Mom's Recipe Cards

Cristmas Cookie Recipe That Is Fun To Make

2008-10-10T14:33:00.000-07:00

I found this one and never saw it before. I wonder where this came from, but it is a way that I enjoy baking. it did taste just devine.

Christmas Cookie Recipe

1 cup of water
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup of brown sugar
lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 cup nuts
2 cups of dried fruit
1 bottle Vanilla Doctor or Regular Doctor

Taste the Doctor to check taste and quality.

Get a large bowl, check the Doctor again, to be
sure it is the best quality. pour a half level cup
and drink.

Turn ontheelectricmixer...Beat one cup of butter in a
large fluffy bowl.

Add one teaspoon of sugar...Beat again.
At this point it's best to make sure the Doctor
is still OK. try another cup to make sure the Doctor is still god.

Turn off the mixer dingy that you are using.

Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl then chuck in the cup
of dried fruit.

Pick the frigging fruit off floor...
Mix on the turner.

If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers just
pry it loose with a dewscriver.

Sample the Doctor to check for tonsisticity.
Next, sift tw o ups of salt, or something... . who
giveshz a sheet.

Check the Doctor.

Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.
Add one table.

Add a spoon of ar, or somefink.... whatever you can
find.

Greash the oven.

Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall
over.

Don't forget to beat off the turner.
Finally, throw the bowl through the window.
Finish the bottle of Docotr.
Make sure to put the stove in the dishwasher.

Cherry Mistmas Berryone

Tuna Casserole

2008-10-04T15:56:00.000-07:00

Tuna casserole is a quick and fairly easy meal to make. You can feed a family of four or five on this recipe. It does take good and gives you your dairy, meat and veggie.

1 12 or 16 ounce bag egg noodles
2 cans tuna
1 large can Campbell mushroom soup
3/4 cup milk
1 12 ounce bag potato chips crushed
1 can peas drained

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Boil the noodles and drain.

Mix the tuna, milk, mushroom soup and peas together in a large bowl. Place the noodles in the bowl and mix.

Place mixture in a 9 x 13 cake pan. Spread crushed potato chips over the top of the casserole.

Place in the oven and cook for 30 to 45 minutes.

Mandarin Orange Torte

2008-10-01T09:31:00.000-07:00

Everyone can appreciate this recipe. It tastes delicious. Not only is it easy to make, the family will enjoy every bite.

Crust (you can buy a crust from the store if you do not want to make it)

Graham crackers (60)
1 stick of oleo
1/2 cup sugar

Mix together and spread out on the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan. Save a few crumbs to sprinkle on the top of the filling.

Filling

1 can Borden Eagle Brand Evaporated Milk
1 6 ounce thawed can of frozen orange juice
1 8 ounce thawed cool whip
2 11 ounce cans of mandarin oranges

Mix all the ingredients together. Pour into the graham cracker crust. Sprinkle some cracker crumbs on top if desired. Refrigerate and it is ready to eat in one to two hours.

Lemon Meringue Pie

2008-09-23T08:56:00.000-07:00

This is another great recipe form mom's recipe. I remember making this when I was about 13 years old. This was my favorite pie to make besides the cheesecake. It is quick and easy and taste delicious.

1 graham cracker crust
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 1/3 cup Eagle Brand milk sweetened
2 eggs separated
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
4 tablespoons sugar

For the filling

Combine lemon juice and grated lemon rind. Gradually stir into milk. Add egg yolks and stir until well blended. Pour into chilled crumb crust.

For the Topping

Add creamy tarter to egg whites, beat until almost stiff enough to hold a peak. Add sugar and gradually beat until stiff but not dry. Pile lightly on pie filling.

Preheat oven to 325° and bake pie for about 15 minutes until the peaks are golden brown.

Fluffy Biscuit Muffins

2008-09-20T16:36:00.000-07:00

Now this recipe is good even if you think the mayo may not make it appetizing. Once you try it, you will always make your biscuits this way.

1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup flour (self-rising)

Mix the flour and mayonnaise together until you have a mixture that resembles crumbs.

Add the milk and stir until completely mixed.

Spoon mixture into a greased muffin tin. This recipe makes only 4 muffins.

Bake in a 425 degree preheated oven for 14 to 16 minutes or until lightly brown.

If you need to use all-purpose flour, place 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder in a measuring cup with 1/2 teaspoon salt and fill the measuring cup up to 1 cup with the all-purpose flour.

Hambuger Casserole

2008-09-16T18:55:00.000-07:00

My kids grew upon this and they love it. My son has the recipe and sometimes when he comes for dinner, we have it because he enjoys it so much. I however, make homemade cheese garlic bread with it. Cheap and quick to make.

1 pound of hamburger, browned
1 can tomato soup
1 can corn, drained with just a little liquid in the bottom
2 cups macaroni noodles

Cook the noodle and brown the hamburger. Drain and add together in a casserole dish with the corn and little amount of corn juice. Add the tomato soup and stir together. This dish is done if everything is still hot, otherwise place in the oven at 350 degrees until hot.

