Monday, December 26, 2011

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

8 ounces chocolate, coarsely chopped or bits (semisweet or milk, your choice)
1/4 cup water (or brewed coffee)
2 tablespoons butter (no substitutes)
Optional: 1/2 to 1 tsp vanilla, coffee, or other flavoring
3 egg yolks
1/4 cup water, half & half, or heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups whipping cream, whipped

Additional whipping cream, whipped and lightly sweetened, for garnish, if desired

In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup water (or half & half or cream) and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted. Cool.

Combine egg yolks, sugar, and remaining water in a small heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches 160 degrees F, about 1-2 minutes.

Remove from the heat; whisk into cooled chocolate mixture. Chill until cooled.

Fold in whipped cream.

Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Monday, September 12, 2011

White Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients

12 whole Corn Tortillas, softened

Filling

§ 2 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken

§ 1 whole large onion, diced

§ 1 bell pepper, red, orange or yellow, diced§ 1-1/2 whole 4 oz cans whole green chiles, diced

§ 1 whole jalapeno, seeded and finely diced

§ 1 can corn
§ 1 can pinto, red kidney, or black beans
§ 1/2 teaspoon paprika

§ 1/2 cup half-n-half

Preparation Instructions

Sauté onions and peppers in butter until tender. Add chicken, green chiles, corn, beans, and paprika. Stir together.. Add half-n-half and stir until hot. Turn off heat and set aside.

Sauce

§ 2 tablespoons butter

§ 2 tablespoons flour

§ 1-1/2 whole 4 oz cans whole green chiles, diced

§ 1/2 teaspoon paprika

§ 1 cup sour cream

§ 1-1/2 cups shredded Cojack cheese

§ Salt and pepper, to taste

§ Picante sauce (optional)

Preparation Instructions

In a separate large skillet, melt butter and sprinkle in flour. Whisk together until thickened. Stir in the chiles. Reduce heat, then stir in sour cream. Add 1 1/2 cups grated cheese and stir to melt. Add 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Check seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.

Assembly Instructions

Coat bottom of 9x13 pan with a small amount of the sauce.

Layer tortillas on bottom of pan. Top with chicken mixture and another layer of tortillas. Cover with 1 cup shredded cheese. Pour sauce all over contents of pan. Top with extra cheese (optional).

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Serve with picante sauce, if desired.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

FLO'S RUSSIAN TEA COOKIES

RUSSIAN TEA COOKIES

Makes 40 round cookies

Blend:

1 / 4 cup butter

3 / 4 cup shortening

1 tsp salt

1 / 2 cup powdered sugar

2 tsp vanilla

Add:

2 cups sifted flour

1 cup chopped pecans

Roll by teaspoonfull and place on greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 325 for 25 miutes.

Cool and roll in powdered sugar. Makes 40 cookies

HOLIDAY MACAROONS - CHOCOLATE

Beat till foamy: 2 eggs

Slowly add: 3/ 4 C. sugar

Beat till thickened - 5 minutes

Sift and fold into egg mix:

1/ 3 C. flour

1/ 4 tsp. baking powder

1/ 8 tsp. salt

Add:

1 Tbsp. melted butter, cooled

1 tsp. vanilla

2 2/ 3 C. coconut

1/ 2 bar (2 oz.) Geman sweet chocolate, melted and cooled

Drop by tspful onto greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 325 till cookies are browned just around the edges. Cool slightly. Remove and cool. Store in tightly covered can.

FRUIT COCKTAIL DROP COOKIES

FRUIT COCKTAIL DROP COOKIES 6 DOZ.

Cream:

1 C. shortening

1 C. brown sugar

1/ 2 C. white sugar

Add: 3 beaten eggs and beat all well

Add:

1 C. raisins

2 C. drained fruit cocktail

1/ 2 C. nuts chopped

1 tsp. vanilla

Sift and add:

4 C. flour

1 tsp. soda

1/ 2 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. cinnamon

Drop by tspful on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 400 until lightly brown.

MOLASSES REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Cream:

3/ 4 C. shortening

1 C. sugar

Add:

1 egg

1/ 2 C. light red label molasses

2 1/ 4 C. flour

1 1/ 2 tsp. soda

1/ 2 tsp. salt

1/ 4 tsp. cloves

1/ 2 tsp. ginger

1 tsp. cinnamon

Beat all ingredients well to blend. Form dough into 2 rolls. Refrigerate overnight.

Slice, sprinkle tops with sugar, and bake at 350 for 10 minutes.

ORANGE CANDY COOKIES

Makes 10 doz.

