Chinese Hardtack

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original “This is a Jessie Godfrey recipe for Christmas goodies.” 1 cup chopped dates1 cup chopped nuts1 cup sugar1 cup flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder2 eggssalt to taste Sift flour, baking powder, sugar.  Add dates and nuts.  Add well-beaten eggs a little 

Grandma Mortensen’s Sugar Cookies

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original 1 cup shortening3 cups sugar2 cups sour cream1/2 cup buttermilk8 cups flour dash salt1 tsp vanilla3 eggs1 tsp soda1 tsp nutmeg1 tsp baking powder Cream shortening and sugar.  Fold in sour cream and buttermilk.  Add vanilla and eggs.  Combine dry ingredients 

Frosted Pineapple Squares

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original Dough: 1/3 cup milk1 tsp sugar1 pkg dry yeast1/4 cup water4 beaten egg yolks4 cups sifted flour1 cup margarine Scald milk, add 1 tsp sugar.  Cool to lukewarm.  Dissolve yeast in very warm water and add to milk mixture.  Stir in 

Zucchini Squash Bread

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original Beat 3 eggs until light and foamy.  Add: 1 cup oil2 cups grated zucchini (peel too)3 tsp vanilla2 cups guar Mix lightly but well.  Add: 3 cups flour1 tsp soda1/4 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt2 tsp cinnamon Mix until blended.  Add 

Margie’s Salad

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original “I got this vegetable salad from my sister Margery.  There are no specific measurements, which allows you to make as much or as little as you wish.” Combine in bowl: chopped fresh broccolichopped fresh cauliflowerchopped fresh green onions Toss together, then 

Frozen Cherry Salad

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original “I made this for the dinner I gave for Dale’s Junior Prom (1977).  I made it for the Priest-Laurel class formal dinner (1978) also.” Combine: 1 can evaporated milk1/4 cup lemon juice1 can cherry pie filling9 oz crushed pineapple1/4 tsp almond 

Pineapple-Ana Jello

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original “The things you learn from your kids!  My daughter Ronda introduced me to this cool and delicious salad.” Combine: 3 small packages lemon jello3 cups boiling water1 cup pineapple chunks (small)3 sliced bananas Chill.  Then top with: 1 cup pineapple juice1 

Pizza Pockets

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original “These are called pizza pockets but have taco seasoning.  Don’t ask me why!” Cook 1 lb of hamburger.  Drain off all the grease Add:1 package taco seasoning mix1/3 cup water Simmer, and then add 3/4 cup grated cheese.  Set aside. Prepare 

Ham & Scalloped Potatoes

Ham & Scalloped Potatoes

Contributor:  Peggy Rasmussen CC Original “My daughter-in-law had this prepared for us after a long flight to Chicago.  It’s so good!” 6-8 slices ham, chunked 8-10 potatoes, pared and sliced 2 onions, peeled and sliced salt and pepper 1 can cream of celery or mushroom 

Minute Meatloaf

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original “These are quick and good.” 1 lb ground beef1/2 large onion1 tsp salt1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs1 can undiluted vegetable soup Combine, form into balls and bake in muffin tin at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Printable Version