Recipes
This recipe makes for a very fancy cookie, perfect for serving at a special tea! Recipe: Extra Special Tea Cookies½ c. butter or regular margarine½ c. sifted confectioners’ sugar¼ tsp. salt1 tsp. vanilla1 ¼ c. sifted flourCreamy Nut ToppingChocolate Icing Cream together butter, confectioners’ sugar, salt and vanilla in bowl until light and fluffy, using … Read more
Store this cake in the refrigerator overnight for even better flavor! Recipe: Swedish Pineapple Cake 2 c. sugar20 oz. can crushed pineapple1 tsp. soda1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. chopped pecans TOPPING:8 oz. cream cheese, softened1 stick oleo, softened½ c. sugar ½ c. chopped pecans Mix all together in large bowl. Bake in 13x9x2-inch pan at … Read more
This week we’ve got another recipe that’s perfect to help you use up zucchini! Recipe: Zucchini Bread 1 c. salad oil3 eggs2 c. sugar3 c. grated zucchini2 T. vanilla3 c. flour1 tsp. soda1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. salt2 c. coconut1 c. nuts Cream oil, eggs and sugar. Add zucchini and vanilla. Sift flour, … Read more
If you’ve got zucchini in your garden you’ll appreciate this recipe! Recipe: Zucchini Bread 1 c. salad oil3 eggs2 c. sugar3 c. grated zucchini2 T. vanilla3 c. flour1 tsp. soda1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. salt2 c. coconut1 c. nuts Cream oil, eggs and sugar. Add zucchini and vanilla. Sift flour, soda, baking powder, … Read more
Recipe: Banana Split Cake 1 stick oleo2 ½ c. vanilla wafers, crushed2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened1 ½ c. white sugar4 lg. bananas, sliced and dipped in pineapple juice (so they won’t get dry)1 lg. can crushed pineapple, drained Melt oleo and mix into vanilla wafers. Press into a glass 9×13-inch pan. Bake 5 … Read more
Recipe: Rhubarb Muffins2 c. finely chopped rhubarb¾ c. granulated sugar1 tsp. grated orange peel2 ½ c. flour1 ½ tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda2 beaten eggs¾ c. buttermilk⅓ c. oilCombine rhubarb, ¼ cup sugar, orange peel; let stand 5 minutes. In mixing bowl, stir together flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder, soda, ½ teaspoon salt; … Read more
This recipe is one of innkeeper Bonnie’s and appeared in the West Liberty Sesquicentennial Cookbook! Recipe: Crunch-Top Applesauce Bars 1 c. sugar ½ c. shortening 1 c. unsweetened applesauce 2 c. flour 1 tsp. soda ½ tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. cloves 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. raisins ¼ c. … Read more
This punch recipe makes a great drink for a hot day! Recipe: Sunshine Punch 6 oz. frozen orange juice 6 oz. frozen lemonade12 oz. can pineapple juice Freeze above till a thick slush. Add 2 bottles ginger ale and serve. If you wish, add a few scoops orange sherbet for added flavor and foamy appearance. … Read more
You’ll need two packages of strawberries for this sweet bread recipe! Recipe: Strawberry Bread 3 c. flour1 tsp. salt1 tsp. soda3 tsp. cinnamon2 c. sugar2 (10 oz.) pkg. strawberries4 eggs1 ¼ c. pecans, chopped1 ¼ c. oil Mix dry ingredients. Mix remaining ingredients and add to dry ingredients. Stir and mix well. Pour in 2 … Read more
Candy Apple Dip 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese ¾ c. brown sugar ¼ c. white sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Soften cream cheese. Mix all ingredients together with mixer or blender until smooth. Serve at room temperature. Dip slices of apple in dip, then in walnuts or pecans. You may also use bananas, grapes or other … Read more