Bundt Kuchen

Ingredients 3 -4 C flour1 1/4 C sugar1/2 tsp. salt2 pkgs. dry yeast1/2 C butter, softened1 C very hot tap water4 eggs, room temperature1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg1 C confectioner sugar1 Tbsp. milk Directions1. In a large bowl thoroughly mix 1 C flour, sugar, salt and undissolved yeast. Add softened butter. 2.Continue reading “Bundt Kuchen”

Chicken Wings

My Mom created these to try to recreate the wings from The Willard. Ingredients2 pounds chicken wings, thawed oil to fry wings in1/4 C butter, melted2 Tbsp lemon juicehot sauce, as much as you like! Directions1. Fry chicken wings in 2 ” oil at temperature of 375 degrees. Don’t crowd the pan. Fry, turning occasionallyContinue reading “Chicken Wings”

Cherry Crunch

Ingredients1/2 C butter1 1/2 C brown sugar1 C flour1 C old-fashioned oats3/4 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1/8 tsp salt2 – 20oz – cans cherry pie filling Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.2. Melt the butter in a 9×13 x2 pan in the oven, taking care that the butter does not brown.3. In a bowl,Continue reading “Cherry Crunch”

Picnic Chewies

Ingredients 2/3 C butter, softened2/3 C shortening1 C sugar1 C brown sugar2 eggs1 Tbsp. vanilla extract3 1/4 C flour1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt12 oz. bag of chocolate chips1 1/2 C chopped walnuts Directions1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.2. Blend butter and shortening together until light and fluffy. Add both sugars and cream well. AddContinue reading “Picnic Chewies”

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”