Date Nut Ritz

Contributor:  Miriam RobertsCC Original 1 cup chopped dates1 cup chopped nuts1 cup Eagle Brand Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly.  Spread on unsalted side of Ritz crackers.  Bake at 350 degrees for 4 minutes.  Frost with powdered sugar frosting. Refrigerate 4 hours before serving Printable Version

4-Layer Dessert

Contributor:  Miriam RobertsCC Original “She calls it ‘4-layer dessert.’  I call it by a more appropriate name:  ‘Chocolate Lust’.” Layer One: 1 stick butter1 cup flour1/4 cup powdered sugar1/2 cup pecans Mix  and pat in 9×13″ pan.  Bake for 15 minutes.  Cool. Layer Two: 8 

Picnic Cake

Contributor:  Miriam RobertsCC Original 1 cup chopped dates1 1/2 cups hot water1 T soda Boil together for 3 minutes.  Let cool. Cream together:3/4 cups shortening1 cup sugar2 eggs Add all together with:1 1/2 cups + 2 T flour1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt2 tsp vanilla Sprinkle 

Carrot Bran Bread

Contributor:  Miriam RobertsCC Original 3/4 cup melted butter 3 eggs3/4 cup All-Bran1/2 cup brown sugar2 tsp baking powder1 1/2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp soda3/4 cup grated carrots3/4 cup grated apple3/4 cup raisins1 cup flour (can use whole wehat)1 cup nuts (optional) Beat margarine and eggs well.  Stir 

Cinnamon Raisin Pull-Aparts

Contributor:  Miriam RobertsCC Original 1 cup milk1/4 cup sugar1 tsp sugar1 tsp salt1/4 cup shortening1/2 cup warm water2 pkg dry yeast2 beaten eggs5 1/4 cups sifted flour1/4 cup raisins Scald milk.  Stir in sugar, salt and shortening and cool to lukewarm.  Meanwhile, mix yeast and 

Hungarian Butterhorns

Contributor:  Miriam RobertsCC Original 1 T yeast1/4 cup warm water4 cups flour1/2 tsp salt1 cup butter3 egg yolks1/2 cup sour cream Dissolve yeast in water.  Mix dry ingredients.  Cut in butter.  Add slightly beaten egg yolks and sour cream.  Mix in softened yeast and stir 

Lefse (Scandanavian Bread)

Contributor:  Miriam RobertsCC Original 2 cups mashed potatoes3 T shortening2 T evaporated milk or cream1/4 – 1/2 tsp salt Mix together well.  Add about 4 cups flour, just enough to make a soft dough.  Pinch off pieces about 2″ in diameter.  Roll out paper thin 

Cake-Like Cornbread

Contributor Miriam RobertsCC Original 1 cup flour1 cup cornmeal2/3 cup sugar1/4 tsp salt1 T baking powder1/2 tsp soda1/2 cup shortening1 cup buttermilk2 eggs Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease 8″ square pan.  Sift dry ingredients together, add shortening, half of buttermilk and one egg.  Beat 

Oatmeal Muffins

Contributor: Miriam RobertsCC Original 1 egg1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup brown sugar, packed1/3 cup shortening1 cup oats1 cup flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1/2 tsp soda Beat egg; stir in buttermilk, brown sugar and shortening.  Mix in remaining ingredients just until flour is moistened.  Batter should 

Wheat Chili

Contributor:  Miriam RobertsCC Original 1 cup dry beans1 cup wheat2 quarts water1/2 lb hamburger1 medium onion2 cups canned tomatoes1 T flour1 tsp chili powder1 tsp seasoning salt1/2 tsp garlic salt1/2 tsp cumin2 T honey Simmer beans in water until tender.  Drain off water; add 2