Halloween Decorations

Halloween Pumpkins, Corn husks and stalks, mini gourds, orange ribbon, apples, all good things to decorate for Halloween.   We all like to have fun decorating with all the fall bounty that is available.  I need to ask you to be careful and take your time.  This morning my daughter was at her church helping to decorate the fellowship hall because tomorrow is Homecoming Day at her church.  In her haste, she fell over a large pumpkin located on a walk way and hurt herself quite badly.  She fell on her face and hands.  She has a knot on her head, her eye is black, her chin is badly bruised.  Has a big knot on her elbow and broke her right hand.  She is very lucky that  she  didn't do more damage.

Again, I urge you to please enjoy your decorating but be careful in all you undertake to do. It is so easy to get in a hurry and hurt yourself.  Please have a wonderful day and be careful!!!!!!

I forgot to mention, she is the Church Pianist.  Good Luck!!

BANANA NUT MUFFINS

Banana-Nut Muffins


2 Cup Unbleached Flour, Sifted
3 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup Shortening
1 Cup Sugar
2 Large Eggs
1 1/3 Cup Mashed Ripe bananas (3 Med.)
1 Cup Chopped Walnuts


Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Cream together shrtening and sugar in bowl until light and fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed. Beat in eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition. Stir in mashed bananas. Add dry ingredients all at once, stirring just enough to moisten. Gently mix in chopped nuts. Spoon batter into greased 3-inch muffin-pan cups, filling 2/3rds full. Bake in 350 degree F. oven 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot with homemade jam or jelly.

There is a food site that I  have always liked.  Tona Haggermaker.  I have posted some of her recipes below. Hope you will enjoy them and visit her site.

Crock Pot Chili Dip

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Posted by: "TonaH" haggermaker4@yahoo.com haggermaker4

1 lb. ground beef
1 16 oz. jar mild picante sauce
2 cans refried beans
8 oz. sour cream
1/2 t. chili powder
1/2 C. chopped onion
8 oz. cheddar cheese shredded
Jalapenos or mild chilies to taste

Brown ground beef and onion in a pan. Drain and add to crockpot. Add beans, picante sauce, jalapenos (if using) and chili powder. Turn on low and cook for 2 - 3 hours. Add cheese and sour cream last 1/2 hour. Serve with tortilla chips.

 Apple Chip Cake
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Posted by: "TonaH" haggermaker4@yahoo.com haggermaker4

Blend in mixer:

1-1/2 cups salad oil

2 cups sugar

2 eggs.
Add in this order, and mix by hand as this will become very thick and heavy:

5 cups apples, cored, pared and in chunks.

1 cup chopped walnuts (opt)

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

3 cups flour (Mixing as you add)

Bake in 350 degree oven in 13 x 9 pan. Do not grease. for 1 hour or until done.


 SOUR CREAM DROP COOKIES
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Posted by: "TonaH" haggermaker4@yahoo.com haggermaker4


Farm Journal's Complete Home Baking Book

This heirloom cookie was originally made with homemade sour cream stored in a crock in the basement.

The dough for drop cookies is soft enough to drop from a spoon. Use an ordinary teaspoon rather than a measuring spoon. Use slightly rounded spoonfuls rather than level ones. Push the dough off the spoon with a rubber spatula or another spoon. Make the drops all the same size so they will bake evenly. Bake them just until done. Remove immediately from baking sheet. If cookies are left for only a few minutes on a hot sheet, they will continue to bake and will be overdone and dry.

2-3/4 cup sifted flour

1-1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 cup butter or regular margarine

1-1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1/2 cup dairy sour cream

1/2 tsp. lemon extract

Sugar

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; set aside.

Cream together butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar in bowl until light and fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in sour cream and lemon extract.

Gradually stir dry ingredients into creamed mixture, blending well. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls, about 3 inches apart, on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle each with sugar.

Bake in 375 degree oven 8 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges. Remove from baking sheets; cool on racks. Makes 5 1/2 dozen.

