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RHUBARB CRISP

Combine until crumbly and pat ½ the mixture into a 9” square pan, buttered. 1 cup flour ¾ cups oatmeal 1 tsp. cinnamon ½ cup butter 1 cup brown sugar Spread over crust: 4 cups chopped rhubarb Mix and stir continually over medium heat until clear and thick: 1 cup sugar 2 T. corn starch…

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SQUASH ROLLS

2 CUPS MILK 2 CUPS COOKED, MASHED SQUASH (like Butternut) 1 CUP BUTTER 1 CUP SUGAR 2 TSP SALT 2 PCKG YEAST (dissolved in ½ cup warm water) ABOUT 10 CUPS FLOUR SCALD MILK, ADD SQUASH, BUTTER, SUGAR & SALT AND MIX.  WHEN MIXTURE IS WARM ADD YEAST AND ½ OF FLOUR, BEAT WELL.  ADD…

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Shrimp and Grits

4 cups water Salt and pepper 1 cup stone-ground grits 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 slices bacon, chopped 4 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 cup thinly sliced scallions 1 large clove garlic, minced Bring water to a boil. Add salt and…

Rella’s Jello with Cheese Balls

Rella’s Jello with Cheese Balls

1 Large Package Strawberry Jell-O 1 Package Frozen Strawberries 1 Can Crushed Pineapple (Drain) 1 8oz. Cream Cheese ½ Cup Chopped Nuts Make Jell-o as per instructions on box. Soften Cream Cheese and add chopped nuts.  Mix Well. Form into small balls.  Drop evenly into jell-o. Set and serve. This is a good dish to…

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RED CAKE

Cream together: ¾ – 1 cup butter 1 ½ cups sugar (This recipe calls for ½ cup butter but the end result is DRY so I have experimented lately by increasing the amount of butter to match cakes I think are better.) Add: 2 eggs Blend together in another small bowl and then add to…

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Winter Squash Soup with Gruyere Croutons

Bon Appétit |  December 1996 In France, this soup would be prepared with a baking pumpkin. A mixture of butternut and acorn squashes mimics the French pumpkin’s exceptional taste and texture. Pour a lightly chilled rosé with this colorful first course. Either a Rhône Tavel or a Provençal Bandol would be lovely. Servings: Serves 8. Ingredients Soup…

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Amazing Potato Salad

4 lbs small red potatoes, unpeeled ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled ½ cup heavy cream 12 slices bacon, cooked, crisp and crumbled 3 T chives or green onions, minced Dressing: ¼ cup cider vinegar 2 T tarragon vinegar 2 tsp Dijon Mustard Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2/3 cup olive oil ¼ cup…