FrugalCookingforSimpleLivingByMichaelHoltby

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TableofContentsBreadsandNoodlesGrandma'sDumplingRecipeMother'sHomemadeNoodlesPoorFamily'sBreadOldTimeCornBreadNativeAmericanFrybreadQuickandEasyMuffinsMom’sHomemadeRollsSweet-MilkDoughnutsSodaandFruitBreadOld-FashionedWholeWheatBreadQuickPotatoBiscuitsEasyCubanBread

SaladsSpringWiltedLettuceSaladTomato-CukeLayerCakeSaladCottageHouseSaladSimpleVegetableSaladClassicWaldorfSaladDepressionEraSaladHappyPineappleSaladCarolinaSalad

PastasSimpleSavorySpaghetti

SoutheastAsianGoulashFamily-StylePorkandNoodlesHome-styleFriedMacandCheeseWestern-styleNoodlesPapooseMacaroni

MeatsandSuchBoiledWhiteFishMeatless“Meat”LoafPotatoandHamPattiesStuffedFishMangoSteakLoafRiceandMeatballsFlap-JackswithMeatfillingMeatFillingforFlap-JacksMeatBallswithLemonGravyHamburgerGravyExoticBraisedBeefTongueKitchenHashAmishBolognaCheesyEnchiladas

CasserolesThriftyCabbageCasseroleLimaBeanCasseroleRiceandBeefCasseroleHamandVegetableCasseroleHotDiggityDogCasseroleOldTimeScallopedCorn

PolishStuffedCabbageIberianRiceTunaNoodleCasserole

DessertsHermitCookiesBreakfastDessertRiceRockCookiesPeanutButterFlourlessCookiesIce-BoxGingerCookiesFruitDelightCookiesScottishCookiesClassicMolassesCookiesOatmealCookieRocks30-secondMiracleFudgeFruitLoafCandyYankeeChoiceCandyAngelFudgeOrangePeelCandyMintSurpriseTaffyButteredEnglishToffeeMapleNutFudgeCreamyMilkFudgeGatsbyRicePuddingRecipePerfectPlumPuddingWinterIceCreamPotatoMashCakeFlamingoBerryTreatChocolateFudgeCake

SweetFrozenCustardSimpleRicePuddingDepression-EraRaisinCakeMockRitzApplePieDad’sCrazyCake

PastriesFive-MinutePastryButterscotchPieHollandCreamPuffsGlazedCherryPieFourMinuteMeringueSweetCherryTartsGrandma’sAppleDumplingsEasyLemonMeringuePie

JelliesandJamsClassicGooseberryJamWatermelonPreservesSweetYellowTomatoPreservesRhubarb-OrangeJamRedBeetJellySpicyGrapePreservesElderberryJamWinterJamRooseveltJamSunshineCherryandStrawberrypreserves

RecipesforSimpleLivingOkay,you'vedoneit.You'vemadethedecision.You'regoingagainstthegrain,andyou'regoingtolivefrugally.You'regoingtocastofftheshacklesofconsumption,onlybuyonsales,andwatchyourwalletexpand.Or,alternatively,youaren'tlookingforanentirelifestyleshift,butonlyawaytosaveafewbucksonyourgrocerybill.Whateveryourultimategoal,choosingtolivefrugallyisafantasticdecision,andonethatwillleadtoimmeasurablerewardsintheend.Intimeslikethese,withfluctuatingeconomiesandtherisingcostsofalmosteverything,livingfrugallyhasneverbeenmoreimportant.Itcostsmoreandmorenowadaystomaintainahouseholdandraiseafamily,andthedollarsweearnarejustnotgoingasfarastheyhaveinyearspast.Choosingtoshifttoamorefrugallifestylecanhelpcurbtheserisingcostsand,ultimately,leadtoafulfillingandrewardinglife.Butthisisnoreasontostopeatingwell!Livingfrugally,atitsessence,isn'taboutbeingstingy,livingcheaply,orneverspendinganymoney.It'saboutgettingthemostoutofyourmoney–thebestbangforyourbuck,literally.Afrugalpersonisn'tonethathasno

lifeornevergetstohavefun.Theyare,however,someonewhoshowswisdomanddiscernmentinhowtheyspendtheirmoneytoensuretheirdollarisgoingasfarasitcango.And,indoingso,theyseebenefitsalmostimmediately.Theyfindtheyhavemoremoneyfortheirday-to-dayactivities,whichtranslatesintolong-termbenefits:theyhavemoremoneytoputawayforsavingsorretirement.Theycanevenchoosetoinvestthatmoney,generatingevenmoreincomeinthefuture.Thosewhochoosetolivefrugallyspendlessnowtogainthatmuchmorelateron.So,howdoyoulivefrugally,asfaraseatingisconcerned?Well,you'vealreadytakenthefirststepinpickingupthiscookbook.Thebestandeasiestwaytostarteatingfrugallyistoeatathome.Eatingoutcostsalotofmoney,andbychoosingtocookforyourself,inyourownkitchen,you'llstartseeingthesavingsalmostimmediately.RecentstudieshaveshownthattheaverageAmericaneatsout4-5timesperweek,andspendscloseto$250amonthonmealspreparedoutsidethehome.Forayoung,singleperson,withplentyofdisposableincome,thesenumbersmaynotbethatbigofadeal.But,throwafamilyintothemix,andthosenumbersstarttoaddup.Bychoosingtocutdownontheamountofmoneyyou

spendatrestaurants,you'llstarttoseealotofthatmoneyremainwhereitbelongs:inyourwallet.Andthefinancialbenefitsdon'tstopthere.Byeatingathome,you'llbeabletocontrolhowmuchfoodyoumake,leadingtoleftovers,whichyoucanpackforlunchthenextday,furtherreducingyourfoodcosts.Andthebenefitsofeatingfrugallyaren'tsolelyfinancial.Inanattempttoreducecostsandincreaseprofits,manyrestaurantswillcutcornersinfoodproduction.Thiscanleadtomanyofthefoodsweconsumecontainingharmfulchemicalsorincreasedcalories.Cookingathomeallowsyoutokeeptrackofnotonlyhowmuchyouspendonfood,butwhatfoodyouconsume,andhowit'sprepared.You'llbeabletomakeallofyourownfooddecisions,fromwhatingredientstobuytohowyoucookthem,allowingyoutomaintaincontrolofwhatgoesintoyour,andyourfamily's,bodies.Buyingfreshingredientsensuresthatallofthefoods'nutrientsremainintact,andaren'treducedbyfreezingorprocessing.Andinchoosinghowthefoodsareprepared(suchaswhatoilsyouchoosetouse),youensurethatyouareconsumingonlythefoodsyouwanttoconsume,andnoneoftheadditivesthatrestaurantssometimesuse.Beyondthis,manyfastfoods,inthemselves,areveryunhealthy,featuringahigheramountofcaloriesthan

yourdailyrecommendedamount.Eatingathomecanreducethosecalories,leadingtoamuchhealthierlifestyleandpotentialweightloss.Whileallofthissoundsgreat,itdoesleadtoaverycommonquestion:won'teatingfrugallyultimatelysacrificegoodtaste?Thankfully,thatisnotthecase.Whileitcantakesomeexperimentation,dependingonyourculinaryskilllevel,bycontinuingtoeatathome,andtryingdifferentrecipes,youwilleventuallylearnwhatyoulike,andhowtomakefoodsthatareappealingtoyourspecificpalate.Learningthesethingsallowsyoutoadaptotherrecipes,ultimatelyleadingtofoodthattastesnotonlygood,butbettertoyourtastebudsthanmanyofthefoodsyouusedtobuyinarestaurant.And,really,fresheringredientsjusttastebetter,whichiswhymanyrestaurantsthatclaimtousefreshingredientschoosetoadvertisethisfactincommercialsandontheirmenus.Whileitdoesrequirealifestyleshift,eatingfrugallyleadstobettertastingmeals,whichyouandyourfamilywillenjoyeachandeveryday.And,beyondthetaste,eatingfrugallycanbefun.Admittedly,nooneenjoyscleaningupthemessinthekitchenattheendofanightofcooking,buttheprocess

leadinguptothatmess,frombuyingtheingredientstocookingthefood,canbeanenjoyableandrewardingexperience.Learninghowtopickthebestingredients,andhowtobestpreparethoseingredients(includingplentyoftastetests),canbefunforthewholefamily.Andinstillinggoodeatinghabitsinchildren,atanyage,canleadtobettereatinghabitsfortheminthefuture.Choosingtoeatfrugallyisagoodchoicenotjustforyourpocketbook,butforthefutureofyourfamily.So,whatareyouwaitingfor?Flipthroughthisbook,findarecipeyouwanttotry,andstarteatingfrugallytoday.You'llthankyourselfforthatdecision,especiallywhenthebenefitsstartrollingin.

BreadsandNoodles

Grandma'sDumplingRecipeIngredients:2cupsflour4teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoonsalt2tablespoonsshortening3/4to1cupmilk2quartsbrothormoreDirections:Siftflour,salt,andbakingpowdertogether.Addshorteningandthenmilkuntilthebatteristhick.Dropbyteaspoonfulsinboilingbroth.Coverandcookcovered10minutes.Brothshouldbeboilingslowlyallthetimewhilecooking.Donotliftthelidwhilecooking.After10minutes,removefromheatanddraindumplingsfromwater.

