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  • Caramel Cake

    Caramel Cake Recipe is from the New England Cook Book circa 1936 2 C flour2 tbs cocoa2 tsp baking powderPinch of salt2 eggs, well beaten1.5 C sugar½ C butter or other shortening1 C milk1 tsp vanilla Cream the butter and… Continue reading

  • Stroganoff

    Stroganoff You can essentially use any meat for this, even pulled chicken or turkey would do well. 1 lb ground meat of choice½ onion, diced1 C broth or gravy1 can of cream of mushroom/chicken soup 1 cup if you make… Continue reading

  • Sourdough Hot Pockets

    Sourdough Hot Pockets This recipe is from my experimentation with adding sourdough to some of my favorite recipes. 1 ¼ C flour, plus more for kneading½ C milk½ C sourdough discard6 tbs butter, cold and diced1/8 tsp salt1/8 tsp baking… Continue reading

  • Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

    Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake This recipe is from my personal family cookbook. If is my great Grandmother’s recipe 2 cups flour1 cup sugar2 tsp baking soda½ cup cocoa1 cup warm water1 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip1 tsp vanilla1 tsp instant coffee… Continue reading

  • Potato Bread

    Old-Fashioned Potato Bread This recipe is from an undated vintage Fleishmann’s Yeast cookbook. (Makes 2 loaves) 1 Medium potato waterHot tap water2 packages Fleischmann’s Active Dry Yeast2 tbs softened Fleishmann’s margarine2 tbs sugar1 tbs salt1 cup warm milk6.5 to 7.5… Continue reading

  • Stuffing

    Stuffing ½ lb butter3 stalks celery1 onion6 tsp poultry seasoningSalt and pepper2 loaves of bread ( any kind, my mom always likes to mix a variety)*This is to stuff in a turkey, however when not stuffing you will need broth… Continue reading

  • Cinnamon Bread Pudding

    Cinnamon Bread Pudding Recipe is a newspaper clipping from my great grandmother’s collection. 4 eggs, divided6 tbs sugar divided¼ tsp salt1 qt milk2 ½ cups bread cubes3 tbs butter1 ½ tsp cinnamon2 tsp vanilla2 cups sliced apples½ cup raisins In… Continue reading

  • Meat Loaf

    Meat Loaf Recipe is a handwritten recipe from my great grandmother’s collection. 3 lb chopped beaf1lb chopped pork2 eggs½ onionPepper and salt to tasteA little grated bread about one cupfulMix well and form into a loaf. Fry in hot fat… Continue reading