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Butterscotch / Blonde Brownies

Melt 1/4 cup butter is sauce pan. Stir in 1 cup brown sugar until dissolved. Cool slightly. Beat in 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla. Sift, then measure 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Resift with 1 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir into the butter mixture. Add 1/2 – 1 cup chopped nuts. PourContinue reading “Butterscotch / Blonde Brownies”

Toffee Squares

1 cup butter1 cup brown sugar1 egg yolk2 cups flour1/2 tsp soda1 tsp vanilla Melt butter. Add brown sugar and mix well. Add egg yolk and mix. Add flour, soda, and vanilla. Press into small cookie sheet or 9×13 pan. Bake for 12 minutes at 350 F. Icing 1 1/2 cups icing sugar3 TBS butter2Continue reading “Toffee Squares”

Carrot Pudding

1 cup grated raw carrot1 cup grated raw potato1 cut Five Roses flour1 cup white sugar3/4 cup seeded raisins1/2 cut currants1/2 cup butter or shortening1/2 tsp cloves1/2 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp soda Grate carrot and potato. Measure and set aside. Cream butter. Add sugar and blend well. Add carrot and half of the potatoContinue reading “Carrot Pudding”

Lemon Sauce

1/2 cup sugar1 TBS cornstarch2 TBS lemon juiceA few grains of salt2 TBS butter1 1/4 cups boiling waterGrated lemon rind Grate off a little lemon rind and add to water. Boil for 5 minutes. Mix together cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Add water gradually, stirring constantly. Return to saucepan and cook until thickened. Turn to lowContinue reading “Lemon Sauce”

Easy Tuna Bake

1 can cheese soup (I make cheese soup)2 cups cooked riceOnion salt2 TBS butter1/2 cup milkCanned tuna3/4 cup corn flakes or bread crumbs Combine soup and milk. Layer rice, tuna, onion salt, and soup. Top with corn flakes or buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 425 F for 25 minutes. Grandma Weight

Munchie Dip

1 lb hamburger meat1 small can chopped chilis (milk)1 medium onion Fry and drain. Layer in a 9×13 pan with 2 14-oz refried beans, salsa, and 2 cups shredded cheese. Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream. This recipe is from Cheri Litchfield. Grandma Weight

Beef Stew

Flour and season beef chunks. I put flour, salt, and pepper in a brown paper bag or ziploc bag. Brown beef chunks in hot oil. Add to slow cooker. Melt 2 beef bouillon cubes in 4 cups boiling water. Put in slow cooker. Add vegetables: onion, carrot, turnip, potatoes, peas. I add the peas atContinue reading “Beef Stew”

Rhubarb Upside-down Cake

3 – 4 cups sliced rhubarb10 marshmallows, cut in half3/4 cup sugar Arrange rhubarb in 10-inch oven proof skillet. Add marshmallows and sugar. Cake Batter 1/2 cup butter, shortening, or oil1 cup sugar2 eggs, beaten1 3/4 cups flour1/4 tsp salt3 tsp baking powder1/2 cup milk Cake Method Cream butter. Add sugar and eggs and beatContinue reading “Rhubarb Upside-down Cake”

Corn Chowder

4 cups potatoes, cubed1 onion, sliced3 cups boiling water1 TBS flour1 tsp salt1 TBS butter4 cups scalded milk1 can corn Cook potato and onion under tender. Drain and save liquid to add to milk. Melt butter. Add flour and salt. Gradually add milk and vegetable water. Bring to boil and add vegetables. Five Roses CookContinue reading “Corn Chowder”

Yorkshire Pudding

4 eggs2 cups milk1 cup flour1 tsp salt Beat eggs. Add milk gradually. Continue to beat mixture as you add flour. Add salt. Grease muffin tin. Add extra shortening to the bottom of each tin cup. Head in 450 F oven until shortening is hot. Add batter until cups are about 3/4 full. Bake forContinue reading “Yorkshire Pudding”