Mother'sHomemadeNoodlesIngredients:1cup,plus1roundedtablespoonflour2tablespoonsmilk1egg,plus1yoke1/2teaspoonsaltBrothfrom1chicken(orotherbird)Directions:

Onabreadboardorinalargebowl,makeamoundoftheflourwithahollowinthemiddle.Beatmilk,eggs,andsalttogetherwithafork.Placethemixtureinthehollowspot.Mixtogetherfromtheoutsideintowardthecenteruntilthedoughbecomesstiff.Letsetforabout5minutes,notlongerthan10minutes.Thenrolldoughoutintwobatches,asthinasyoucan.Keepaddingflourtothedoughasneededtokeepdoughfromstickingtorollingpin.Rollupverytightly.Slicetherolleddoughintothinstrips.Separateatonceandspreadoutonatable.Letdryforatleast2hours.Tenminutesbeforeserving,dropdoughintogentlyboilingbroth,stirringconstantlysothatthenoodlesdonotsticktogether.Noodleswillbereadytoservewhentheyarenolongerdoughy.Theclingingflouronthenoodleswillthickenthebroth.

PoorFamily'sBreadIngredients:1cupflour1teaspoonbakingpowderWater–asneeded

Directions:Stirinenoughwatertomakeacreamybatterandpourtheentiremixtureintoagreasedskillet.Forbestresults,useacastironskillet.Fryuntilthedoughisbrownoneachside,likeabigpancake.

Tastesgreatwithhomemadebutterandjam.

OldTimeCornBreadIngredients:1cuphominy1tablespoonshortening,melted2eggs,beaten1cupmilk1/2cupcornmeal1/2teaspoonsalt1teaspoonbakingpowderDirections:Inalargebowl,combinethehominy,shortening,eggs,andmilk.Addthecornmeal,saltandbakingpowdertothebowlandmix.Letstandfor5minutes.Add1tablespoonmoreofmilk,ifdesired.Pourmixtureintoalarge,well-oiledpan.Bakeat425degreesfor35minutesoruntiladeepgoldenbrown.

NativeAmericanFrybreadIngredients:3cupsflour3teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoonsugar1teaspoonshortening.(NOTE:DoNOTusebutter.Youcanuseanytypeofoilorlardorshortening,though.)2cupswarmwater.

Directions:Mixallthedryingredientstogether,addingwaterslowly.Mixuntilitformsadough-addabitmoreflourifnecessary.Letmixturestandfor10minutes.Then,kneadthedoughmixture.Themoreyoukneadit,thebetterit'lltaste.Pulloffgolf-ballsizechunksandletthemrestafewminutes.Thenflattenthemwithyourhandandstretchthemoutabit.Fryinabout1"ofheatedoilinaskillet.Whengoldenononeside,flipover.Theywillpuffupnicely.Drainonapapertowel.

QuickandEasyMuffinsIngredients:1/2cupsofflour21/2teaspoonsbakingpowder1/4teaspoonsalt2teaspoonssugar1egg1/2cupmilk1/4cupofbutterorbuttersubstituteDirections:Inalargebowl,mixtheflour,bakingpowder,salt,sugarandegg.Addmilk,pouringgraduallyintothebowlwithotheringredients.Beatwithaforkasthemilkisadded.Whenthemixtureissmooth,addbutterorameltedbuttersubstitute.Beatuntilthedoughissmoothandcreamy;thisshouldn’ttaketoolong.Greasemuffintinsandonlyfillthemhalfwaywithbatter.Placeinpreheatedovenat400degreesF.

Bakefor25minutesoruntilatoothpickinsertedintothemiddlecomesoutclean.Bestservedwarmwithsomebutterandhoneydrizzledontop.

Mom’sHomemadeRollsIngredients:3cupsmilk,scalded4tablespoonsbutter3tablespoonssugar1teaspoonsalt8cupssiftedflour1cakeyeastfoamdissolvedin1/4cuplukewarmwaterDirections:Inalargemixingbowl,pourthescaldedmilkoverthesugar,saltandbutter.Whenthemixtureislukewarm,beatin4cupsflour.Mixwellandaddthedissolvedyeastfoam.Covertightlyandletriseinawarmplaceforatleastanhour.Whenthemixtureisrisen,addenoughflourtoknead–approximately4cups.Kneadthoroughly.Coveragainandletriseuntillight.Rolloutdoughto1/2inchthickness.Shapewithabiscuitcutter.Brusheachpiecewithmeltedbutter,andthencreasethroughthecenter,foldoverandpresstheedgestogether.Placeinbutteredpan,1inchapart,andletriseuntilverylight.Thenbakein400degreeovenfor15minutes.

Sweet-MilkDoughnutsIngredients:2tablespoonsfat1cupsugar1egg1cupsweetmilk4teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoonsalt1/2teaspooncinnamonornutmeg3to4cupsofflourDirections:Creamthefat,andthenaddthesugar,milkandwellbeatenegg.Add3cupsflour,mixedandsiftedwiththendryingredients.Then,addmoreflour,enoughtomakethedoughjuststiffenoughtoroll.Withaknife,tossabout1/3ofthedoughontoaflouredboard.Kneadslightlytomakesmooth.Rolltothicknessofabout1/4inch.Useflourspatulafreelytopreventdoughfromstickingtoboard.Cutwithfloureddoughnutcutter.Inaskillet,fryindeepfatabout2minutes.Thedoughnutsshouldcomequicklytothetop.Brownthemononeside,thenturnandbrownontheotherside.Onlyturnthemonce.Drainoverfatandthenonabsorbentpaper.Whenpartlycool,orjustbeforeserving,sprinklewithpowdersugar,orfrostwithfavoritefrosting.

SodaandFruitBreadIngredients:

3cupsall-purposeflour6ouncesor11/3cupsdriedmixedfruitbits,chopped1cupquick-cookingoats(Quakerorsimilar)1/3cupsugar2teaspoonsbakingsoda1teaspoonsalt1eggbeaten1/4cupunsaltedbutterormargarine,melted11/3cupsbuttermilkDirections:Inalargemixingbowl,combinetheflour,fruit,oats,sugar,bakingsodaandsalt.Makeawellinthecenter.Inasmallbowl,beattogethertheegg,butter,andbuttermilk.Addthistothewellandstirjustuntildryingredientsaremoistened.Donotoverstir.Mixtureshouldbelumpy.Turndoughintogreased2-quartovalbakingdish.Bakeat400degreesinovenfor30minutesoruntilgoldenbrownandtheloafsoundshollowwhentappedwithfinger.Serveimmediatelyorcoolcompletely.Storeatroomtemperatureinatightlysealedcontaineruntilreadytoserve.Canbestoredupto1week.

Old-FashionedWholeWheatBreadIngredients:3cupswarmwater1/4-1/2cupsmolasses

2tablespoonsdryyeast1/4cuplard,melted7-8cupswholewheatflourDirections:Combinewater,molassesandyeastinlargebowl.Letstand5minutes.Addlardand5cupsflour.Beatabout110strokes.Addmoreflourtomakeastiffdough.Kneedtillsmoothandelastic.Letraisetilldouble.Punchdown,cover,letriseagain.Forminto3loves.Placeloavesinwell-greasedpans.Bakeat350degreesforabout50minutes.Servewarmwithbutter.

QuickPotatoBiscuitsIngredients:1large-sizedpotato11/2cupsflour4teaspoonsbakingpowder1/2teaspoonssalt1/4cupshortening1eggabout1cupmilkDirections:

Boilandmashpotatountilitissmoothandfreefromlumps.Sifttheflour,saltandbakingpowder.Addthepotatoandrubinshortening.Mixtoalightdoughwiththeeggandmilk.Then,rolloutalittlethinnerthananordinarybiscuit.Bakeinapreheatedovenat425degreesfor10-15minutes,untilbrown.Serveassoonastheyaredone.

EasyCubanBreadIngredients:5-6cupsofallpurposeflour(Youcansub1-2cupsofwholewheatsuccessfully)2healthytablespoonsofyeast2tablespoonsofsugar1tablespoonofsalt(seasalt,ifpossible)2cupsofhotwateraround120degrees1tablespoonofsesameorpoppyseedsDirections:Note:thisrecipestartswithacoldoven,sodonotpreheat.Mix4cupsofflourwiththeyeast,salt,sugar.Thenpourthehotwateroverandbeat100strokesor3minutesinmixer.Stirinremainingflouruntilthemixtureisnolongersticky.Kneadthedoughfor8minutes.Placedoughinagreasedbowlandcoverwithdamptowelforabout15-20minutes.Punchdownanddividedoughintotwoballs.Placethedoughballsonlargecookiesheetandcutanxontopandsprinklewithseedsofchoice(ifnotsticking,usealittlewater).Placeonmiddlerackandputacakepanonthebottomrackthathasbeenfilledwithwarmwater(thiswillproducethecrispcrust)Turntheovenonto400

degreesandbakefor30-40minutes,untilgoldenandcrispyontop.

