DONNA'S SCALLOPED CARROTS

This is another old recipe from the Midwest.

1 sm onion (grated)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt (I recommend using less!)
1/4 tsp mustard
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp celery salt
2 cups milk
12 carrots, sliced and cooked
1/2 lb sharp process cheese, grated
3 cups buttered crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet saute the onion in the butter until onions are tender; add flour, seasonings, and milk. Cook until mixture is thick. In a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish (I recommend a light spraying with nonstick cooking spray), arrange a layer of carrots and a layer of cheese. Repeat layers until all the carrots and cheese are used, ending with cheese. Pour the hot sauce over all. Top with the buttered crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

*You can substitute 1/4 pound of American cheese for half the sharp cheese, if desired.

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exact recipe.

ANDI'S BAKED LEMON PUDDING

This recipe is from an old Methodist church in Iowa.

1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3 eggs
2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp melted butter
1 1/2 cups milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart baking dish and set aside.

Sift together 1 cup of the sugar, the flour, baking soda, and salt. Separate the eggs; beat the whites until stiff. Continue beating and add the remaining sugar, one spoonful at a time. Set whites aside.

Without washing the beaters, beat the egg yolks until light. To the yolks add the lemon rind, lemon juice, melted butter, and milk. Stir this mixture into the flour mixture. Beat until smooth. Add the egg whites and fold in gently until no white spots are remaining. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Set dish in a pan of hot water about 1/2" deep. Bake for 45 minutes. Chill at least an hour before serving.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

Note: The top of this pudding will be cake like. The lemon custard beneath provides the sauce.

This photo from Land O Lakes is used for reference only.

It is not this exact recipe!

ZESTY MEATBALLS WITH DIP

This is an old recipe from the area where I grew up in Southern Indiana. These meatballs were served as appetizers.

2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup milk
2 tbsp minced onion
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 lb ground beef
2/3 cup mashed potato flakes

In a medium mixing bowl combine the eggs, milk, and mashed potato flakes; allow to stand for a minute. Add the onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and crumbled ground beef; mix together well. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. Add a tablespoon of shortening or oil to a heavy frying pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs to the hot pan and cook over medium heat until brown. May be kept in oven, covered loosely with foil, on lowest heat until ready to serve.

Dip for Meatballs:

1 cup sour cream
2 tsp milk
1 tbsp brown gravy mix

Combine the sour cream and milk in a small saucepan. Whisk in the brown gravy mix. Heat thoroughly over a medium-low heat. Serve with the meatballs.

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COTTAGE CHEESE-MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

This is a recipe from an old Southern Indiana church. I remember my mother loved this salad, but dad didn't like it very much.  To please herself and not hear him asking why she made it, she would make it to take to pitch-ins at family dinners and church meals.

1 large container cottage cheese

1 large box orange gelatin
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
1 can Mandarin oranges, drained
1 small carton frozen whipped topping, thawed

In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese and dry gelatin together. Add the pineapple and oranges and blend in. Gently fold in the whipped topping. Chill all day or overnight.

Garnish with 2 or 3 Mandarin orange slices and a mint leaf, if desired.

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POPPY SEED COOKIES

This is another of the clippings from my mother's shoebox collection. So glad she loved clipping/saving recipes. I enjoy seeing these recipes from the '50s and '60s. Lots of memories.

APPLE WALNUT COLESLAW

4 cups shredded cabbage

1 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup mayo-style salad dressing
1/4 cup French dressing
1 tsp salt
pepper to taste

In a large bowl toss the cabbage, apple, celery, raisins, and walnuts.

In a small bowl, mix together the salad dressing, French dressing, salt and a dash of pepper to make the slaw dressing. Add the dressing to the cabbage mixture and mix lightly. Refrigerate until serving time.

Serves 8

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HOT MILK CAKE

4 eggs

2 cups sugar

2 cups flour

2 tbsp baking powder

dash of salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 cup milk

1 stick butter 

Melt butter in hot milk. Combine the remaining ingredients, add the hot milk/butter mixture. Pour into an angel food cake pan and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

CABBAGE SALAD WITH COOKED DRESSING

This recipe is from the community where I attended school as a child.

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp all-purpose flour
5 tbsp pineapple juice
3 tbsp cider vinegar

In a small saucepan, combine all the above ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

1 small head of cabbage
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained

Shred cabbage and pat dry with paper towels. Add the marshmallows and pineapple. Toss ot with the cooled dressing until well coated.

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It is from the busybaker and used for reference only!

HURRICANE MILKY WAY CAKE

This is an old recipe from the 60s.

