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December 1, 2007 - Saturday
Vera’s Chicken Pot Pie!
 
Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...

Chicken Pot Pie 

1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 pkg (9 oz) frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup cubed cooked chicken - 1/2 cup milk
1 egg - 1 cup baking mix

Thaw vegetables. In pie plate mix soup, vegetables, and chicken.

Mix milk, egg, and baking mix. Pour over chicken mixure and bak for 30 minutes at 400 degrees.

I hope eveyone has a really Wonderful Weekend, take care and God Bless.....Mikey

November 23, 2007 - Friday
Vera’s Broccoli Casserole!

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Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...

Broccoli Casserole 

2 (10 oz) packages chopped broccoli
2 cups instant rice - 1 can cream of celery soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 large jar of Cheez Wiz

Mix all ingredients in a casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Enjoy!

I hope everyone has a really Super Fantastic Weekend, take care and God Bless.....Mikey

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November 21, 2007 - Wednesday
Vera’s Holiday Brown Candy!


Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...

Holiday Brown Candy 

6 cups white sugar - 2 cups cream
1/4 tsp baking powder - 1/2 cup oleo
1 tsp vanilla - 4 cups broken pecans

*Warning* This recipe makes 3 pounds of candy!

Pour 2 cups ofthe sugar into a heavy aluminum or iron skillet and place over low heat. Stir with a woden spoon and keep the sugar moving so that it will not scorch for 15 minutes, until it's about the color of light brown sugar syrup.

As soon as you have the sugar heating, pour the remaing 4 cups of sugar together with the 2 cups of cream into a deep, heavy kettle and set it over low heat to cook slowly while you are melting the sugar in the skillet.

As soon as the sugar is melted, begin very slowly pouring it into the kettle of boiling milk and sugar, keeping it over very low heat and stirring across the bottom of the pan constantly.

Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture forms a firm ball when dropped into cold water.

After this test is made, turn off the burner and immediately add the baking soda while stirring hard as it foams up. As soon as the baking soda is mixed, add the oleo, allowing it to melt as you stir.

Set the pan of candy off the stove and  let cool about 20 minutes, until it is lukewarm. Add the vanilla and beat until the mixure is thickened and heavy and takes on a dull appearance instead of a glossy sheen. Add the pecans and mix.

Turn into two 13X9X2-inch pans where it can be cut into 1 inch squares when cooled.

I hope everyone has a really Super Fantastic Thanksgiving, take care and God Bless.....Mikey

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November 9, 2007 - Friday
Vera’s Brownies!

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Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...

Brownies 

1 stick melted oleo - 1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract - 2 eggs
1/2 cup flour - 1/3 cup Hershey's cocoa
1/4 tsp baking powder - 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Stir together oleo, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs and beat well with spoon. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt and gradually add to egg mixture, beating till well blended. Stir in nuts. Spread batter evenly into greased baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees 20 to 25 minutes or until brownies begin to pull from sides of pan. Let cool. Frost with frosting and cut into squares.

Brownie Frosting

3 tbs soft oleo - 1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbs milk - 3 tbs Hershey's cocoa
1 tbs honey - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Beat oleo, cocoa, honey, and vanilla until blended. Add powdered sugar and milk and beat till you can spread it.

I hope everyone has a really Super Fantastic Weekend, take care and God Bless.....Mikey

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November 7, 2007
Vera’s Potato Dumplings

Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...

Potato Dumplings 

6 cups warm mashed potatoes
6 cups all purpose flour
3 eggs - 1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Beat eggs and blend in the potatoes. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing well until smooth. Dust hands with flour and form into 3 to 4 inch balls.

In a large stock pot, bring a large quantity of water to a boil (If you add 1 tbs of shortening to the water, it won't boil over). Drop the dumplings into the water, cover and boil about 30 minutes.

I hope eveyone has a really Wonderful Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey

November 2, 2007 - Friday
Vera’s Butterscotch Snack Cake!

Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...

Butterscotch Snack Cake 

1 pkg cook and sere butterscotch pudding
2 cups milk
1 pkg yellow cake mix
11 oz butterscotch baking chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Combine pudding mix and milk and bring to a boil over medium heat, stiring constantly. Stir in cak mix and pour in greased cake pan. Sprinkle with butterscotch chips and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Let cool and enjoy!