SaladsSpringWiltedLettuceSaladIngredients:1largebowloffresh,cleangarden-pickedlettucepieces(storebought,ifyoumust)8slicesofbacon,friedandcrumbled.1smallonion,dicedsmall3tablespoonsvinegar2tablespoonswater2teaspoonssugarDirections:Breaklettucesintoalargebowlandsaltandpepper.Addremainingingredientstobaconfatinfryingpan.Donotusemorethan4tablespoonsofthebaconfat.Bringthistoaboil,stirringconstantly.Pourmixtureoverthelettuce.Tosslightlywithasaladforkandspoonuntilthelettuceiswilted.Servecold.

Tomato-CukeLayerCakeSalad

TomatoLayerIngredients:2tablespoonsgelatin3cupstomatojuice2teaspoonslemonjuice1teaspoonsugar1teaspoononionjuice1teaspoonWorcestershiresauce

1teaspoonsaltfewgrainspepper

CucumberLayerIngredients:1packagelemonflavoredgelatin1teaspoonsalt1tablespoonvinegar3tablespoonsgreenpeppers,choppedfine5tablespoonscucumbers,choppedfineDirections:Soakplaingelatinin1/4cuptomatojuice.Scald3/4cuptomatojuiceandaddtogelatin,stirringuntildissolved.Addremainingtomatojuiceandotheringredientsinthetomatolayergroup.Pour11/2cupsintoroundoroblongloafpan,whichhasfirstbeenrinsedincoldwater;allowthismixturetoset.Preparelemonflavoredgelatinaccordingtodirectionsonpackage.Addsaltandvinegar.Chillinrefrigeratoruntilmixturebeginstostiffen.Addthechoppedpeppersandcucumbers.Pourthismixtureontopoftomatogelatininmold;allowthislayertoset.Whenthismixtureisfirmenoughtoholdanotherlayer,pourremainingtomatojuicemixtureoverit.Placeagainintherefrigeratoruntilveryfirm.Whenreadytoserve,unmold"layercake"onservingtrayorplatter."Frost"withmayonnaiseanddecoratewithslicedstuffedolives.Surroundwithchicoryorothersaladgreens.

CottageHouseSaladIngredients:1packagelimejello13/4cupboilingwaterpinchsalt2teaspoonsvinegar1/2cupmayonnaise1cupcottagecheese1smallonion,choppedfineDirections:Preparejello,followinginstructionsonpackage.Letsetuntilbeginningtogelinrefrigerator.Thenremoveandwhipthemix.Add1/2cupmayonnaise,1smallonionchoppedfineand1cupcottagecheese.Returnentiremixturetoamoldandplaceintherefrigeratorcovereduntilfirmandreadytoserve.

SimpleVegetableSaladIngredients:1boxplaingelatin,soakedinalittlecoldwater1/2pintboilingwater1/2pinticedwater1/2cupsugar1cupvinegar1smallcanpimentos3greenpeppers2bunchescelery,allchoppedfine2cupscabbage,cutfinewithslawcutter

Directions:Mixalltheaboveingredientstogetherinalargemixingbowl,andpourintomold.Coverandplaceinrefrigerator,untilfirm.Serveandenjoy;easyasthat!

ClassicWaldorfSaladIngredients:2cupsapples.diced3tablespoonslemonjuice1cupdicedcelery1cupdicedoranges1/4cupsliceddates2/3cupchoppednuts1/4teaspoonsalt1/4cupsugarMayonnaisedressing,totasteDirections:Marinateapplesinlemonjuice.Addcelery,oranges,dates,nuts,salt,andsugar.moistenwithmayonnaise.Mixlightlywith2forks,serveonlettuceleaf.forindividualsalads,byeachplate.

DepressionEraSaladIngredients:1canyellowhominy,drained1canblackeyedpeas,drained

1greenpepper,chopped1tomato,chopped1smallonion,chopped2ribscelery,diced1/4cupcookingoil,optional1/4cupvinegarsaltandpeppertotasteDirections:Mixalltheaboveingredientstogetherandservehotorcold.Goodanytimeoftheyearandwillfilluptheentirefamily.

HappyPineappleSaladIngredients:6slicespineapple,cutindices3tablespoonspimento,cutfine2cupsmarshmallows,cutinsmallpieces1cuppecans,chopped,butnottofine.2tablespoonssugar1/8teaspoondrymustard1/4teaspoonsalt1cupwhippedcream1tablespoonlemonjuiceDirections:Mixpineappleandpimentosthoroughlytogetherandletstandseveralhours.Thenjustbeforeserving,mixnuts,marshmallows,andcream.Onceallismixedthoroughly,serverightaway.

CarolinaSaladIngredients:2tablespoonsgelatin1/2cupcoldwater1/2cupmildvinegar11/2tablespoonslemonjuice1teaspoonWorcestershiresauce1cupboilingwater1cupgingerale1/2cupsugar1teaspoonsalt1cupfinelyshreddedcabbage2cupscelery,cutinsmallpieces2pimientosor1/4cupredorgreenpeppers,cutinsmallpieces

Directions:Soakgelatinincoldwater.Addboilingwater,thenvinegar,gingerale,lemonjuiceandsalt.Strainandsetaside.Whenmixturestartstothicken,addremainingingredients.Turnintoalightlygreasedmoldandchilluntilthickened.Serveonlettuceandgarnishwithmayonnaise.

Pastas

SimpleSavorySpaghettiIngredients:1/2poundspaghetti1canof#2sizetomatoes2teaspoonsflour1/2greenpeppers2onions3slicesbacon,cubed1/2teaspoonbakingpowder4stalkscelery,diced1/4poundcheeseDirections:Makesaucefromthejuiceofthetomatoes,strainedandseasonedtotaste.Frythebaconandretainthefatandjuices.Choponionsandcookinthefatobtainedfromfryingthebacon.Addbaconcubes,2teaspoonsofflourandblendthoroughly.Addtomatojuiceandbakingpowder.Combinewithgreenpeppers,celery,andcheese.Addspaghetti,previouslycooked.Combinethoroughlyandcookincasseroleforoneandhalfhours.

SoutheastAsianGoulashIngredients:2cansredkidneybeans1/2poundbacon,sliced

1quartcannedtomatoes1teaspoonbakingpowder1/4poundcheesesaltandpeppertotasteDirections:Cookthebaconuntilcrispy,thenliftitfromthepan.Retainbaconfatandjuices.Addthekidneybeanstothebaconfat.Thenaddtomatoes,towhichthebakingpowderhasbeenadded.Stiralltogetherthoroughly.Seasontotastewiththesaltandpepper.Placethisinanoven-safedish.Covertightlyandsetinmoderateoven(350degrees)andcookslowlyforabout1hour.Thenremovethecoverandsprinklegratedcheeseontop,arrangethebaconstripsoverthecheeseandcookfor10minuteslonger.Servewarm.

Family-StylePorkandNoodlesIngredients:2cupseggnoodles,uncooked11/2poundsofgroundpork2onions,chopped1largecantomatosoup,16oz.11/3cupswater1/2poundcheese2teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoonpepper

Directions:Cookthenoodlesinboiling,saltedwater.Drainnoodlesandthenrinse.Cookthemeatandonionstogetheruntilbrownandcookedwell.Addthetomatosoup,water,gratedcheese,saltandthepepper.Pourmixtureintoacasseroledishinamoderatelyhotoven(350degrees),orplaceinaheavyskilletandcookslowlyontopofstove.Cookforabout45minutesbeforetestingtomakesurenoodlesandporkhavebeencookedthrough.Letrestfor5minutes,thenserve.

Home-StyleFriedMacandCheeseIngredients:1poundmacaroni3to4cupswater1/2teaspoonsalt1/4poundmargarineorbutter3eggs11/2cupscheddarcheese,shreddedDirections:Cookmacaroniinwaterandthesaltuntiltender.Drainwell.Inalargeskillet,heatthebutterormargarineuntilmelted.Pourthewell—drainedmacaroniintotheskillet.Beattheeggswell,andthenpourthemoverthemacaroni.Fryonmediumheat.

Addtheshreddedcheeseoverthetopandcookuntiltheeggs,macaroni,andcheeseareallblendedandappeargoldenbrownonbothsides.Servewarm.

Western-styleNoodlesIngredients:3ouncesnoodles,(about21/4)cup1/2smallgreenpepper11/2tablespoonsbaconfatormeatdrippings11/2tablespoonsflour2cupscookedorcannedtomatoes1tablespoonmincedparsley1cupchippedcornedbeef,spicedham,ordriedbeef1/4teaspoonsaltSaltandpepper,totasteDirections:Cooknoodlesfor10minutesinboiling,saltedwater.Drainwell.Cookgreenpeppersinbaconormeatfatinalargefryingpanuntiltender.Blendintheflourandotheringredients.Simmerfor5minutestothicken.Note:21/2cupsrawtomatoes,cutinpieces,maybeusedinsteadof2cupsofcookedones.Addthenoodlesandsimmer10to15minuteslonger.Servewarm.

