound light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 pound dates ( chopped fine )
• 1 cup shelled pecans ( chopped )
• 2 cans applesauce
• 4 teaspoons soda

instructions

1. Mix as you would any other cake.
2. Use 1 can of apple sauce to help mix.
3. Add the 4 teaspoons of soda to the other can of applesauce and spoon it into the cake last.
4. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours or a little less.

notes:

• Be sure to use a big tube cake pan, greased.

Arnaud Shrimp Sauce

type: sauce

meal: any

ingredients

• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon grated horseradish
• 1 tablespoon creole mustard
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon capers (chopped - optional)

instructions

1. Mix well and then add 1/2 pint of salad oil, a few drops at first, then a little at a time.
2. Use an egg beater until thick.
3. Put in a glass jar and keep refrigerated

author: Sam Westbrook, Sr.

Baby Lima Beans

type: vegetable

meal: side

ingredients

• 1- 12 ounces package frozen baby limas
• water to cover plus 1 inch
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons granulated chicken boullion
• salt and pepper

instructions

1. Place lima beans in enough boiling water to cover lima beans plus about one inch more.
2. Add sugar, chicken boullion.
3. Cook lima beans on medium heat until tender - approximately 20 minutes.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.

author: Lue Davis

notes:

• Serves 4-6 people.
• Great reheated.
• Can be frozen and reheated.

comments:

• For authentic old fashioned southern lima beans (butterbeans), substitute bacon grease for chilcken boullion.

Bakeless Fruit Cake

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1-12/ pounds graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 pound dates, fine cut
• 1 cup thin cream
• 1/2 pound small marshmallows
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ten sliced maraschino cherries

instructions

1. Mix firmly
2. Put into rolls.
3. Chill well.
4. Let stand overnight or longer.
5. Slice and serve with or without whipped cream.

author: Fran Bright

Barbecued Beef Brisket

type: beef

meal: entree

ingredients

• 5-6 pound brisket with little fat
• Liquid smoke
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Celery salt
• Worcestershire sauce
• BBQ sauce

instructions

1. Place meat in a casserole dish.
2. Shake about 2-3 tablespoons of liquid smoke onto the brisket.
3. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder and celery salt over the meat.
4. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
5. Next day, sprinkle generously with Worcestershire sauce.
6. Cover with aluminum foil tightly.
7. Bake in 250 degree oven 5 to 6 hours.
8. Remove foil.
9. Cover with your favorite BBQ sauce and place into oven for one more hour, uncovered.

author: Fran Bright

comments:

• Add onions and jalapenoes before you cook the brisket and they will be heavenly afterwards.(homer@brightfarms.com)

Beef Oriental

type: beef

meal: entree

ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 1 cup celery
• 3 tablespoons oleo
• 1/2 cup long-grain rice
• 2 small cans water chestnuts
• 1 can creamed chicken soup (undiluted)
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup (undiluted)
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can bean sprouts, drained

instructions

1. Brown onions and celery in butter and remove.
2. Add rice and beef and stir until beef is not red.
3. Combine soup, water, soy sauce and pepper
4. Add onions, celery, etc.
5. Stir and pour in baking dish.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour covered and 1/2 hour uncovered.
7. Serve on dry noodles.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

serves 8-10

Beef Stroganoff

type: beef

meal: entree

ingredients

• 1 pound sirloin, cubed
• 1 can water chestnuts (sliced)
• 1/2 cups onions (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoons paprika
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 can mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 stick oleo
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons flour
• dried noodles
• 1/2 cup cooking sherry

instructions

1. Saute onions in oleo.
2. Mix beef, salt, pepper and paprika well and add onions.
3. Cook until meat is a good, grayish color.
4. Add mushrooms, chestnuts, cream of chicken soup and cook on low heat for five minutes.
5. Add sour cream and turn off the heat.
6. Serve on rice with dried noodles on top.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Serves 4 to 6
• Very good dish to freeze
• To reheat, do not boil.
• Serve with french bread and tart salad
• Add sherry with sour cream

Bishops Bread

type: bread

meal: side

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups nuts
• 1 cup dates
• 1 cup cherries
• 1/4 lb. Nestle's chocolate bits

instructions

1. Mix together butter, sugar & eggs.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Chop nuts, dates, cherries and chocolate bits and add to flour mixture.
4. Add above to the mixture of butter, sugar & eggs.
5. Stir together.
6. Bake in greased loaf pan in 325 degree oven for about 1 1/2 hours.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Bake with a pan of water in the oven for moisture.

Blonde Brownies

type: cookie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 box Duncan Hines Deluxe yellow cake mix
• 1 stick margarine
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 12 ounce package of chocolate chips
• 1 cup of chopped pecans

instructions

1. Mix softened butter, brown sugar and eggs.
2. Add cake mix.
3. Mixture will seem thick, but do not add any more liquid.
4. Add chips and pecans last.
5. Put in greased short cake pan.
6. Bake at 325 degrees for about 25 minutes.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• These will be chewy.

Blueberry Pie

type: pie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 package frozen blueberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
• pie shell

instructions

1. Combine sugar, flour and salt and mix with blueberries.
2. Stir in the lemon juice.
3. Spoon into a 9-inch pie shell.
4. Dot with butter or margarine, and cover with top crust.
5. Crimp edges of pie shells together and cut slits in the top crust.
6. Place in pre-heated 400 degree oven.
7. Bake 40-50 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Makes 1 9-inch pie.

author: Fran Bright

Boursin Cheese

type: cheese

meal: appetizer

ingredients

• 8 ounces unsalted whipped butter
• 16 ounces cream cheese
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon basil

instructions

1. Room temperature cheese and butter.
2. Cut cloves of garlic fine - add a little salt and crush to paste with knife.
3. Blend all other ingredients together.

author: Nancy Wyrick

notes:

• Can be frozen.

Brown Sugar Pound Cake

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 pound light brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 3 sticks butter
• 3 cups plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup sweet milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup chopped pecans

instructions

1. Mix cream, sugar, eggs and butter.
2. Add flour sifted with baking powder, alternating with milk.
3. Add vanilla and nuts.
4. Bake in tube pan for 1 hour and 30 minutes at 325 degrees.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• 20 servings, depending on hog-factor.

BTW Pasta Salad

type: vegetable

meal: salad

ingredients

• 1 12 ounce package of spiral pasta, preferably the colored variety
• 3-4 ears of corn, either yellow or sweet white
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 red, orange, yellow, or purple bell pepper, chopped
• 3-4 finely grated carrots
• 1-2 cups of sweet peas
• 2 fresh green chile peppers, finely chopped
• 1 8-10 ounce block of Cheshire cheese
• 1-2 bottles of Cardini's Lemon Herb Salad Dressing
• 2-3 Jalapeno and/or 1-2 Habanero peppers, finely chopped
• 1 Finely chopped clove of Fresh Garlic

instructions

1. Chop and dice all of the above vegetables.
2. Prepare the pasta as you usually do and let cool for a few minutes.
3. Tip: Running cool water over the pasta stops the cooking and speeds up the cooling, but make sure to drain thoroughly to avoid soggy pasta.
4. Place all of the pasta and vegetables in a large bowl.
5. Mix the ingredients together with your hands.
6. Add the dressing, to taste.
7. Mix the salad, again with your hands, the process may get a little messy but that is what the sink is for.
8. ( it's fun, too ... and impossible to it get right any other way! )
9. After the ingredients are thoroughly mixed together, refrigerate for about an hour or until fully cooled before serving.
10. Sit down at the table and enjoy your handy work!!!!
11. Serve with bread as an entree or just as a side salad with your favorite entree.

author: Laura Bright

notes:

• Serves about 6 people, with plenty left over for tommorrow's lunch!!!

