Saturday, June 4, 2011

Mrs. Gardner's Pistachio Cake

By Georgia Fulenwider

Description:
My childhood friend and still best friend, Beverly's mom made this cake all the time, it is way YUMMY!!! ...and reminds of good times as a teenager. Comfort food for me and my family loves it!

Ingredients:
1 white or yellow cake mix (I prefer white)
2 boxes pistachio instant pudding mix (3.4 oz boxes)
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
5 eggs
1/2 cup poppy seeds (optional)

Directions:
Blend all ingredients in a large bowl. Beat on medium high for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured Bundt pan and bake for 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees.

Cool for 15 minutes in the pan, turn onto a plate and allow to cool completely befor eating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Cakes Servings: 10

Merna's Bran Rolls

By Norma Larmour

Description:
Merna, my great grandmother

Ingredients:
1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup allbran
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup boiling water
2 eggs
2 cakes yeast

Directions:
Mix all ingredients except yeast and let stand until cool.
Beat in 2 eggs. Mix 2 cakes yeast with 1 cup lukewarm water and 2 T of the sugar and let stand a few minutes.

Add yeast to the above bran/egg mixture.

Finally work in 6 1/2 cups sifted flour.

Let rise, knead and refrigerate over-night. Make into rolls. let rise again, and bake as you need them.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breads Servings: 24

Macaroni and Cheese

By Georgia

Description:
YUM!!! Easy in the crock pot

Ingredients:
6-7 oz cooked macaroni
1 lb velveeta cheese cubed
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp chopped onion

for white sauce:
2 Tbsp
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 Tbsp flour
Add 2 cups milk and heat until thick and bubbly

Directions:
Spray the bottom of the crock pot with butter spray or crisco. Layer macaroni, cheese and onion in the crockpot. Add salt and pepper. Pour white sauce over noodles. Cook on low in the crock pot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 240 minutes
Category: Side Dishes Servings: 8

La Madeline's Tomato Soup

Posted by Georgia Fulenwider

Ingredients:
4 cups tomatoes or 2- 28 oz can whole tomatoes, puree ( I used pureed tomatoes so I don't have to use the blender or food processor)
4 cups tomato juice , vegetable or chicken stock
12-14 basil leaves
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup butter
1/4 tsp white pepper

Directions:
Combine and simmer juice or stock; simmer 30 minutes and puree. Add basil leaves a few at a time. Add cream and butter.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soups Servings: 8

Key West Key Lime Pie

by Georgia Fulenwider

Description: Kermit's Key Lime Pie, YUMMY!!!

Ingredients:
1 14 oz Eagle Brand milk
4 egg yolks
3-4 oz key lime juice

Directions:
Combine milk & egg yolks, slowly add juice. Mix well and pour into 9" graham cracker crust. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. Top with meringue or whipped cream. Chill completely before serving.
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Desserts Servings: 12

Hummus

By Georgia Fulenwider

Ingredients:
3 cups canned chick-peas (2 cans), rinsed and drained
One half cup tahini (sesame paste)
8 cloves garlic, minced
Two thirds cup olive oil
One half cup fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
parsley for garnish

Directions:
Combine first 6 ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with crackers, pita bread etc.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizers Servings: 4

Herb Bread

By Nancy Baum

Ingredients:
2 pkgs dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 sugar
1/4 cup shortening
2 tsp salt
1 cup scalded milk
4-5 cups flour
2 eggs
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp oregano
1/ tsp nutmeg

Directions:
Soften 2 pkgs dry yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Measure 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 shortneing, & 2 tsp salt into lg mixing well. Add scalded milk & cool to lukewarm. Add 2 c flour & mix well. Stir in softened yeast & 2 eggs. Add basil, thyme, oregano and nutmeg. Mix well. Add 2-3 cups flour- just enough to handle & knead 5 min. Grease top & place in a greased bowl. Cover with a damp cloth & let rise 1-2 hours. Punch down & divid into 2 balls. Cover and let rest 10 min. Shape into loaves and place in greased loaf pans. Let rise for 1 hour. bake at 350 for 25-30 min.

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breads Servings: 12