PapooseMacaroniIngredients:

1packagemacaroni,brokenin1/4-inchlengths1/3cupmilkGratedcheeseSmallamounthorseradish,totasteThinslicesorraw,smokedhamDirections:Cookmacaroniuntiltender.Drainandsetoutoncuttingboard.Spreadslicesofhamwithmacaroni,horseradishandcheese.Rollslicesandskewerortietogether.Placeinshallowbakingdishwithmilk.Bakeinmoderateoven(350degrees)for35minutes.Servehotwithdishofcrushedpineappletosprinkleovereach"pappose"asdesired.

MeatsandSuch

BoiledWhiteFishIngredients:2poundsfish(codorsimilarstyle)Butter,totasteParsley,totasteLemonjuice,totasteDirections:Freefishfrombones,ifnecessary.Soakintepidwaterforonehour,tofreshen.Drainthoroughly.Addfreshwatertoalargepot,putonfireandbringtoboil.Drain.Placeinbroileronawellgreasedrack.Havebroilerhot,thenreducetheheat.Bastefrequentlywithmeltedbutter.Cookabout30minutes,dependinguponthethicknessofthefish.Turnonceortwiceduringcooking.Serveonahotplatterwithbutter.Addmoreifnecessary.Sprinklewithfinelychoppedparsley.Drizzleonlemonjuiceandenjoy.

Meatless“Meat”LoafIngredients:1cuprice

1cuppeanutscrushed1cupcottagecheese1egg1tablespoonoil1teaspoonsaltDirections:Inalargemixingbowl,combinealltheingredientstogether.Mixverywell,makingsureeachingredientgetsdistributedevenly.Pourintoaloafpan.Bakeinaloafpanfor30minutesat350degrees,oruntiltheloafiswell-set(youcancheckwithatoothpickorfork).Servewarm.

PotatoandHamPattiesIngredients:11/2cupsleftovermashedpotatoes1egg1cupcookedham,chopped1tablespoononionPepper,totasteDirections:Mixtogetherthepotatoesandeggwithafork.Addham,onionandpepper.Shapeintoflatpatties.Dipinalittleflourandfryinbaconfatorlard.Servehot.

StuffedFishIngredients:6longfishfillets2slicesbacon1/8teaspoonpepper1teaspoonsalt2/3cupwhitebreadcrumbs2/3cupcornmealcrumbs1/3cuphotmilk

Directions:Mincebaconandfryuntildelicatebrown.Addsalt,pepper,crumbs,milk,andstiruntilwellmixed.Fitfilletsintogreasedmuffinringsandarrangeinagreasedpan.Sprinklewithsalt.Fillcentersoffishwithstuffing.Coverwithgreasedpaperandbakeinovenat350degreesfor20minutes.Dotwithbitsofbutterandcontinuebakinguntildelicatelybrowned.Servewarm.

MangoSteakLoafIngredients:2lbs.roundsteak,ground1cupbreadcrumbs,moistenwithmilk2eggs1onion1mango,choppedfine1quarttomatoes

Directions:Mixallingredientstogetherverywell.Shapemixtureintoone,solidloaf.Pourmixtureintoloafpan.Bakeslowlyinovenat350degreesfor2hours,oruntilloafissetinpan.Youcancheckwithatoothpickorfork.

RiceandMeatballsIngredients:1poundgroundroundsteak1cupbreadcrumbs1egg4tablespoonschoppedonions2tablespoonschoppedgreenpeppers1teaspoonsalt1/8teaspoonpepper3/4cuprawrice1cuptomatosouportomatopuree2cupswaterDirections:Inalargemixingbowl,mixallingredientsexcepttherice,tomatosoup,andwater.Shapethemixtureintosmallballsandrollintheuncookedrice.Heattomatosoupandwaterinheavypanwithatightfittingcover.Whenliquidmixtureisheated,placeballsinthetomatomixture.Coverandcookslowlyforabout45minutes,oruntilmeatistenderandthericeisdone.

Flap-JackswithMeatfillingIngredients:2cupsflour1/2teaspoonsalt11/2teaspoonsbakingpowder2cupsmilk1eggbeaten2Tablespoonsmeltedbutter1/2cupgratedcheeseShortening,asneededDirections:Inalargebowl,mixandsiftdryingredientstogether.Addmilk,egg,andbutter.Mixwell.Meltenoughshorteninginaskillettocoverthebottomcompletely.Make6thinpancakes,about5inchesacross.Browninskilletonbothsides.Putmeatfillinginthecenterofeach,andwrapintorolls.Sprinklewithcheese.Putinpre-heatedovenat400degrees,forjustafewminutes,untilcheesemelts.Servewarm.

MeatFillingforFlap-JacksIngredients:3tablespoonsshortening1tablespoonflour1cupmilkorstock

11/2cupschoppedvealorchicken1/2cupdicedcelery1/2teaspoonsalt,.1/4teaspoonpaprika

Directions:Blendshorteningwithflourandaddmilk.Stirtokeepsmooth.Addmeatandceleryandcookslowlyuntilceleryistender.Addsaltandpaprika,totaste.

MeatBallswithLemonGravyIngredients:1poundofgroundbeef2slicesbread,moistenedwithmilk2eggsSaltandpepper,totasteSmallsoupbone2bayleaves1smallonion1/2lemonsliced

Directions:Coverthesoupbonewithplentyofwater.Addthebayleavesandonion,andboilfor2hours.Preparethebeef,moistenedbread,eggs,saltandpepper.Formintoballs.Addthemeatballstothesoupandcookfor1hour.Thickenthegravywithflourandaddslicesoflemon.

Servetheballscoveredwithgravyandgarnishwithparsley.

HamburgerGravyIngredients:1lbofhamburger(orgroundturkey)1cupflourWater(addasmuchasneededfortherightconsistency)KitchenBouquetsauce(foundintheBBQsauceisle)Saltandpeppertotaste6redpotatoes(canusewhite)Directions:Boilthepotatoesuntilsoftandthensetaside.Brownthemeat.Whenmeatismostlybrowned,addtheflour,alittleatatime,asifbrowningtheflouritself.Oncetheflourandmeatismixedwell,addtheKitchenBouquetandsaltandpepper.Next,addthewateralittleatatimetomakea'gravy'.Continueaddingwateruntilthemixtureboils,andhasanicemeatygravetexture.Serveoverredpotatoesmashedwithafork.

ExoticBraisedBeefTongueIngredients:1freshbeeftongue1carrot1onion1potato

1turnip2tablespoonsflourSprigofparsley2bayleaves1tablespoonWorcestershiresauce2tablespoonsbutterStalkofcelery1quartofstockorwaterinwhichtonguewasboiledSaltandpepper,totaste

Directions:Boilthebeeftonguefor2hoursinapotofwater.ThentakeoutandskinthetonguePlacebutterinbakingpanandbrownthebutter.Addflourandmixwell.Addstock,thenaddthevegetables,whichshouldbechoppedratherfine.Addremainingingredients.Stiruntilitboils.Thenplacetongueinthepan,coverandbakefor2hoursat350degrees,bastingoften.Ifnecessaryaddmorewater.Whendone,pourgravyaroundthetongueandserve.

KitchenHashIngredients:1lbgroundbeef,browned&drainedFrozenorcannedcorn,heatedEnoughmashedpotatoestofeedyourfamily

Directions:Mixthecornandbeef.Putmashedpotatoesincenterofplate.Coverwiththebeef/cornmixture.Smotherwithketchup.Addsalt&peppertotaste.

AmishBolognaIngredients:3lbshamburger3tablespoonsMorton’stenderquick1cupwater1/8teaspoongarlicpowder1/2teaspoononionpowder11/2teaspoonLiquidSmokeDirections:Mixallingredientsverywell.Rollingredientsinto2rolls.Wrapinplasticwrap.Putinrefrigeratorfor24hours.Putrollsongreasedpan.Bakefor1hourat300degrees,turningmeatoncehalfwaythroughbakingtime.Remove,allowtocoolcompletely,andthenslice.

CheesyEnchiladasIngredients:1-12count-pkg.corntortillas

Heateachcorntortillabydippingitinhotoilorabout10-15secondspersideandstackthemonasmallplateuntilallareheated.Coverwithfoiltokeepwarm.

1poundMontereyJackcheeseGratethecheese4CupsofRedSauce(recipebelow)

RedSauce:Ingredients:4Tablespoonsoflardorbacondrippings6Tablespoonsflour4cupswater5chickenbouilloncubes1teaspoongroundcumin2Tablespoonschilipowder1teaspoongarlicpowder1/4-cuptomatosauceDashofCayennePepperDirections:Meltthefatinalargesaucepanoverlowheat.Addtheflourandcook,stirringuntiltheflourislightlybrowned.Addthewaterandstirwithawirewhiskuntilsmooth.Addthebullion,chilipowderandcuminandtomatosauce,andcookalluntilsmoothandbubbly.Coverandsimmeronlowestheat,about10or15minutes.Sauceshouldbeverythin;ifnot,addalittlewatertothinitout.

ToRollEnchiladasPour1/2oftheredsauceintothepanthatyou’regoingtoputtheenchiladasin.Placeasmallhandfulofcheeseinthemiddleandfoldoverandroll.

