Nancy’s Orange Balls

  Nancy’s Orange Balls 1 6 oz can frozen orange juice1 12 oz box vanilla wafers, crushed1 lb box powdered sugar¼ lb melted butterflaked coconut Mix ingredients together well.Shape into balls and roll in flaked coconut.Store in...

Saucy Chicken and Rice

This casserole combines chicken, celery, chopped tomato, Velveeta cheese, onion, rice, and basil.

Pecan Tassies

  Pecan Tassies Dough1 pkg (3 oz cream cheese)1 stick (1/2 c butter)1 c sifted flourFilling:1 egg (well beaten)¾ c light brown sugar2 tbsp butterpinch salt½ tsp vanilla½ c finely ground pecans DoughBlend cream cheese and butter, and then add flour.Shape dough...

Dylan’s InstaPot Mashed Potatoes

We were looking for a quick way to make mashed potatoes, especially for when we make shepherd’s pie. Dylan found this recipe but added his own spin with the sautéed onions and garlic.

Hachee (Dutch Meat and Potatoes Dinner)

  Hachee 2 pounds stewing steak4 big onions3 tbsp flourwater (about 4 to 5 cups)2 beef bouillon cubes2 tbsp molasses (of appelstroop)2 slightly sweet and sour apples1 small can tomato paste (3 oz)1 rosemary sprig2 bay leaves4 cloves10 peppercornssalt and...

Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

A combination of pizza flavors with spaghetti.

Chop Suey

This is a recipe I can remember my mother making when I was a kid. Have not tried making it myself.

Vegetable Beef Soup

  Vegetable Beef Soup 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables1 lb stew meat1/2 head of cabbage (cut into 1 inch pieces)4-5 potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces)1 onion (cut into 1/2" pieces)1 large can or bottle of tomato juicesalt and pepper to taste Pour tomato...

Walnut Maple Cake

This cake recipe came from my grandmother, Thelma Beatty. It doesn’t say what frosting should be used for it, but am guessing that a brown-sugar frosting would probably be good.

Creamy Dill Potato Salad

  Creamy Dill Potato Salad 3 lbs red potatoes½ c Wishbone Italian Dressing¾ c mayonnaise½ c sliced green onions1 tsp Dijon mustard1 tsp lemon juice1 tsp dill1/8 tsp black pepper Cook potatoes until tender, drain, and let cool . Cut in 1” pieces.Combine the...
Thelma’s Sugar Cookies

Thelma’s Sugar Cookies

Thelma's Sugar Cookies 1 cup sugar½ cup butter1 egg¼ cup milk2½ cup flour½ tsp salt3 tsp baking powder¼ tsp nutmeg Cream butter, sugar, and egg.Slowly add other dry ingredients.Roll out and cut with cookie cutters.Back 375° for 8-10 minutes. This was my grandmother's...

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Blackberry Cake

Blackberry Cake

Have not tried this cake yet and suspect that several people might not find it appealing in theory. Still, I look forward to trying it at some point. The photo certainly makes it look appetizing.

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