Grandma's Cookies 4

Post no three and I found a whole page of cookie recipes.  Here are a few with some other treats.

CRUMB CAKE

Dedicated to Gail Ellis

2 c Flour
1 t salt
3/4 c butter

mix flour and sugar, cut in butter.  take out 3/4 cup of the streusel  crumbs.
mix the remaining mixture with

1 t cinnamon
1 c raisins
1/2 t cloves
1 t soda
1 c sour milk

Pour in greased tin and bake at 350F for 35 minutes

BROWNIES (#2)

2 c sugar
1 cup melted butter
4 large eggs
4 squares chocolate
2 c flour - sift first
1/4 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
1 t vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts

mix all together well.  bake about 30 minutes at 325F

DREAM BARS

(Notation page 22 Better Homes Cookbook )

mix and spread the following

1/2 c butter
2 tbl confectioners sugar
1 c cake flour

bake first half at 350F to set crust

second half
2 eggs
1 1/4 c brown sugar
2 tbl flour
1/4 t salt
1 1/2 t baking powder
1 c nuts - chopped
1 c coconut

mix second half and place on top of crust and bake at 350F for 30 minutes

DAUGHTER IN LAW COOKIES

Dedicated to Vivian Maxwell

1 c white sugar
1 c brown sugar
1 c oleo (use butter)
1 c cooking oil
1 egg

add 3 1/2 c flour
1 t soda
1 t cream of tartar
1/4 t salt
1 t vanilla
 can add nuts, raisins or chocolate chips

Drop by tsp on sheetpan squash with fork.  Bake 350F  10-12 minutes

Grandma's Cookies 3

This is the third installment of my Grandma's recipes collection... the cookie recipes are somewhat elusive so here are a few that looked well used.

BEVERLY'S DIP

(very good)
2 c mayonaise
1 pt sour cream
3 Tbl dehydrated onion powder
3 Tbl dried parsley
3 t lawry's seasoning salt
3 t dill weed

Mix all together.

Grandma used dried herbs.  I suggest substituting fresh.

BROCCOLI BACON RAISIN SALAD

2 bunches broccoli - break into bits
1/2 c red onion - chopped
1 c celery, chopped
1 lb bacon - fried and chopped
1/2 c sunflower seeds - toasted
1/2 c raisins

     Dressing:
3/4 c mqayonaise
1/4 c sugar
2 T vinegar

Mix ingredients together, make dressing and dress.

HOT CRAB DIP

Dedicated to "D.O. Leary"

1 8oz cream cheese

1 Tbl milk

1 c crab meat

2 Tbl chopped onion

1/2 t horseradish

1/4 t salt, dash pepper

1/3 c slivered almonds (toasted)

blend and heat.

Grandma's Cookies 2

A continuation of My Grandma's recipe collection.  Still looking for the cookie recipes.. ;)

MEATBALLS 1

zesty - 20 meatballs

1.5 lb ground round
1 pack dry onion soup mix
1 c water
2-8 oz tomato sauce
1/2 t garlic salt
1/2 t thyme
1/2 t black pepper
1/2 t oregano
1 t parsley flakes

Cook soup mix and water. pour 2 Tbl tomato sauce into cup add all seasoning to this. mix seasoned tomato sauce into beef. add remainder of tomato sauce to soup base.  make beef into 20 balls.  place into 2 qt casserole pour over sauce - refrigerate to marinate.
Bake at 350F - covered 1 hour.

MEATBALLS 2

1 lb round steak
1 pork chop
veal may be added in place of pork
put through grinder 3 times -season with salt and pepper
3 Tbl cornstarch
3 eggs
3 Tbl cream
Mix with hands and form into balls.  Place into frying pan with 2-3 Tbl butter.
fry fine diced onions (4 onions)  once onions are caramelized pull out . place meatballs in pan and brown all.

Place meatballs in pan with 1/2 can strained tomatoes, bay leaf, salt and pepper and the cooked onions.  add enough water to cover. cook about 1.5 hours.  reduce liquid in pan for gravy.

CHICKEN DIVAN

This recipe is dedicated to Lucinda Bell

2 cans cream of chicken soup

1 c mayo

1 t lemon juice (optional)

1/2 t curry powder

 combine these and set aside

2 broccoli (10 oz)

2 c sliced cooked chicken (4 breasts)

1/2 c shredded sharp american cheese (sub cheddar)

1/2 c soft bread crumbs

1 Tbl melted butter

cook broccoli in salted boiling water (blanch) till tender. Arrange broccoli in greased baking dish.  Place Chicken on top - pour the combined above ingredients over chicken.  sprinkle cheese on top.  mix bread crumbs and butter - sprinkle over all and bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes.   serve over rice

Enjoy!

CHICKEN SALAD SUPREME (good)

serves 6

2 c chicken

2Tbl chopped green olives

2 Tbl chopped ripe olives

2 Tbl chopped mixed pickle

3/4 c chopped celery

2 hard boiled eggs - sliced

1/2 c toasted almonds

3/4 cup mayo

toss all together - season with s&p as needed

CHINESE CABBAGE SALAD (fantastic!)

1/4 head cabbage - finely shredded

2 green onions - finely sliced

2 Tbl toasted sesame seeds

2 Tbl toasted slivered onions

1 package raman - uncooked / crushed

     Dressing: Dress just before service
2 Tbl sugar
3 Tbl salad oil
3 Tbl sesame oil
1/2 t pepper
3 Tbl white vinegar