HAM LOAF WITH MARMALADE

This is a recipe from one of my mother's PTO friends when I was a kid in school (in the 1950s, but don't tell!) Both this lady and my mother have been gone for years but we still enjoy many of the foods they used to make.

1 1/2 cup herb seasoned stuffing
2 cups milk
1 1/2 lb ground pork
1 1/2 lb ground ham
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp salt

Soak the stuffing in the milk for 5 minutes. Add the ground pork, ground ham, onion and salt. Pack lightly into a loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Spoon off the drippings.

TOPPING:
1 cup orange marmalade
2 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Combine all topping ingredients in a small bowl until well blended. Spread over the hot ham loaf and return loaf to the oven. Bake another 10 minutes. Let loaf stand for about 10 minutes before cutting.

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ZUCCHINI APPETIZERS

This is an old recipe from my Southern Indiana days many years ago.

3 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup Bisquick
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp oregano
dash of black pepper
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/2 cup oil
4 eggs, beaten

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Spread mixture in a 9 X 13-inch baking pan that has been lightly greased. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares then cut each square in half diagonally.

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HONEY MUSTARD COLESLAW

This recipe is from an old Southern Indiana newspaper clipping.

4 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tbsp honey mustard
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp poppy seeds
2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
pepper to taste

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions; toss well to mix. In a small bowl, blend the vinegar, honey mustard, mayonnaise, poppy seeds, sugar, salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and season with salt and pepper. Chill several hours before serving.

 

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CRANBERRY RELISH MOLD

This recipe was given to me by my late Aunt Oweedah (Sissy) Butcher who was a very good cook.

1 can (9-oz)  (crushed) pineapple

1 cup fresh ground cranberries

1 pkg (3-oz) cherry Jell-O

1 small unpeeled orange (seeds removed), ground

1/2 cup sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped nuts

Drain pineapple, reserve syrup and add water to make 1/2 cup. Dissolve jello and sugar in 1 cup hot water. Add syrup and lemon juice. Chill until partially set. Add fruits, celery, and nuts. (If you put cranberries, celery and orange in food processor it does better job.) Pour into a 5 cup ring mold and chill overnight. Dip in water and turn out on a plate to serve.

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OLD FASHIONED EASY FRUIT PUNCH

1 can (6-oz) frozen orange juice

1 can (9-oz) frozen lemonade
2 pkgs. unsweetened cherry Kool-Aid
1 1/2 cups sugar
10 cups water

Put dry Kool-Aid and sugar into a large bowl. Add 2 cups of the water and stir until the Kool-Aid powder and sugar are melted. Add remaining water, frozen orange juice concentrate and frozen lemonade concentrate. Stir until juices are dissolved. Chill until serving time. Serve in a pretty punch bowl and float thin slices of fresh orange and lemon on the punch, if desired.

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APRICOT SURPRISE SALAD

This recipe is from an old community cookbook.

2 pkgs (3-oz each) apricot gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups cold water
2 bananas, cut up
1 (#2) can crushed pineapple, well drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Add the gelatin to the hot water and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add the marshmallows to the hot gelatin mixture and stir until the marshmallows are dissolved. Add the cold water, bananas, and crushed pineapple. Stir to blend well. Pour into a 9 x 13-inch dish and refrigerate until firm.

TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup pineapple juice
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tbsp flour
3-oz cream cheese
2 tbsp butter
1 envelope dessert topping mix

In a medium saucepan, cream together the sugar, butter, and egg; add the flour and pineapple juice. Cook the mixture over low heat until thickened. Remove from heat and add the cream cheese. Allow to cool. Whip the envelope of dessert topping mix according to the package directions, fold into the topping mixture. Spread topping over the gelatin. 

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AMISH CORN BAKE

This is a recipe used by the old order Amish in Indiana for many years.

2 eggs, separated
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups uncooked kernel corn
1/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp chopped pimento

Note: You could use frozen whole kernel corn.

Beat the egg yolks and combine with the corn, 1/2 tsp salt, black pepper, and milk. Blend well and pour into a buttered 2-quart casserole dish. Beat the egg whites until stiff and gently blend in the sour cream. Fold the sour cream mixture into the corn mixture. Sprinkle the top with the cracker crumbs that have been mixed with the butter. Dot top with the chopped pimento. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

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HOMEMADE SOFT PRETZELS

This recipe is from an old Texas newspaper clipping.

2 pkgs active dry yeast
2 cups warm water
5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups enriched cornmeal
2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp salt
Coarse salt, optional for garnish
TOPPING:
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp water

Dissolve yeast in 2 cups water in large mixing bowl. Add 5 cups of the flour, cornmeal, eggs, sugar, and salt. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes; stir in enough additional flour to make the dough stiff.

Shape dough to form a ball and place in a greased large bowl. Turn once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in volume. Punch dough down. Divide dough in half on a lightly floured surface; shape each half to form a ball. Flatten one ball and cut into 16 wedges. Roll each wedge to form an 18-inch-long rope; shape to form a pretzel. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Repeat the process with the second ball of dough.

Combine the topping ingredients and brush over the tops of the pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt, if desired. Let rise in warm place for 30 to 45 minutes or until double in size. Bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 13 minutes or until golden brown.

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DEVILED CRAB DIP

This is a recipe from the 1950s.

6 1/2-oz can crab meat
2 hard-cooked eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp. prepared mustard

Drain, bone, and flake crab meat. Finely chop the eggs and add to the crab meat. Blend the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard together in a small bowl. Add the eggs and crab meat mixture to the mayonnaise mixture; mix together until blended. Serve as a dip with assorted crackers and/or fresh vegetables.

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OLD-FASHION WALNUT SQUARES

 

1 egg

1 cup brown sugar*
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour*
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square pan; set aside.

In a mixing bowl beat the egg until foamy. Add the brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the walnut pieces and mix in well. Spread the batter into the well greased baking pan. Bake in a 325-degree oven for 25 minutes or until the top has a dull crust. Cut into squares and serve warm.

*For diabetics, substitute 1/2 cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend and instead of all-purpose flour use white whole-wheat flour or the equivalent of your favorite no/low carb substitution.. Walnuts are heart healthy and good for diabetics.

Note: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream, if desired.

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