VERY OLD FASHIONED SUGAR CREAM PIE

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup flour (or cornstarch and cold water)
1 1/4 cups hot water
dash salt
nutmeg
1 unbaked pie shell

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix sugar and flour together. Add hot water and salt. Mix together and pour into pie shell. Dot with butter and sprinkle nutmeg over the top. Bake at 350 degrees until done.

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DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COCA COLA CAKE

I post this old ad every December. I make one very similar to this every year for my grandson's November birthday. It is a good cake.  I loved all the old coca cola Santa trays they used to put out every year when I was a child. This picture of Santa is probably from one of them. Enjoy.

SQUASH PIE 2

2 rounded cups cooked and strained winter squash

1 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1 pint sweet milk
2 regular pie shells OR 1 large deep dish pie shell

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Combine squash and sugar; add egg and mix. Mix together flour, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Mix into the squash mixture. Gradually add milk. Mix well and pour into unbaked pie shell/shells. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake 50 more minutes.

Note: You can substitute pumpkin for the squash to make a pumpkin pie.

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BAKED CRANBERRY SAUCE

1 lb cranberries (5 cups)

1 jar (12-oz) orange marmalade

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup coconut 

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

Combine all ingredients. Spread in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, in a 350-degree oven for about 30 minutes. Transfer to jars. Cover, refrigerate. Makes about 4 cups.

Directions to pack with gift: Store in refrigerator. Serve warm or chilled as meat accompaniment or over desserts.

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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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TURKEY NOODLE CASSEROLE

Leftover turkey? You might like this old recipe.

2 cups cooked, drained noodles 1 tbsp margarine, melted 5 tbsp grated Parmesan 4 to 5 slices cooked turkey 1 cup milk 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Mix noodles, margarine, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Pour into a greased baking dish. Top mixture with turkey slices. In saucepan, heat milk and Cheddar cheese until cheese melts. Pour over turkey and top with remaining Parmesan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

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1970s BISQUICK APPLE PANCAKES AND CIDER SYRUP

This is a recipe I got on a Bisquick flyer in 1971, so it is older than my two youngest children.

2 cups Bisquick baking mix
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 egg
1 1/3 cup milk
3/4 cup grated apple

Beat the baking mix, cinnamon, egg, and milk with a rotary beater until smooth (Remember the handheld rotary beaters?  Being a leftie, I hated them; they were hard to use!)  Fold in the apple.

Heat a griddle or skillet to hot (grease if necessary) and pour batter by 1/4 cupsful onto the hot griddle.  Cook until bubbles appear.  Turn and cook on other side until golden brown.  Serve with whipped butter and warm maple or cider (recipe below) syrup.

This makes about 18 pancakes.

Cider Syrup:
1 cup sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 cups apple cider
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup butter

In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and pumpkin pie spice until well blended.  Stir in the cider and juice while stirring.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils for 1 minute.  Remove from the heat and blend in the butter.

1970S CRANBERRY COOKIES

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp orange juice
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped frozen cranberries

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly grease cookie sheets; set aside.

Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together. Stir in the milk, orange juice, and egg.

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture. Stir in the chopped pecans and the chopped cranberries.

Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls about 2 minutes apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. Allow to cool about 1 minute on baking sheets. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Yield: 11 dozen cookies

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FLUFFY RAISED DOUGHNUTS

1 cup milk 1 pkg dry yeast 1/2 cup lukewarm water 1 tsp sugar 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg, well beaten 1 tsp salt 3 1/2 cups flour Scald one cup milk and cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in bowl in lukewarm water and 1 tsp sugar. When foamy, add to cooled milk. Stir in shortening, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, and salt. Beat in flour. On floured board, knead until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, let rise to doubled. Punch down and let rise until doubled again. Roll dough 1/2" thick and cut with a doughnut cutter. Cover and let rise until light and fluffy. Fry in deep hot fat. Glaze with a water and sugar mixture.