Gingersnap Rhubarb Crisp

2008-09-09T07:43:00.000-07:00

Here is another great recipe that comes from mom's recipe cards. I also found a good book with some recipes that help you stay healthy I thought I would share. Some recipes that help you stay healthy.

1 cup gingersnap crumbs (20 cookies)
1/2 cup quick cooking oats (no instant)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 pounds fresh rhubarb cut into 1-inch pieces (6 cups)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar tightly packed
3 tablespoon butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine gingersnap, nutmeg and oats in a small bowl.

Combine brown sugar, sugar and rhubarb in a large bowl.

Grease a 2-quart casserole dish and sprinkle 1/4 cup of the gingersnap mixture on the bottom.

Add the 1/2 of the rhubarb mixture, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of the gingersnap mixture on top of that.

Add the remaining rhubarb mixture and top with the remaining gingersnap crumbs.

Bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling in the middle.

Serve with ice cream or cool whip.

Each serving is 429 calories and has only 85 grams carbohydrates.

Zucchini Bread

2008-09-06T09:52:00.000-07:00

This was a favorite for some in the family. It is an easy recipe to make and it tastes very good warm.

3 eggs whipped
1 cup oil
2 1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chopped nuts
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups mashed zucchini

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.

Separate dough mixture into 2 parts.

Use two large loaf pans. Place each part into a pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

This recipe can be separated into four parts and baked in four small loaf pans at 350 degrees for 45 minutes each.

M and M Cookies

2008-09-04T05:30:00.000-07:00

If you need something sweet for the kids to snack on, they will love this recipe. They will even enjoy helping you make the cookies. Quick and easy and does not cost that much to make.

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup and 2 tablespoon sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup plain M and M's

Blend shortening and brown sugar. Beat in vanilla and egg.

Sift flour, salt and baking soda into the sugar mixture. Mix well.

Stir in M and M's.

Drop mixture by the teaspoon on a cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.

Pizza Baked Dish

2008-09-02T06:03:00.000-07:00

All kids will enjoy this quick and easy recipe as well as adults. It does not cost a lot to make and it is good for a quick meal if the family would like some pizza for supper.

1 pound hamburger
2 cans tomato sauce
1 cup macaroni
1 can mushrooms drained (optional)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 small onion diced
1/4 cup diced green pepper (optional)
Pepperoni slices (optional)
Mozzarella cheese slices

Brown the meat with the onion in a skillet. Cook the macaroni

Combine the meat, macaroni, oregano, green pepper, chili powder, tomato sauce and mushrooms. Place the mixture in a casserole dish. If adding pepperoni, add on top of mixture.

Lay the mozzarella cheese slices on top of the mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for thirty to sixty minutes.

This makes enough for four to six people.

Peanut Brittle

2008-08-31T08:52:00.000-07:00

Peanut brittle has always been a favorite of mine. I learned how to make this when I was a little kid. This recipe came from my grandma. It was passed on to my mom. This recipe makes a nice Christmas gift when placed in a decorative tin.

2 cups white sugar
1 cup Karo corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups raw peanuts

Pour all the ingredients into a pot and heat on medium heat stirring continually. Continue stirring until the mixture is hard crack.

Remove from the heat and add:

1 teaspoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Stir the mixture very good until it foams ups. Pour onto two greased cookie sheets very quickly.

Keep somewhere cool for two hours and then crack into chunks.

Tips

Grease the cookie sheets before starting.

Have all the secondary ingredients at hand, so you can add them quickly.

Peach Cake

2008-08-28T07:01:00.000-07:00

This is a very tasty recipe that can be made for a snack or a dessert for dinner. It is easy to make.

3/4 cup cold butter
1 package yellow cake mix
2 egg yolks
2 cups sour cream (16 ounces)
1-29 ounce can peaches, drained
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1-8ounce package frozen cool whip

In a bowl, cut butter into cake mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Pat into a 13x9x2 cake pan.

In a different bowl, beat egg yolks, sour cream and mix well.

Cut peaches into 1-inch pieces and stir into sour cream mixture. Spread the mixture over the cake crumbs. Sprinkle the cinnamon on top.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Remove from oven and cool.

Spread the cool whip over the top and serve.

Keep refrigerated.

Cherry O Cream Cheese Cake

2008-08-27T07:35:00.000-07:00

This recipe is easy to make and it is ready in an hour. I remember making this recipe when I was twelve years old and I continue to make it today. Great recipe for the kids to start learning their way around the kitchen.

1 graham cracker crust
1- 8ounce package of cream cheese
1- 15 ounce can sweeten condensed milk (1 1/3 cup)
1/3 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can prepared cherry pie filling

Allow cream cheese to soften to room temperature. Place softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl and add condensed milk. Beat until fluffy. Keep beating and add lemon juice and vanilla. Blend well.

Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust and chill for one to two hours.