 Crab Salad (TNT)
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*Posted by: "TonaH" haggermaker4@yahoo.com haggermaker4

2 - 8 oz pkg of imitation crab

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped celery

Mix together and set aside

In small bowl mix:

1/2 cup Mayonnaise (not salad dressing)

2 Tbsp Catsup

1/4 tsp celery salt

1/4 tsp Dill Weed

1 tsp Horseradish

1/2 tsp Everglades Seasoning
mix and pour over crab. Mix well and serve with crackers or with bread of your choice.

 Crockpot Rice Pudding
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Posted by: "TonaH" haggermaker4@yahoo.com haggermaker4

1-1/2 cup cooked rice

16 oz half and half or light cream

3/4 cup raisins

3 eggs

1/2 tsp nutmeg

2/3 cup sugar

2 tsp vanilla

Grease stoneware of crock-pot with butter. Beat half and half, eggs, sugar & vanilla with electric mixer. Stir in rice and raisins. Pour in crock-pot. Sprinkle nutmeg on top. Cover, cook on high for 30 minutes. Stir well. Cook on low, 2-3 hours. Makes about 8 cups.


 Amish Sugar Cookies
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*Posted by: "TonaH" haggermaker4@yahoo.com haggermaker4

(Orlena from Illinois)

This is a light fluffy sugar cookie. This one I have had for years, everyone wants the recipe. It is good with or without icings. It makes a large batch. Kids love them. I think I have sent this recipe in before. If you try them, it will be a keeper.

1 c. granulated sugar

1 c. powdered sugar

1 c. margarine

1 c. cooking oil

2 eggs

4 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cream of tarter

1 tsp. vanilla

Combine first 4 ingredients, beating well, add eggs, beat again. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Drop small balls of dough on cookie sheet and flatten with bottom of glass which has been dipped in sugar. Or you can use a fork. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.

These are very good cookies. and yes the ingredients are correct on the oil and margarine.


 Jezebel Sauce
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Posted by: "TonaH" haggermaker4@yahoo.com haggermaker4

1 cup (small jar) pineapple preserves

1 cup (small jar) apple jelly

1/4 cup dry mustard

1/3 cup horseradish (prepared)

1 tsp. black pepper

Mix until blended. Can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Serve this over a block of cream cheese with crackers.

 Creamy Sweet Corn
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Posted by: "TonaH" haggermaker4@yahoo.com haggermaker4

2 C. fresh or frozen corn

1/4 C. half and half

2 T. butter

1 T. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

In a saucepan combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer, uncovered for 6-8 minutes till heated through. Serves 4.


 Black Eyed Pea Cornbread
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Posted by: "TonaH" haggermaker4@yahoo.com haggermaker4
1 lb. ground beef

1 cup canned black-eyed peas, drained

1 cup onion, chopped

3/4 cup cream-style corn

1 cup cornmeal

1/2 cup flour

1 cup buttermilk

1/4 cup cooking oil

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1 tsp. Salt

1/2 tsp. Baking soda

2 jalapeno peppers, chopped

1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated

Brown meat and drain well. Break into small pieces. Add other ingredients in order given. Mix well. Place in 9x13 inch pan that has been well greased. Cook at 350 for 45 minutes, or until done.


 Red Hots Jello Apple
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Posted by: "TonaH" haggermaker4@yahoo.com haggermaker4

1/3 c. red hots cinnamon

1 c. boiling water

1 large pkg. cherry jello

2 c. applesauce

Melt the red hots in boiling water, then add Jello. Stir until dissolved.. Cool a little, then add applesauce and pour into 9 x 9 inch dish. Refrigerate and let the jello salad get firm. Just before serving turn molded salad on plate.

I Filled the bowl (after the Jell-O salad was turned over on a plate) a simple apple salad.


 Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
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Posted by: "TonaH" haggermaker4@yahoo.com haggermaker4

3/4 cup shortening

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup cold water

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup flour

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp, baking soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

3 cups of quick-cooking oatmeal

1 cup raisins



Cream all but oats and raisins in large mixer bowl, with electric mixer on low speed. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and feel firm to the touch.

BIRTHDAY CAKE COOKIES

Posted by: "TonaH" haggermaker4@yahoo.com haggermaker4

 box cake mix

2 eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

Nuts, chocolate chips, white chips, dried fruit* (optional and you decide what you want to add!)