Budget Steak and Mushrooms

type: beef

meal: entree

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons catsup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 small clove garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 large flank steak
• 1 can sliced mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons butter

instructions

1. Combine catsup, soy sauce, garlic, sherry and vinegar.
2. Pour over flank steak and marinate for 1 hour.
3. Drain steak, reserving marinade.
4. Broil meat 5 to 5 inches from the source of heat for 5 minutes on each side for rare, 7 to 8 minutes for medium.
5. Saute mushrooms in butter while broiling meat.
6. Ad marinade and simmer until the meat is done.
7. Slice steak diagonally.
8. Arrange on heated serving platter and pour sauce over meat.

author: Fran Bright

Butter Cream Frosting

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 box confectioner's sugar
• 3/4 cup crisco
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup butter or oleo
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

instructions

1. Cream sugar, crisco and egg whites.
2. Add butter and vanilla and beat until creamy.

author: Fran Bright

Caesar Salad

type: vegetable

meal: salad

ingredients

• 1/3 cup cold-pressed olive oil
• garlic
• heaping teaspoon of horseradish
• romainne lettuce
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons
• Grated parmesan.
• soyco

instructions

1. Mix oil, garlic and horseradish.
2. Mix in romaine lettuce.
3. Add lemon and grated parmesan.
4. Add soyco.

Carrot Cake

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups salad oil
• 3 cups grated raw carrots
• 1 cup dates or raisins
• 1 cup nut meats
• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice

instructions

1. Mix sugar, eggs, salad oil carrots, raisins and nut meats.
2. Sift together flour, salt, soda, cinnamon and allspice.
3. Mix all ingredients together and bake in 3 layers at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Alternatively use a large sheet pan.

Carrrot Cake Icing

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 pound butter or oleo
• 1 pound powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

instructions

1. Beat cheese and oleo together.
2. Add sugar and vanilla.
3. Spread on cake or spouse.

author: Fran Bright

Cheese Ball

type: cheese

meal: appetizer

ingredients

• 1/4 pound blue cheese
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 pound grated sharp cheddar
• 1 grated onion
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/4 pound pecans, chopped coarsely
• 2 tablespoons parsely, chopped

instructions

1. Mix all ingredients except pecans and parsley with an electric mixer until smooth.
2. Add half of the pecans and shape the mixture into a ball.
3. Wrap in wax ball and store in refrigerator overnight.
4. Roll in remaining pecans and parsley just before serving.

author: Fran Bright

Cheese Grits Souffle

type: grain

meal: side

ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked grits
• 4 cups water
• Salt
• 1/2 stick butter
• 3 tablespoons butter (not necessary .. may cause thickness
• 2 cups grated sharp cheese
• 3 tablespoons dry mustard
• 3 eggs, separated

instructions

1. In 4 cups of salted water cook grits until done.
2. In double boiler, melt butter.
3. Blend in flour and dry mustard.
4. Add egg yolks to cooked grits.
5. Add butter mixture and cheese.
6. Fold in egg whites, well beaten.
7. Put in buttered casserole dish and bake 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees.
8. In the last 5 minutes, sprinkle top with grated cheese.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Makes 1-1/2 quarts
• Serves 8

Cheese Straws

type: cookie

meal: appetizer

ingredients

• 1/2 cup oleo
• 2 cups grated cheese
• 1-1/2 cups sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• a teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper

instructions

1. Cream together oleo and cheese.
2. Blend in the rest of the ingredients.
3. Run through cookie press on baking sheet.
4. Cook until golden colored.

author: Frances Westbrook

Cheese Wafers

type: cookie

meal: appetizer

ingredients

• 2 sticks oleo
• 2 cups grated sharp cheese
• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups rice crispies

instructions

1. Cream oleo and cheese.
2. Add flour, salt and cayenne.
3. Mix well.
4. Add rice crispies.
5. Form into small balls and place on cookie sheet.
6. Mash flat with a fork.
7. Bake 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Keep airtight
• Makes about 100

Chicken and Mushrooms

type: poultry

meal: entree

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 boiler-fryer (2-1/2 - 3 pounds ) cut in pieces
• ~ 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms

instructions

1. Melt butter in baking dish (about 9x13) and stir in thyme, paprika, salt and pepper.
2. Dredge the chicken in flour.
3. Swish each around in butter until well coated.
4. Arrange in baking dish with skin side down.
5. Bake in hot oven ( 400 degrees ) about 30 minutes, until browned.
6. Reduce heat to 350, turn over the chicken pieces and add the wine.
7. Spread mushrooms over the top, cover dish and continue baking about 30 minutes longer or until tender.
8. To crisp the skin on chicken, set baking dish under broiler for a few minutes.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Serves 4

Chicken Crunch

type: poultry

meal: entree

ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken, cubed
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or milk
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds
• 2 cans mushroom soup (undiluted)
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 can drained water chestnuts, sliced thin
• 1 3 ounce can chow mein noodles

instructions

1. Blend all ingredients.
2. Pour into greased casserole dish.
3. Bake 40 minutes at 325 degrees.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Serves 6

Chili Rellenos

type: vegetable

meal: entree

ingredients

• 3 4 ounce cans whole green chilis, drained
• 1/2 pound montery jack cheese
• 5 large eggs
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup milk

instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray shallow 2 quart 9" square casserole dish.
3. Discard seeds from chilis.
4. Slice the cheese into the same number of chunks as there are chili strips.
5. Place a slice of cheese inside each whole chili and arrange in the casserole dish.
6. In a bowl with a wire whisk or fork, beat the eggs, flour and milk together.
7. Pour over the stuffed chilis.
8. Bake for 35 minutes or until top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.

author: Frances Westbrook

Chocolate Cake

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1/4 pound butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 squares chocolate, melted ( 1 square dark, 2/3 bar of german chocolate )
• 2-1/4 cups sifted cake flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons soda
• 1/2 cup boiling water

instructions

1. Cream butter with sugar and vanilla.
2. Add eggs and beat.
3. Add chocolate and beat.
4. Alternatively add flour and salt with buttermilk mixed with soda, beginning and ending with flour.
5. Add water slowly and mix.
6. Pour batter into well greased and floured 13/9 pan or two round pans.
7. Make at 350 degrees.

author: Doris

Chocolate Cake Icing

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 square dark chocolate, the rest of the chocolate used in the cake that you probably already ate
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 3 heaping tablespoons corn starch

instructions

1. Dissolve corn starch in cold water and add other ingredients.
2. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
3. Boil for one minute.
4. Remove from heat and add a chunk of butter and some vanilla.

author: Doris

Chocolate Cream Cake

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 squares bitter chocolate
• 1/2 cup soft butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1-3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1-3/4 cups and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream

instructions

1. Pour boiling water over chocolate squares in a mixing bowl.
2. Let stand until cool.
3. Cream butter and vanilla.
4. Add brown sugar and blend well.
5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
6. Spoon flour ( not sifted ) into dry measuring cup and level off and pour measured flour into a square of wax paper.
7. Add soda and salt to unsifted flour and stir together to blend.
8. Stir blended dry ingredients into creamed mixture.
9. Mix well.
10. Blend in sour cream and chocolate water mixture.
11. Pour into greased, waxed-paper lined 9x5x3 inch aluminum loaf pan.
12. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cake pulls away from the sides of the pan.
13. Cool on rack for 10 minutes.
14. Turn out of pan and remove wax paper.

author: Mrs. Bartels

notes:

• Serve with or without icing or whipped cream.

