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Devil’s Food Custard Cake

Mrs. Yummy — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:36:41 +0000

This recipe comes to you from my Grandmother.

Custard:
3 oz unsweetened chocolate
1/2 C milk
1 C light brown sugar
1 egg yolk

Combine and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick and smooth. Keep it below the bubbling point the whole time.

Cake:
1 C sugar
1/2 C butter
2 egg yolks
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
2 C flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 C water
1/2 C milk
1 tsp vanilla

Cream butter until soft.

Add sugar gradually and cream well.

Add yolks one at a time beating well after each addition. Sift flour, measure and resift with baking soda and salt. Combine water, milk and vanilla. Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with the milk mixture, stirring gently until butter is smooth after each addition. Stir in the custard.

Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.

Bake in 2 greased 9 inch round layer pans that have been buttered (not sprayed).

and lined with wax or parchment paper.

Bake at 375˚ for 25 – 30 minutes.

And, voila! Cake!

Chicken And Wild Rice Casserole

Mrs. Yummy — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:41:49 +0000

2 Tbsp butter
1 medium onion, diced
3 C cooked chicken, diced
2 (14.5 oz) cans green beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 (4 oz) jar pimentos
1 (10.75 oz) can cream soup
1 C mayonnaise
1 (6 oz) box long grain and wild rice, cooked according to package directions
1 C grated sharp cheddar cheese
Pinch of salt

Heat butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until clear, about 5 mintues. Mix all ingredients in bowl or greased casserole dish until well combined. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes @ 350˚. Let stand a few minutes before serving.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Mrs. Yummy — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:48:01 +0000

1 C butter, softened
1 C brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 C sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 C flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3 C oats
1 C raisins

Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, beat. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, beat. Stir in oats and raisins. Bake 10-12 minutes @ 350˚

Cranberry Pork Roast

Mrs. Yummy — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:51:42 +0000

1 (16 oz) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 C sugar
1 C coarsely chopped dried apricots
2 tsp vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
2 1/2 lb boneless pork loin roast

Mix all ingredients except pork in crock pot. Add pork, spoon sauce over the top. Cover and cook on low 6 – 8 hours.

Pizza Dough

Mrs. Yummy — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:58:20 +0000

3 packages Active Dry Yeast – NOT-instant
1 1/2 C water
4 1/2 C flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp oil

Mix, let sit for 10-15 minutes, until dough rises a litle bit. Knead out into pizza shape. Top as desired. Bake 20-25 minutes at 350˚. Makes 2 crusts.

Rice Krispie Treats

Mrs. Yummy — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:58:58 +0000

1/4 C butter
4 C miniature marshmallows
5 C rice krispies

Melt butter in sauce pan. Add marshmallows and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until marshmallows are melted and mixture is very syrupy. Remove from heat. Add cereal and stir until well coated. Press into buttered baking dish. Cool completely before cutting.

Brownies

Mrs. Yummy — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:03:45 +0000

2/3 C oil
2 C sugar
4 eggs
2/3 C cocoa
1 C flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla

Mix and bake in greased pan (8 x 8 or 9 x9) for 20-30 minutes 350˚.

SnickerDoos

Mrs. Yummy — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:04:32 +0000

2 3/4 C flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 C Crisco
8 Tbsp butter, softened
1 1/2 C sugar
2 eggs
3 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon

Cream butter and shortening. And 1 1/2 C sugar, beat. Add eggs, flour, baking soda and salt. Form into balls and roll in cinnamon sugar. Bake 10 – 12 minutes @ 350˚

Honey Butter

Mrs. Yummy — Fri, 25 May 2007 09:41:21 +0000

Incredibly good on cornbread. And baked sweet potatoes. And whole wheat toast. Mmmmm…

Honey Butter

Equal parts softened (not melted) butter and honey. Blend with mixer or in food processor until desired consistency and amount is achieved. Refrigerate up to two weeks.

Cornbread

Mrs. Yummy — Fri, 25 May 2007 09:37:43 +0000

Corn Bread

3/4 C corn meal
1 C flour
1/3 C sugar
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 C milk
1 egg
2 Tbsp oil Combine first five ingredients. Add wet ingredients. Pour into greased pan and bake at 425˚ for 20 – 25 minutes