Mix oil, eggs and cake mix together in a large bowl. Stir in your "add-ins" if desired. Drop tablespoon size mounds onto a greased cookie sheet. You do not have to grease the sheets of they are non- stick. Bake at 350 degrees for ten minutes.

*If you add dried fruit, make sure it's not the REALLY dried fruit but the type that is chewy and still has some moisture in it. Here are some of the variations I have made with great results:

Yellow cake w/chocolate chips or chunks

Chocolate cake w/butterscotch and white choc. chips

Yellow cake w/macadamia nuts and white choc. chips

Choc. cake w/macadamia nuts and white choc. chips

Orange cake w/white frosting (tastes like a creamsicle)

Banana or spice cake w/walnuts and white frosting

German choc. cake w/coconut pecan frosting

Chocolate cake w/toffee bits

Chocolate cake w/chopped cherries

Cinnamon Swirl cake w/white icing (tasted like a cinnamon bun)

I have also made these as a bar cookie when I am really in a hurry. They turned out fine except that next time I would slice them before they cooled completely so they don't crumble quite as much.

Pecan Pie Cake by Tona Haggermaker

Pecan Pie Cake

1 yellow cake mix
1 egg
1/2 cup melted butter (I use oleo)
1 1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 eggs
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. vanilla
1 to 2 cups chopped pecans

Mix cake mix,1 egg, and melted butter. Reserve 2/3 cup of this batter. Spread
the rest into a greased and floured 9x13 pan and bake at 325 degrees for 15
minutes, or until lightly browned. Mix reserved 2/3 cup batter, 3 eggs, corn
syrup, brown sugar, vanilla and pecans. Pour this filling on top of crust and
cook about 50 to 60 minutes at 325 degrees.
Tona Haggermaker
cookin_with_haggermaker@yahoogroups.com

For the love of cooking: Green Chile and Ham Quiche with Potato Crust

For the love of cooking: Green Chile and Ham Quiche with Potato Crust

MARINATED CABBAGE SLAW

1 head green cabbage, shredded
1 lg onion, chopped
1 sm green pepper, chopped
3 carrotts, shredded
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. vinegar
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. celery seed
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Combine cabbage, onion, green pepper and carrots. Combine oil, vinegar
salt, sugar, celery seed and pepper in a shaker or jar and shake until sugar
dissolves. Add the dressing to the vegetables. Toss and cover tightly.
Referigerate, mixing or shaking occasionally . Let stand for 3 to 24 hrs./i>

TEXAS CAVIAR

Ingredients:

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 garlic cloves, minced

1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

1 (15-ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (8-ounce) jar fat free italian dressing

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 tsp. ground coriander

3 tablespoons lime juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix all ingredients together, except fresh cilantro. Place in a bowl and

chill for 2 hours. Add Cilantro and serve with chips.

CREAM PUFFS

CREAM PUFFS


1 c. water

1 stick margarine

1 c. flour

4 eggs

Pinch of salt


Filling for Cream Puffs:

1 c. sugar

3 egg yolks

4 Tbsp. flour

2 c. milk

1 Tbsp. butter

1/8 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. vanilla

Boil water and margarine (or butter) for 1 min., then add flour

Take of heat and stir thoroughly. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring

well after each. Spoon onto ungrease cookie sheet with teaspoon.

Bake at 400° for 15 mins, until puffed and golden brown. Slit on side

and pipe in the filling.

Blueberry Pie

4 cups blueberries, rinse and drain

3/4 cup sugar

Juice of 1 lemon

1-2/3 cup flour

2 tsp sugar

Dash salt

1 cup vegetable shortening

4 Tbsp ice water
 
Sprinkle blueberries with sugar; squeeze lemon juice over top. Set aside.


Sift flour, sugar and salt into mixing bowl. Cut shortening into flour. Gradually, add ice water, mixing with pastry blender. Chill dough. Divide dough into 2 parts. Roll half on floured board until thin enough to cover sides and bottom of 9" pie plate. Prick bottom with fork and bake bottom crust 10 minutes @ 400 degrees. This prevents berry juice from soaking through crust. Cool bottom crust about 10 minutes while rolling out remaining dough and cutting into strips.

