by Laurie | Feb 16, 2009 | Cakes
This is one of my Grandma Ella’s recipes.
Pour 1 C. boiling water over 1 cup chopped dates. Add 1 t. soda and let stand until cool.
Mix and add to date mixture:
1 C. sugar
1/4 C. butter
1 beaten egg
1 1/2 C. sifted flour
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/3 C. chopped nuts
Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.
Topping
5 T. brown sugar
5 T. cream
2 T. butter
Boil 3 minutes, spoon over hot cake and sprinkle with coconut and nuts.
From the kitchen of Ella Meyer
by Laurie | Feb 16, 2009 | Salads
1 can crushed pineapple (tall can)
1 pkg. frozen strawberries
1/2 pint sour cream
1 box strawberry Jello
Pour off pineapple juice and add water to make 1 cup. Heat and dissove Jello. Then add strawberries with juice and pineapple. Pour half of mixture in mold and chill until firm. Spread sour cream over firm mixture and then balance of Jello mixture. Chill.
by Laurie | Feb 16, 2009 | Salads
1 can Black Bing Cherries
1/2 pint sour cream
1/4 C. pecans
1 pkg. Cherry Jello
Dissolve Jello in 1 C. boiling cherry juice and 1 C. water. Chill until it begins to thicken. Add sour cream and blend thoroughly, then add cherries and nuts. Chill until firm. Serve on lettuce. Serves 6-8
by Laurie | Feb 16, 2009 | Sauces/Dressings
Cook five to ten minutes. Cool.
1/2 C. vinegar
1 t. celery seed
Mix with:
1/2 C. salad oil
1/2 C. sugar
1/2 t. salt
1/2t. dry mustard
1 T. onion juice or grated onion
Pour over cabbage and serve.
by Laurie | Feb 16, 2009 | Beef, Casseroles
1 pkg. (7-8 oz.) elbow macaroni, cooked according to directions
1 can corned beef
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 sm. pkg. Velveeta cheese (cheese may be slivered and stirred into soup)
Mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