Cream:

1 C. white sugar

1 C. brown sugar

1 C. shortening

Add:

2 eggs unbeaten

Sift and add:

2 C. flour

1 tsp. baking powdered

1 tsp. soda

1/ 2 tsp. salt

Add:

1 C. shredded coconut

1 lb. Orange slices, cut up

2 C. oatmeal

1 tsp. vanilla

Drop by tspful onto greased cookie sheet and flatten.

Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes.

HERSHEYS CHOCOLATE SLIMS

Melt over hot water:

2 blocks (2 oz.) hersheys baking chocolate

1/ 2 C. butter or oleo

Sift and add:

1/ 2 C. flour

1 C. sugar

1/ 4 tsp. salt

Add:

2 eggs, well beaten

1 tsp. vanilla - blend well

Add: 1 C. chopped nuts

Spread on a greased 9x13 sheet.

Bake at 400 for 10 - 12 minutes. Remove and cover with powdered sugar. Cut in bars to serve.

OATMEAL CRISPIES

Cream well:

1 C. lard, creamed (no substitutes)

1 C. brown sugar

1 C. white sugar

Add and mix well:

2 eggs, well beaten

1 tsp. vanilla

Sift and add:

1 1/ 2 C. flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. soda - blend well

Add:

3 C. oatmeal

1/ 2 C. chopped nuts or coconut or chocolate chips or all three.

Form in rolls and chill. Slice and bake on an ungreased baking sheet at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes. Or drop by tspful on ungreased sheet. Let cool a little before removing from pan.

Flo's Christmas Cookies

CHRISTMAS COOKIES Flo

Cream: 1 lb. Oleo

Add:

1 C. sugar

3 C. flour

1 C. chopped nuts

2 C. crushed potato chips

1 tsp. vanilla

Mix well and refrigerate.

Shape in balls, flatten, and bake at 325 for 15 minutes.

Dip in powdered sugar.

God Love 'Em Cookies

GOD LOVE EM COOKIES Flo’s mother

Cream:

1 C. butter

1 1/ 2 C. sugar, part brown

Add: 2 eggs and beat well.

Sift and Add:

2 1/ 2 C. flour

2 tsp. soda

Add:

2 Tbsp. hot water

1 tsp. vanilla.

Stir in:

1 C. coconut

1 C. dates chopped (or chocolate chips)

1 C. nuts chopped

Drop on greased sheets by tspful.

Bake at 400 for 10 - 12 minutes

Zelma's Brownies

BROWNIES Zelma

Cream:

2 C. Sugar

1 C. vegetable shortening

Add:

4 eggs - beat well

1 1/ 2 C. flour

1/ 2 C. cocoa

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla

Beat all together for 3 minutes

Fold in 1 C. chopped nuts

Pour in greased 9x13 pan.

Bake at 350 for 35 minutes - no longer.

While brownies are still warm ice with:

Melt together:

3 Tbsp. boiling water

4 Tbsp. oleo

1 sq. chocolate

Add:

2 C. confectioners sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

Beat with electric mixer until smooth and shiny. Will be rather thin. Spread on brownies and let cool. Cut in cubes or squares while still a little warm.

Nut Rolls

NUT ROLLS Granpa’s favorite

Makes 9 doz. Small rolls.

Nut Mix:

2 C. ground nuts chopped fine

1/ 2 C. sugar

Enough hot milk to make mix spread easily

Coconut can be added if desired

Dough:

Cream 1 lb. Butter/oleo (1/ 2 @ 1/ 2)

Add 2 egg yolks - beat well

Dissolve:

1 Tbsp. Fleishmans dry yeast in

1 C. canned milk

Add to above and beat.

Blend in with hands; 5 1/ 2 C. flour until dough forms a ball and won’t stick to hands. Refrigerate overnight.

Divide into 18 parts.

On a board with powdered sugar instead of flour, roll one of the 18 parts into a 6” circle (I use a 6” plate as pattern). Cover the circle lightly with nut mix and cut into 6 or 8 wedges like a pie. Roll up from wide end to point.

Bake on greased sheet 20 to 25 minutes at 350 just until golden brown.

Roll in powdered sugar.

Store air tight or freeze.

Martha's Coconut Macaroons

COCONUT MACAROONS Martha

Beat two egg whites stiff and dry

Add gradually: 1 C. sugar and beat two minutes.

Mix:

2 C. cornflakes

1 C. coconut and blend into egg mix thoroughly

Add: 1 tsp. vanilla

Drop by tspfulls on greased pans.

