-FILLING – 1/2 c Water 1 c Sugar 1 pk Dates 1 ts Lemon Extract Cookies: Cream sugar and shortening, add molasses and vanilla. Dissolve soda in hot water and add alternately with flour and salt. Roll thin. Cut with cookie cutter and spread filling on one cookie and put another cookie on top and […]

Using a very sharp knife, cut the cake into three sections crosswise, lifting carefully so cake doesnt break. Empty ice cream into large bowl, and stir to the consistency of whipped cream. Peel peaches and mash thoroughly. Put mashed fruit with fruit juice in the ice cream. Add rum; mix thoroughly. Use regular angel food […]

In medium size mixing bowl beat together butter and sugar. Add beaten eggs, milk, vanilla and drained pineapple. Fold in bread cubes. Pour mixture into 1.5 l (1 1/2 qt) casserole. Cook on Med (50%) 15-20 minutes or till firm. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. SERVES: 4-6

Soak bread crumbs in milk, add sugar, butter, egg slightly beaten,and salt. Flavor to taste and bake in a moderate oven. Time in oven, 1 hour. Temp., 325 degrees. Servings, 6. VARIATIONS: Melt two squares of chocolate and add to scalded milk. Cararmelize three tablespoons of sugar; dissolve in hot water to make a syrup […]

* Pearl onions and garlic cloves should be parboiled and peeled. ~– Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a heavy pot that can be covered, combine all the ingredients except the feta, walnuts and 1/2 cup parsley. Cover tightly and bake for 1 1/2 hours or more, until the meat is very tender. Lower […]

Core and pare tart apples. Stick each with 2 or 3 cloves. For 6 apples, cook together for 5 minutes 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons red cinnamon drops, and 1 1/2 cups water. Add apples, simmer until tender but not mushy. Baste often with syrup in pan. Serve as a relish with pork, or chilled […]

This is another unique pudding and a very old recipe. Cooking the large pearl tapioca slowly for hours in a brown-sugar sauce gives this dessert an intense flavor. The additon of English walnuts provides a satisfying crunch. Frequently this pudding was cooked in the oven or in a double boiler, but get ideal results, requiring […]

Heat chocolate chips and honey in 3-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla wafers, walnuts and wine. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. Store Chocolate-Wine Balls in tightly covered cookie jar or metal can. Let stand several days to blend flavors. Flavor improves with […]

: 1 1/2 cups milk : 6 egg yolks : 3/4 cups sugar : 1/2 vanilla bean, or : 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract : 1 1/2 cups crème fraîche In small saucepan whisk together the milk, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla bean. Whisk constantly over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and immediately transfer […]

Combine crumbs and butter and press onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Melt caramels in milk in heavy 1 1/2 quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour over crust. Top with pecans. Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Mix at medium speed with electric mixer […]