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Vera's Recipes...


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 - ½ 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
 


Saturday, March 24, 2007
Grandmother Vera's Banana-Blueberry Muffins!

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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...

Banana-Blueberry Muffins

2/3 cup milk - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium mashed ripe banana
2 cups flour - 2/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg - 1 egg
1 cup blueberries, thawed and well drained if frozen

Grease  bottoms of 12 medium muffin cups. Beat milk, oil, banana, & egg in large bowl, stir in remaining ingredients except blueberries until flour is moistened. Fold in blueberries and divide evenly among muffin cups (almost full). Bake a 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and then immediately remove from pam. Enjoy!

Hope everyone has a really Stupendous Saturday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


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Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Grandmother Vera's Hot Chicken Salad!

Here's a new recipe from out of the bag...

Hot Chicken Salad

Combine and place in dish:

4 cups cooked, cooled, and cut up chicken chunks
2 Tbs lemon juice - 3/4 cup mayo
1 tsp salt - 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
2 cups chopped celery - 2 fine cut pimentos
1 tsp minced onion - 4 sliced hard boiled eggs
3/4 cup condensed cream of chicken soup

Top with:

1 cup grated cheese
1 1/2 cups crushed potato chips
2/3 cups finely chopped toasted almonds

Let stand overnight in refrigerator, then bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, enjoy!

Hope everyone is having a Terrific Tuesday, take care and God Bless......Mikey


Thursday, March 08, 2007
Grandmother Vera's Baked Grits and Cheese!

Here's a new recipe from out of the bag...

Baked Grits and Cheese

2 cups water - 1 cup uncooked corn grits
1/2 cup evaporated milk - 2 Tbs Oleo
1 1/2 cups cut up cheese
3/4 tsp salt - 2 eggs

Boil water. Slowly stir in grits. Cook and stir until thick (1 or 2 minutes). Stir milk, oleo, and most of the cheese into the grits. Beat eggs and stir unto the grits. Pour grits into greased baking pan and sprinkle rest of cheese on top. Bake at 375 degrees about 35 minutes until knife stuck in center comes out clean.

Hope everyone is having a really Super Fantastic Thusday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey
 


Saturday, February 17, 2007
Grandmother Vera's Macaroni and Cheese Loaf!

Here's a new one from the bag that Grandmother Vera gave Dad before she passed away...

Macaroni and Cheese Loaf

3/4 cup macaroni - 1 cup milk
1 cup fresh bread crumbs - 2 tbs chopped green pepper
1 tbs parsley - 2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tbs chopped onion - 1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper - 1 tbs melted butter
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Cook Macaroni by package directions, drain well, and add remaining ingredients. Spoon into 9X5 loaf pan and bake at 325 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.

Hope everyone has a really Stupendous Saturday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey



Saturday, January 27, 2007
Grandmother Vera's Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce

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Apple Cake

3 eggs - 2 cups flour
3/4 cup butter - 2 cups sugar
2 tps ground cinnamon - 2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg - 1 tsp vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups peeled apples finely chopped

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Sift together dry ingedients and add egg mixture with apples. Stir in vanilla. Pour into two 8 inch greased and floured pans and bake 40 to 50 minutes at 350. Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.

Caramel Sauce

3/4 cup butter - 1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar - 3/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Combine all ingediants and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and spoon over individual servings of warm cake.

Hope eveyone has a Truly Wonderful Weekend, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


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Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Grandmother Vera's Coffee Icing!

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Coffee Icing

3 tbs soft oleo - 1/8 tsp salt
3 drops of vanilla extract
1/4 cup hot stong coffee
3 cups confectioner's sugar

Mix oleo, salt, vanilla, and coffee in a blender until smooth. Gradually add sugar at slow speed. If the frosting is watery add a little more sugar. If it's too thick add a little hot water or more coffee.

Hope everyone is having a Wonderful Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Grandmother Vera's Mystery Pie

Here's another recipe, from the bag of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes, that she gave Dad before she passed away...

Mystery Pie

20 round buttery crackers
1 cup sugar - 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup chopped nuts - 3 beaten egg whites
whipped topping

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Crumble crackers. Add sugar, baking powder, and nuts. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into a greased pan and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool and cover with whipped topping, sprinkle with more nuts.

Hope everyone has a Wonderful Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Friday, January 05, 2007
Vera's Mexican Corn Salad!

Now that I have the bag of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes, that she gave Dad before she passed away, soon I hope to start posting new recipes here twice a week...