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SWISS VENISON ROUND STEAK

2 venison round steaks, approx 1 1/2 lbs

1/4 cup flour
2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 cup butter
1 cup water
1 med onion, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup sour cream

Wipe steaks clean with a damp cloth. Combine flour, salt and pepper. Pound flour mixture into the steaks using the edge of a sturdy saucer. Brown both sides of the steaks and any remaining flour mixture in the butter. Add 1/4 cup of the water. Cover and simmer slowly, adding remaining water as needed. When the meat is almost tender (after 1 to 2 hours), add onion and celery; cook until thoroughly tender. Stir in the sour cream and cook for 2 minutes longer. Serve at once. From 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours of total cooking time will be required, the time depending on the age of the animal. Serves 5.

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CRAN-APPLE ORANGE CAKE

I know this cake has been around since the 1980s. I'm not sure before that.

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups Quaker Oats (Quick or Old-Fashion, uncooked

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup chopped nuts

1 tbsp baking powder

1 tsp salt (optional)

1/2 tsp baking soda 

1 cup milk / 3 eggs

3/4 cup finely chopped apple

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) margarine, melted

1 tbsp grated orange peel

1 1/2 cups chopped cranberries

1 cup powdered sugar

4 1/2 tsp orange juice

Heat oven to 325-degrees, Generously grease a 12-cup Bundt pan. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients, mix well. Add milk, eggs, apple, margarine and orange peel, mixing until blended. Fold in cranberries. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes in the pan then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine the remaining ingredients, mixing until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake. Garnish with additional cranberries and nuts, if desired.

Yield: 12 to 16 servings

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OYSTER DRESSING

1 pint fresh oysters 6 to 7 cups dried breadcrumbs 1 cup chopped onions 1 tbsp sage 1 tsp each of rosemary and thyme Dash of salt and of pepper 2 to 2 1/2 cups turkey broth (or chicken broth) 1/4 cup melted margarine Wash oysters thoroughly. Combine oysters with remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into a well-greased baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. Note: This recipe is from an old complimentary grocery store card and is a repeat post from this blog in 2008.

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CIRCUS JELLO SALAD

This recipe is from my sister who used to make this for large family gatherings. Perhaps she still does but since I live well over a thousand miles away, I wouldn't know. My oldest daughter Cindy locked herself in my bedroom and ate a whole bag of circus peanuts when she was 3 years old. She refuses to even taste this salad!

30 circus peanuts (10-oz pkg)
1 large box orange jello
1 #2 can crushed pineapple
1 large Cool Whip

Dissolve jello in 2 cups boiling water. Add peanuts and stir until they melt. Drain pineapple, saving juice. Add water to the juice to make 1 1/2 cups; add to the jello mixture. Let stand until partially set. Add the pineapple and cool whip. Refrigerate.

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DECEMBER 1940 MAGAZINE COVER

Since December 2025 is just around the corner, I am reposting the following because I love it. That picture brings so many thoughts to mind as I remember many childhood days similar to this.

I love finding things older than me! 😉 Beautiful magazine cover. I can just imagine the excitement of rural ladies getting this in their mailbox. My mouth almost waters just thinking about the wonderful recipes that are no doubt inside.

AUTUMN HARVEST APPLE SALAD

1 can (20-oz) crushed pineapple with juice

2/3 cup sugar

1 small box lemon jello

1 pkg (8-oz) cream cheese

1 1/2 cup diced apples with peel

3/4 cup chopped nuts

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 cup cool whip

In a large saucepan, cook pineapple and sugar. Bring to a boil and boil 3 minutes. Add jello, stirring until dissolved. Add cream cheese, stirring until well blended. Cool. Fold in apples, nuts, celery and cool whip. Pour into an 8x8-inch dish or pan. Chill until firm.

This is a recipe from a cousin. Good salad, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but good any time.

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APPLESAUCE CAKE

This is another good old family recipe from Southern Indiana.

1 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening or oleo
1 egg
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp soda
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup raisins (I omit because I hate raisins!)
1/2 cup nuts, optional (I use 1 cup since I don't use raisins.)

In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together except raisins and nuts. Blend with electric mixer until well blended. Pour into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan and bake in a 375-degree oven approximately 45 minutes or until done.

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BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

5 cups flour

3/4 cup shortening or lard
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp sugar
1 pkg yeast
1/3 cup warm water
2 cups buttermilk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Sift dry ingredients together into large bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture. Add buttermilk and yeast that's been dissolved in the warm water. Mix with a spoon until all the flour is moistened. Cover and set in refrigerator till ready to use. Take out as much dough as needed. Roll out on a floured board to 1/2" to 3/4" thick. Cut using a biscuit cutter or small glass. Bake 12 minutes until browned. Keep unused dough in refrigerator for use the next day.

