Author Archives: Laurie

Light as a Feather Ginger Bread (1960)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 C. boiling water 1/2 C. shortening 1/2 C. brown sugar 1/2 C. molasses 1 egg, beaten 1 1/2 C. all purpose flour 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. baking soda 3/4 t. ginger 3/4 t. cinnamon … Continue reading →

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Cranberry-Orange Relish (1960)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

4 C. fresh cranberries 2 oranges (quartered and seeded) 2 C. sugar 1 apple, unpeeled but remove seeds Put the cranberries, apple and oranges through a food chopper and add sugar. Mix well and chill several hours before serving. Makes … Continue reading →

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Smothered Chicken (1968)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

6 chicken breasts salt and pepper 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 C. dairy sour cream 1/2 C. chopped almonds Place chicken breasts in a shallow baking pan. Add salt and pepper to … Continue reading →

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Hot Cranberry SPAMwich

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

I haven’t tried this recipe yet but it seemed appropriate for fall and a unique combination of flavors. SPAM slices Bread slices Cheese slices mustard Jellied cranberry sauce Toast a slice of bread on one side under broiler. Cover untoasted … Continue reading →

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SPAM Flamenco (1968)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

1/4 C. chopped onions 1/4 C. diced green pepper 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 T. cooking oil 2 C. (1 lb. can) tomatoes (cut in small pieces) 1 C. Minute Rice 1 C. frozen green peas 1 C. hot … Continue reading →

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Apricot Nut Bread (1945)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 C. dried apricots, chopped fine 1 egg 1 C. granulated sugar 2 T. melted butter 2 C. flour 2 t. baking powder 1/4 t. baking soda 1/2 C. orange juice 1/4 C. water 1 C. chopped Brazil nuts 3/4 … Continue reading →

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Date Bread (1945)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

1 C. dates, cut and stoned 1 C. hot water 1 egg, beaten 1/2 C. white or brown sugar 1 1/2 C. flour 1 t. baking powder 1 t. soda 1 t. salt 1/2 C. pecans, cut into pieces Pour … Continue reading →

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Bread/Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Laurie

This recipe is from my stepmom, Cris. She makes this recipe for us everytime we visit and we all anxiously wait for these warm, gooey rolls to come out of the oven. 1/3 C. cornmeal (yellow) 1/2 C. sugar 2 … Continue reading →

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Enchiladas (1964)

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Laurie

1 lb. Ground Beef 1/2 t. Salt 1 C. chopped Onions 1 C. chopped Green Olives Sauce: 1 C. grated Jack or Cheddar Cheese 2 (8 oz.) cans Tomato sauce 1 (6 oz.) can Tomato paste 1 can Condensed Tomato … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Bars

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Laurie

This recipe is from my aunt. I’m not sure how old it is but looks like a classic to me. 2 C. sugar 1/2 C. raisins 1/2 C. chopped nuts 2 C. medium shredded zucchini 1 C. oil 1 t. … Continue reading →

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Butter Cream Frosting (1953)

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Laurie

1/4 C. soft butter 2 C. sifted XXXX sugar (confectioner sugar) 1/4 t. salt 1 t. vanilla 2 T. cream 1 T. corn syrup Cream butter until very smooth; then add sugar gradually, creaming thoroughly. Add salt and vanilla. Gradually … Continue reading →

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Creamed Broccoli With Bread Crumbs

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Laurie

Thank you to the person who threw away The Joy of Cooking (1943) cookbook at the Colorado Springs flea market two weeks ago. I will thoroughly enjoy it! Here is the first recipe I tried. 2 lbs. broccoli 2 T. … Continue reading →

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Jello Cookies

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Laurie

3/4 C. shortening (part butter) 1/2 C. sugar 3 oz. fruit flavored Jello (use dry) 2 eggs 1 t. vanilla 2 1/2 C. flour 1 t. baking powder 1 t. salt Mix shortening, Jello, eggs and sugar. Blend in dry … Continue reading →

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Bean and Cabbage Salad

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Laurie

I thought this was a little sour so I added more sugar than it called for, you can adjust to your taste. To speed things up, I used bagged coleslaw mix and precooked bacon crumbles. I’m sure it’s better made … Continue reading →

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Applesauce Salad

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Laurie

1 (3 oz.) package strawberry or cherry gelatin 1 C. boiling water 1 C. applesauce 1 C. miniature marshmallows Combine boiling water with gelatin. Stir in applesauce and marshmallows. Chill until firm in refrigerator.

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Cottage Cheese Salad

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Laurie

2 C. small curd cottage cheese 1 (8 oz.) carton of Cool Whip 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well drained 1 (3 oz.) box orange Jello Mix cottage cheese, Cool Whip and pineapple. Then add dry Jello. Mix well … Continue reading →

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French’s Saucewich (1957)

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Laurie

1 tall can evaporated milk 1/3 C. ketchup or tomato paste 1/3 C. French’s mustard Scald milk in double boiler. Blend in ketchup and mustard thoroughly. Serve hot on toasted or grilled cheese sandwiches, closed or open-faced, or toasted English … Continue reading →

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Rice Casserole

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Laurie

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 1 stalk celery, cut fine 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can chicken with rice soup 1 can mixed vegetables 2 C. water 1 T. soy sauce 2 t. worcestershire sauce 1 C. rice … Continue reading →

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Pilgrim Corn

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Laurie

3 C. whole kernel corn 1 green pepper, minced 2 eggs 2/3 C. buttered crumbs 2 T. melted margarine 2/3 t. salt 1/4 t. paprika Beat eggs slightly and add to corn. Add green pepper, melted butter, salt and paprika. … Continue reading →

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Rocky Road Frosting

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Laurie

2 (1 oz. squares) unsweetened chocolate 1/4 C. water 2 C. sifted powdered sugar 1/2 C. chopped walnuts 2 C. tiny marshmallows 1/4 C. butter 1 t. vanilla In a small saucepan, place chocolate, 1 C. marshmallows, water and butter. … Continue reading →

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