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Chocolate Tofu Pudding
12 to 14 oz box of soft tofu 1/4 cup corn oil 1/4 cup water or soy milk 1/3 cup cocoa or carob 1/2 to 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dash salt Open up the tofu, and drain off the water. Cut the tofu into small cubes and place it in a blender. […]
Continue readingPeach Cobbler
This peach cobbler recipe comes from HBHW reader Neilly P. and has been in her family for a long time. Her Grandmother has made as a quick, easy and satisfying dessert. It is especially good in the winter! 1 lg. can sliced peaches in heavy syrup 1 stick of margarine 1 cup self rising flour […]
Continue readingCaramel Dumplings
Syrup: 2 cups water 2 cups brown sugar 2 tablespoons margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla Dash salt Dumplings: 1-1/4 cups flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons shortening 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup milk You will need a 3 quart saucepan with a good lid in which to cook this dessert. Begin by […]
Continue readingApple Pie
Easy Pie Crust 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon margarine First prepare the crust as directed in the recipe for Easy Pie Crust. Roll out both the top and bottom crusts. Carefully fit the bottom crust […]
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Easy Pie Crust 3 to 4 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries or raspberries or blackberries (see note at bottom of recipe) 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (the secret ingredient) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon margarine First prepare the pie crust for a double crust pie by […]
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1 pre-baked Pie Crust 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 2-1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 medium eggs 1 tablespoon margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 or 3 bananas, sliced and sprinkled with a spoonful of lemon juice 1 cup of real cream, whipped or about 3 cups Whipped Topping First prepare the pie […]
Continue readingPeach Crisp from Canned Peaches
2 29-ounce cans peaches 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon juice Topping: 1/3 cup margarine, softened or melted 1 cup quick cooking oats 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat the oven to 400°. Open up the peaches and drain the juice into a small saucepan. Arrange […]
Continue readingDeep Dish Pie from Canned Peaches
Crust: 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 3 tablespoons cold water Filling: 2 – 29 ounce cans of peaches 2 cups juice from the canned peaches (add water to make 2 cups if necessary) 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg First prepare the crust. In […]
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1 unbaked 9-inch Pie Crust (half the recipe; see note below) 16 ounce can pumpkin (or 2 cups of cooked, mashed pumpkin flesh) 3 medium eggs 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves, nutmeg and ginger 1 cup milk First prepare the crust according to the recipe […]
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2-1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup shortening 6 or 7 tablespoons of water waxed paper or pastry cloths I have a confession to make. Pie crust intimidated me for many years. I never actually witnessed my own mother make pie crust, and when my Granny made it, it seemed to just magically appear […]
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Biscuit topper: 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup melted margarine 1 medium egg 1/4 cup milk Prepare this while the apples are cooking. First get out a medium sized bowl. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in the bowl. Add […]
Continue readingNo Bake Oatmeal Cookies
This is a favorite in our house and has been since I was a little girl. Everyone usually has all the ingredients and if not doesn’t cost a ton to buy them. 1 stick butter 1/4 cup cocoa 1/2 cup milk 2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 cups quick cook […]
Continue readingCream Cheese Fudge
8 ounces Neufchatel or cream cheese 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 4 cups powdered sugar OPTIONAL: 1 cup mini marshmallows or 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or walnuts or 1/2 cup dried fruit like cranberries or raisins or a combination to suit your tastes Soften the cream […]
Continue readingCoconut Macaroons
14 oz package of sweetened coconut 1 can sweetened condensed milk (homemade is fine) 1 teaspoon vanilla In a large bowl combine the coconut, condensed milk and vanilla. Stir well. Drop by small spoonfuls onto a very well greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan while still warm. Makes […]
Continue readingFred’s Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup margarine (2 sticks) 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 medium eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup raisins (optional) Soften the margarine in the microwave, or by leaving it […]
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