Mexican Corn Salad

3 ribs celery - 1 small red onion
1/2 sweet green bell pepper - 4 oz pimientos
16 oz can whole kernel yellow corn, drained
16 oz can white corn, drained
1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 tsp mustard
salt & pepper to tastte

Dice celery, onion, green pepper, & pimientos. Combine with corn.

Mix vinegar, mustart, salt, & pepper. Pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Enjoy!

Would like to remind everyone that "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's Recipes that are posted here can all be viewed on one page in the blog's archives at:


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Hope everyone has a Really Wonderful Weekend, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Thursday, December 21, 2006
Vera's Banana Fudge-Walnut Brownies

Now that I have the bag of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes, that she gave Dad before she passed away, as soon as the holidays are over I hope to start posting new recipes twice a week...

Banana Fudge-Walnut Brownies

Melt over low heat, stirring constantly:

1/4 cup  oleo
6oz Semisweet Chocolate Chips

Stir in with spoon:

3/4 cup Flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1/3 cup crushed walnuts
1 small Mashed Ripe Banana

Spread evenly over greased 8 inch square pan, bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes, let cool, enjoy!

Would like to once again wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Vera's Corn Casserole

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Now that I have the bag of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes, that she gave Dad before she passed away, I will be posting new recipes twice a week...

Corn Casserole

1 (15oz) can cream style corn
1 (4oz) can chopped green chili
2 Tbs flour - 1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt - 2 eggs beaten
1/8 tsp oregano

Combine all ingredients. Pour into  greased casserole dish, dot with butter. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Hope everyone has a really Terrific Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Saturday, December 02, 2006
Vera's Eggplant Dressing

Would like to start with a reminder that you can view these posts in the Blog's Archives, where I also have a lot of the posts divided into categories, including a category just for Grandmother Vera's Recipes...

Now that I have the bag of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes, that she gave dad before she passed away, I will be posting new recipes twice a week...

Eggplant Dressing

Peel & cut 1 large or two small eggplants into small pieces. Dice onion and celery as desired and boil all three ingredie with three chicken bullion cubes in 1 1/2 cups of water until well done, then add 1 tsp of poultry seasoning, 1 tsp of sage, 1-2 tbs dried red pepper flakes, & a dash of tabasco, salt & pepper to taste, + 3 oz cornmeal. Top with grated cheese and bake in 400 degree oven for 30 minutes. Makes 3 huge servings.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


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Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Vera's Chili-Cheese Grits!

Dad gave me the bag of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Granmother Vera's recipes, that she gave to him before she passed away, so I will be typing them up now to post here...

Chili-Cheese Grits

4 packets instant grits
2 cups water - 2 eggs beaten
2 Tbs tomato paste
1 Tbs chili powder
1 1/2 cup shredded jack cheese

Place grits in bowl and stir in boiling water. Stir until thickened and smooth. Gradually beat about 1 cup of hot grits into eggs. Return remaining grits into eggs with tomato paste and chili powder. Stir in cheese.

Pour into buttered 8in square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until set.


Hope everyone has a really Wonderful Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Salad Dressing!

Here's another of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad sent me to share with you...

Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out. I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them. Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

Salad Dressing

Put into the blender container:

1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice

Cover, switch on the motor for just a few seconds, then remove the lid and add gradually, with the motor running, 1 1/2 cup salad oil.  Blend until very thick and smooth.
 
Hope everyone has a very Wonderful Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Crunchy Apricot Cake!

1st thing, I would like to welcome the new readers who are visiting Angleton for the CPRA Finals Rodeo this Thursday through Saturday, as well as those that found out about this blog in the San Marcos and Lampasas, Texas, newspapers...

Here's another of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad sent me...

Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out. I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them. Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

CRUNCHY APRICOT CAKE

1 16 ounce apricot pie filling
1 package  1 layer white cake mix
1 egg
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cube oleo , melted


Spread pie filling in bottom of 9 X 13 X 2 pan.

Combine cake mix, egg & water. Beat until smooth and pour over pie filling. Sprinkle with coconut & pecans. Drizzle melted oleo on top. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

Hope everyone has a really Wonderful Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey

Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Apple Cobbler!

Here's another of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad sent this week...

Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out. I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them. Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

Three days ago I tried this and it came out, the best apple cobbler I've  tasted. I changed the recipe a little. I used water instead of half & half. I accidentally used the 1/4 th cup of water when I was making only a half order and should have used 1/8th cup. When I stirred the mix it came out watery. I added another 1/4 cup of mix and sat it in the freezer while the apples cooked. Then I spooned the thikened  mix on the apples evenly. I used a regular size cake pan that was sprayed with cooking spray and dusted with flour.

Apple Cobbler

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup baking mix
1/4 cup butter (I used a little more thant that)
1/4 cup half & half
1/4 th Teaspoon of vanilla
2-21 ounce cans, fruit pie filling

Heat oven to 375 degrees, mix sugar, baking mix, cut in butter, mix in cream, vanilla, shape in balls and refrigerate 30 minutes. Pour fruit into 7 X 11 pan. Heat 10 minutes in the 375 oven.  Roll chilled dough out on floured surface. Place over hot fruit. Bake 25 minutes or until golden. Brush with melted butter (oleo). Sprinkle with sugar. The crust will rise and become golden.

Remember, I made a 1/2 recipe and spooned the crust over the apples. I used the $1.29 can of pie cooking apples and sprinkled powdered sugar over the top, once cooked. The $3.00 apples couldn't have been better.

Besides the "Poco Feliz Navidad" design for Christmas, Bill (you can see his work, when he gets his site going, at hobbyillustrator.com) is working on a "Sissy Merry Christmas" design, more info on it all when I start to get it finalized, hope everyone has a Fantastically Wonderfull Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey

Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Burnt Sugar Fudge!

Here's another of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad sent this week...

Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out. I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them. Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

BURNT  SUGAR  FUDGE
 
2 1/2  Cups of sugar
2 Table spoons of Karo syrup
1 cup Whipping cream

In a large saucepan melt 1/2 cup of sugar until it is Carmel in color. Mix remaining sugar, syrup, & cream together & add caramelized sugar. It will look like a flop but keep stirring & it will mix together. Cook to soft boil (234 degrees).

Then Add:  
 
1/4 Tsp salt (A Dab)
1 Tsp Vanilla
1 Tsp. Soda

Beat until it begins to thicken & then add 1 cup chopped pecans. Pour into 9 X 9 Pan that has been buttered ahead of time. Let cool & cut into squares,  Enjoy.

Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Banana Bread or Dad's Pumpkin Bread...

Dad sent another of Chickasha Oklahoma Legend Grandmother Vera's recipes that she had written for him before she passed away, he added some notes of his own too, some of the notes I'm not sure which are his or Vera's, so am copying and pasting it the way he sent it...

I sprayed Pam on the inside of a small loaf baking pan. Then put flour in it and slightly coated the Pam with flour. Discard excess flour.
 
Banana Bread
 
!/2 cup Butter , Oleo or Shortening
1 Cup Sugar
3 eggs
3 bananas mashed
2 Cups of Flour
1 Teaspoon Soda
  Nuts if desired

The way I changed the above recipe is I used one 16 ounce can of pumpkin instead of bananas. Really, the way one reacts to this it may turn out to be Banana Bread or Pumpkin Bread. Cook in the oven at 325 for one (1) hour. Vera sometimes used 2 eggs if they were expensive and three if the eggs were on sale. I used one cup of slightly chopped pecans. I've seen Vera add some cinnamon in this before she stirred it all up with a big spoon.

Substituting Bananas with Pumpkin sounds interesting, I may just try making some Chocolate/Pumpkin Nice Cream and if it works will post the recipe here when I can, hope everyone has a really Wonderful Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey
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Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Quick Cobbler...

I had written in February that Deb's mother (Seth and Caleb's Great Grandma Virginia) was going through chemotherapy, we just found out that after completing her last treatment Monday they ran tests and the results that came in say her cancer is gone, would like to thank those who have prayed for her...

Here is another re-post from a few months ago of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad has typed up..

Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out . I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them. Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

Quick Cobbler

1 stick of oleo
1 quart of fruit
3/4 cup of sugar
1 cup of flour
2 teaspoons of baking soda
3/4 cup of milk

Mix oleo, sugar, baking powder, milk & flour. Pour in a baking pan. Sweeten fruit to taste and pour on top of the mix. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.

1 quart of fruit equals 4 cups. This is fast & good. I use the big can of fruit & add 1/2 cup of water. The dough cooks to (comes to) the top. Something fast and I like it.


Dad adds: I made up 1 & 1/2 times the dough recipe, used one big can of sliced peaches and one medium can of pie filling, cut up apples and I cooked it 30 minutes in two 7 X 7 pans. Cooking it 5 minutes extra made the top a bit tougher and not adding water made the inside taste OK but needing a wee bit more moisture.