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CAKE DONUTS

1 cup sugar

2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour milk
1 tsp soda
1/2 cup sweet milk
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp melted lard or shortening
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
flour

Mix sugar and eggs together. Add sour milk and soda mixed in milk. Add sweet milk and melted lard. And vanilla and flour with salt and baking powder mixed into the flour. Use enough flour to make a dough stiff enough to roll and cut donuts with a donut cutter. Makes 30.

Note: Sour milk is buttermilk; sweet milk is regular milk

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SQUASH PIE

2 cups cooked squash

3 eggs lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 cup Milnot
1 stick margarine
9-inch uncooked pie shell

To cook squash: Peel squash, cut in half lengthwise, spoon out seeds. Cut up into a saucepan and add 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook until tender.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

To make pie: Into a large mixing bowl, put squash, margarine, eggs, sugars, spices and milk. Whip together with an electric mixer until well blended. Pour into an unbaked 9-inch pie shell. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 45 minutes longer.

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TANGY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

This old fashion green bean casserole is made without soup or a sauce.

2 lb fresh green beans
2 tbsp finely chopped onion
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbsp dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp butter, melted

Cook the beans in a saucepan with water until crisp tender; drain.

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Add the onion, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper to the drained beans; toss to coat.

Place the beans in an ungreased* 2-quart casserole dish.

Toss the bread crumbs and cheese with the butter and sprinkle over the bean mixture.

Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown at 350 degrees.

*I prefer to very lightly spray my dish with a modern product, nonstick cooking spray.

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CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD

A favorite of the children.

1 pkg choc. chips, broken
1/2 cup chopped nuts
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 cups sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup milk
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat shortening with sugar until creamy. Add eggs and beat into sugar mixture. Mix together flour, baking powder, salt; combine milk and vanilla. Combine flour mixture with milk mixture and add to the sugar mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. Bake one hour in two greased bread pans.
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PERCOLATOR PUNCH

Use a 20 to 30 cup percolator to make this punch that serves 16.

1 qt apple cider
1 pt orange juice
1 tsp whole allspice
3 cinnamon sticks
1 pt cranberry juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp whole cloves

Combine cider and juice in percolator. Place sugar, spices, cinnamon sticks in percolator basket. Let perk until finished.

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LUSCIOUS ALMOND CHEESECAKE

This is an old Quaker Oats recipe I got from a 1989 magazine.

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QUICK BUTTERMILK ROLLS

This is another recipe from my 1955 grade school PTA cookbook.  This is another roll recipe from Mrs. Wm. McKee Anderson. This is from Marshall Township, Needmore, Indiana.

Mix together 1 cup buttermilk (lukewarm and thick), 1/4 tsp. soda, 1 tsp. sugar, 1 tsp salt and crumble 1 cake yeast into the mixture. (If dry yeast is used, dissolve in 2 tbsp. water.)  Stir until dissolved and add 3 tbsp. soft shortening.  Stir in 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 cups flour, mix and knead and shape into rolls.  Let rise and bake 15-20 minutes in 400 degree oven.

GIFT JAR OF TUSCAN MARKET SOUP MIX

If you enjoy giving food gift jars as gifts or make them to sell at craft shows, etc, this is a good one for diabetics as well as the general public.

Layer the ingredients in a quart jar:

1/2 cup barley

1/2 cup split peas

1/2 cup brown rice

1/2 cup lentils

2 tbsp dried minced onion

2 tbsp dried parsley

2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

2 tbsp beef bouillon granules

1 tsp dried cumin

1 pkg dehydrated onion soup mix

Attach recipe for TUSCAN MARKET SOUP

1 jar Tuscan Market Soup Mix

3 quarts water

2 stalks celery, chopped

2 carrots, sliced

1 cup shredded cabbage

1 can (28-oz) crushed tomatoes

Combine ingredients and place in a soup pot, cover. Cook over medium heat and simmer 1 hour or until the vegetables are tender.

Not this recipe but an example of a good way to give a soup mix gift.