Add cherry pie filling and serve.

Cucumber Salad

2008-08-26T07:35:00.000-07:00

This is a vegetarian's delight as well as anyone that enjoys a good veggie salad. It is easy to make and does not cost much if you grow some of your own cucumbers. Children may not enjoy not enjoy this recipe.

4 thinly sliced and pared cucumbers
1 medium onion sliced thinly
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dill seed

Chill sliced cucumbers and onion in heavily salted water in the refrigerator for several hours.

Drain and rinse to remove the salt. Fold in sour cream, sugar, salt, and vinegar and dill seed and mix thoroughly. Serve cold.

Salisbury Steak

2008-08-24T10:33:00.000-07:00

This recipe is very tasty. It is also quick and easy to make when you need something fast. Instead of buying store bought Salisbury Steak, you can make your own.

1 can Campbell's mushroom soup
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup fine dried breadcrumbs
1 egg beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix 1/4 cup of the mushroom soup with ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg and onion together in a bowl. Make sure everything is thoroughly mixed.

Separate the mixture into 6 parts. Make each part into a flat patty. Then place into a baking dish and bake in the oven for thirty minutes.

Remove from oven and spoon off any fat.

Mix the remaining mushroom soup and water together and pour over the meat. Bake for another ten minutes.

Cherry Topsy Turvey

2008-08-21T05:34:00.000-07:00

Just thinking about this recipe will make you hungry. It is fast and easy to make and does not cost a lot to make.

1 cup flour
1 1/2 Teaspoon baking powder
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 1/2 Tablespoon butter
1 cup sugar
1 well beaten egg
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 Teaspoon vanilla
1 two pound can of pie cherries drained
1/3 cup cherry juice

Sift flour with baking powder and salt.

Cream together butter and sugar in a bowl. Beat in egg. Add the sifted flour mixture alternating with the water. Beat well then stir in the vanilla.

Pour into a greased baking dish.

Pour the drained cherries over the batter. Pour the saved cherry juice over the cherries.

Bake in the oven for forty to fifty minutes at 350 degrees.

Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing

2008-08-20T08:36:00.000-07:00

This is a tasty stuffing. Even if you want the stuffing without the turkey, you can make this recipe quickly and easily.

6 Tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup green bell pepper
2 Tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 1/2 Teaspoon thyme leaves
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup cooked and crumbled cornbread
1/2 pound cooked and crumbled sausage
1 can chicken broth

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté onion, bell pepper and celery. Sauté for five minutes. Stir in poultry seasoning, thyme and garlic.

Combine cornbread, veggie mixture and sausage. Add the chicken broth and toss together gently.

Place the mixture into a baking pan 13x9 and bake for thirty minutes in oven.

Holiday Beets For Thanksgiving

2008-08-18T05:11:00.000-07:00

When you need something for the holidays, this beet recipe will appeal to everyone whether they like beets or not. It is tasty and simple to make.

Holiday Beets

2 1/2 cup cooked beets
1/4 cup beet juice
1/4 cup vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1-Tablespoon cornstarch
2-Tablespoon butter

Mix the beet juice, vinegar, sugar and cornstarch together and cook over a low heat. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens. Add the beets and simmer a few minutes.

Serve hot.

Wieners and Beans

2008-08-17T10:25:00.000-07:00

This make a quick recipe for kids that are hungry for a snack or even for a party treat. It does not sound tasty because of the pineapple, but it is delicious. I remember this recipe from when I was little.

1 1/2 cup drained crushed pineapple
2-Tablespoon onion
2-Tablespoon brown sugar
1-Tablespoon catsup
1-teaspoon mustard
2 cans bake beans
1-pound wieners cut into 1-inch pieces

Mix everything together over heat. Simmer until hot.

Tips And Gravy

2008-08-13T18:19:00.000-07:00

Tips and gravy are great over potatoes. This recipes calls for two pounds of tenderized stew meat, one big can of mushroom soup and one package of Lipton onion soup mix. Place the beef stew meat in a casserole dish and add the Lipton onion soup and the mushroom soup. Cover and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for two hours.

Serve with potatoes, Brown and Serve Buns, and green beans.

If you do not like all the onion taste, you can use a strainer to separate the mix and then add just a little back into the bowl with the mixture in the strainer.

This recipe is great for a quick meal for the family and for special guests that come to dinner.

Pork Chops and Gravy

2008-08-13T17:11:00.000-07:00

This recipe is awesome. All you need is six pork chops and a big can of mushroom soup. Place the pork chops in a casserole bowl and cover with the mushroom soup. Cover and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for an hour. If you have the time and want the pork chops to be really tender, bake for an hour at 350 degrees and then turn down the oven to 250 degrees for another hour.

Serve with potatoes, Grand Butter Buns and a vegetable such as green beans or corn. Make the buns in the oven after the pork chops are done. The pork chops will stay nice and hot.

This is one meal that can be served to the family or to guests. It is a great meal to make when you have little time to make dinner.