Recipes
This is one of my recipes. The first time I had pizza spins was when I was about 10 years old. We were staying with our cousins in Chicago and my Aunt Pat fixed these for an evening snack. She used Jimmy Dean sausage when she made these. Over the years we switched to using … Read more
Candy Apple dip, was submitted to the Sesquicentennial cookbook by 3 ladies – Lori Seydel I knew from school years, Jackie Wiele was active in our church – she and her husband ran a car dealership in West Liberty and she was one of my Sunday School teachers. Nan Janney was the mother of a … Read more
This recipe would be go over great at a New Year’s Eve party! Recipe: Taco Dip 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1 pkg. taco seasoning 8 oz. ctn. sour cream 3 to 4 drops Tabasco sauce shredded lettuce 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 pkg. shredded cheddar cheese 1 can chopped black olives sliced green onion … Read more
If you’ve already got cinnamon candies to make apple cider, why not give these a try too?! Recipe: Cinnamon Apples red food coloring 2 c. sugar 1 c. water cinnamon candies (red hots) Boil whole or halved apples until tender in sugar, water and coloring mixture. Put cinnamon candies in center of apples and let … Read more
Recipe: Peppermint Candy Salad 2 c. crushed graham crackers 3 c. whipping cream or Cool Whip ½ c. chopped nuts 1 c. little marshmallows 1 c. crushed peppermint candy ¼ tsp vanilla Butter a 9×13-inch cake pan and spread 1 cup crushed crackers on bottom of pan and save other cup for top. Whip cream … Read more
This recipe makes for a very festive looking dessert! Recipe: Yule Jules ¾ c. butter ¼ c. sugar ⅓ c. vanilla yogurt 2 eggs 1 pkg. yellow cake mix, 2-layer size 1 c. candied red cherries, cut in quarters 1 c. candied green cherries, quartered or use all red 1 c. candied pineapple, cut into … Read more
Recipe: Frosted Christmas Butter Cookies 3 c. sifted flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1 c. butter or regular margarine 1 c. sugar 1 c. brown sugar, packed 3 eggs 1 c. dairy sour cream Vanilla Frosting Sift together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; set aside. Cream together butter, … Read more
This cake is best when baked several hours or even days before serving! Recipe: Turtle Cake 1 German chocolate cake mix 1 lb. Kraft caramels ¾ c. butter or margarine ½ c evaporated milk 1 c. chopped pecans 1 c. chocolate chips Prepare cake mix as package directs. Pour ½ cake mix into greased and … Read more
Try this variation of sweet potatoes next time you’re in the mood for a nice warm side dish! Recipe: Autumn Potatoes 3 c. cooked and mashed sweet potatoes 1 c. sugar ½ tsp. salt 2 well-beaten eggs ½ stick margarine ½ c. milk 3 tsp. vanilla TOPPING: 1 c. brown sugar ⅓ c. flour 1 … Read more
This recipe comes from the communal kitchen of Noé Kitchen House in Amana. Recipe: Pfüttele / Puffs 1 ¼ cups milk ½ cup butter 1 ¾ cups flour 1 tablespoon sugar Pinch salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon baking powder 6 eggs Lard or vegetable shortening for deep fat frying Powdered sugar Bring milk … Read more