Hope everyone has a very Wonderful Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Baked Onions!

Here is another re-post from a few months ago of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad has typed up..

Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out . I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them. Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

Baked Onions
 
2 large yellow or white Onions, peeled
2 TBSP Tomato Juice
1 1/2 tbsp Honey
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Butter or Margarine


Cut onion in half, crosswise and place, cut side up, in a baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients in saucepan on low until butter is melted. Stir well. Pour over center of each onion half and bake at 350 degrees for one hour.
 
Hope everyone is having a Wonderful Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey

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Thursday, July 06, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Frozen Cherry Salad!

Here is another re-post from a few months ago of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad has typed up..

Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out . I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them. Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

Frozen Cherry Salad
 
1 can cherry pie filling
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 small can of crushed pineapple (drain the juice off)
1 banana cut up in small pieces
1  large carton of cool whip

Mix together . put in a dish to freeze or in individual muffin paper cups & freeze...To use for salad or desert keep covered with foil or plastic wrap.

Getting photos taken for more "Blog Bunch" Merchandise at
iamnotagenious.com tomorrow morning at the Flying S should be an interesting experience, sure it will be fun, all that can make it are welcome to attend the "newly named" Weekly Journal Brunch and maybe even (if you dare!) help Erwin with his demonstration for Sunday's Feature on this blog, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Crepe Mytle Photo and Grandmother Vera's Chickasha Green Peas!

Back in February wrote about the Crepe Mytles that I'm sculpting in the front yard and wanted to share a photo of two of them that was taken today...


Will post more photos as they continue to bloom...

Here is another re-post from a few months ago of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad has typed up..

Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out . I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them. Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

Chickasha Green Peas

4  Teaspoons of butter or oleo
1/2 cup of finely chopped onion.
2  One pound bags of frozen green peas
1  Cup of boiling water
2 Chicken bullion cubes


1. In large pot, saute onions in the margarine/butter over low heat until transparent & slightly caramelized (Light Brown).
2. Add frozen green peas , water & bullion cubes to pot.
3. Cook 5-10 minutes until peas are just done & tender crisp. Remove from heat. Don't over cook.

This doesn't sound as good as it taste , when served with a baked hen , yeast rolls and Native Honey.

If there was anyone that was looking forward to this months Angleton City Council Report, well, I'm sorry, because there won't be one, decided to go crabbing with Deb instead of going to it, and in about 30 minutes we are going to go crabbing again, hope everyone is having a Wonderful Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Rice With Green Chilies & Chickasha BBQ Beans!

Here is another re-post from a few months ago of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad has typed up..

Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out . I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them. Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

Rice With Green Chilies

3 Cup of cooked 3 minute rice
1/2 Sour cream, 1/2 Cup of milk, 1/2 Tsp Salt
1 Can (4 ounce) Green Chilies chopped
1 Cup grated Monterey Jack Cheese
Dash Paprika

Combine first five ingredients along with 1/2 cup of cheese.  Spoon into buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole. Top with remaining cheese.  Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Let it look done.

Chickasha BBQ Beans

2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 cups of chopped onions
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning
1 can red kidney beans rinsed and drained
1 can black beans rinsed & drained
1 can pinto beans rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounce) tomato sauce
1/3 cup of honey
1/2 cup of good quality BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1/2 tablespoon hot sauce
Salt & Pepper, to taste

In a large pan, heat oil, add onions and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes... Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 30 minutes until mixture thickens. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

There are a lot updates on things going on around here to give, will be doing that in tomorrow's blog, take care and God Bless.....Mikey



Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Potato Salad & Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Here is another re-post from a few months ago of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad has typed up..

Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out . I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them. Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

Potato Salad

4 large boiled potatoes cut in small squares
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup real lemon juice, 1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup mayonaise

Boil potatoes until tender. Mix lemon juice, sugar, & mayonaise and salt & onions --pour over potatoes and mix.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup of butter or oleo, 2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar
1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding
2 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup nuts chopped.
2 cups sweet chocolate chips

Oven at 375, mix the ingredients. Place the small balls of cookie dough on a lightly greased cookie sheet and press lightly with one finger on each cookie.

Note from Dad: Vera didn't say how long to cook the cookies but you can watch them closely, as she did, and take them out when lightly browned. She told me to wait until the cookies cooled to eat them but she never waited for them to cool for her to nibble on them.