8 Milky Way candy bars (not the large size)
3 sticks butter or margarine
4 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 small can evaporated milk
1 6-oz pkg chocolate chips
1 cup marshmallow creme

In a saucepan combine the candy bars and 1 stick of the butter or margarine. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Set aside.

Cream two cups sugar and 1 stick of the butter or margarine in a bowl; beat in the eggs, one at a time. Sift the flour and the baking soda together; add to the sugar mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in the candy mixture. Add the pecans and mix in well. Pour into a greased and floured oblong baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Combine the remaining butter, sugar, and the evaporated milk in a saucepan and cook to the soft-ball stage, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate chips and marshmallow creme. Cool slightly. Beat until thick and spread over the cake.

This pinterest photo is used as reference only.

Not this exact recipe.

CHEESE COVERED MEATLOAF

I got this recipe many years ago with my first blender.

3/4 cup milk
2 eggs
2 slices bread, torn into pieces
1/4 of a small onion
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground sage
dash black pepper
2 lbs ground beef
1 cup milk
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
4-oz sharp process American cheese, cut into cubes (1 cup)
1/2 slice canned pimento

Place 3/4 cup milk, eggs, bread, onion, salt, sage, and pepper into a blender container. Blend until combined then add to the ground beef in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well. Pat the meat mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

Prepare cheese sauce by placing remaining ingredients in the blender container. Blend until ingredients are combined and cheese is finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until the sauce is thick and smooth. Place meat loaf on a serving platter then spoon the cheese sauce over the top.

Yield: 8-servings

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APPLE BUTTER SPICE CAKE

 Another old recipe from my late mother's shoebox recipe collection. This was cut from her local newspaper.

APPLE CHEESE TURNOVERS

This recipe is older than my children who are in their 40s and 50s.

2 cups applesauce

1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cold water
1 (scant) cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
1 pkg (3-oz) cream cheese
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

In a saucepan mix the applesauce and cinnamon. In a small cup mix the cornstarch and water together until smooth; add to the applesauce and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until the mixture is almost dry. Allow to cool.

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut the butter and cream cheese into the flour mixture. Shape dough into a ball and chill.

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface and cut into 3-inch rounds. Place 1 tablespoon of the applesauce mixture and 1 teaspoon of the shredded cheese on half of each round. Moisten the edges of the rounds with water. Fold the round over and press the edges together to seal. Using a fork, pierce top a few times to allow steam to escape. Place turnovers on a baking sheet and place in a 425 degree oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until browned. Sprinkle the tops lightly with cinnamon sugar and serve while hot.

Yield: 3 dozen

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QUICK OVEN OMELET

 This recipe is from an old Southern Indiana church cookbook.

10 eggs

1/2 c milk (if you want, use cream instead of milk)

1 c shredded Cheddar cheese

1 c finely chopped cooked ham or cooked bacon

1/4 c chopped green pepper

1/4 c chopped onion

In a bowl, beat eggs and milk until light and fluffy. Stir in cheese, ham or bacon, green pepper and onion. Pour into greased 9-inch square baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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CHINESE HAMBURGER CASSEROLE

This recipe is from an old Indiana church recipe book.

1 lb ground beef

2 tbsp shortening 

2 small chopped onions

1 cup sliced celery

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 1/2 cup warm water

1/2 cup uncooked rice

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 can Chinese noodles

Brown meat in the shortening, add onions and celery. Cook meat mixture until celery and onion are soft. Add the soups, water, rice and soy sauce. Place in a greased casserole dish and bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake 30 minutes longer. Cover mixture with the noodles and bake 15 minutes or until the noodles are browned.

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THE LATE PORTER WAGNER'S FUDGE RECIPE

According to the late country music great, his mother taught him this recipe when he was a youngster.

2 cups sugar
2 heaping tbsps cocoa
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup Log Cabin syrup
milk as needed
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
2 tbsps peanut butter
1/2 cup chopped English walnuts

Mix sugar, cocoa, salt and syrup in a saucepan. Add enough milk to make it soupy, but very thick. Bring to a boil and boil until the sugar is dissolved (4 to 5 minutes). Test for doneness by dropping a spoonful into a cup of cold water until it forms a soft ball. Remove from the heat and add butter and vanilla. Stir until it begins to cool. Add the peanut butter and walnuts. Pour into a large platter until it cools then cut into squares.

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MOM'S COCOA FUDGE

This is the chocolate fudge my mother made when I was a child in the 1940s.

2 cups sugar
1 cup milk (she usually used evaporated)
2 tbsp cocoa powder
butter the size of an unshelled walnut
1 cup chopped nuts (in Indiana we used hickory nuts)

Cook all ingredients, except the nuts, in a medium saucepan. Stir often and cook to the soft ball stage (forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water). Remove from heat. Add the nuts. BEAT!! until cool. Quickly pour into a buttered 9 x 9-inch pan. Allow to cool completely before cutting into small squares.