Cinnamon Cake

type: bread

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

instructions

1. Sift flour, cinnamon & baking powder.
2. Ad sugar.
3. Mix together with egg, milk and melted butter.
4. Stir all together.
5. Pour in 8 or 9 inch square pan which has been well greased and lightly floured.
6. Sprinkle over the top a mixture of 2 teaspoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
8. Cut in squares and serve while warm.

author: Fran Bright

Consomme Rice

type: grain

meal: side

ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon of butter, melted
• 2 cups Uncle Ben's White Rice
• 2 cans Campbell's beef consomme
• 2 cans of water
• 2 bay leaves

instructions

1. Mix ingredients in a casserole dish
2. Place bay leaves on top.
3. Bake covered for 1 to 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees.

author: Fran Bright

Cornbread

type: bread

meal: side

ingredients

• 2 cups white cornmeal
• 6 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 6 tablespoons melted shortening or bacon grease

instructions

1. Mix ingredients together in given order.
2. Cook for 30 minutes in a greased pan at 425 degrees.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Use an iron skillet for best results.

Cranberry Wine

type: drink

meal: any

ingredients

• 2 pounds raisins
• 1 gallon cranberries
• 1 gallon water
• 3-1/2 pounds sugar
• A large slice toast
• 1/2 ounce yeast

instructions

1. Boil the water and pour it over the cranberries.
2. Mash them daily with the hand for 6 days, then strain,squeezing all of the moisture from the pulp before throwing it away.
3. Add the chopped raisins, sugar and toast(cut up in squares)to the liquid and stir it until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Add the yeast by sprinkling it over the top and leave for 16 days to ferment.
5. After 16 days, skim and drain the bottle.

author: Fran Bright

Cream Cheese Pastry

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
• 1 8 ounce package of cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons cream or milk

instructions

1. Beat butter, cheese and salt together in mixer until completely smooth and blended.
2. Work in flour in a smooth dough.(You can use a blender for this step, but results are superior if you work in the flour with your fingertips, a fork or rubber spatula).
3. Flatten dough in foil to form a 8x6 inch rectangle.
4. Chill overnight.
5. Remove from refrigerator 8 to 10 minutes before rolling. (Many recipes suggest a 30 minute wait before rolling dough, but it's easier to handle when rolled as cold as possible.) Divide dough for easier rolling and to ensure cold dough. Keep unrolled portion in refrigerator until ready to use.
6. Roll on floured pastry cloth with floured rolling pin or between two sheets of waxed paper.
7. The former is easier, in my opinion, and I find absolutely no sticking when I use a pastry cloth and covered pin.
8. I first roll cloth and pin well with flour and then shake out excess.
9. When using waxed paper, loosen it on both sides of pastry several times as you roll.
10. Shape as directed in specific recipes and chill before baking. Brush tops (only) of all pastries with egg yolk beaten with cream.
11. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) unless otherwise specified.

author: Fran Bright

Creole Gumbo

type: seafood

meal: entree

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 2 onions
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 green pepper
• 5 large pieces of celery
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 large can tomatoes
• 1 small can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1 package frozen cut-up okra
• 1 pint fresh white crab meat
• 2 pounds fresh shrimp, boiled, peeled and de-veined
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dash of cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon mixed spices (cinnamon, allspice, etc.)
• Tobasco to taste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 or 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon gumbo file powder

instructions

1. Finely chop onions, garlic, green pepper and celery and fry together in bacon drippings until the onions are soft.
2. Cook all ingredients except gumbo file together for several hours or more. (until okra and tomatoes disintegrate).
3. Add gumbo file powder a few minutes before serving.
4. Gumbo should be dark and very thick.
5. Best served in soup bowls with a spoonful of hot rice in the center.
6. Gumbo, like spaghetti sauce, is always better the next day!!

author: Frances Westbrook

notes:

• This freezes well.

Dad's BBQ Sauce

type: sauce

meal: any

ingredients

• Juice of 6 lemons
• 1 small bottle of Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/4 pound butter
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1 teaspoon red pepper
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Red wine
• Basil
• etc.

instructions

1. Heat, but do not boil.

author: Sam Westbrook, Sr.

Dad's Biscuits

type: bread

meal: side

ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 or 3 tablespoons shortening
• 3/4 cups milk

instructions

1. Sift flour salt and baking powder.
2. Blend shortening into mixture using a pastry cutter.
3. Add milk.
4. Roll out onto wax paper and cut into 1 1/2 inch biscuits.
5. Cook at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes.

author: Sam Westbrook, Sr.

notes:

• Good luck getting them right.

Date Cake

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup nuts
• 1 box dates
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

instructions

1. Sift flour over nuts and dates.
2. Add sugar and yolks of eggs.
3. Add baking powder and vanilla.
4. Fold in beaten egg whites.
5. Bake in well-greased loaf (not too deep) pan for 30 minutes at 300 degrees.
6. Use 'the straw test'.
7. Roll in powdered sugar.

author: Mrs. Harry Collins

notes:

• Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Date Nut Bread

type: bread

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 2 cups pitted, chopped dates
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup fluffo
• 1 cup boiling water
• 5 tablespoons cold water
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 2 cups sifted enriched flour
• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

instructions

1. Put dates, walnuts and fluffo in a mixing bowl and pour boiling water over them.
2. Beat until fluffo breaks into small clumps.
3. Add cold water.
4. Stir in soda, brown sugar, vanilla and egg and flour mixed with baking powder and salt.
5. Beat until well blended.
6. Pour batter into loaf pan rubbed with fluffo.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour.

author: Betty

notes:

8-inch x 4-inch x 3-inch pan

De Luxe Pecan Pie

type: pie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell.
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup Karo dark corn syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pecans

instructions

1. Beat eggs slightly.
2. Mix in next 5 ingredients, then nuts.
3. Pour into unbaked shell.
4. Bake in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes.
5. Set oven control temperature at 350 degrees.
6. Continue baking 30 to 35 minutes.