Fill bottom shell with sweetened blueberries and place strips of dough across top for lattice effect. Use 1 or 2 long strips around edge of plate to seal crusts and bake no longer than 20 minutes @ 400 degrees. If desired, top crust may be rolled in 1 piece and used to make 2 crust pie. Yield: 6 to 8 servings

GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

1 pound Ground beef
1 small Package cream cheese
1 Can mushroom soup
1 cup Canned corn with pimento
1 package Refrigerated bisquits

Brown ground beef in skillet; drain. Mix all but biscuits. Pour in 2 quart casserole. Top with bisquits. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes.

APPLE DUMPLINGS

APPLE DUMPLINGS / Gloria Liles

2 Medium Granny Smith Apples
1 (8 count) package crescent roll dough
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar ( I use 1/2 cup)
1 cup orange juice
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350. Grease 8" square baking dish. Peel and core
apples. Cut each into fourths. Unroll and separate crescent roll dough.
Wrap each apple section in a crescent roll. Place in pan. Sprinkle with
cinnamon. Combine butter, sugar and orange juice in saucepan. Bring
to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour over dumplings.
Sprinkle pecans on top . Bake 30 mins. To serve, spoon syrup over
dumplings,

APPLE CINNAMON BREAD

1/2 cup butter (I use butter Crisco)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla or maple extract
1/3 cup milk
1 cup coarsely grated apple (packed)
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Combine butter, sugar and 1 egg in bowl. Beat until smooth. Add second egg and beat well. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add grated apples and then sift into batter the dry ingredients. Stir to mix and then scrape into a greased 9 X 5 X 3 inch loaf pan. Bake in a 350 º oven for an hour to 70 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before removing from loaf pan. Place on rack to cool. Slice and enjoy. I sometimes make a vanilla glaze and pour it over the top and sprinkle with a few chopped nuts.

BRUNCH CASSEROLE

1-1/2 pounds Ground beef
1 each Onion;large, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter
2 each Garlic;cloves, minced
1 can Mushrooms;sliced;drained, 4oz
2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Oregano, leaf
1/2 package Spinach;chopped, frozen*
3 tablespoons Flour
6 each Eggs, beaten
1/4 cup Milk, scalded
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese;sharp, grated

*thawed;drained In skillet, lightly brown ground beef and onion in olive oil; drain well. Place in well-greased crock-pot. Stir in remaining ingredients except eggs, milk and cheese until well blended. Beat eggs and milk together. Pour over other ingredients; stir well. Dust with additional nutmeg. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 7 to 10 hours or until firm. Just before serving, sprinkle with grated cheese. 6 to 8 servings (About 2-1/2 quarts)

Cracked Pepper Crackers

1 Tablespoon Crushed peppercorns
1 Tablespoon Salt
1/4 Cup Vegetable oil
2 Tablespoon Horseradish
2 Teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 Cup Tomato juice
7 Cup Bread flour

Mix the peppercorns and salt in large bowl, then add the rest of the ingredients except for the flour. Mix until they are thoroughly distributed. Work in the flour 1 cup at a time (If you are mixing by hand, you may not be able to work in all the flour.). Wrap the dough in plastic and chill for at least 60 minutes. Preheat oven to 350'F, roll the dough as thin as it will go, place on parchment-lined baking sheets, and cut into squares. Bake approximately 8-10 minutes. The tomato color will yellow a bit and the crackers will be quite crisp when they are done.

Almond Coconut Bars / Taste Of Home
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed
milk
1 pkg (7 ounces) flaked coconut
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate
chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
24 blanched almonds

In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into an ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Combine the milk and the coconut. Carefully spread over the crust. Bake at 350 F for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the peanut butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. Microwave for 30-60 seconds longer or until the chips are melted. Stir until smooth. Spread over the warm bars. Garnish with the almonds. Refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting the bars. Makes 2 dozen

Recipe Source: Taste Of Home - Dolores Skrout

Oreo brownies / Nashville Budget Meals Examiner Elizabeth Jones
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1 cup butter
2 1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/4 cups Hershey cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon good vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
15 double stuff Oreo cookies (crushed)
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Lightly grease pan