Placetheenchiladasinthepanintheredsauce.Whenthepanisfull,spoontherestoftheredsauceovertheenchiladas.Sprinklewithcheeseandcoverwithfoil.Toserve,placeyourenchiladasonaplateandheatinthemicrowaveuntilveryhot.ServewithrefriedbeanandSpanishrice.

Casseroles

ThriftyCabbageCasseroleIngredients:1smallheadofcabbage2largepotatoes1largeonion,diced11/2poundsofhamburger1teaspooncumin1/2stickbutterormargarine1/2teaspoonsalt,totastePeppertotastedashofpaprikaDirections:Cutcabbageintocubes,saltandpeppertotasteandcookuntilwelldone.Drainwell.Peelandquarterthepotatoes.Salttotasteandcookuntilwelldone.Drainandmashpotatoeswithbutterbutmakesurethemashpotatoesareonthedryside.Placehamburgerinlargeskillet,addonionandcookuntilwelldone.Drainoffallthefat.Stirinthecumin.Lineabakingdishatleast3"inchdeepwithcabbage.Placemeatmixtureontopofcabbage.Coverthetopwiththemashpotatoesandsprinklewithpaprika.Bakefor25minutesat350degrees.

LimaBeanCasseroleIngredients:11/2cupslimabeans,fresh,driedorcanned1/4poundbacon1cupmilk2mediumsizedonionssaltandpepper1/4greenpepperFlourDirections:Cookbeansuntiltender.Searbaconinhotfryingpan,thenremovefrompanandaddonionsandslicedgreenpeppers.Cooktheseuntiltender.Ingreasedcasserole,placealayeroflimabeans.Sprinkleonionsandsmallpiecesofbaconoverlimabeans.Saltandpeppertotasteandaddalittleflouroverthesurfaceofbeans.Repeatuntilallmaterialisused.Addmilktotopofcasserole.Bakein400degreeovenfor30minutes.Justbeforeremovingfromtheoven,increasetheheatfor2minutestobrownthetopofcasserole.Servewarm.

RiceandBeefCasseroleIngredients:1cuprice

1quartcannedtomatoes2teaspoonssalt1teaspoonsugarlittlepepper1smallonion1poundgroundbeefDirections:Washthericethoroughly.Addtomatoes.Addtheseasonings,halfthesaltandpepperandallthesugar.Letstandforabout2hours.Thenaddgroundbeef,seasonedwiththeremainingsalt,pepper,andthemincedonion.Mixallverywell.Pourintocasserolepan,coverandbakeina350degreeovenforabout1hour.Thenuncoverandcontinuetobakefor30minutes,tobrownthetop.Iftomatoesareasolidpack,itmaybenecessarytoaddjustalittlewatertothemixture.

HamandVegetableCasseroleIngredients:1poundcabbage2cupscarrots,cubed2cupsturnips,diced1quarttomatoes3onions,slicedbitofbayleaf1cupcelery,dicedor1teaspoonceleryseed

3/4cupuncoatedorpolishedrice6cloves6peppercornsDirections:Quarterthecabbageandplaceinadeepcasseroledishorpan.Addothervegetablesalternatelywiththerice.Putthehaminthemiddle,togetherwiththespices,tiedinasmallpieceofcleanmuslincloth.Coverwithboilingwaterandcookverygentlyfor3hoursinaslowovenat275degrees,untilhamiscookedthrough.Servewarm.

HotDiggityDogCasseroleIngredients:1largegreenpepper,cutintolongslivers1largeonion,cutinhalf,theninlongslivers1clovegarlic,chopped2tablespoonsbaconfat4mediumpotatoes,peeledandcutinto2"inchpieces8hotdogs,cutinto1/2inchpieces8ouncestomatosauce1/2cupwaterdashcinnamonsaltandpepper,totaste1/2teaspoonbrownsugarDirections:

Preheattheovento350degrees.Inalargefryingpan,placegreenpepper,onion,andgarlicinbacondrippings.Sautéuntilslightlytender,butnotsoft.Setthepanaside.Placepotatoesinalargesaucepanfilledwithsaltedwater.Cookthepotatoesataslowboilfor10minutes.Drainandsetaside.Topreparethesauce,puttomatosauce,water,brownsugarandcinnamoninalargebowl.Addsaltandpeppertotaste,andthenmixwell.Addthesautéedvegetables,potatoesandhotdogstothesauce.Mixwell.Placethemixtureintoagreased2quartcasseroledishorpan.Coverthedishandbakeforabout45to50minutes.Allowthedishtosetforafewminutesbeforeserving.

OldTimeScallopedCornIngredients:1cancorn3eggs3tablespoonsbutter2cupssweetmilk1/2cupsodacrackercrumbs1tablespoonsugar1teaspoonsaltDirections:Beateggsseparately.Put1teaspoonofbutterinbakingdishand2tablespoonsmeltedbutterintothe

crackercrumbs.Addyokesofeggs,milk,saltandsugartothecorn.Foldinwhitesofeggs.Bakeallincasseroledishforfiftyminutesin350degreeoven,makingsurethedishiscompletelysetbeforeremovingfromheat.

PolishStuffedCabbageIngredients:1mediumheadcabbage2ouncespork,choppedfine2ounceveal2tablespoonsbutter2eggyokes1teaspoonsalt1teaspoonparsley1teaspoononion1cupcrumbs1pimentoDirections:Boilcabbage,drainandletcool.Openleavesandscoopoutcenterofcabbage.Savethecenterandchoppeditfine.Addbreadcrumbs,moistenedwithbutter.Addmeat,seasoningandthecabbagethathasbeenchoppedfine.Mixthesealltogether.Stuffthismixintothecavityofthecabbage.Foldtheleavesbackover,andtiewithastringtohold.Bakein350degreeovenforabout3hours.

IberianRiceIngredients:6sliceschoppedbacon1/4cupchoppedonion1/4cupchoppedgreenpeppers2canscannedtomatoes3cupscookedrice1cupuncookedrice1teaspoonsalt1/8teaspoonpepperDirections:Frybaconuntilcrisp.Removebacon,thencookonionandgreenpeppersinsamepanuntiltheonionturnsayellowcolor.Addallremainingingredientstothebaconandonionmixture.Bakeingreasedcasseroledish,at350degreesfor30minutes.Ifyouwant,sprinklegratedAmericancheeseoverthetopbeforebaking,foracreamycheesetopping.

TunaNoodleCasseroleIngredients:1cantuna-drained1cancreamofmushroomsoup1canfullofmilk(fromcreamofmushroomsoup)largepinchofdillsmallpinchofdriedmustardtinypinchofceleryseed

Directions:Inalargebowl,mixallingredientstogether.Inacasseroledish,layerthemixedingredientswiththeeggnoodles(eitherstoreboughtorhomemade)Bakeat325degreesuntilnoodlesaresoftandeverythingisbubbly,30-45minutes.Topwithcheese(ifyouwant)andservewarm.

Desserts

HermitCookiesIngredients:2cupssugar2eggs,unbeaten2teaspoonsbakingpowder1cupsweetmilkflour,tothickenenoughformixturetodropfromspoon1cupraisins1cuppecans1cupbutter1teaspooncinnamon1teaspoonnutmegDirections:Inalargebowl,mixthesugar,butter,andeggstogether.Addthespices,cinnamon,andnutmeg.Thenaddthebakingpowder,raisinsandthemilk.Mixjustenoughfloursothatthedoughwilldropofftheendofspoon.Addthenutslast.Mixallingredientsthoroughly.Dropdoughofftheendofspoonontoagreasedcookiesheet.Bakeinovenat350degreesuntilcookiesaregoldenbrown,approximately8to10minutes.Allowtocoolbeforeserving.

BreakfastDessertRiceIngredients:

4cupsrice,(hotorcold)Milk,totasteSugar,totasteButter,totasteCinnamon,totasteDirections:Ifthericeiscold,putinthepanontopofstoveovermediumheatwiththeotheringredientsandheatuntilataniceservingtemp.Ifthericeisalreadycookedandhot,justaddtheotheringredientsandmix.

RockCookiesIngredients:1cupbutter11/2cupsugar3eggs1teaspoonsoda,dissolvedin3tablespoonswater3cupsflour1teaspooncinnamon3/4pounddates,stonedandcutin3pieceseach11/2poundsenglishwalnuts,cutinto4pieceseachDirections:Inalargemixingbowl,mixallingredients,stirringuntileverythingismixedthoroughly.Then,dropbatterbyspoonfulsontoagreasedcookiesheet.Bakeat350degreesfor8-12minutes.Makesmallrocksbydroppingjustasmallamountofdoughfromthetipofthespoon.

PeanutButterFlourlessCookiesIngredients:1egg1cupgranulatedsugar1cuppeanutbutter1/2tspvanillaextract(optional)Directions:Inalargemixingbowl,mixallingredientsverywell.Placeroundedballsofcookiemixtureontoungreasedbakingsheet.Presswithtinesofforktomakecrosshatches.Bakeat350degreesfor8-10minutes,oruntilcookiesaregolden-brown.