Bake at 325 until brown.

Flo's Rolled Sugar Cookies

ROLLED SUGAR COOKIES Flo

Cream: 1/ 2 lb. Butter

Add: 1 C. confectioners sugar, sifted in small amounts

Add:

1 Tbsp. light cream

2 1/ 2 C. sifted flour

1 tsp. vanilla

Turn out on a floured board and knead 1/ 2 minute or until smooth. Roll 1/ 4 inch thick. Cut in shapes desired. Place on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 325 for 15 to 25 minutes. Will turn almost white when done.

SUGAR COOKIES

Mix and beat:

1 C. oleo and butter (1/ 2 ea)

1 C. Wesson oil

1 C. sugar

1 C. confectionary sugar

Add:

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla, beat well

Sift:

4 C. flour

1 tsp. cream of tartar

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. salt

Add to above and mix with mixer. Drop by tsp. on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 for 10 minutes to very light tan.

CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES

Cream:

1 C. white sugar

1 C. brown sugar

1 C. yellow Crisco or oleo

Beat in: 1 egg

Add and beat well:

1 C. wesson oil

1 Tbsp. milk

2 tsp. vanilla

Sift and add:

3 1/ 2 C. flour

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. salt

Stir in:

1 C. quick oats

1 C. cornflakes

1 12oz. pkg. chocolate chips

1/ 2 C. nuts

Drop by tspfulls on greased cooky sheet. Press flat with a glass dipped in sugar.

Bake at 350 for 15 minutes till golden brown.

CHERRY WINKS

Sift:

2 1/ 4 C. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/ 2 tsp. soda

1/ 2 tsp.salt

Cream:

3/ 4 C. shortening

1 C. sugar

Blend in: 2 eggs

Add:

2 Tbsp. milk

1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients and add:

1 C. chopped nuts

1 C. chopped ates

1/ 3 C. marachino cherries

Mix all well.

Shape into small balls - 1 tsp. each -roll in crushed cornflakes. Top each with 1/ 4 cherrie.

Bake on greased sheet at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool thoroughly before removing from pan.

CHRISTMAS CHURCH WINDOW COOKIES

CHRISTMAS CHURCH WINDOW COOKIES no bake

Melt over hot water and cool:

1 12oz. pkg. chocolate chips

1 stick oleo

Add:

1 10oz. pkg. colored, miniature marshmallows

1 C. chopped walnuts

Divide into two rolls - use waxed paper to shape.

Roll each roll in shredded coconut ( 7 oz. pkg. )

Roll up in waxed paper. Place on flat pan to chill overnight or until ready to use.

Cut with sharp, thin knife into 1/ 4 inch circles.

DATE COCONUT BALLS

Mildred Kilmer

Combine and heat in fry pan, low heat for 2 minutes:

1 stick oleo

1 lb. Dates, cut fine

1 C. sugar

1 egg beaten

Add:

2 tsp. vanilla - cool

Add:

3 C. rice krispies

1/ 2 C. nuts chopped

Roll in balls on angel flake coconut.

CEREAL COOKIES - CRISP

Cream:

1 C. white sugar

1 C. brown sugar

1 C. shortening

Add two eggs, beaten lightly

Sift:

2 C. flour

1 tsp. soda

Combine:

1 C. crushed cornflakes

1 C. minute oats

1 C. ground dates

1 C. ground, salted peanuts

Combine all. Mix by hand. Roll in small balls. Mash with fork.

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.

DISH PAN COOKIES

Beat two eggs

Add:

1 C. brown sugar

1 C. white sugar

1 C. oil or Crisco

1 tsp. vanilla

Sift and add:

1/ 2 tsp. salt

2 C. flour

2 C. cornflakes

3/ 4 C. quick oats

1/ 2 to 1 C. chopped nuts

Drop by tspfulls on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 325 for 15 minutes till golden brown.

Remove while still warm.

LEMON WHIPPERSNAPPERS

Combine:

1 pkg. lemon cake mix

2 C. Cool Whip

1 egg, unbeaten

Roll into balls and coat with powdered sugar.

Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes.

REAL GOOD COOKIES

Cream:

1 C. butter

3/ 4 C. brown sugar

3/ 4 C. white sugar

Add two unbeaten eggs, one at a time

Dissolve:

1 tsp. soda in

1 tsp. hot water - add to cream mix

Sift:

1 1/ 2 C. flour

1 tsp. salt - add to above

Add:

1 C. chopped nuts

2 C. quick oats

2 6oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate

1 tsp. vanilla

Drop by tspfulls on greased sheet. Bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes.