De Ramus Ham

type: meat

meal: entree

ingredients

• 1 ham
• 2 large Turkey-size disposable pans
• Extra-Wide Aluminum Foil
• 1 Large can of frozen Orange Juice
• Bread Crumbs
• Dark Molasses
• Construction Paper

instructions

1. Buy two large turkey-size disposable baking pans with the high sides (4 or 5") and also a box of heavy duty, extrawide AL foil.
2. Piece two pieces of the foil about four feet long together with a French seam.
3. Take another piece of foil about 2" square and put it in the middle of the larger piece.
4. Put the ham, skin side up, in the middle of the 2" piece.
5. Take a large, thawed, can of frozen orange juice and pour it over the ham.
6. Immediately close up the foil, folding the two sides together and then folding the ends up and on top of the ham.
7. Place the ham in the foil pans and bake 25 minutes per pound at 325 degrees.
8. While the ham is cooking, make fresh bread crumbs in the blender with day-old bread. Takes about 10 pieces of bread - old rolls will work, too.
9. When the ham is done, remove it from the oven and open the foil - watch out for the steam and the grease in the pan - VERY HOT!
10. Let it cool a little bit. Grab a corner of the skin with your fingers or a fork and peel it off using a sharp knife to slice between the skin and the fat- like you are skinning an chicken.
11. Cut most of the fat off, leaving a very, very thin layer - or none at all (I prefer none).
12. Get rid of all the grease (not fun - I usually pour it an old coffee can or in the bushes across the street - don't put it down the drain!).
13. Put the ham back in the foil baking pans - minus the cooking foil you discarded with the grease.
14. Pour a layer of dark molasses over the ham and put it in the oven at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes - until melted and bubbly.
15. Remove ham, pour another layer of molasses over the ham and then sprinkle liberally with bread crumbs - a nice thick layer because a lot of the crumbs are absorbed into the molasses. Put the ham back in the oven and let the bread crumbs get lightly browned - - they burn in a hurry - keep an eye on them - probably 5-10 minutes.
16. You can decorate the end of the hambone with a piece of construction paper or tissue fringed on the ends-like they do in fancy restaurants, if you're having company.

author: Sam W. Westbrook

Decorator's Icing

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 cup crisco
• 2 pounds confectioners sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• dash of salt

instructions

1. Mix crisco until fluffy.
2. Add sugar and water alternately.
3. Add vanilla and salt and mix well.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• This is a very stiff icing to be used for flowers, etc.

DeRamus Sausage

type: meat

meal: entree

ingredients

• The DeRamus Family's Good Country Sausage Hot or Mild:

instructions

1. (Cook to 160 degrees Internal Temperature)
2. Use any good southern recipe for semi-dry Country Smoked Sausage or: (We generally use the old German way of cooking). Cut any desired length, or use whole link. Place in frying pan that has a cover, add 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water, cook covered on medium heat, and simmer until done - piercing with fork occasionally. When sausage is done pour off remaining water and brown as much as desired.
3. OR
Place on BBQ grill, pierce occasionally and let cook until well done. We have grilled some this way until very well done and crispy, but use your own judgement as to desired doneness.
4. OR
5. Cook with red beans and rice with onions and green peppers.

author: DeRamus Family

notes:

SHOULD THIS PRODUCT FORM MOLD, USE VINEGAR OR WARM WATER ON CLOTH AND WIPE OFF. PRODUCT IS WELL CURED AND WILL NOT SPOIL. (334) 365-8301

Double Corn Muffins

type: bread

meal: side

ingredients

• 1 cup sifted flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup yellow corn meal
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 8-3/4 ounce can ( 1 cup ) cream style corn
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

instructions

1. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. Stir in cornmeal.
3. Blend egg, corn, milk and cooking oil.
4. Add to dry ingredients.
5. Stir until just moistened ( do not beat ).
6. Fill greased 2 inch muffin pans until 2/3 full.
7. Bake in hot oven (425 degrees) for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Makes about 20 muffins

Dumplings

type: bread

meal: appetizer

ingredients

• 1 egg
• Water
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• Chicken broth

instructions

1. Break an egg in a measuring cup and fill with water to 1/2 cup.
2. Mix and add to flour.
3. Roll out and cut into dumplings.
4. Drop in boiling chicken broth and boil until tender.

author: Doris

Easy milk chocolate frosting

type: cookie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

instructions

1. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine in a saucepan.
2. Stir in 2 tablespoons cocoa until dissolved.
3. Add 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
4. Stir until smooth.
5. Add more milk if necessary to make smooth for spreading.

Forgotten Meringues

type: cookie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped nuts

instructions

1. Beat egg whites stiff.
2. Fold in sugar slowly.
3. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
4. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
5. Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.
6. Turn off oven and leave cookies in overnight.

author: Fran Bright

Freezer Juice

type: drink

meal: any

ingredients

• 4 lemons
• 4 oranges
• 4 cans of 7-Up
• 3/4 cup of sugar

instructions

1. Dissolve sugar in orange juice and mix with other components.
2. Put in freezing compartment and freeze to sherbet.
3. When ready to serve, fill tall glass with above and 1 jigger of bourbon.
4. Allow guests to stir their own -- it's delicious.

author: Fran Bright

Frosting #2

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1-1/3 cup crisco
• 2 pounds confectioners sugar
• 2/3 cup very warm water
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• dash of salt

instructions

1. Beat crisco until fluffy
2. Add sugar and flour alternately with water
3. Add vanilla and salt.
4. Beat for 5 minutes.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

This is a very good frosting for cakes and borders.

comments:

Cake

Hawaiian Meat Balls

type: beef

meal: entree

ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 2/3 cups cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/3 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• Sweet and sour sauce

instructions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients.
2. Mix lightly but thoroughly.
3. Shape meat mixture into 30 balls.
4. Roll in flour.
5. Brown meat balls in shortening.
6. Drain excess fat.
7. Meanwhile, prepare sweet and sour sauce.
8. Pour over meat balls.
9. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.

author: Fran Bright

comments:

• These can be mad smaller and used for cocktail parties too.

Hershey's Prize Chocolate Cake

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup Hershey's cocoa
• 1-3/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1-3/4 cups milk

instructions

1. Generously grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans.
2. Cream the butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
3. Blend in eggs.
4. Combine baking soda, cocoa, flour, baking powder and salt in bowl.
5. Add alternately with milk to the batter.
6. Blend well.
7. Pour into prepared pans.
8. bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean.
9. Cool 10 minutes and remove from pans.

author: Hershey's

notes:

• Use cocoa in your favorite frosting recipe, too!

Horseradish Sauce

type: sauce

meal: any

ingredients

• 4-1/2 ounce mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons horseradish
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• dash of sugar

instructions

1. Mix mayonnaise and sour cream.
2. Add remaining ingredients and season to taste.

author: Fran Bright

Hot Fudge Chocolate Sauce

type: sauce

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1/2 stick butter
• 2 squares of semi-sweet baker's chocolate
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk or half&half

instructions

1. Combine ingredients in a saucepan ( double boiler) and boil for one minute.
2. Cool slightly and serve over ice cream.

author: Fran Bright

Hush Puppies

type: bread

meal: side

ingredients

• 8 ounces of corn meal
• 3 ounces of plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large onion - chopped
• 1 egg
• Milk

instructions

1. Sift the dry ingredients together.
2. Stir in one egg.
3. Mince onion very fine and ad to mixture.
4. Stir in enough milk to make a very heavy, rather dry batter.
5. Heat a quantity of grease in a deep french frier.
6. When hot, dip a soup spoon into the grease and use the spoon to cut a hush puppy in desired size.
7. Dip the spoon into the hot grease after each cut.
8. Brown well and serve hot.

author: Sam Westbrook, Sr.

notes:

• these can also be fried in a pan like pancakes

Italian Meat Balls

type: beef

meal: entree

ingredients

• 4 slices dry bread
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup grated romano cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon crushed oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• dash of pepper

instructions

1. Break bread and combine with remaining ingredients, mixing well.
2. Form into about 20 small balls.
3. Brown slowly in 2 tablespoons of hot olive oil.
4. Add to sauce.
5. Cook 30 minutes longer.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Serve over spaghetti.

