August 31, 2020

Amish BBQ sauce

  • 4 cups catsup
  • dash Worchestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 /2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 can tomato sauce
Instructions
  1. Mix all together and spread onto hamburgers, other meats, and even sandwiches. Refrigerate.

August 19, 2020

Shrimp & Grits casserole

 

Directions

Instructions Checklist
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 11- x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Bring milk and 2 cups of the heavy cream to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high. Stir in grits and butter; let mixture return to a boil, whisking often. Reduce heat to medium; cook, whisking constantly, until grits are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in egg, cheese, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover; bake until mixture is set, 35 to 40 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings in pan. Add onion and bell pepper to pan. Cook over medium-high, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 2 minutes. Stir in broth, parsley, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and remaining 1⁄4 cup heavy cream and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt.

  • Spoon shrimp mixture over baked grits casserole using a slotted spoon; sprinkle with scallions and cooked bacon. Pour shrimp gravy from pan into a serving bowl; serve alongside casserole.

August 18, 2020

Blueberry crumble muffins

 

  • ½ cup margarine, room temperature
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup buttermilk or sour milk (1/2 cup milk plus 1 tsp vinegar, let stand for 3 minutes)
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375ยบ. Grease muffin tins. Beat Margarine until fluffy. Add sugar, mix well. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl mix dry ingredients together. Add half the dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Mix in half the milk. Mix in the remaining dry ingredients, then the rest of the milk. Fold in the blueberries. Fill each muffin cup to the top.


August 17, 2020

Chocolate marshmallow cookies

 

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup thick sour milk
  • 36 big marshmallows, cut in half
  • FROSTING
  • 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3½ cups powdered sugar
  • 5-6 Tbsp. milk
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Beat together the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla until fluffy.
  4. Add flour mixture alternately with the sour milk.
  5. Drop batter by spoonful onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F
  6. FROSTING
  7. Combine all ingredients and beat together until smooth.
  8. Once cookies are cooled, spread over tops covering marshmallows
  9. **sour milk: Place 1 Tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar in measuring cup. Fill with milk to make one cup. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Should be thick and lumpy.**


August 16, 2020

Tomato soup cake

 

  • 1½ cups sugars
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cloves (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 /4 cup hot water
Instructions
  1. Mix first six ingredients in a large bowl. Then dissolve baking soda in hot water and stir into the rest of the batter. Spread into and a greased 9 X 9 pan and bake at 425 for 20 - 25 minutes. Insert butter knife, if it comes out clean the cake is done.

August 13, 2020

Canned Marinara Sauce


  • 9 quarts tomato juice
  • 1 gallon tomato paste
  • 9 stalks of celery, chopped fine
  • 9 medium onions, chopped
  • 4 green peppers, diced
  • 2 ¾ cup parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 quart ketchup
  • 6 tablespoons paprika
  • 6 tablespoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons dry mustard
  • 3 tablespoons chili power
  • 3 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons oregano
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper
Instructions
  1. Cut the tomatoes into chunks and blend in blender until smooth.
  2. Cook celery , peppers, and onions until tender.
  3. Bring to boil.
  4. Combine all ingredients in a large canner.
  5. Bring to a boil and as soon as it begins boiling remove from heat.
  6. Pour into sealable containers. Enjoy hot or cold as a dip for crackers.


August 12, 2020

Strawberry Cream Puffs

 

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • CREAM FILLING:
  • 3 cups sliced strawberries
  • ½ cup sugar divided
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • Confectioners' sugar
  • Additional sliced strawberries
Instructions
  1. Directions
  2. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
  3. Drop by ⅓ cup (I used an ice cream scoop) 2-in. apart on a large lightly greased baking sheet (make 10). Bake at 400° for about 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and ¼ cup sugar until fluffy
  5. In another large bowl, beat cream and remaining sugar until stiff. Fold in cream cheese and strawberries.  Mix well. Chill until ready to serve
  6. Just before serving, cut tops off puffs. Fill cream puffs and replace tops. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve with additional berries and mint leaves. Yield: 10 cream puffs.

August 11, 2020

Hamburger Zucchini Casserole

  • 3 cups shredded zucchini (peeling before shredded is optional)
  • 1 pound ground beef, fried
  • 1 ½ cups cracker crumbs
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/ 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 /2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Instructions
  2. Combine ingredients thoroughly and then pour into a greased 2 quart dish.
  3. Bake uncovered at 350 for 45 minutes.
  4. If desired, additional cheese can be sprinkled on top of the casserole after it is finished baking.
  5. Test for doneness is just like custard, there should be no wiggle in the middle.

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August 9, 2020

Amish Honey Bars

 

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped
  • Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, stir the sugar, flour, baking soda, and cinnamon until evenly mixed.
  3. Then add in the egg, vegetable oil, honey, and nuts.
  4. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Spoon into an ungreased jelly-roll pan or 9 by 13-inch pan.
  6. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  7. To make the glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, vanilla, water, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
  8. Spread onto the honey bars while they are still warm.
  9. Store the bars in a sealed container or cake safe.
  10. These will stay fresh for 3 to 4 days.