Ice-BoxGingerCookiesIngredients:1cupbrownsugar1/2cupshortening3eggs,beatwell1/2teaspoonsalt1/4teaspooncinnamon3teaspoonsginger1teaspoonsoda1/2cupmolasses41/2cupflour1cupnutsDirections:Inamixingbowl,creamsugarandshortening.Addwellbeateneggs,thenthemolasses.

Siftallthedryingredientsandaddtothefirstmixture.Addnuts.Formcookiedoughintorollsandplaceinrefrigeratortochill(overnightisbest).Cutintothinsliceswithsharpknife.Bakeinovenat375degreesfor12to15minutes,oruntilcookiesaregoldenbrown.

FruitDelightCookiesIngredients:3eggs3tablespoonscoldwater2cupssugar1teaspoonsoda3cupsbutter1cupraisinsDirections:Inlargemixingbowl,addallingredientsandmixthoroughly.Addtothisrecipefigs,nutmeg,allspice,andcinnamontoyourtaste.Addenoughflourtomakeastiffdough.Shapedoughintoballsandplaceonungreasedcookiesheet.Bakeinovenat350degreesuntildone,approximately8-10minutes.

ScottishCookiesIngredients:1egg1/2cupsugar1/2tablespoonmeltedbutter1/3teaspoonsalt

1/4teaspoonvanilla1cuprolledoatsDirections:Beategguntillight.Addthesugargraduallytothebeatenegg.Then,addremainingingredients.Dropfromtipofspoonontoathoroughlybutteredinvertedpan.Spreadintocircularshapeswithaknifedippedincoldwater.Bakeinovenat350degreesfor12minutes.

ClassicMolassesCookiesIngredients:2cupsrolledoatsgroundfine2teaspoonsbakingpowder1/4teaspoonsalt1/4cupsugar11/2tablespoonsmeltedshortening1/4cupmolasses1/4cupmilkDirections:Mixthedryingredientsverywell.Addtheshortening,molassesandmilk.Mixagainthoroughly.Flouraboardwithalittleofthegroundrolledoats.Rolloutinathinsheetandcutwithacookiecutter.Bakeinovenat350degreesforabout12minutes,oruntilgoldenbrown.

OatmealCookieRocksIngredients:1cupbutterorfat1cupsugar2beateneggs2cupsflour2cupsoatmeal1/4cupsweetmilk1teaspoonbakingpowder1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/4teaspoonsalt1teaspooncinnamon1cupchoppedraisinsordates1cupchoppedhickorynutsorwalnutsDirections:Creambutterandsugarandaddeggs.Mixtherestofthedryingredientstogetherwell.Sprinkleovertheraisinsandnuts.Combinethemixtures,addingonlyenoughmilktomakeastiffdough.Droponabutteredtinaninchapart.Bakeinovenat350degreesfor8-10minutes,untilgoldenbrown.

30-secondMiracleFudgeIngredients:1jarpeanutbutter1jarvanillaicing

Directions:Putbothinmicrowavefor30secondstosoften.Thenmixtogetherandspreadinto8x8pan.Amazingfudgetextureandtaste!

FruitLoafCandyIngredients:1poundlightbrownsugar1poundpulverizedsugar1pintsweetcream1teaspooncreamoftartar,dissolvedinlittlewarmwater1/4poundcandiedcherries,cutintosmallpieces1/4poundcandiedpineapple,cutintosmallpieces

Directions:Mixallingredientsverythoroughly.Thenboilmixtureuntilafirm,softballformsinthewater.Removefromheatandletmixturestandafewminutes.Thenstirwithawoodenspoonorspatula,makingsureingredientsareallmixed.Setmixtureonaworkingcounter,thenkneadonaboarduntilcreamy.Justbeforedone,addthecandiedcherriesandpineapple.Moundmixtureintothreeloaves.Placemixtureinto3separateloafpans.Bakeat350degreesuntildone,approximately20minutes.Breadwillbedonewhenatoothpickorforkinsertedintotheloafcomesoutclean.

YankeeChoiceCandyIngredients:

4cupsbrownsugar1cakechocolate1cupcreamDirections:Boilcreamandsugaruntilitwillformasoftballwhendroppedincoldwater.Removefromfireandbeatuntilstiffenoughtoshape.Formintosmallballsoroblongpieces,andsetasidetoharden.Melt1cakeof"dot"chocolate,orunsweetenedchocolateifpreferred,overhotwaterindoubleboiler.Whencoolenough,about80degrees,diponepieceatatimeandplaceonwaxedpaper.Ifchocolateistoohot,thecandieswillhaveaspreadingbase.Oncedipped,setasideandallowtocoolandharden.Servecoldandenjoy!

AngelFudgeIngredients:22/3cupssugar2/3cupwhitecornsyrup2/3cupcoldwater2eggwhites1teaspoonvanilla1cupnuts1teaspoonbakingpowderDirections:Stirtogetherthesugar,cornsyrupandwater,mixingthoroughly.Addmixturetoapotonmedium-highheat.

Allowmixturetoboilwithoutstirringuntilitformsahardballincoldwater.Meanwhile,stifflybeattheeggwhites.Pourthismixtureoverthestiffly-beateneggwhites,beatingconstantly.Removefromheatandallowtocool.Whencooled,addvanilla,nutsandbakingpowder.Beatuntilcoolandthickenoughtoset.Pourontoabutteredplatterandcutwhencool.

OrangePeelCandyIngredients:4oranges,peeled2cupswater2cupssugar8dropsoilofpeppermint1/2cupcinnamoncandiesDirections:Cutorangepeelintothinstripswithscissors.Putinasaucepan,coverwithcoldwaterandletcometoaboil.Drain,coveragainwithcoldwaterandbringtoaboilagain.Drainagain.Addsugarandwater.Bringtoaboil.Addcinnamoncandies.Continuetocookslowlyuntilallbutonetablespoonofsyruphasboiledaway.Dredgeinsugar.Removefromheatandallowtocoolbeforeserving.

MintSurpriseTaffyIngredients:1canKarosyrup[white]1tablespoonbutter2cupssugarPeppermintliquid.Directions:CombineKarosyrupandmeltedbutter.Inlargebowl,slowlymixin2cupssugarwiththesyrupandbuttermixture.Mixextremelywell,untilsmoothandsilky.Cookmixtureoverlow/mediumheatuntilithardensorthreads.Addone-halfteaspoonessenceofpeppermint.Removefromheat.Pulluntilwhite

ButteredEnglishToffeeIngredients:1cupblanchedalmonds,chopped1cupbutter1cupbrownsugar,firmlypacked2candybars,sweetchocolateDirections:Sprinkle1/2cupalmondsoverbutteredplatter.Placebutterinheavyskillet,addsugar,andmixthoroughly.Bringmixturetoboilandcontinueboiling8-10minutes,stirringconstantly.Pouroveralmondsinbutteredplatterinthinsheet.Whensetbutstillwarm,arrangepiecesofchocolatebarsovermixture.Aschocolatemelts,spreadovercandywithspatulaandsprinklesurfacewithremainingalmonds.

Coolandbreakintopieces.

MapleNutFudgeIngredients:5cupslightbrownsugar1cupmilk1tablespoonbutter1poundnuts,chopped1tablespoonvanillaDirections:Boilallingredientstogether,exceptnutsandvanilla.Stirconstantlywhileboiling,untilyoucanrolloutinsoftballswhendroppedincoldwater.Beforetakingoffthestove,addnutsandthevanilla.Stirtheseintothemixturesothatthenutsareallblendedinverywell.Thenremovefromheatandpourintoabutteredpanasyouwouldwithfudge.Letcool,thencutintosquares.

CreamyMilkFudgeIngredients:1cupwhitesugar1cupbrownsugar1/2cupmilk2tablespoonscornsyrup2teaspoonsbutterspecksalt4dropsflavoring

Directions:Cooksugar,milk,andsyruptogetheruntilitwillformsoftballwhendroppedincoldwater.Removefromheatandletcooluntilitbeginstothicken.Addflavoring.Beatuntilcreamy.Nuts,figs,coconutorcandiedcherriesmaybechoppedandaddedtofudgewhilebeatingifdesired.Allowtocoolbeforecutting.

GatsbyRicePuddingRecipeIngredients:1/2cuplonggrainwhiterice1/2cupsugar1canevaporatedmilk,dilutedtomakeoneqt(mustuseevaporatedmilk)1cupraisins1teaspoonvanillaextract1/4teaspoonsaltCinnamon,totasteDirections:Placeallingredientsexceptcinnamoninapan(Pyrexorsimilar).Generouslysprinkletopwithcinnamon.Bakeinpreheatedovenat300degrees.Atleastonceduringthebaking,stircinnamoncrustintothericeandsprinkletopagainwithcinnamon.Letbakeuntilriceistender,orapproximately1½hours.Letcoolandserveeitherwarmorcold.