Jessie's Party Chicken

type: poultry

meal: entree

ingredients

• Poached chicken breasts
• 1 can mushroom soup
• 1 can chicken soup
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 package broccoli - chopped
• bread crumbs
• Parmesan cheese

instructions

1. Poach chicken and pull from bones.
2. Pour soup, etc. over.
3. Cover with buttered fresh bread crumbs and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
4. Cook in 350 degree oven until bubbly ( 35 minutes or so )

author: Fran Bright

Karo Pecan Pie

type: pie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup dark molasses
• 3 whole eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup broken pecans

instructions

1. Slightly beat the eggs.
2. Add the remaining ingredients.
3. Pour into an unbaked pie shell.
4. Place pecans on top.
5. Bake at 325 degrees until firm in center.

author: Karo

Lemon Glaze

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter or oleo
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup sugar

instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a sauce pan over moderate ( ~250 degree ) heat until butter is melted and mixture is blended.
2. Cool 30 minutes before spooning over the cake.

author: Fran Bright

Lemon Glazed Chiffon Cake

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 package lemon cake mix
• 1 package lemon instant pudding
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup water
• 4 eggs

instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease 9-3/4 inch tube cake pan.
3. Place all ingredients in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer for two minutes at high speed.
4. Pour into the prepared pan.
5. Bake 55 minutes.
6. Prepare lemon glaze while cake is baking.
7. Cool cake for 10 minutes before removing from pan.
8. Place cake on serving plate.
9. Prick holes in the top of the cake with a toothpick.
10. Gradually spoon lemon glaze over cake until all of the glaze is absorbed.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Serves 12

Lobster Thermidor

type: seafood

meal: entree

ingredients

• 1 Boiled lobster
• 3 mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup butter
• dash of paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon mustard,LI>1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup (or less) sherry
• 1-1/2 cups cream sauce
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• grated onion

instructions

1. cut lobster lengthwise into halves, remove meat and break it into small pieces..
2. Cook mushrooms 5 minutes in butter.
3. Add remaining ingredients except for cheese.
4. Mix well.
5. Fill lobster shell with mixture.
6. Sprinkle with cheese.
7. Bake in hot oven (450 degrees) about 10 minutes.

author: Doris

Marbled Brownies

type: cookie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 package Duncan Hines brownie mix, family size
• 2 3 ounce packages of cream cheese
• 5 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 5 eggs
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 teaspoons vanilla

instructions

1. Soften the cream cheese and butter.
2. Beat together.
3. Add the sugar, 2 eggs, flour and vanilla.
4. Beat until smooth and set aside.
5. Empty brownie mix and flavor packet into mixing bowl.
6. Add 2 tablespoons water and 3 eggs.
7. Mix by hand about 50 strokes.
8. Pour half of brownie batter into greased 13x9 inch pan.
9. Pour all of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer.
10. Spoon the rest of the brownie mixture on top.
11. Swirl mixture with a knife to help mix.
12. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
13. Cool and frost with chocolate frosting.

Marinated Flank Steak

type: beef

meal: entree

ingredients

• 2-1/2 pound flank steak
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2-1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

instructions

1. Trim flank steak and score on both sides.
2. Marinate overnight in remaining ingredients.
3. Turn occasionally.
4. Drain and broil 3-4 inches from the source of heat on each side for 5 minutes for rare meat.
5. Salt and pepper to taste and carve into very thin diagonal slices.

author: Fran Bright

Meat Loaf

type: beef

meal: entree

ingredients

• 1 cup bread crumbs (white bread)
• 1/2-3/4 cup ketchup and milk (mixed together)
• 1-1.25 pounds ground beef
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 tablespoon salt

instructions

1. Mix together using your hands.
2. Form into two loafs.
3. Smooth ketchup over the top of each loaf.
4. Place bacon on top of the loaves, about 4-5 strips.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes.

author: Fran Bright

Mexican Spoon Bread

type: bread

meal: side

ingredients

• 1 can creamed corn
• 3/4 cups of milk
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 2 cans chopped green chilis

instructions

1. Mix everything except cheese, green chilis and shortening in a mixing bowl.
2. Melt shortening in iron skillet.
3. Put 1/2 of mixture in pan.
4. Put 1/2 of the cheese and one can of green chilis on top.
5. Add second half of mixture on top.
6. Sprinkle remaining cheese and other can of green chilis on top.

author: Fran Bright

Molasses Cookies

type: cookie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup molasses
• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 3/4 cup cold coffee

instructions

1. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

author: Fran Bright

Mom's Chili

type: beef

meal: entree

ingredients

• 1 Large Onion
• 1 Large Green Bell Pepper
• A Bunch of Celery
• Garlic (recipe calls for 5-6 cloves)
• Hot Peppers (we recommend 3-4 Jalapenos)
• 1 can Stewed Tomatoes
• 1 can Tomato Sauce
• 1 can Pinto Beans
• 1 can Whole Kernel Corn
• 1 can Black Beans
• 2 cans Kidney Beans
• 2 cans Ranch Style Chili Beans
• 1 1/2 pounds of Lean Ground Meat
• 1 jar Chili Powder
• 1 container Sour Cream
• 1 Block of Cheddar cheese
• Your Favorite Hot Sauce ( Recommended : El Yucateco Habanero Salsa, in green )

instructions

1. Chop Finely : 1 Large Onion, 1 Large Green Bell Pepper, Several Stalks of Celery (4-6), 5 or 6 Cloves of Garlic ( to taste ), 3 to 4 Jalapenos (more if you like it hot&spicy).
2. Saute the above ingredients in a saucepan with a little olive or canola oil.
3. In a seperate pan, brown 1-1/2 pounds Lean Ground Meat.
4. When thoroughly cooked, drain meat into a colander.
5. Add drained meat to above ingredients. Hint: At this point, it is easiest to put the meat and veggies into the 'chili' pot.
6. ADD to the 'chili' pot: 1 can Stewed Tomatoes, 1 can Tomato Sauce (more if you like it thin), 2 cans Kidney Beans, 1 can Pinto Beans, 2 cans Ranch Style Chili Beans, 1 can Whole Kernel Corn, 1 can Black Beans
7. Season with salt, pepper, Morton's Seasoning Salt, hot peppers, etc..
8. ADD 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder.
9. Cook on Low to Medium Heat, stirring occassionally for about 1 hour or until it Tastes Delicious!
10. After the chili has been cooked,serve with toppings such as:Grated Cheddar cheese Sour Cream Your favorite hot sauce

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• This recipe will feed 8-10 hungry adults.

Mustard Sauce

type: sauce

meal: any

ingredients

• 1 cup coleman's powdered mustard
• 1 cup vinegar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• pinch of salt

instructions

1. Mix powdered mustard and vinegar and let stand overnight.
2. Beat 2 eggs.
3. Add eggs to 1 cup of sugar in a double boiler.
4. Combine with mustard/vinegar mixture.
5. Add a pinch of salt and boil until thick as thin custard and coats spoon -- about 10 minutes.
6. Keep in refrigerator.