HOLIDAY BRAUNSCHWEIGER BALL

This is another old recipe clipping from my late mom's shoe boxes of recipe clippings. I never enjoyed braunschweiger, but my favorite aunt, because she was only 14 months older than me, loved it. She passed away a couple of years ago. Finding this recipe clipping made me think of her.

 

HAM CHEESE BALL

My sister-in-law gave me this recipe many years ago.

1 (8-oz) brick cream cheese
3 pkgs thin pressed ham, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
dash of garlic salt
dash of tabasco sauce
1/2 cup pecans, optional

Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt, and tabasco.  Add ham.  After mixing all ingredients, form into a ball.  Let firm in refrigerator before serving.  Roll in nuts or ham pieces.

Double if a medium ball is desired.

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NEVER FAIL POPCORN BALLS

1 cup white syrup

1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup unpopped popcorn, popped

Pour popcorn into a large glass mixing bowl or other bowl that won't be ruined by the hot syrup. Bring syrup to a boil, add sugar to syrup and return to boil. Remove from heat and add baking powder and butter; stir until smooth. Add vanilla. Pour over popcorn, let stand a couple of minutes then shape into balls using your hands that have been lightly buttered.

Yield: approximately 18 popcorn balls

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OLD FASHION BAKE KING COFFEE CAKE

Another recipe from my late mother's boxes of recipes.  This "Coffee Cake Pan" was priced at .49 and she bought it marked down to .36.  If you have trouble reading the recipe, click on the picture to enlarge it.

THE LATE ACTOR JIMMY STEWART'S SPARERIBS AND BARBECUE SAUCE RECIPE

This is a repeat post from several years ago. With the holiday movies appearing soon, I was reminded of the late, great Jimmy Stewart and one of my favorite holiday movies, It's a Great Life. 

A favorite actor of the past, Jimmy Stewart was happy to share his Barbecue Ribs recipe. The late Mr. Stewart had close ties to Ft Worth and came to town frequently. I've had this for years so I'm not sure but believe I got this from a Ft Worth cookbook.

GRAM'S FRIED CHICKEN

This recipe is from an old TOH magazine and was shared by a Mr. Nelson who has fond memories of his late Gran's fried chicken and family meals at her house. He continues the tradition by making it for his family.

1 egg

1 cup 2% milk

2 cups mashed potato flakes

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp each dried oregano, parsley flakes and minced onion

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp coarsely ground pepper

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each)

Oil for frying

In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In another shallow bowl, toss potato flakes with garlic powder, oregano, parsley, onion, salt and pepper. Remove half the mixture and reserve for a second coat of breading.

 Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then in potato mixture, patting to help the coating adhere. arrange chicken in an even layer on a large plate. Cover and refrigerate chicken and remaining egg mixture for 1 hour. Discard remaining used potato mixture.

In a 12-inch cast iron or other deep skillet, heat 1/2-inch of oil over medium heat to 350-degrees. For the second coat of breading, dip chicken in remaining egg mixture, then in unused potato mixture, pat to coat. Fry chicken 4 to5 minutes per side or until golden brown and meat is no longer pink. Drain on paper towels.

Yield: 4 servings

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ARGO CORNSTARCH LIGHT BATTER FOR FRYING MEAT AND VEGETABLES

I first posted this recipe in 2008. It proved to be very popular so I thought I would post it again. Years ago, in Indiana we had a large houseboat. I made too many to count batches of fresh vegetables dipped in a batter like this and fried them in my Fry Daddy. They were a big hit on the dock, with my family and visiting friends. This recipe always reminds me of those good old days.

This old newspaper advertisement says to "Let the natural flavor of your fried vegetables come through with the light touch of Argo and Kingsford's. And try these easy and delicious recipes. You'll agree that for light and crispy fried vegetables or chicken, it really is the batter that matters."

LIGHT BATTER

3/4 cup Argo or Kingford's Corn Starch
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup water
1 egg, slightly beaten

In bowl, stir together first 5 ingredients. Add water and egg; stir until smooth. Pour 1 qt (about) corn oil into large skillet to depth of 1/2", filling no more than 1/3 full. Heat over medium heat to 375 degrees. Dip 4 cups cutup vegetables, such as zucchini, carrots, onion, and mushrooms, or 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" cubes, a few at a time, into batter. (Stir batter occasionally.) Carefully add vegetables or chicken to hot oil, a few pieces at a time. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Serves 4 to 6.
HERB BATTER: Follow basic recipe. Add 1 tsp dried basil leaves and 1 clove garlic, minced.
BEER BATTER: Follow basic recipe. Omit water. Add 1/3 cup cold beer.