PerfectPlumPuddingIngredients:1poundraisins1poundsuet,choppedfine1poundstalebreadcrumbs1/4poundsugar1lemon,gratedrindandjuice1/4poundflour1poundcurrants,washedanddried1/2nutmeg,grated5eggs1/2pintmilk1/2poundmincedcitronandlemonpeelDirections:Inalargebowl,mixallthedryingredientstogether.Beattheeggsandaddthemtothemilk.Thenpourthismixtureoverthedryingredientsandthoroughlymix.Packthemixtureintogreasedpuddingmoulds.Steam6hoursatthetimeofmakingandagainfor2hourswhenwantedtouse.Servewitheitherbrandyornutmegsauce.Thismixturewillmakeabout6pounds.

WinterIceCreamIngredients:2eggsbeaten6tablespoonssugar11/2cupshalfandhalf11/2teaspoonsvanilla

Directions:Inalargebowl,beateggsthoroughly.Addsugartothebeateneggs,andmixverywelluntilallareblendedandcreamy.Addhalfandhalf,andthevanilla.Cookoverlowheat,stirringconstantlyuntilslightlythickened.Removefromheatandchill.Fillalargeroasterpanwithclean,freshsnow.Assoonasyougetinside,startmixingthesnowdirectlyintothecooledmixtureuntilitisthick,thenenjoy.

PotatoMashCakeIngredients:4eggs1cupofbutter2cupssugar1cupmashedpotatoes1/2cupmilk1/2cupcocoa1cupchoppednuts1tablespooncinnamon1teaspoonnutmeg1teaspooncloves2teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoonvanilla21/2cupsflour

Directions:Inalargebowl,mixtogethertheeggs,butter,andsugaruntilcreamy.Addthemashedpotatoesandblendwell.Sifttheflouronce.Thenaddthebakingpowderandsiftagain.Addthecocoa,cinnamon,nutmeg,andclovestotheflour.Addalternatelytheflourmixtureandmilktothefirst4ingredients.Mixwell.Addthevanillaandthenutsandstiruntilallareblendedverywell.Pourmixtureintoeitherloaforcakepansthathavebeengreased.Bakeinovenat350degreesfor35to45minutes,oruntiltoothpickcomesoutcleanwhenchecked,orwhenpressedwithfingersontopofcake,itspringsback.

FlamingoBerryTreatIngredients:1quartfreshberries1cupsugar1/2cupminutetapioca1/2teaspoonsalt2/3cupboilingwater2cupsberryjuicedrainedfromberries1/2cupcream,whippedDirections:Crushberriesslightly,addsugarandletstand30minutes.Addtapiocaandsalttowater.Cookonstovetopfor15minutes,oruntiltapiocaisclear,stirringfrequently.Addberryjuicetothetapiocamixtureandchill.

Pourhalfthismixtureintoparfaitglasses.Chilluntilfirm.Foldcreamintoremainingtapiocamixture.Chillagain.Justbeforeserving,topwithcrushedberries.

ChocolateFudgeCakeIngredients:1/2cupShorting11/2cupSugarCreamthesetwoingredientstogether.Add2eggsmixwell.Sifttogetherthefollowingingredients21/4cupsflour1teaspoonsoda1/2teaspoonsalt1teaspoonbakingpowderAddtoabovemixturealternatelywith1cupmilkMix1/2cupcocoa+1/3cuphotwatertoformasmoothpaste.Mixthisinthebatterandadd1teaspoonVanillaDirections:Bakein2roundlayercakepans,greasedanddustedwithflour.Bakeinovenat350degreesfor40to45minutes.Remove,cool,andfrostwithfavoriteicings.

SweetFrozenCustardIngredients:2cupsmilk4teaspoonscornstarch

4eggyolks2/3cupsugar1cupcream1teaspoonvanillaDirections:Scaldthemilkonthestovetop.Removefromheat.Addcornstarchandsugar,mixed,andcookfor10minutes.Pourovertheslightlybeateneggyolks.Returntostovetopandcook5minutesmoreoruntilcustardthickens.Cool,thenaddvanillaandfoldincreamwhichhasbeenwhippeduntilitholdsitshape.Freezefor21/2hoursintherefrigerator.Servewhenitholdsitsshape.

SimpleRicePuddingIngredients:1quartscaldedmilk1cupboiledrice1/2cupsugar1/4teaspoonsalt2eggsDirections:Ricemaybecookedineitherwaterormilk.Stirintomilk,addsugar,saltandeggsyokes,slightlybeaten.1tablespoonbuttermaybeadded.Flavorasdesired.

Bakeorsteaminbutteredshallowdish,tillfirm.

Depression-EraRaisinCakeIngredients:1cupraisins2cupscoldwater1cupsugar2tablespoonsbutter2cupsflour2teaspoonscinnamon1/2teaspoonsalt1teaspoonnutmeg1teaspoonbakingsodaDirections:Creambutterandsugaruntilverysmooth.Cookraisinsinwateruntilwaterisreducedto1cup.Inlargebowl,siftalldryingredientstogether.Addthedryingredientsalternatelywiththeraisinsandtheliquid.Greaseandflouratubeorloafpan.Pourthecakemixtureintopanandbakeinovenat350degreesfor20to25minutes,oruntildonewhentestedwithatoothpickinthecenterofthecake.

MockRitzApplePieIngredients:Pastryfortwo-crust9-inchpie36RitzCrackers,coarselybroken(about13/4cupscrumbs)13/4cupswater

2cupssugar2teaspoonscreamoftartar2tablespoonslemonjuiceGratedpeelofonelemon2tablespoonsmargarineorbutter1/2teaspoongroundcinnamonDirections:Rollouthalfthepastryandlinea9-inchpieplate.Placecrackercrumbsinpreparedcrust;setaside.Heatwater,sugarandcreamoftartartoaboilinsaucepanoverhighheat.Simmerfor15minutes.Addlemonjuiceandpeel.Allowtocool.Poursyrupovercrackercrumbs.Dotwithmargarineorbutter.Sprinklewithcinnamon.Rolloutremainingpastryandplaceoverpie.Trim,sealandfluteedges.Slittopcrusttoallowsteamtoescape.Bakeat425degreesfor30to35minutesoruntilcrustiscrispandgolden.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.

Dad’sCrazyCakeIngredients:3cupsall-purposeflour2cupswhitesugar1teaspoonsalt

2teaspoonsbakingsoda1/2cupunsweetenedcocoapowder3/4cupvegetableoil2tablespoonsdistilledwhitevinegar2teaspoonsvanillaextract2cupscoldwaterDirections:Siftflour,sugar,salt,soda,andcocoatogetherintoa9x13inchungreasedcakepan.Makethreewells.Pouroilintoonewell,vinegarintosecond,andvanillaintothirdwell.Pourcoldwateroverallwells,andstirthoroughlywithfork.Bakeat350degreesfor30to40minutes,oruntiltoothpickinsertedcomesoutclean.

Pastries

Five-MinutePastryIngredients:2cupsflour1/2teaspoonsalt1teaspoonbakingpowder3/4cupshortening1eggyolkicewaterDirections:Sifttogethertheflour,saltandbakingpowder.Thencreamtheshorteninginabowlasyouwouldforcake.Assoonastheshorteningislightandcreamy,addthesiftedflour.Mixitinwithaknife,nottouchingitwithyourhands.Beattheyolkofegg,andaddalittleicewatertoit-justenoughtomoistenthepastry-probably2tablespoons.Usenomorethanneededtomakeafirmdough.Rollatonceonaflouredboard.Bakeinovenat475degreesforabout10to12minutes,untilgoldenbrown.Removefromheatandletcoolforaminuteortwobeforeserving.

ButterscotchPieIngredients:11/2tablespoonsbutter2tablespoonsflour

2cupsmilk1cuplightbrownsugar2eggsyolksonly1tablespoonburntsugar1/2teaspoonvanillapinchsaltDirections:BakethePastryfirst.Meltbutter,mixwithflour.Addbeateneggyolk,thenbrownsugarandtheburntsugar,salt,vanilla,andmilk.Cooktocustardconsistency.Putmixtureintobakedcrustandmakeameringuewiththeeggwhites.Putthisontopofpie.Then,brownintheovenjustlongenoughforthemeringuetobegoldenbrown.

HollandCreamPuffsIngredients:1/2cupbutter4eggs1cupboilingwater1cupflourDirections:Pourbutterandwaterinsaucepanandplaceonstovetop.Assoonasitbeginstoboil,addflour,allatonce,andstirvigorously.Removefromheatassoonasmixedandaddunbeateneggs,oneatatime.Beatuntilthoroughlymixedbetweenadditionsofeggs.

Dropbyspoonfulonabutteredsheet,oneandahalfinchesapart.Shapewithhandleofspoonasnearlycircularaspossible,havingmixtureslightlypiledincenter.Bake30minutesinanovenat400degrees.Withasharpknife,makeacutineachlargeenoughtoforfillingorwhippedcream,sweetenedandflavortotaste.Thisrecipemakes18smallpuffs.Ifcreampuffsareremovedfromovenbeforetheyarethoroughlydone,theywillfall.Ifindoubt,takeonefromovenandifitdoesn’tfall,thisissufficientproofthattheothersaredone.