author: Fran Bright

New Mexico Red Chile Salsa

type: salsa

meal: sauce

ingredients

• 2 dried morita chiles or 2 tablespoons pureed, sieved chipotles in adobo sauce
• 8 dried New Mexico red chiles
• 4 medium-size ripe plum tomatoes
• 6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
• 1 medium white onion, peeled and cut into half-inch-thick slices
• 1 teaspoon crushed dried Mexican oregano
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt to taste
• Sugar to taste
• Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (optional)

instructions

1. Heat the broiler and set a heavy skillet over medium heat. Break the stems from the chiles and shake out the seeds. Place the chiles in the heated skillet, pressing them down with a kitchen towel until they have darkened in spots and you can smell their aroma. This process will take only moments. Place the toasted chiles in a bowl and pour very hot water over them. Weight them to submerge. Soak for 20 minutes, drain, and reserve the soaking water.
2. Spread the tomatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet and set on a rack positioned at the closest level to the broiler. Broil for 5 to 6 minutes, until softened and blackened. Using tongs, turn them over and roast for another 5 to 6 minutes, until softened and darkened on the other side. Cool, then peel the tomatoes, reserving any juices that accumulate and discarding the peelings.
3. Turn the oven down to 425 degrees. Separate the onion into rings. Spread the garlic and onion on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast until the garlic is soft and the onion is browned, about 15 minutes.
4. Chop the onion and garlic and set aside. Place the soaked chiles in a blender with a little of the soaking liquid, puree and reserve. Add the tomatoes and reserved juices to a food processor and pulse until coarsely pureed. Place the purees in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Add the oregano and water, if necessary, to give the salsa a pleasing consistency.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and sugar, drizzle with olive oil if desired.

author: Santa Fe Culinary Institute

Norwegian Pancakes

type: bread

meal: breakfast

ingredients

• 3/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 beaten eggs
• 1-1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

instructions

1. Mix egg yolks, milk and bourbon into flour, sugar and salt.
2. Beat well.
3. Let stand 40 minutes ( not totally necessary ).
4. Add baking powder and 2 well beaten egg whites.
5. Fry thin.
6. Serve with syrup or sugar and cinnamon.

author: Frances Westbrook

Nut Cake

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 pound flour
• 1 pound sugar
• 2 pounds raisins
• 6 eggs
• 1 quart nuts
• 1 tumbler whiskey
• 1 grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1/2 pound butter

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Measure whiskey according to your tastes.
• I think greased brown paper was put in the bottom of the tube cake pan.

Oatmeal Cookies

type: cookie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1-1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup crisco
• 1 level teaspoon soda dissolved in 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 3 cups flour
• 2 cups uncooked oatmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped raisins
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

instructions

1. drop by spoonfulls on buttered tins.
2. Bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees.

author: Mae Fulcher

Peanut Brittle

type: candy

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup white Karo syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 stick oleo or butter
• 2 cups raw Spanish peanuts
• pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon soda dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

instructions

1. Bring water, sugar and Karo to a hard boil -- do not stir.
2. Drop mixture into water -- it will spin a thread.
3. Add peanuts, butter and salt.
4. Cook until golden brown, stirring rapidly constantly.
5. Remove from fore and stir in soda water mixture.
6. Stir rapidly.
7. Pour foaming mixture onto greased cookie sheets.
8. Cool -- lift edges with spatula and turn.
9. When cool -- crack.

author: Jeannine

Pecan Molasses Pie

type: pie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup nuts
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 tablespoon flour
• butter the size of an egg

instructions

1. Beat eggs together.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Pour into two nine inch unbaked pie shells.
4. Cook one hour at 325 degrees or until pie is firm.

author: Sallie

Pecan Orange Snow Balls

type: cookie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups finely chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons grated orange rind
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• confectioner's sugar, sifted

instructions

Cream butter and sugar.
1. Stir in flour, pecans, orange rind and vanilla. Shape into small balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
2. Bake at 300 degrees for 35 minutes.
3. Cool slightly and roll in confectioner's sugar.

author: Dee

notes:

• Makes 3 dozen.

Pecan-Date Bars

type: cookie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pound pitted dates, put up
• 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

instructions

1. Beat eggs lightly
2. Stir in sugar, milk, flour, baking powder and vanilla.
3. Mix to just blend.
4. Add dates and chopped pecans.
5. Pour into a well-greased 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan.
6. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes.
7. Cut into squares.

author: Dee

Penne and Cheese

type: pasta

meal: side

ingredients

• 1 pound penne or other short tubular pasta
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper
• 12 ounces ( 4 cups ) grated cheese - gruyere and cheddar

instructions

1. Cook penne al dente, rinse in cold water and drain.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Bring milk to a boil in heavy sauce pan and set aside.
4. In heavy sauce pan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Do not brown. Cook over a low heat for 5 minutes.
5. remove above from heat and add milk - whisk.
6. Add paprika, salt and pepper. Heat.
7. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until mixture thickens. Approximately 5 minutes.
8. Add mixture to penne, toss to coat.
9. Butter a 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
10. Add pasta mixture. Sprinkle with grated cheese, salt, pepper and paprika.
11. Place dish on a baking sheet and bake until hot - approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
12. Place under broiler for 3-4 minutes or until hot and bubbling.
13. Serve immediately.

author: Talia Bright

notes:

• Serves 6-8 people.

Pickled Eggs

type: egg

meal: appetizer

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mixed spices
• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 12 to 16 hard-cooked eggs

instructions

1. Add sugar, salt and spices to vinegar and simmer about 8 minutes.
2. Strain and pour over the peeled eggs arranged in a quart jar.
3. Seal and let stand for two days before using.
4. Add a sprig of dill, a few caraway seeds, a slice of garlic, a clove or onions to the brine as desired.

author: Fran Bright

Pickwick Cocktail Sauce

type: sauce

meal: any

ingredients

• 1 pint Heinz chili sauce
• 1/2 pint mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon anchovy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 10 drops Tobasco sauce

instructions

1. Mix well.
2. Store in refrigerator.
3. Shake well before using.

author: Fran Bright

Popovers

type: bread

meal: side

ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 7/8 cup milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon liquid crisco
• pinch of salt

instructions

1. Mix ingredients
2. Blend in blender
3. Cook at 425 degrees in pre-heated greased muffin tins until brown and dry.

author: Fran Bright

Pork Chop Casserole

type: pork

meal: entree

ingredients

• 4 pork chops
• 4 tablespoons rice
• 1 can beef consomme
• 1 onion
• 1 tomato
• 1 green pepper

instructions

1. Brown chops.
2. Put rice in bottom of casserole dish with chops on top.
3. On each chop put a slice of green pepper, onion and tomato.
4. Season with salt, pepper and a bit of thyme.
5. Pour consomme over this.
6. Cover and bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) about an hour.

author: Fran Bright

Pralines

type: cookie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup of light brown sugar (dark brown if you prefer the stronger flavor)
• 3 cups of pecan halves (yes, they go right with the other ingredients and boil. This is the secret of this particular recipe.)
• 1-1/2 cups milk(the recipe is improved if you use canned evaporated milk.)
• 1 tablespoon Karo

instructions

1. Boil mixture of sugar, brown sugar, pecan halves, milk and Karo (slowly at first) until a little bit of it creams when you beat it on a saucer.
2. Sometimes I use my candy thermometer and let it get to a soft ball stage.
3. Or if you wish test it in cold water as you would fudge.
4. Remove form fire and add 1/8 pound butter or oleo and 2 teaspoons of maple flavoring.
5. Beat the entire mixture until it creams and then drop it on a greased cookie sheet in the size praline you wish.

author: Miss Bessie Welch

Pumpkin Bread #1

type: bread

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 16 ounce can of pumpkin
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup of water
• 4 eggs
• 1 8 ounce baggie of chopped pecans

instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix all dry ingredients together until well blended.
2. Gradually add pumpkin, oil, water and eggs.
3. Stir in pecans.
4. Pour batter into 2 greased 9x5x3 inch pans.
5. Bake 1-1/2 hours at 325 degrees.

author: Natasha Saypol

Pumpkin Bread #2

type: bread

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 cup salad oil
• 2-1/2 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups pumpkin
• 3 cups plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup broken pecans (optional)

instructions

1. Mix salad oil and sugar until well blended.
2. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. When light and fluffy, add 2 cups pumpkin and mix well.
4. Separately, sift together flour, salt, baking powder, soda, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and pecans.
5. Add flour mixture to oil mixture and beat with mixer at low speed.
6. Divide batter among 3 loaf pans, then bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until done.

author: Eunice Frances

Pumpkin Pie

type: pie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon mase
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

instructions

1. Separate the whites and yolks of one half of the eggs.
2. Blend pumpkin, sugar and spices.
3. Add the yolks, the remaining whole eggs and the milk.
4. Blend.
5. Fold in beaten egg white.
6. Bake for 10 minutes at 450 degrees and 20-30 minutes at 300 or until firm.

author: Kate

notes:

• Use a 9 inch pie pan.

