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 …