Mix in order given: 1 stick margarine 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 3 mashed bananas add: 2 cups sifted flour 1 tsp soda 1/3 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup nut pieces 10 maraschino cherries, chopped 2 tsp cherry juice Pour into 3 x 7 greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

1 loaf French bread 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb ground beef 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 c shredded cheese-any type 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 can cheddar cheese soup 1/2 c milk In a skillet, saute’ ground beef with minced garlic, chopped onion and parsley. Preheat oven to 350F. Carve top in a circle out of French bread (leaving a “cap” Continue reading

* 2 cups graham cracker crumbs * 2 T. granulated sugar * 1/2 tsp. cinnamon * 1/2 cup butter * 4 large eggs at room temperature, separated * 1 cup granulated sugar * 1 cup sour cream * 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract * 2 T. all-purpose flour * 1/4 tsp. salt * 1 pound soft cream cheese at room temperature Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix graham crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Press around the Continue reading

1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced 1/2 c chopped onion 2 tbsp butter or oil 2 tbsp flour 1 tbsp curry powder 3 c chicken broth 1 can (1lb) pumpkin dash nutmeg salt and pepper to taste 1 c evaporated milk Saute’ mushrooms and onion in butter or oil. Add flour and curry and stir, gradually adding broth.  Add all but milk and cook, stirring for 10-15 minutes.  Add milk and heat through without boiling.

1 c pitted dates, chopped 1/2 c granulated sugar 1/4lb butter 1/2 c brown sugar 1 1/2 c flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4 c oatmeal Preheat the oven to 350F.  Put dates, granulated sugar and 1/2 c water into a small pot and cook on low heat until thick and smooth. Set aside. Cream butter, add brown sugar and mix well. Mix flour, baking soda and salt, and add to Continue reading

1 medium cabbage 1 c rice 2 1/2 c water 1 large onion, minced 3 tbsp butter or margarine 1/2 lb ground beef and 1/2 lb ground veal or pork (you may use all ground beef if you choose) 1 egg 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 can (15oz) tomato sauce Preheat oven to 375F. Remove core from cabbage, place cabbage in boiling water to cover and cook 10-15 Continue reading