I hope everyone has a really Super Duper Weekend, take care and God Bless.....Mikey

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October 25, 2007 - Thursday
Vera’s Pumpkin Bars!

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Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...

Pumpkin Bars 
4 eggs, 1 cup vegetable oil
1 2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 16 oz can pumpkin
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt, 1 tsp baking soda

Beat together eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin until light and fluffy.

Stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and soda. Add to pumpkin mixture and mix thoroughly, spread batter in ungreased 15X10 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes and let cool. Frost with Cream Cheese Icing and cut into bars.

Cream Cheese Icing

1 package (3oz) softened cream cheese
1/2 cup softened oleo, 1 tsp vanilla
2 cups sifted confectioners sugar

With an electric mixer cream the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Add sugar a little at a time an mix until smooth.

I hope that everyone has a really Super Fantastic Weekend, take care and God Bless.....Mikey

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October 15, 2007 - Monday
Vera’s Farmer’s Market Salad!

Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...

Farmer's Market Salad 

1 cup sour cream
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
4 cups chopped lettuce
3 cups assorted sliced or chopped vegetables
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

Mix sour cream and salad dressing mix. Refrigerate.

Toss lettuce, vegetables, and artichokes in large bowl. Top with sour cream mixure, toss until evenly coated. Enjoy!

I hope that eveyone has a really Fantastic Week, take care and God Bless.....Mikey

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September 25, 2007 - Vera’s Peanut Butter Cookies!

Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...

Peanut Butter Cookies

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup oleo - 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
3 Tbs milk - 1 Tbs vanilla - 1 egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt - 3/4 tsp baking soda

Combine peanut butter, oleo, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer till well blended. Add egg and beat till blended. With blender on low speed, add flour, salt, and baking soda and mix until blended. Drop heaping teaspoonfulls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Flatten slightly in crisscross patterns with fork. Bake at 275 degrees until set and beginning to brown (about 7 to 8 minutes). Let cookies cool and enjoy!

I hope everyone has a really Super Terrific Tuesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey

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September 1, 2007 - Vera’s Fried Peaches!

Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...

Fried Peaches

3 pealed ripe peaches
3 tbs butter
6 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tbs ground cinnamon
juice of 1/2 fresh lemon

Cut peaches in half, removing the stones. Melt the butter in skillet on low heat. Add the peaches, cut side down, for 1 minute. Flip over.

Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon evenly overthe peaches. Fry for 10 to 15 minutes on low heat, basting the peaches with butter. Right before serving, sqeeze the lemon over the peaches.

I hope everyone has a really Super Terrific Weekend, take care and God Bless..…Mikey

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August 22, 2007 - Wednesday
Vera’s Sesame Chicken!

Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...

Sesame Chicken

1 tbs ginger - 1 tsp sesame seeds
5 tbs honey - ˝ cup soy sauce
1/3 cup water - 1 cup sugar
1 tsp mince garlic
16 chicken wings

In small saucepan, mix all ingredients except chicken. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.

Place chicken in baking dish. Pour sauce over chicken and bake 350 degrees for 35 minutes, basting every 5 minutes.

I hope that everyone has a really Wonderful Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey

Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Vera's Chicken and Rice
Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...

Chicken and Rice

2 fryers - cut up
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 3/4 cups water
2 cups regular rice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 envelope dried onion soup

Put rice on bottom of large pan, lay chicken on top and sprinkle with onion soup. Mix soups and water together and pour over chicken and rice mixture. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Enjoy!

I hope everyone has a really Happy Happy Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey

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Monday, June 25, 2007
Vera's Coconut Cream Cake!

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Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...
 
Coconut Cream Cake

1 pkg yellow cake mix (2 layer)
1 pkg instant vanilla pudding mix (4 servings)
1 1/3 cup water - 4 eggs, separated
1/4 cup oil - 1 cup nuts
2 cups coconut

Blend cake mix, pudding mix, water, egg yolks, and oil in large mixer bowl. Beta at medium speed with electric mixer. Stir in coconut and nuts. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into 3 greased and floured 9 inch layer pans. Bake at 350 defrees for 35 minutes. Let cool.

Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

4 Tbs oleo - 18 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup nuts - 2 tsp milk
3 1/2 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla - 2 cups coconut

Melt 2 tablespoon oleo in skillet. Add coconut and stir constantly over low heat until golden brown. Spread on paper towels to cool. Cream 2 tablespoon butter with cream cheese. Add milk and nuts.

I hope eveyone is having a really Great Monday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Saturday, May 19, 2007
Vera's Banana Pudding!

Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...
Banana Pudding
 
6 oz vanilla instant pudding mix
3 cups milk - 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
6 sliced bananas - 12 oz vanilla wafers
8 oz whipped topping - 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Beat pudding mix and milk together for two minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Add condensed milk and mix well. Stir in bananas. Layer vanilla wafers and pudding in serving bowl. Chill for one hour and sprinkle with pecans. Enjoy!

I hope eveyone has a really Stupendous Saturday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Vera's Chocolate Sheet Cake!
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Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...
Chocolate Sheet Cake
2 cups flour - 2 cups sugar
1/4 tsp salt - 1 cube Oleo
1/4 cup cooking oil - 1 cup water
4 Tbs cocoa - 1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs - 1 tsp soda - 1 tsp vanilla
 
Sift flour, sugar and salt into a mixing bowl. Put oleo, oil, water, and cocoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil.  Pour over dry ingredients and stir well. Add buttermilk, eggs, soda, and vanilla. Beet well and pour into a greased and floured 11 1/2 X 17 pan or cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Ice while still warm and sprinkle with chopped nuts...
Icing For Cake
1/2 cube oleo - 4 Tbs cocoa
6 Tbs milk - 1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla - 2 Tbs peanut butter
Put oleo, cocoa, and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add sugar, vanilla, & peanut butter and mix it together.

I hope everyone has a Very Happy Happy Weekend, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


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Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Grandmother Vera's Hot Tamale Pie!
Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...
Hot Tamale Pie
Note: This one is very basic and will take a little work to figure out...
2 cups cold cut up roast or steak
1 1/2 cups gravy - 1 minced garlic clove
1 tbs chili powder - 1 tsp salt
1 quart cooked mush

Mix meat with gravy, garlic, chili powder, and salt. Line the bottom and sides of casserole dish with mush. Pour in the meat mixture and put mush in pieces over the top. Bake (no temperature given) for 20 to 30 minutes.

Hope everyone is having a really Terrific Tuesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Grandmother Vera's Fresh Apple Cake!
Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...
Fresh Apple Cake

2 cups sugar - 1 1/2 cups cooking oil
2 beaten egs - 2 Tbs vanilla
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon - 1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt - 3 cups diced apples
1 cup chopped pecans

Mix sugar and oil. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Mix flour, cinnamon, soda and salt together and add into sugar/oil mixure, then stir in apples and pecans. Pour in a greased and floured pan and bake at 350 degrees for 60 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in it comes out clean.

I hope everyone has a Super Terrific Tuesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Sunday, April 15, 2007
Grandmother Vera's Chocolate Pound Cake!
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Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...
Chocolate Pound Cake

1 cup oleo - 3 cups sugar
6 large eggs - 2 1/2 cups cake flour
1/4 tsp salt - 2/3 cups cocoa
1 cup whipping cream - 1 tsp vanilla

Mix oleo at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add sugar and continue to mix 5 to 7 minutes. Mix eggs until blended.

Sift flour and combine with salt and cocoa. Add to butter mixture alternately with whipping cream, mixing at low speed. Stir in vanilla. Pour in greased and floured pan and bake for 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes. Enjoy!

I hope everyone has a really Super Fantastic Week, take care and God Bless.....Mikey
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Grandmother Vera's Spinach Salad!
Here's a new recipe from out of the bag that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...
Spinach Salad

Fresh Spinach - Chopped Green Onions
Red Radishes sliced mediun thin
2 to 4 sliced hard boiled Eggs
sprinkle of Celery Seed
sprinkle of Salt and Pepper
Mayonnaise -Sour Cream
Salad Mustard to taste
Sort and wash thourougly the desired amout of fresh spinach. Dry by shaking gently in a large cloth. Place in a container large enough to toss the salad without bruising the spinach.

Add onions, radishes, eggs, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Blend 1/2 mayonaise with 1/2 sour cream and mustard and dress salad with the mixture. Toss gently and chill well. Enjoy!

I hope everyone has a really Super Stupendous Saturday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey
 

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