Crêpes I
A crêpe is a thin pancake. The French word is from the Latin root crispa meaning “curled”, from which the English word “crisp” is also derived. It originates from Brittany (Bretagne), a region in the west of France, where it…
Ingredients cow milk
Dirt Pudding
Dirt pudding is a dessert creation consisting primarily of pudding (vanilla or chocolate) and Oreo cookies, with some recipes including gummy worms. This quick and easy dessert can be made in less than five minutes and is ready to eat…
Whole Wheat Waffles
Ingredients 1¼ cups whole wheat flour 1 cup wheat germ 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk ½ cup vegetable oil 2 eggs Procedure Heat waffle iron according to…
Whole Wheat Pancakes
These whole-wheat pancakes make a good breakfast for a family. They go well with real maple syrup. They are healthy as well (providing you don’t overdo the syrup) since whole wheat flour contributes to your fiber intake. Ingredients 1 cup…
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cake
Ingredients Cake 1 bag dark chocolate hearts 3 cups (450 g) flour 2½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup (180 g) vegetable shortening 1⅔ cups (400 g) white granulated sugar 1 teaspoon orange zest 3…
Twice-Baked Potatoes II
See also Twice-Baked Potatoes. Ingredients 4 ea. (7–9 ounces) medium Russet potatoes 1 tablespoon butter ½ cup sour cream 1¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons heavy cream ¼ cup milk Salt and pepper to taste 2 strips bacon,…
Twice-Baked Potatoes I
Ingredients 4 medium russet potatoes Vegetable oil to rub on potato skins 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup milk (or less) ½ cup sour cream 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese ½ teaspoon salt A pinch of ground black pepper 1 bell…
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Ingredients 2 cans (drained) or pouches (12 ounces each) tuna 1 cup milk 4 cups hot, cooked medium egg noodles 2 cups frozen peas 2 cans (21 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon…
Traditional Pie Crust
This is the traditional pie crust. To ensure a flakey crust (considered desirable), you need to use lard and you need to keep the lard from melting. It’s best to use a cold stone rolling pin and surface, and to…
Strawberry Shortcut Cake
This strawberry shortcut cake is one of those recipes from the 1970s with lots of already-processed ingredients. It’s very moist because the syrupy strawberry mixture starts on top and soaks through as the cake bakes. Ingredients 1 cup mini marshmallows…
Soft Boiled Meringues
Ingredients Meringue 5 weights (e.g. 100 g) egg white 4 weights (e.g. 80 g) white granulated sugar 1 pinch salt Boiling 3 volumes (750 ml) water 2 volumes (500 ml) milk Toppings (as desired) Custard Whipped cream Chocolate sauce Chopped…
Snickerdoodles (Idaho Daily Statesman)
This recipe is from the Idaho Daily Statesman (Boise, Idaho), October 20, 1901, pg. 11. Per the source: > “Snickerdoodles” is the somewhat fantastic name of quickly made little cakes especially dear to the children’s heart. A recipe for them…