Quick Rolls

type: bread

meal: any

ingredients

• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

instructions

1. Mix and place in greased muffin tins.
2. Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown.

author: Mary Greene

Red Cake

type: cake

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 ounces red food coloring
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 2-1/4 cups sifted cake flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 5 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

instructions

1. Cream shortening, sugar and two eggs.
2. Make a paste of red food coloring and cocoa.
3. Add the two above mixtures together.
4. Add to the above sifted cake flour and salt, alternated with buttermilk.
5. Add a teaspoon vanilla.
6. Remove from mixer.
7. Fold in 1 teaspoon soda and 2 tablespoons of vinegar.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for at least 30 minutes in 2 8 inch round cake pans.
9. Now, the icing.
10. Cook 5 tablespoons flour and 1 cup of milk until very thick.
11. Let cool.Beat 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla in mixer until snow white.
12. Fold in flour and milk mixture, beating until like whipped cream.
13. Cut baked cake layers in half, creating 4 layers.
14. Frost, 1st between layers, then the sides, then the top.
15. Then the bottom.
16. Just kidding.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Keep refrigerated.

Rice Crispy Cookies

type: cookie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 pound (~32) marshmallows
• 5 cups rice crispies

instructions

1. Melt butter in 3 quart saucepan.
2. Add marshmallows and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted and mixture is well-blended.
3. Remove from the heat.
4. Ass rice crispies and stir until well-coated with marshmallow mixture.
5. Press warm marshmallow-crispie mixture lightly into buttered 13 x 9 inch pan.
6. Cut into squares when cool.

notes:

• Yields 24 2-inch squares.
• 2 cups ( 1 pint jar ) marshmallow cream may be substituted for marshmallows. Cook over low heat about 6 minutes, stirring constantly.

Roasted Tomato Salsa

type: salsa

meal: sauce

ingredients

• 2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large red onion, finely diced
• 2 to 3 serrano chiles, minced, or 2 tablespoons pureed chipotle chiles in adobo sauce to taste
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crushed
• Splash of balsamic vinegar to taste
• Coarse salt to taste
• Pinch of salt (optional)
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste

instructions

1. Place a stove-top grill over high flame and char the tomatoes on all sides. Put them in a medium bowl and set aside to cool.
2. Peel and core the tomatoes. Place the tomatoes and their juices in the work bowl of a food processor and pulse to a coarse puree, keeping the tomatoes as chunky as possible. Pour the puree into a medium bowl. Add the garlic, onion, chile, cilantro, and oregano; season to taste with vinegar, salt, and sugar. Let stand for 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Drizzle with a little olive oil, stir, and serve.

author: Santa Fe Culinary Institute

notes:

The flavor of this salsa is best in the summer, using red ripe tomatoes just picked from the vine. The tomatoes can easily be roasted on your outdoor grill in place of a stove-top grill. This salsa tastes terrific with just about anything, but for a real treat, try it with grilled lamb and fresh corn, or spoon over scrambled eggs for a whole new breakfast experience.

Rocks

type: candy

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1-12/ cup flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1 cup black walnuts (chopped)
• 1 cup pecans (chopped)
• 1 cup dates (chopped)
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon soda (dissolved in a little hot water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

instructions

1. Mix in order given.
2. Roll dates and raisins in some of the flour.
3. Drop on buttered tins by teaspoon and bake in a moderate oven.
4. 350 degrees.

author: Mae Fulcher

Rolls

type: bread

meal: side

ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 egg
• 1 package yeast
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 3 cups unsifted flour

instructions

1. Pour boiling water over butter, sugar & salt.
2. Blend and cool.
3. Add beaten egg.
4. Soak yeast in cold water for 5 minutes, stir and add to 1st mixture.
5. Add flour, mixing well.
6. Place in large greased covered bowl in refrigerator for at least 4 hours to rise.
7. Roll into desired shape.
8. Place in greased pan.
9. Let rise at room temperature for about 2 hours.
10. Bake at 375 degrees.

author: Judy Greene

notes:

• Dough will keep in refrigerator for about 10 days.
• Good for coffee cake and cinnamon buns too.

Salmon Party Roll

type: seafood

meal: appetizer

ingredients

• 1 can salmon (2 cups)
• 1 8 ounce cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated onion
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 3 tablespoons snipped parsley

instructions

1. Drain and flake salmon.
2. Remove skin and bones.
3. Combine with softened cream cheese, lemon juice, grated onion, horseradish and salt.
4. Mix thoroughly.
5. Chill several hours.
6. Combine pecans and parsley.
7. Shape salmon mixture into a ball.
8. Roll in nut mixture.
9. Chill well.
10. Serve with assorted crackers.

author: Fran Bright

Sausage Hors d'Oeuvres

type: bread

meal: appetizer

ingredients

• 1 pound hot sausage
• 1 pound grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 1/2 cups biscuit

instructions

1. Form into balls and bake until brown.

author: Mary Greene

Shrimp Almondine

type: seafood

meal: appetizer

ingredients

• 2 pounds large fresh shrimp
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons salad oil
• 3/4 cup rice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup dried green peppers
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon mace (optional)
• dash of cayenne pepper
• 1 can condensed tomato soup (undiluted)
• 1 cup light cream
• 1/2 cup sherry
• 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
• Paprika

author: Fran Bright

Shrimp Jambalaya

type: seafood

meal: entree

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 pound cooked ham, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 cup rice, uncooked
• 2 pounds shrimp, cleaned
• 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped

instructions

1. Melt butter in a large heavy skillet>
2. Stir in next 6 ingredients.
3. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add broth and next 7 ingredients.
5. Cover and bring to a boil.
6. Add rice and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Blend in shrimp and remaining green pepper.
8. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes longer.

author: C. Panette

notes:

• Serves 6

comments:

• Chicken and summer sausage are also good in this.

