cooking recipes
Lemon Meringue Pie Bars: A Tangy Twist on Tradition Ingredients: For the Crust: 1 cup flour 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 stick of butter, cubed For the Filling: 6 large eggs 2 1/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup lemon juice Zest of two medium-sized lemons For the Meringue: 3 large egg whites 3/4 cup granulated sugar […]
Amish Apple Fritter Bread: A Cozy Blend of Tradition and Taste Ingredients: 1/3 cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder 2 big apples, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter 2 eggs (not chilled) 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla powder 1 1/2 cups regular flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking […]
Mounds Poke Cake: A Decadent Chocolate and Coconut Delight Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix (along with ingredients specified on the box - water, oil, eggs) 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (15 oz) coconut cream 1 bag (7 oz) sweetened coconut shreds 1 jar (12 oz) chocolate frosting Optional: extra shredded […]
Caramel Marshmallow Rice Krispie Balls Ingredients: 7 cups Rice Krispies cereal 10 ounces large marshmallows 14 ounces Kraft caramels 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 2 sticks of butter How to Make: 1. Caramel Mixture: In a pot, combine Kraft caramels, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Melt over low heat, stirring until smooth and well mixed. […]
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Ingredients: 30 ounces of thawed frozen hash brown potatoes 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 diced yellow onion 3 big cloves of garlic, chopped 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk (or low-fat milk) 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup sour cream 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shreds 1/2 tablespoon chopped […]
Old Fashioned Apple Stack Cake: A Time-Honored Recipe from Grainger County, TN Filling: Ingredients: 8 packed cups of dried apples 6 cups 100% apple juice or cider 1 tsp cinnamon Optional: ½ tsp cloves or allspice (for additional spice) Instructions: Combine dried apples, apple juice or cider, and cinnamon in a slow cooker. Cook on […]
Yankee Dumplings: A Family Tradition from Western PA and Southern NY Ingredients: 2 cups Flour 1 tablespoon Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Salt 1 cup Milk 4 tablespoons Melted Butter Instructions: Mixing the Dough: In a bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add 1 cup of […]
Filled Raisin Cookies: A Family Tradition Ingredients: For the Cream: 2 cups sugar 1 cup Crisco shortening 4 eggs 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon Vanilla 1 cup milk To Sift: 3 rounded teaspoons baking powder Approximately 7 cups flour (start with 6 and adjust as needed) For the Filling: 3 boxes of raisins (approx. 12 […]
1 2 3 4 Cake: A Century-Old Delight Ingredients: 1 cup butter (or margarine) 2 cups sugar 3 cups flour (self-rising) 4 eggs 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Mixing the Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of butter (or margarine) and 2 cups of sugar. […]
Dad's Mexican Cornbread Recipe Ingredients: 1 pouch Martha White Mexican cornbread mix 2/3 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk) 1 beaten egg (omit if using 1 cup milk) 1 small can Mexi-Corn (or half can Del Monte Southwest corn) 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 tablespoon corn oil Additional 1 tablespoon corn oil for preheating […]