Will be posting two more of Grandmother Vera's recipes tomorrow, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Regular and Jalapeno Cornbread!

Debbie's knee is getting better every day, we went fishing last night and although we weren't out there long, we had a great time...

Here is another re-post from a few months ago of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad has typed up..


Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out . I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them. Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

Regular Corn Bread

1 cup sifted flour, 1 cup corn meal
4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortning, 2 eggs, 1 cup buttermilk

Mix this lightly and bake in 400 oven about 14 minutes.  (I bake this in an iron skillet that Vera gave me and I heat and grease the skillet in the oven before I put the mix in the skillet).

Jalapeno Corn Bread

3 Cups of Corn Meal Mix. I add one teaspoon of baking powder.
3 eggs beaten (She always bought Jumbo)
1 1/2 cup of Sweet milk (Same as whole milk)
3 tablespoons of Sugar, 1/2 cup of oil
1  16 ounce can of creamed style corn, 1 Large chopped onion
1 1/2 cup of grated Cheddar cheese
4 more or less Jalapeno Peppers, chopped or sliced (I suggest you start with 2)

I beat the eggs in a large bowl. Then add every thing else , but for the cheese.  When mixed good , I add the cheese. Bake at 375 or 400.  I use a 11 X 16 inch cookie sheet with a one inch rim.  It cooks nicely in iron skillet . Just don't fill to full.  (This is Jim -grease the cooking pan and heat it before pouring the mix in it).  Vera didn't say how long to cook this but you can just watch and do your best as you see it getting done on top-I also suggest the 350 setting. She would cook this and immediately eat a big portion and save the rest cut up in squares and stored in a big bowl , covered with plastic or foil and placed in the "ICE BOX". Vera liked the 4 pepper ingredient but I do suggest the two pepper one for your first try.  If you slice the hot peppers I suggest you cut them as thin as you can.

Want to remind everyone that those who can make it are welcome to come to the MikeyWear Brunches, 10am-Noon CT on Fridays at the Flying S on Highway 35 in Angleton, home of the Catfish Friday Buffets that start at 11am CT, all that can make it are welcome to attend and maybe even (if they dare!) help Erwin with his demonstration for Sunday's Feature on this blog, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Quick Rolls & Corn-Oat Pones

Since yesterday's recipes were so poular and I don't really have anyting to write today, here is another re-post from a few months ago of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad has typed up..

Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out . I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them.  Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

Vera's Quick Rolls
 
Stir together :
2 packages dry yeast, 1 cup white flour
2/3 cup powdered milk
3 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt
 
Now add:
2 1/2 tablespoons soft margerine
one & 1/2 cup "HOT" water

Stir until margerine melts. At very last stir in 3 cups unsifted whole wheat flour. Cover & let rise for 15 minutes. Turn out on floured board and knead until it doesn't stick to hands.  Pat it out to 3/4 inch thickness and cut with glass or cookie cutter. Put on greased cookie sheet and let rise for about 15 minutes.  Bake at 400 degrees  for 10 minutes or looks done.


Corn - Oat Pones
 
1 cup chopped pecans , 2 cups yellow corn meal
2 cups oats , 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil, 1 & 3/4 cup boiling water

Mix first 4 ingredients. Add oil & boiling water. Mix well and let stand 30 minutes. Make out in cakes. Put thum prints in cakes . Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Then turn oven to 300 & bake for 2-3 hours . Bake slow until crisp.  Best when not too brown.  Keep in air tight container. (I doubt the time she said to cook these. Then who am I to question Vera)

Have the 1st "Caleb and Seth" MikeyWear.Com Blog Bunch coffee mug design ready for sale...

The commisions from
Caleb and Seth MikeyWear Blog Bunch merchandise will go to their Daddy and more will be added as time allows, still have more work to do on the site too before I announce it, hope everyone is having a Wonderful Wednesday, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Oven Fried Green Tomatoes and No Name Cake

Here is a re-post from a few months ago of "Chickasha Oklahoma Legend" Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad has typed up..

Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out . I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them.  Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

Oven Fried Green Tomatoes
 
1/2 cup corn meal, salt/pepper
1 egg, 1 tablespoon water

Combine cornmeal, salt, pepper and set it aside. Egg & water, beat well. Dip sliced green tomatoes in egg mixture & cover well with cornmeal mixture. Lightly coat big cookie pan with cooking spray. Place tomato slices in single layer in pan. Bake at 450 for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Turn once. Enjoy!