Sopa Seca de Tortillas

type: soup

meal: any

ingredients

• 12 corn tortillas
• 1/3 cup lard or shortening
• 1 cup minced onions
• 2 tablespoons lard or shortening
• 4 cans green chilis, seeded and minced (use fresh peppers for more heat)
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup tomato puree
• Salt
• 1/2 pound shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

instructions

1. Cut tortillas into thin strips.
2. Saute' them in 1/3 cup lard until crisp but not brown.
3. To make sauce, saute onions in 2 tablespoons lard until transparent.
4. Add chilis, cream and tomato puree and simmer for about 10 minutes.
5. Add salt to taste.
6. Grease a 2 quart baking dish and cover bottom with half the tortilla strips.
7. Pour over half the sauce and add a layer of half the shredded cheese.
8. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
9. Dot with butter and bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) for 30 minutes.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Serves 2 or 3

Spaghetti

type: pasta

meal: entree

ingredients

• 1 large onion
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 5 stalks celery
• 7-8 cloves worth of minced garlic
• 1-1/2 to 2 pounds of ground beef
• 2 cans tomato paste
• 2-3 cans of tomato sauce
• 2 cans of Italian stewed tomatoes
• basil, oregano, etc.
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• spaghetti noodles
• fresh mushrooms

instructions

1. Saute onion, green bell pepper, celery and garlic in olive oil.
2. Brown ground beef in a seperate pan.
3. Drain the meet and add to veggies.
4. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes.
5. Add seasoning to taste, basil, oregano, etc.
6. Add 1 teaspoon sugar.
7. Cook spaghetti noodles.
8. While spaghetti noodles are cooking, add fresh mushrooms to the sauce (about 15 minutes before you are going to eat so they don't get soggy)

author: Fran Bright

Spanish Omelette

type: dairy

meal: entree

ingredients

• onion
• green pepper
• red pepper
• salt & pepper
• cumin
• 2 small potatoes
• 5 eggs
• bacon or ham
• sharp cheese

instructions

1. Sautee onion, green and red pepper.
2. Season with salt, black pepper and cumin.
3. Thinly slice potatoes.
4. Whip eggs.
5. Start to cook eggs.
6. Layer all other ingredients over with shredded sharp cheese.Place in oven at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes.

author: Ron Saypol

Spiced Tea #1

type: drink

meal: any

ingredients

• 1/2 cup instant tea
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups Tang
• 1 package dry lemonade mix
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

instructions

1. Store in air tight jar and use 2 teaspoons of mix per cup of hot tea.
2. Add orange, lemon and lime rings to punch bowl when serving.

author: Fran Bright

Spinach Salad

type: vegetable

meal: salad

ingredients

• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup dark cider vinegar
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (dark)
• 1 bag spinach
• 1 can water chestnuts sliced thin
• fresh bean sprouts
• 2 hard boiled eggs
• a few slices of bacon
• mushrooms
• croutons

instructions

1. mix ketchup, dark cider vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, garlic ( crushed ) and Worcestershire sauce for the dressing.
2. toss spinach, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, boiled egg, bacon and mushrooms in a salad bowl
3. add the dressing to the salad before serving
4. add croutons

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• this takes about 20 minutes to make

comments:

• I like to make this with habanero peppers.(homer@brightfarms.com)

Sugar Cookies

type: cookie

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tarter
• 1/2 teaspoon soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup melted shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

instructions

1. Chill dough and roll out to 1/8 inch thickness.
2. Cut in desired shapes.
3. Sprinkle cookies with sugar.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
5. Frost with powdered sugar and water and flavoring then sprinkle colored sugar on top.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

Great!!

Swedish Meatballs

type: beef

meal: entree

ingredients

• 3/4 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground veal
• 1/4 pound ground pork
• 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
• 1 cup light cream or half&half
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• dash of pepper
• dash of nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup canned condensed beef broth
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee

instructions

1. Cook onion in one tablespoon of butter until tender.
2. Combine meats, cream, crumbs, egg, onion, parsley and seasonings.
3. Beat until fluffy at medium speed on the mixer.
4. Mix an additional 3 minutes by hand.
5. Form in 1-1/2 inch balls.
6. Brown in 2 tablespoons of butter, shaking the skillet to keep the balls round.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Make gravy by stirring flour into drippings.
9. Add broth, water and coffee.
10. Heat and stir until thickened.
11. Return meatballs to the gravy.
12. Cover with gravy and cook slowly about 30 minutes, basting occasionally.

author: Sylvia

notes:

• Makes 3 dozen or about 100 small ones

Sweet and Sour Pork

type: pork

meal: entree

ingredients

• 1 pound pork tenderloin
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons catsup
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• dash of salt
• dash of pepper

instructions

1. Cut pork into bite-sized pieces.
2. Mix other ingredients and marinate pork for three hours, mixing occasionally.
3. Drain, roll in cornstarch and fry.
4. Serve with sauce.

author: Fran Bright

Sweet and Sour Pork Sauce

type: sauce

meal: any

ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup catsup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• dash of salt
• 2 teaspoons corn starch
• ginger root

instructions

1. Mix all ingredients and cook for a few minutes.
2. Pour over pork.
3. Add pineapple chunks, onion rings, green peppers, mushrooms and/or celery.

author: Fran Bright

Sweet and Sour Sauce

type: sauce

meal: entree

ingredients

• 1 can ( 13-1/2 ounces ) pineapple chunks
• 2 tablespoons corn-starch
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped pimiento

instructions

1. Drain pineapple chunks.
2. reserve pineapple.
3. Measure syrup.
4. Add water to make 1 cup liquid.
5. Blend together pineapple liquid and corn-starch until smooth.
6. Stir in next 4 ingredients.
7. Cook until thickened and clear.
8. Add pineapple, green pepper and pimiento.
9. Mix well.
10. Cover.
11. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• This sauce can be used with spare ribs or pork chops for making sweet and sour pork, and can also be served over rice.

Tomato-Okra Gumbo

type: soup

meal: entree

ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound sliced okra (fresh or frozen)
• 2-1/2 cups fresh, peeled, and cubed tomatoes (or one #2 can of cubed tomatoes).
• 1-1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar

instructions

1. Saute onion and garlic in small amount of oil.
2. Add and saute for 5 minutes 1 pound sliced okra (fresh or frozen). If you use fresh okra, choose the smallest, most tender pieces.
3. Add: fresh, peeled, and cubed tomatoes (or one #2 can of cubed tomatoes).
4. Add: salt, paprika, curry powder, brown sugar
5. Simmer about 20 minutes until okra is tender.

author: Frances McGehee Westbrook

notes:

Turkey Dressing

type: bread

meal: side

ingredients

• Cornbread with onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• Pepperidge Farm Croutons
• Dash of red pepper
• 2 teaspoons accent
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
• salt and pepper
• dash of allspice
• 1 tablespoon sugar

instructions

1. Mix ingredients together.
2. Pour in giblet juice and chopped up giblets.
3. Stuff in turkey.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• this is for a 10 pound turkey

Twice Baked Potaoes

type: vegetable

meal: side

ingredients

• 12 Potatoes
• 2 sticks of butter
• 24 ounces of sour cream
• salt & pepper
• sharp cheddar

instructions

1. Bake potatoes
2. Half potatoes and dump insides into mixing bowl.
3. Mix all ingredients with potatoes.
4. Re-stuff skins and and cook for 1/2 hour at 350 degrees.
5. Top with grated cheese.

author: Fran Bright

notes:

• Feel free to add more sour cream, butter or cheese!

Vanilla Custard

type: custard

meal: dessert

ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (added when cool

instructions

1. Mix all ingredients and cook.
2. Stir constantly until mixture boils.
3. Stir constantly while boiling for 3 minutes.
4. Alternate layers of pudding and wafers in pan.

author: Fran Bright

Waffles or Pancakes

type: bread

meal: breakfast

ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups flour
• 6 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 cups melted shortening

instructions

1. Beat together eggs and milk.
2. Sift in and mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
3. Add melted shortening.

author: Mer McGehee