Date Bars

DATE BARS

24 bars

FILLING

Combine:

1 1/ 2 C. chopped pitted dates

2/ 3 C. water

3/ 4 C. sugar

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1/ 2 C. nuts, chopped

Cook until thick - about 8 min. - Cool.

CRUST

Combine:

1 1/ 2 C. flour, sifted

1 C. brown sugar

1 1/ 4 C. quick oats

Cut in with pastry blender as for pie crust:

1/ 2 tsp. salt

3/ 4 C. shortening

Spread 1/ 2 crumbs in 7 x 12 pan. Add filling, then cover with remaining crumbs. Brush top with 1 egg, well beaten.

Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool.

CHRISTMAS COOKIES - FRUIT

Cream:

1 C. oleo

1 1/ 2 C. brown sugar

Add:

2 eggs, beaten

Blend in:

1 1/ 2 C. flour

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 Tbsp. vanilla

In one more cup flour, dredge:

1 pkg. chopped dates

1 C. candied cherries, chopped

1 C. walnuts, chopped

4 slices candied pineapple, chopped

1 C. pecans, chopped

Add to butter. Drop by tspfulls on cooie sheet. Bake at 350 about 15 minutes till light brown.

Aunt Sis's Molasses Cookies

MOLASSES COOKIES Sis

Cream:

1 C. lard

1 C. white sugar

1 C. brown sugar

Add and beat well: 2 eggs - save 1 yolk for tops

Add:

1/ 2 C. cold water

1 C. gold label molasses (light)

Sift and add:

6 C. flour

1/ 2 tsp. cinnamon

5 tsp. soda

Mix all well. Drop by tsp. on greased cooky sheet. Beat saved out yolk with 2 Tbsp. water and brush on tops.

Bake at 325 for 8 to 10 minutes. Should still be soft and light brown but leave no fingerprints.

Martha's Casserole

CASSEROLE

1 lb. ground beef

1 lb. ground pork

1 small onion diced

2 eggs, beaten lightly

1 tsp. salt

2 1/ 2 C. beat up sauerkraut

Mix all well and form into small balls. Brown in skillet in oil. Put in casserole and add 2 beef bullion cubes dissolved in 1 C. water.

Bake at 325 for 2 hours.

Zelma's Lasagna

Cook: 1/ 2 lb. lasagna noodles in salted water. Drain.

Saute in 2 Tbs. Oil:

1 medium onion chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

Add:

1 1/ 2 lb. ground beef

1 1/ 2 tsp. salt

1/ 4 tsp. pepper

1/ 2 tsp. basil

1 Tbs. Minced parsley

Cook till crumbly and add:

2 6oz. cans tomato paste

1 1/ 2 C. hot water

Simmer 5 minutes and set aside.

Blend:

2 eggs, beaten

1 pint cottage cheese or 1 lb. ricotta cheese

If you use ricotta, add a little salt and pepper, parsley and 1/ 4 C. grated cheese to eggs.

In a 9x13x2 baking dish put a thin layer of meat sauce, half of the noodles, all of the egg/ cheese mixture, then half of 1/ 2 lb. mozarella cheese, sliced or grated.

Repeat with half of remaining meat sauce, other half of noodles, remainder of meat sauce and mozarella. Sprinkle with 1/ 4 C. Parmesan.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

ALICE'S DRESSING FOR TURKEY OR CHICKEN

DRESSING FOR TURKEY OR CHICKEN Alice

One loaf bread, broken and dried

Saute in 2 Tbs. Butter:

3 C. celery diced

3 C. onions diced

Add:

2 1/ 3 C. hot water

6 pkgs. Chicken broth (George Washington)

1/ 2 tsp. salt and pepper to taste

1/ 2 tsp. accent

Cool slightly.

Add to bread crumbs, then:

6 beaten eggs

1 can mushrooms and juice

Mix well and fill turkey. Bake.

CHICKEN ALMOND ROAST CASSEROLE

CHICKEN ALMOND ROAST - CASSEROLE

Saute in 1 Tbsp. oleo for10 to 15 min.:

1 C. chopped celery

2 Tbsp. chopped onion

Combine with:

2 1/ 2 C. diced cooked chicken

2 C. mushroom soup

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

5 oz. water chestnuts, drained and sliced

1 C. slivered almonds

2 Tbsp. mayonnaise

1/ 2 of one small pkg. potato chips, crushed

Put in a casserole and sprinkle top with other half of crumbled potato chips.

Bake at 450 for 20 to 30 minutes.