No Name Cake
 
20 ounce can cherry pie filling
20 ounce can crushed pineapple with juice
1 box yellow cake mix, 1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped pecans, 3/4 cup melted oleo
  
Mix ingredients in order given. Bake in loaf or flat pan. 350 degree oven.
 
Real overwhelmed with everything going on, so please accept my apologies in advance if it take a few days to get back on personal replies, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Lemon Jello Cake!

Things have changed once again, I'm posting Grandmother Vera's Recipes today and the report on Charlie giving the Angleton City Council a piece of his mind tomorrow (Wednesday), then will post Monday's feature on Thursday...

And now that we have that out of the way...


LEMON JELLO CAKE
 
1 3 ounce package of Lemon Jello
3/4 Cup of Boiling water, 2/3 Cup Wesson Oil

4 whole eggs, 1 Box Lemon Supreme cake mix

Dissolve jello in hot water. Add oil, eggs, cake mix.  Blend well. Grease and flour a 9 X 13 pan.Bake in 300 degree oven for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out dry and clear...  

While baking, make icing...

5 Tablespoons of oleo or butter
Juice of 2 lemons, 2 cups of powdered sugar

Blend until smooth and have ready to spread on cake while the cake is hot. The icing will soak into the cake.

Take care, God Bless and g'night.....Mikey


Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Mississippi Mud Cake...


Here is another of Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad has typed up...


Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out . I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them.  Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

Mississippi Mud Cake
 
1 cup butter , 2 cups sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa
4 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cup shreaded coconut, 1 1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 large jar marshmallow cream

Cream butter , sugar , cocoa (mix well).    Add eggs , vanilla , flour , coconut & nuts . Beat 2 minutes, bake in greased & floured pan for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Can bake in 2 cake pans or one 9 X 13 aluminum pan. When done spread Marshmallow Cream on hot cake & let cool.

Icing For Mud Cake

1 one pound box powdered sugar,
1/2 cup butter (oleo), 1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup cocoa, 1 teaspoon vanilla .   

Beat ingredients and spread on cake.   Let icing & cake cool.

Take care, God Bless, and have a Wonderful Wednesday.....Mikey


Friday, March 17, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Cake Icing...


Have a busy day today, will be going with Caleb and Henry to the Observer Breakfast in about 30 minutes and haven't set up the Flea Market Booth yet, as well as going to get Deb her anniversary gift (we will have been married for 9 years on the 22nd) in Lake Jackson and Henry and I working at the Flea Market Booth from 4 to 6pm CT, not much time to write, so here is another of Grandmother Vera's recipes that Dad has typed up...

Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out . I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them.  Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

Cake Icing

1 can of milk, 1 1/2 cups of sugar
1 1/2 sticks of oleo, 1 teaspoon vanilla

Cook until thick. Remove from heat. Let stand 12 minutes, add pecans and pour on cake. (Vera didn't say how many pecans but I'd guess about 1/2 cup,chopped).

Would like to remind everyone that the "$1 off all MikeyWear Sale" will end at midnight this Sunday, March 19th, 2006, take care, God Bless, and have a Wonderful Weekend.....Mikey



Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Grandmother Vera's Salmon Croquettes & Potato Salad

My Dad found a bunch of recipes that Grandmother Vera had written for him and is typing them up, one or two of them will be featured here every Wednesday...

Several years ago Vera gave me an envelope with a large amount of recipes in it.  Over 50 are in her hand writing and the rest came from just everywhere she could clip them out . I will be sending these out typed. All that I send will be from Vera's own hand writing and the best I can read them.  Some are dated in the 70s and one seems to be from Claudene's high school days (Over 15 years ago).

Salmon Croquettes
 
1 (15 oz) can Salmon , 1 egg
1/2 cup flour , 1 teaspoon baking powder.
 
Drain juice , add 1 beaten egg , flour & Baking powder. Beat with a fork .   Drop by the spoonfuls into hot grease.
 
Potato Salad
 
4 large boiled potatoes cut in small squares,
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup real lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar, 1 cup mayonaise

 
Boil potatoes until tender. Mix lemon juice, sugar & mayonaise and salt & onions - pour over potatoes and mix.

Charlie was unfortunately not at last night's Angleton City Council meeting, but it was more interesting and informative than I thought it would be, so will write tomorrow about some of the things that happened and I hope have another Feature here about something a citizen addressed to the Council, take care and God Bless.....Mikey


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