APPLE CREAM SCONES

This is an old recipe I have had for years. It is probably from the 1950s or 60s.

 

HOT CHICKEN SALAD FROM MONTANA

This is an old recipe from Montana.

1 stewing hen, 3 1/2 lbs or larger
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup slivered almonds
2 tbsp onion, minced
1 10 1/2-ounce can cream of chicken soup
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp lemon juice
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
buttered breadcrumbs or crushed potato chips
paprika

Steam or stew chicken until tender. Remove bones, and skin from meat and cut into bite size pieces. Mix with all ingredients, except crumbs and paprika. Turn into a two-quart casserole dish. Top with crumbs or chips, and paprika. Bake in a 350-degree oven, uncovered, for about 30-40 minutes, or until bubbly. (Salad can be frozen before or after baking.)

Serves 6-8

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GREEN BEAN SALAD

 This was my late mother-in-law's recipe. I love this and always looked forward to seeing it on her table. She and my husband, her son, have been gone for years now. I miss them both and the family meals we always enjoyed. She sent me this recipe years ago when I made a family cookbook.

1 onion, thinly sliced into rings

1 green pepper, thinly sliced into rings

1 can wax beans

1 can green beans

1 cup kidney or great northern beans

1 cup sugar

3/4 cup vinegar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?

Thinking of our supermarkets today it is amazing to think of the following facts from the early 1900s:

• Tuna was first put in cans to be sold on store shelves.
• Sugar was 4 cents a pound.
• Butter was 25 cents a pound.
• Eggs were 14 cents a dozen.

I can remember as a young girl going with my grandma to a neighbors farm and buying eggs for some change. This was in the 1950s.

COMFORTING BEEF BARLEY SOUP

1 tbsp butter

1/2 cups each chopped carrot, celery and onion

4 cups beef broth

4 cups water

1 can (14.5-oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 cup quick-cooking barley

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp salt

2 cups chopped cooked roast beef

1/2 cup frozen peas

In a large stockpot, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add carrot, celery and onion, cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes until tender.

Add the water, broth, tomatoes, barley and the seasonings; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Stir occasionally during simmering.

Stir in the chopped roast beef and peas. Cook another 5 to 7 minutes longer or until heated through.

Yield: 8 servings

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BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

2 1/4 lbs sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inc pieces

2 tbsp butter

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice

1/2 cup finely chopped peeled apple

1/4 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Place potatoes in a large saucepan or stock pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, apple juice, apple and raisins. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

Transfer potatoes to a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Top potatoes with the apple mixture. Bake, uncovered, 23-30 minutes or until bubbly. While baking, baste occasionally with the sauce.

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OCCIDENTAL HOTEL'S HOT FUDGE SAUCE

 I have no idea what city this was in.

PATTY'S CHEESE BALL

This is a recipe from my cousin Patty. She gave it to me years ago when I made a family recipe book.

1 jar Old English Cheese
1 jar Roka Bleu cheese
1 jar very sharp cheese or 1 jar of cheddar
1 (8-oz) pkg cream cheese
1 tbsp onion, diced
crushed nuts

Bring cheeses to room temperature.  Mix well by hand and set in refrigerator until firm.  When firm, roll into a ball and roll ball in crushed nuts.

Note: I once had a reader ask about jar cheeses.  These are small jars usually located with the snack crackers.

BUTTERED ZUCCHINI

This simple recipe is from an old 1963 Best Buffets recipe book from Better Homes and Gardens.  Simple but good.  Substitute coconut oil for half the butter and make it a healthy dish.  Tip: Did you know coconut oil is thought to help prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease?

8 to 10 small zucchini squash, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Put zucchini, butter, and seasonings in skillet.  Cover and cook slowly 5 minutes.  Uncover and cook till barely tender, about 8 to 10 minutes more, turning zucchini slices often.

Makes 8 servings.