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cranberry relish



cranberriessugarwatergrated peel of 1 orange

Mix all ingredients in a pot. Heat on medium until mixture boils. Transfer to a casserole dish. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours to blend flavors....

 

seven layer salad



sugarpkgcurry powdermayonnaise

Dressing:1 pt. mayonnaise1 tsp. curry powder1 tsp. sugar8 oz. shredded cheese Salad: Layer the ingredients, one on top of the other, starting with the lettuce as the first and the...

waldorf salad



medium appleschopped celerymayonnaisesalt

Wash, quarter and remove core from apples. Place apples, celery, mayonnaise and salt in mixing bowl; mix lightly. Chill and serve....

 

harvard beets



sugarbuttercornstarchnutmeg

Combine cornstarch in beet juice (drained from beets) until smooth. Stir in sugar. Bring to boil; stir often. When sauce is thick, stir in cooked beets. Keep warm for 1/2...

hush puppies



saltbuttermilkbaking sodavegetable oil

Heat oil (1 inch) to 375°. Mix all ingredients together. Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil. Fry until brown, about 2 minutes. Makes 2 dozen....

 

spritz cookies



saltbutteregg, unbeatensifted flour

Sift flour and salt together. Cream butter; add sugar. Cream together well. Add egg and flavoring; beat well. Blend dry ingredients in gradually. Press through cookie press onto ungreased cookie...

caramel corn



brown sugarsaltlight corn syrupbaking soda

In 2 1/2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, cream of tartar and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, to hard boil stage (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir...

 

7-layer salad



sugarchopped celerymayonnaisesliced onion

Break lettuce in large salad bowl. Lay ingredients as listed. Cover with Saran Wrap to seal. Refrigerate and serve after 8 hours....

swiss steak



floursaltpeppersteak, trimmed

Combine flour, salt and pepper. Cut steak; flour them and brown steak in oil. Drain and place in casserole dish. Top with onion and mushrooms. Combine water, garlic and steak...

 

swiss steak



beef round steak, cut 3/4-inch thickall-purpose floursaltshortening

Cut meat into 6 serving size pieces. Combine flour and salt; pound 2 tablespoons of the flour mixture into meat. In a 10-inch skillet, brown meat on both sides in...

hush puppies



eggsbaking powderself-rising floursalt and pepper to taste

Mix with sweet milk or buttermilk; fry in hot oil. Makes large serving....

 

red velvet cake



red food coloringbuttermilksugareggs

Icing:1 large pkg. cream cheese1 tsp. vanilla1 c. chopped pecans1 box powdered sugar Cake: Mix all ingredients. Pour into 3 (8 1/2 to 9-inch) baking cake pans. Bake at 350°...

red velvet cake



sugarcake flouroilsalt

Mix sugar, oil and eggs. Then add sifted dry ingredients, alternately with buttermilk. Add flavoring. Add vinegar and soda. Mix until well blended. Bake in 3 greased layer pans and...

 

sweet pickles



sugarwhole clovesgarlicwhole allspice

Drain pickles. Cast off ends. Slice 1-inch thick. Layer pickles, then sugar. Add some garlic, cloves and allspice. Add more sugar. Continue until pickles are used. Be sure to use...

swiss steak



dash of garlic powderchopped onionchopped celerychopped carrots

Cut, flour and pound round steak. Then brown each piece of meat in a little oil. When well browned, cover with a mixture of canned tomatoes, celery, onion, carrots, bay...

 

caramel corn



popped cornwhite sugarsaltsoda

Mix syrup, vinegar, salt and butter in a 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Boil gently until the mixture reaches the hard crack stage...

herb butter



garlic powderparsleyonion powdersoft butter or margarine

Mix and blend. Age overnight....

 

sesame sticks



butter or margarinesaltall-purpose flourParmesan cheese

Cream butter. Add flour, cayenne, salt and oregano. Mix until butter is completely blended into the flour mixture. Blend in the egg and work dough with hands, or process until...

bread and butter pickles



sugarsaltcider vinegarmustard seed

Wash cucumbers; slice thin. Chop onions and peppers. Combine with cucumbers and salt. Let stand 3 hours and drain.|| Mix vinegar, sugar and spices. In a large cooker, bring to...

 

sweet pickles



watersugarpickling spicevinegar

Take jar and fill with small cucumbers. Mix vinegar, water, sugar and pickling spice; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over cucumbers, packed. Seal jar....