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Gooseberry Pie

Ingredients2 crust pie crust1/3 C water2 C sugar1 quart gooseberries, cleaned1/4 C cornstarch1/2 C water1 Tbs. butter Directions1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/3 C water and sugar, cook for -3 min. Add gooseberries and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Then strain.3. In a saucepan combine cornstarch, and 1/2 CContinue reading “Gooseberry Pie”

Old Fashioned Pie Crust

Ingredients3 C flour1 tsp. salt1 C lard or shortening1 egg1 tsp. vinegar1/4 C water Directions1. Whisk together flour and salt. Cut in the lard until the mixture resembles coarse meal.2. Combine egg, vinegar and water, mixing well.3. Make a well in the flour mix and pour water mixture into the well. Combine until a ballContinue reading “Old Fashioned Pie Crust”

Taco on a Plate Dip

Ingredients1 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped1 pkg. taco seasoning8 oz. sour cream1 (12 oz.) bottle taco sauce16 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese2 1/2 C shredded lettuce3-4 tomatoes, deseeded and chopped Directions1. Cook beef, onion and taco seasoning until beef is no longer pink. Drain and cool.2. In a 9″ square pan, layer sour cream,Continue reading “Taco on a Plate Dip”

Dorothy’s I Hate to Wash Dishes Cake

I have to confess, I’m not a fan of this cake. However, I don’t care for Gooey Butter Cake either and I’m definitely in the minority with that opinion, because everyone else love Gooey Butter Cake. So, you’ll have to make them and decide for yourself. Ingredients1 – 20 oz. can crushed pineapple1 – 20Continue reading “Dorothy’s I Hate to Wash Dishes Cake”

Autumn Bread Pudding

Ingredients 2 Tbsp. butter1 light brown sugar packed1 1/2 C water2 Tbsp. light corn syrup1 cinnamon stick, 3″3 cloves, whole2-3 dinner rolls, cubed and toasted1 firm banana, sliced1 medium apple, peeled, cored and sliced1/2 C raisins1/4 C sliced almonds Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 1 quart shallow baking dish with butter.2. InContinue reading “Autumn Bread Pudding”

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Ingredients2 C flour1 C sugar2 tsp baking soda1/2 C cocoa powder1 tsp vanilla1 C mayonnaise1 C water, lukewarm Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9×13 baking dish.2 Whisk together the dry ingredients. 3. In a large bowl, combine vanilla, mayonnaise and water. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mixContinue reading “Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake”

Miracle Whip Cake

Ingredients 1 C Miracle Whip1 C sugar1 C water2 1/2 C flour2 tsp soda2 Tbsp cocoa, heaping Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease and flour 2 – 8″ round cake pans.2. Combine Miracle Whip, sugar and water, mixing well.3. Whisk dry ingredients together then beat into wet mixture.4. Pour evenly into prepared pans andContinue reading “Miracle Whip Cake”

Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Susanne Delisle This is a really simple but fantastic frosting, I am one of those people who does not like frosting, but I do enjoy this one. You can use any type of chocolate, but semi-sweet or bittersweet are the best. You can use white chocolate and it will taste great, but it may affectContinue reading “Chocolate Ganache Frosting”

Beef and Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients 1 pound macaroni, cooked according to pkg directions1 pound hamburger, cooked1 lg. onion, chopped4 hard boiled eggs, sliced4 oz. pimentos, chopped2 cans mushroom soup2 cans milk8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.2. Combine soup and milk, set aside. In a 9×13 pan place the ingredients in layers as follows. Macaroni,Continue reading “Beef and Macaroni Casserole”