In sauce pan melt butter, add sugar, stir almost constantly, add cocoa and allow to combine about 1 minute (do not boil). Add salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Combine thoroughly. Transfer to mixing bowl and add eggs one at a time mixing well. Add flour, do not over mix. Fold in crushed Oreo cookies. Turn out into a 9x13 inch pan, greased or sprayed with Pam. Bake 25 to 28 minutes. Do not over bake. Brownies will be done when cake tester inserted into the center comes out dry. Immediately after taking out of oven spread milk chocolate chips over top and allow to melt. When chocolate chips are melted spread with a knife over brownies to create a frosting.
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Apple Cranberry Streusel Custard Pie
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1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup hot water
1 1/2 cups fresh or dry-pack frozen cranberries
2 medium all-purpose apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Place rack in lower third of oven; preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon. Add eggs, water and fruits; mix well. Pour into pie crust.
In medium bowl, combine sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Add nuts. Sprinkle over pie. Bake 10 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F; continue baking 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Dorie
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DelectableDesserts

Frosted Peanut Butter Bars / Taste Of Home
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1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup milk

Frosting:
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup shortening
4 cups confectioners sugar
1/3 to 1/2 cup milk

Topping:
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tsp shortening

In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Transfer to a greased 15 x 10 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 F for 16 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. For the frosting, in a small mixing bowl, cream the peanut butter, shortening, and confectioners sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost the bars. In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and shortening. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over the frosting. Cut into the bars. Makes about 5 dozen bars

Recipe Source: Taste Of Home - Sharon Smith

Chunky Pecan Bars / Taste Of Home
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1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

Filling:
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 cups semisweet chocolate
chunks
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Ina small bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 F for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla until blended. Stir in the chocolate chunks and pecans. Pour over the crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Makes about 6 dozen

Recipe Source: Taste Of Home - Hazel Balder

Lemon or Key Lime Pie / NANCY'S KITCHEN

1/2 cup key lime or lemon juice
1 8-oz. package cream cheese (room temperature)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Cut cream cheese into 8ths and place in a food processor w/ remaining ingredients. Pour into a baked crust and chill for at least 3 hours before serving. Top with real whipped cream. Yummo!!!

Woolworth's Cheesecake / NANCY'S KITCHEN

1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O
1 cup boiling water
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 can Carnation milk, well chilled
Graham crackers, crushed

Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Cool until slightly thickened.

Beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice with mixer until smooth. Add thickened Jell-O and beat well.

In a separate bowl, beat the Carnation milk until fluffy. Add cream, cheese/Jell-O mixture and beat well with mixer. Line bottom of 9 x 13-pan with crushed Graham crackers. Spread filling over and top with more crushed Graham crackers. Chill.

Oreo brownies

Oreo brownies / Nashville Budget Meals Examiner Elizabeth Jones
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1 cup butter
2 1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/4 cups Hershey cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon good vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
15 double stuff Oreo cookies (crushed)
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Lightly grease pan

In sauce pan melt butter, add sugar, stir almost constantly, add cocoa and allow to combine about 1 minute (do not boil). Add salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Combine thoroughly. Transfer to mixing bowl and add eggs one at a time mixing well. Add flour, do not over mix. Fold in crushed Oreo cookies. Turn out into a 9x13 inch pan, greased or sprayed with Pam. Bake 25 to 28 minutes. Do not over bake. Brownies will be done when cake tester inserted into the center comes out dry. Immediately after taking out of oven spread milk chocolate chips over top and allow to melt. When chocolate chips are melted spread with a knife over brownies to create a frosting

Orange Blossom Cupcakes

Orange Blossom Cupcakes / Nashville Budget Meals Examiner Elizabeth Jones

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3 eggs
1 ½ cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly
½ cup cold water

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease muffin tins that are 1 ½ inches in diameter. Beat the eggs until very light. Add the sugar gradually, beating until the mixture is well blended. Add ½ cup of cold water and the vanilla. Fold in the sifted dry ingredients. Fold in the melted butter. Fill the muffin tins ¾ full. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. Immediately remove the Orange Blossoms from the muffin tins and dip them in the Orange Syrup. Drain on a rack.

Orange Syrup

2 ½ white sugar
1 cup orange juice
6 tablespoons lemon juice

Combine the ingredients and bring to a boil. Cool and refrigerate 24 hours before using