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SIMPLE WALDORF SALAD

3 cups diced red delicious apples

1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup walnut pieces
1/3 cup mayonnaise

Toss the apples with the lemon juice to avoid discoloration. Add the celery, walnuts, and mayonnaise. Mix well. Refrigerate until serving time.

 

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HERSHEY'S HOLIDAY FUDGEY PECAN PIE

This is an old recipe from the back of a Hershey's Cocoa can many years ago.

1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup Hershey's cocoa
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans, optional
1 cup pecan halves

Prepare the pie shell and set aside.

Heat the oven to 375 degrees.

In a medium saucepan over low heat melt the butter. Add the cocoa to the butter and stir until the mixture is smooth. Remove the saucepan from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in the sugar, salt, eggs, and corn syrup; blend thoroughly. Stir in the chopped nuts, if desired. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie shell. Place the pecan halves over the top of the mixture. Bake for 40 minutes at 375 degrees. Cool completely. Cover and let stand about 8 hours before serving. Top the slices of pie with whipped cream, if desired.

Yield: 8 servings

HOMEMADE PASTA DOUGH

I have had this recipe clipping for so long, I have no idea where I got it. It is years and years old.

about 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup water
2 eggs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt

In a large bowl with a wooden spoon, stir the flour with the remaining ingredients to make a stiff dough. On a well floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and no longer sticky. This should require around 20 kneads. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes. This makes the dough easier to roll out. (Or, if using a modern day food processor with knife blade attached, blend all ingredients 10 to 15 seconds to form a smooth ball. Do not knead the dough; wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.) Cut into your preferred shapes.

Yield: 1 lb of pasta

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CREAM CHEESE PINEAPPLE PIE

This is a recipe from an old cookbook from the Northeastern United States.

1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Fruit Layer:

1/3 cup sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 (8-oz) can crushed pineapple with its own juice

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and pineapple (do not drain). Cook the mixture over medium heat while stirring constantly until the mixture is thick and clear. Set aside and allow to cool.

When cooled, spread the mixture over the bottom of the unbaked pie crust.

Cream Cheese Layer:

1 pkg (8-oz) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Blend the cream cheese, sugar, and salt together in a mixer bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each one. Blend in the milk and vanilla. (It is okay if the mixture looks curdled.) Pour the mixture over the pineapple layer in the crust. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over all. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Lower the temperature to 325 degrees and bake for 50 minutes. Cool before cutting.

Note: To keep the crust from getting too brown, tear 2-inch strips of aluminum foil and shape over the crust before putting in the oven. Remove the foil for the last 5 or 10 minutes of baking if crust needs to be browned more.

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PEANUT BUTTER FINGERS

 

This recipe is from an old grocery store give-away years ago.

1 pkg active dry yeast
2 tbsp water at 105 to 115 degrees (warm)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or 3/4 cup all-purpose and 3/4 cup whole-wheat)
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
Cocoa Glaze: Recipe follows

Dissolve the yeast in the warm water in a large bowl. Mix in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, peanut butter, and shortening until smooth. Stir in the flour, baking soda and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Remove dough from refrigerator and shape by teaspoonfuls into 2 1/2-inch fingers on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Make the cocoa glaze and dip one end of each cookie into the cocoa glaze.

COCOA GLAZE:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cups baking cocoa
3 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla

Mix the powdered sugar and cocoa in a medium bowl. Stir in the milk and the vanilla until smooth. Gradually add more milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until of dipping consistency, if needed.

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DUTCH APPLE WALNUT BREAD

This is an old recipe from Northern Indiana.

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped peeled apples
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until creamy. Beat in the eggs and the vanilla. Combine the flour with the baking soda and salt; stir into the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Fold in the apples and walnuts. Pour into a greased 9-inch loaf pan. Make the following topping and sprinkle over the batter. Bake in a 350- degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes until done. Cook in pan for 10 minutes before removing.

TOPPING:
1/3 cup flour
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp butter

Combine the flour, sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter before baking.

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IRON SKILLET APPLESAUCE CAKE

This recipe was from a neighbor when I was a child.

1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup raisins

Preheat the oven to a temperature of 325 degrees. Line the bottom of an iron skillet with waxed paper and set it aside while mixing cake.

Dissolve soda in applesauce. Stir in the sugars, butter, and the beaten egg. Blend in the flour and spices. Add the raisins which have been plumped by mixing 1/4 cup sugar and a little water and bringing to a boil with the raisins. When the cake batter is mixed well pour the batter into the iron skillet and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.

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