GlazedCherryPieIngredients:21/2cupsdrainedandpittedcookedcherries1/2cupsugar1packagecherryflavoredgelatinCherryjuiceandwatertomake21/4cups1/4teaspoonsalt19-inchbakedpieshell

Directions:Combinecherriesandsugar.Ifsweetened,cookedcherriesareused,additionalsugarmaynotbeneeded.Dissolvegelatininboilingcherryjuiceandwater.Addsalt.Pourmixtureovercherries,stirringoccasionallyasmixturecools.Chill.Whenslightlythickened,turnintocoldpieshell.

Chilluntilfirmandcoverwitha4minutemeringue(recipebelow).

FourMinuteMeringueIngredients:2unbeateneggwhites1/2cupsugardashsalt2tablespoonswaterfewdropsvanillaDirections:Puteggwhites,sugar,salt,andwateronstovetop.Beatwithrotaryeggbeaterorelectricmixeruntilthoroughlymixed.Placeoverrapidlyboilingwaterandbeatfor1minute.Removefromheatandcontinuebeating2minuteslonger.Addflavoring.Beatwell.Allowtocoolthoroughlybeforeputtingonthepie.

SweetCherryTartsIngredients:11/2cupsflour1/2teaspoonsalt3teaspoonbakingpowder6tablespoonsshortening1/3cupcoldwater1quartpittedcherriesDirections:

Siftdryingredientstogether.Rubinshorteningverylightlywithfingertips.Addwaterslowly,justenoughtomakeastiffdough.Rollmixtureoutverythinontoaflouredboardandlinepattypans,beingverycarefultohavepastrycomewellovertheedgesofthepans.Bakeinovenat400degrees,about12to15minutes.Fillpanswithcherries.Coverwithhotsyrupmadeasfollows.ForHotSyrup:Add1/2cupsugarand1cupofcherriesto1cupboilingwater;bringtoaboilandstrain.Add1tablespooncornstarchwhichhasbeenmixedwithalittlecoldwater.Cookoverheatfor1minuteortwo,stirringconstantly.Thencookverygently,untilthick.Pourimmediatelyovercherries.Servetartseitherhotorcold.Otherfruitscanbeusedinplaceofthecherries.

Grandma’sAppleDumplingsIngredients:1cupflour2teaspoonsbakingpowder1/2teaspoonsalt3tablespoonsshortening1/2cupmilk4apples4tablespoonssugar2teaspoonbutter

1teaspooncinnamonDirections:Sifttogetherflour,bakingpowderandsalt;rubshorteninginlightlywithfingertips.Addjustenoughmilktomakeadough.Rolldoughoutto1/8inchthickonflouredboard.Divideintofourparts.Layoneachpartanapple,whichhasbeenwashed,pared,coredandsliced.Putoneteaspoonsugarwith1/4ofbutteroneach.Wetedgesofdoughwithcoldwaterandfoldaroundtheapple,pressingtightlytogether.Placeinpan,sprinklewithcinnamon,remainderofsugarandput1/4teaspoonbutteroneachdumpling.Bakeabout40minutesinovenat350degrees.Allowtocoolslightly,thenserve.

EasyLemonMeringuePieIngredients:11/2tablespoonsbutter8tablespoonsflour1cupsugar1/4teaspoonsalt2cupswater2eggyolks1lemongratedrindof1/2thelemon,butthejuiceofthewholelemon2tablespoonsconfectioner'ssugar2eggwhites1pieshellbaked

Directions:Meltbutter,addflour,sugar,salt,water,andbeateneggyolks.Mixwell.Cookoverhighheatuntilthick,stirringconstantly.Removefromheat,addlemonjuiceandrindandmixwell.Pourintoabakedpieshell.Coverwithmeringuemadebybeatingtheconfectioner'ssugarintothestifflybeateneggwhites.Bakeinovenat300degreesuntilthemeringueisdone,about25to35minutes,andsometimesevenlonger.

JelliesandJams

ClassicGooseberryJamIngredients:5poundsgooseberries4poundssugar1tablespooncinnamon1/2tablespooncloves1/2tablespoonallspice{eachofthesespicesaretobeground}1pintvinegarDirections:Putvinegar,spices(inasackormeshbag),andsugaronstovetocook.Assoonasthesyrupbeginstoboil,addfruit.Cookfor3hoursslowly.Removefromheat,cool,andjar.

WatermelonPreservesDirections:Pareandcutinstripestherindofaripewatermelon.Soakinsaltwaterovernight.Cookinfreshwaterthenextmorninguntiltender,beingcarefulnottoovercookandturnmushy.Drain.Addequalweightofsugarandletstandagainovernight.Addone-halfasmuchofwaterassugarandcookuntilclear.Forflavoring,addwhilecooking:oneslicedlemonandafewpiecesofgingerroot,orastickcinnamonandwhitecloves.Ifasweetpickleisdesired,addonecupvinegartoamelon.

SweetYellowTomatoPreservesIngredients:1poundofyellowripetomatoes1poundsugar2ouncespreservedcantonginger2lemonsDirections:Covertomatoeswithboilingwaterandskinscaneasilyberemoved.Addsugarandletsetovernight.Inthemorning,pouroffthesyrupandboiluntilquitethick.Skimoffthefoam,thenaddthetomatoes,ginger,andlemons,whichhavebeenslicedandbarboiled.Cookuntiltomatoeshaveclarifiedappearance.

Rhubarb-OrangeJamIngredients:7cupsrhubarb{cutin1/2-inchpieces}4cupssugar1/2poundofcandyorangeslices,{cutinlargepieces}Directions:Addsugartorhubarbandcookuntilsauceisthick.Addcandyslices,andcooktwotothreeminuteslonger.Putintosterilizedjarsandcoverwithmeltedparaffin.

RedBeetJellyIngredients:12-13mediumbeets[peelandcutintosmallpieces]

1/2cuplemonjuice1packagesurejell6cupssugarDirections:Washbeetsandpeel,cutintosmallpieces.Grindandcoverwithwater.Cookuntiltenderstrainthroughajellycloth.Addlemonjuiceandsurejell,andthenstiruntildissolved.Putoverhighheatandstiruntilmixtureboilshard.Atonce,stirin6cupssugar,andbringtoafullrollingboil.Hardboilfor1minuteoruntiljellyfallsinsheetsfromspoon.Removefromheat,skimofffoamandpourintoglasses.Coverwithparaffinforbetterstorage.

SpicyGrapePreservesIngredients:7poundsgrapes5poundssugar2tablespoonscinnamon2tablespoonscloves2tablespoonsallspice1teaspoonnutmeg1lemon,slicedthin3oranges,slicedthin1/2pintgoodvinegarDirections:Usepulponlyatthispoint.Cookthoroughly.

Thenputthroughgrindertoremovetheseeds.Nowaddtheskins,sugarandspices,fruitsandvinegarandcooktotheconsistencyofmarmalade.Jarasnormal.

ElderberryJamIngredients:5quartselderberries2lemons{Juiceonly}5poundssugar

Directions:Placeberriesinasaucepanandcrush.Heatgentlyandsimmerfor15minutes.Squeezeoutthejuiceinajellybag.Putthejuice(about3cups)inapanwiththelemonjuice.Addsugarandmixwell.Bringtoaboilandboilgentlyfor20minutes.Testonaplate.Ifspoonfuldoesnotthickeninafewseconds,boilanother5minutes.Pourintojellyglasses.Usecanningguideforprocessing

WinterJamIngredients:3poundsprunes3poundsraisins3oranges3poundssugar

3/4poundsnuts

Directions:Cookprunesandremovetheseeds.Pour2cupsofwaterovertheseedsandletstand1hour.Strain.Combinethisliquidwiththatinwhichpruneswerecooked.Addprunes,seededraisins,sugarandoranges,whichhavebeencutinthinslices.Cook25minutes.Addnutsandcook10minuteslonger.Thisquantitymakes16glasses,andprovidesanexcellentfillingforacake,orsauceovericecream.

RooseveltJamIngredients:4poundsseededplums4poundsseededpeaches,peeled4poundslightbrownsugar1pintvinegar1tablespooncinnamon1teaspoonclovesDirections:Boilplumsandpeachesuntiltender,veryslowoverlowheat.Addbrownsugar,vinegar,cinnamon,andcloves.Boiluntilthick,canandseal.Thisquantitymakesabout5pints.

SunshineCherryandStrawberrypreservesUseequalweightofsugarandfruit.Putfruitinthepreservingkettleinlayers,sprinklingsugaroverlayers.Thefruitandthesugarshouldnotbemorethan4inchesdeep.Placethekettleonthestoveandheatslowlytotheboilingpoint.Whenitbeginstoboil,skimcarefully.Boiltenminutes,countingfromthetimethefruitbeginstobubble.Pourthecookedfruitintoplatters,havingitabout2or3inchesdeep.Placetheplattersinasunnywindowinanunusedroomfor3to4days,orputfruitinashallowpan,coverwithasheetofglassandsetoutofdoorsinasunnyplace.Thefruitwillgrowplumpandthesyrupwillthickenalmosttoajelly.Putthepreserves,cold,intojarsorglasses.Note!Ifcherriesareused,andnotseeded,add1or2tablespoonswatertoeachlayerofsugar.

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