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praline squares



brown sugar, firmly packedwhole graham crackerspecans or walnuts, chopped2 sticks butter

Preheat oven to 350°. Lay out crackers so they touch each other in an ungreased 10 x 15-inch baking pan. Put the butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan...

 

fancy brussels sprouts



sugarbutter or margarinewaterminced fresh parsley

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water, parsley, sugar and salt to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts. Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until tender; drain. Add water...

cherry torte



sugarvanillapkgchopped nuts

Mix oleo, brown sugar, flour and chopped nuts together. Spread into a 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan. Pat down. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Cool; crumble with fork....

 

nutty rice



pecan halveswine vinegarolive oilTabasco sauce

In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, marjoram, Tabasco and thyme; mix well. Add rice, tomatoes, scallions, pecans and parsley. Toss well to coat evenly. Chill. Garnish with tomato wedges...

orange blossom



confectioners sugarlemon juiceorange juiceorange extract

Glaze:2 lb. confectioners sugar1 c. orange juice1 Tbsp. lemon juice1 tsp. lemon peel1 Tbsp. orange peel Mix cake mix as directed on back of box. Add orange peel, extract and...

 

cherry torte



sugarflourcoconutcan cherry pie filling

Mix first 4 ingredients. Cut in oleo. Spread 2/3 of mixture in a 9 x 9-inch pan. Spread 1 can of pie filling on top. Sprinkle remaining ingredients on top...

parslied new potatoes



waterchopped fresh parsleynew potatoes, washed

Pierce each potato with a fork once. Combine the potatoes and water in a 1-quart casserole. Cover tightly and cook on High for 4 to 8 minutes, or until fork-tender....

 

praline squares



vanillagranulated sugarsaltall-purpose flour

Heat oven to 350°. Beat 1 cup oleo, 3/4 cup brown sugar and the granulated sugar until creamy. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla and salt. Stir in 1/2 cup of...

cherry torte



vanillapkgflourbrown sugar

Filling:1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese1 c. powdered sugar1 Tbsp. vanilla1 pkg. Dream Whip, prepared, minus the vanilla Topping:1 can cherry pie filling Crust: Blend as a pie crust and...

 

praline squares



whole graham crackersbutterbrown sugarchopped pecans

Arrange crackers 1 layer deep on ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan. Place butter and brown sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir constantly for...

cherry torte



sugarcinnamonsaltchopped nuts

*This is correct: 1 teaspoon, not tablespoon.|| Mix dry ingredients; add cherries, egg and salad oil. Mix well. (This takes about 5 minutes until sugar is dissolved.) Place in 8-inch...

 

cherry torte



sugarvanillaegg whitescan cherry pie filling

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff; add vanilla. Fold in soda crackers and broken nuts. Spread in greased 9 x...

cherry torte



sugarcinnamonsaltchopped nuts

Mix dry ingredients. Add cherries, egg and salad oil. Mix well. This will take about 5 minutes, until sugar dissolves. Place in an 8-inch square baking pan...

 

cherry torte



sugarvanillafloursoda

Spread out on cookie sheet and make edges up side. Cover with cherry pie filling. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add 6 tablespoons sugar. Cover filling and sprinkle with ground...

cherry torte



saltflourbrown sugarbutter, melted

Put part of mixture (all except cherries) on bottom of pan. Put cooked, sweetened and thickened cherries on mixture. Cover with remaining top mixture. Bake until brown on top, about...

 

cherry torte



pkgsugareggscan cherry pie filling

Bring cream cheese to room temperature and beat until smooth; beat in sugar gradually. Add eggs, one at a time, beating hard after each addition. Beat until smooth. Pour into...

praline squares



brown sugarbutterwhole graham crackerspecans or walnuts, chopped

Arrange crackers 1 layer deep in an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan. Place butter and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly,...

 

cherry torte



pkgeggsliced almondscan cherry pie filling

Blend cake mix, crackers and margarine until crumbly. Add egg and beat until blended. Press into 12-inch pizza pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes at 350° (or until golden brown)....

cherry torte



saltflourbrown sugarbutter

Mix as pie crust. Reserve 1/2 cup and press rest into 9 x 13-inch pan. Spread pie mix over crust and crumble the 1/2 cup over top. Bake at 350°...

 

cherry torte



cream cheeseflournutsCool Whip

Mix melted butter, flour and nuts. Spread in a 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake 20 minutes at 350°. Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar, then add the Cool Whip. Mix...