Rosy Punch

Contributor:  Ruth EyreCC Original Combine and cook to tender (about 10 minutes), then strain: 2 cups 1/2″ sliced rhubarb1 cup sugar1 cup water Add:1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1/4 cup lemon juice Chill.  When ready to serve, add two 7 oz. bottles 7-UP.  Chill to last 

Butterscotch Thins

Contributor:  Ruth Eyre CC Original 1 cup shortening 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 3 1/2 cups sifted flour 1 tsp soda 1 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup nuts (chopped) Cream shortening, add sugar gradually.  Cream together until 

Alice Welling’s Raisin Crisscross Cookies

Contributor:  Ruth EyreCC Original Mix together: 1/3 cup shortening3/4 cup sugar Stir in: 1 egg1 tsp milk1 t. lemon extract Sift together and add: 1 3/4 cup flour3/4 tsp cream of tartar3/4 tsp soda1/2 tsp salt Stir in 1/2 cup coarsely ground raisins. Roll into 

Peanut Butter Bars

Contributor:  Ruth EyreCC Original Note:  These are not Reese’s bars, but still delicious! 1 cup crunch peanut butter2/3 cups soft butter2 cups brown sugar1 cup flour1 tsp vanilla3 eggs1/2 tsp salt Combine peanut butter, vanilla and margarine in large bowl; beat with electric beater until 

Raspberry Ripples

Contributor:  Ruth EyreCC Original 2 cups unsifted flour1 cup softened butter1/2 cup sugar1/8 tsp salt1 beaten egg yolk1/2 cup raspberry jam or jelly1/4 cup sliced, blanched almonds1/2 tsp vanilla extract In large bowl combine flour, butter, sugar and salt.  Blend with pastry blender or 2 

Crab Salad

Contributor:  Ruth EyreCC Original 3 oz lemon jello1 cup diced celery1 T chopped pimento1 tsp onion juice1 1/2 tsp cups boiling water3 T vinegar1/2 tsp salt1 cup flaked crab meat1 cup mayonnaise6 stuffed olives Add water to jello and when cool, add mayonnaise, onion, vinegar 

Cheese Ball Salad

Contributor:  Ruth EyreCC Original 6 oz strawberry jello2 pkg frozen strawberries8 oz cream cheese1/2 cup chopped nuts2 T coffee cream Mix jello according to directions.  Add frozen strawberries, chill to thick.  Mix ream with cheese and form small balls.  Roll in chopped nuts.  Put small 

Cara’s Lemon Jello Salad

Contributor:  Ruth EyreCC Original 6 oz lemon jello2 cups hot water2 cups 7-Up3 bananas2 cups crushed pineapple2 cups miniature marshmallows Dissolve jello in hot water.  Add 7-Up and chill until syrupy.  Add fruit to jello and chill until firm.  Then top with the following: 1/2 

Patriotic Salad

Contributor:  Ruth EyreCC Original Blue Layer: 1 T Knox gelatinpinch salt1 cup cold water1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1 cup frozen blueberries Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in 1 quart saucepan.  Let sit to soften, add salt and sugar.  Heat to dissolve gelatin.  Add 

Mother’s Chicken Stuffing Casserole

Contributor:  Ruth EyreCC Original 4 1/2 – 5 lbs chicken2 quarts water1 onion1 bay leaf1 carrot Cook chicken slowly in water with onion, bay leaf and carrot.  Grind skin and giblets of chicken.  Remove chicken meat form bones in good pieces. 1 small loaf bread1/2