Category Archives: Recipes

RANGER COOKIES

One of my favorites! Ingredients: 3 c flour 1 c flaked coconut 1 tsp baking soda 1 c shortening.1/2 tsp salt 1 c sugar ½  tsp baking powder 1 c packed brown sugar 2 c rolled oats 2 eggs 2 c crisp rice cereal 1 tsp vanilla Directions: Preheat oven 375F. Cream shortening, add sugar

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POPPY SEED CAKE

Ingredients: 1/3 c poppy seeds soaked 30 min in 1 c milk 4 egg whites room temp 3/4 c shortening 1 ½  c sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 c flour 2 tsp baking powder Cream cheese frosting:    1 pkg softened cream cheese    ½  c softened butter    1 tsp vanilla    2 c

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ERNESTO’S MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Ernesto brought this to work one day and I had to have the recipe. Ingredients: 1 lb cooked cold shrimp, peeled and chopped 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped Juice of 2 lemons (I’ve used bottled lemon and is still awesome) 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 3

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KENNY’S PISTACHIO TORTE

This is my friend, Kenny’s,  favorite dessert. Well, I made it one Thanksgiving and such a hit I had to save this recipe! Any pudding flavor may be used but I used pistachio. Ingredients: 1 c flour 2 TBSP sugar ½  c soft butter 8 oz cream cheese softened 1 c powdered sugar 13 ½  oz

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NO ROLL PIE CRUST

I’ve never been able to make pie crust so when I saw this in a past Penzy’s catalog I had to try it. SUCCESS! Ingredients: 3 c flour 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1 c vegetable oil 1/3 c milk Directions: Put all ingredients in a bowl. Mix gently to combine. Divide in half. Place

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RICHARD’S CARAMEL BARS

These are Richard’s favorite bars. I only make them once a year as they are so rich. Ingredients: 50 caramels unwrapped 2/3 c evaporated milk 3/4 c melted butter 1 c chopped nuts 1 box German chocolate cake mix 6 oz milk chocolate chips Directions: Grease a 9×13 pan well. Combine caramels and 1/3 of

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JODY’S GERMAN PANCAKES

My good friend, Jody, introduced me to this yummy dish. Had to have the recipe! Ingredients: 6 eggs 1 c flour 1 c milk 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp melted butt Buttermilk Syrup 1 ½ c sugar 3/4 c buttermilk ½ c butter 2 TBSP corn Syrup 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp vanilla extract

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RHUBARB COOKIES

Another score by my friend Marie! Ingredients: 1 ½  c rhubarb chopped with 1/4 c water cooked until tender and thick Mix together: 1 ½  c sugar 1 c shortening 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2 ½ c flour 1 tsp soda ½ tsp salt ½ c walnuts chopped Directions: Mix together with rhubarb. Bake

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IMPOSSIBLY EASY COCONUT PIE

A Betty Crocker winner! Ingredients: ½ c original Bisquick 2 c milk 1 c coconut 3/4 c sugar 1/4 c melted butter 1 ½ tsp vanilla 4 eggs Directions: Mix all ingredients together well and pour into 9X13 inch greased pie pan. Bake 50-55 min at 350.