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Lazy Barbecue Chicken

This is from a vintage cookbook from Saluda, South Carolina called Taste of Hollywood, Hollywood Elementary School. This caught my attention because it sounds easy peasey and delicious. Ingredients: 1 6oz bottle of coca cola 1 c catsup 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce garlic to taste 1 medium chicken, disjointed Place all ingredients in a largeContinue reading “Lazy Barbecue Chicken”

Hot Slaw

Cooking with bacon grease? How could you go wrong. 🙂 This reminds me of recipes I had as a kid, but with hot bacon grease and spinach. Will have to give this one a go! This recipe is from the vintage cook book Christ Church Cook Book Savannah, Georgia published in 1972. Shred cabbage (2Continue reading “Hot Slaw”

Mushroom Pancakes Au Gratin

Never heard of this before. Bill loves mushrooms, we will be trying it. 🙂 This is from the vintage cookbook Christ Church Cook Book Savannah, Georgia. Mix or shake together a batter of 2 cups of milk, 1/2 cup of flour, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth. Put in refrigerator for about half anContinue reading “Mushroom Pancakes Au Gratin”

Cheese Biscuits

This recipe is from the Christ Church Cook Book in Savannah, GA. Published in 1972. Ingredients: 1 pound New York State sharp yellow cheese 1 pound butter 4 cups bread flour salt, cayenne Mix, shape rolls in wax paper and refrigerate. Slice, top each with paprika, half pecan. Bake 425 degrees to 450 degrees tillContinue reading “Cheese Biscuits”

Lemon Bars Deluxe

My Mom used to love lemon desserts. I wish she were still with us so that I could make her these. This recipe is from the Christ Church cookbook in Savannah, GA published in 1972. Ingredients: 2 c flour 1/2 c XXXX sugar 1 c butter 4 beaten eggs 2 c granulated sugar 1/3 cContinue reading “Lemon Bars Deluxe”

Oriental Salad

This is another recipe from the vintage cookbook North Dakota Where Food is love published in 1994. I can remember this being a favorite that was brought to pot lucks often when I was a kid. 🙂 1 (1lb) pkg shredded cabbage with carrots 2 pkg Ramen noodles (oriental flavor) 1 c sunflower seeds, choppedContinue reading “Oriental Salad”

Chicken Normandy

This recipe from the vintage cookbook North Dakota Food is Love has a note that it is ‘A favorite of the “Seniors”‘ 1 box seasoned croutons 1/2 stick margarine, melted 1 c chicken broth Mix together; put 1/2 c of the crouton mixture in the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan. Spread 3 cups cubed,Continue reading “Chicken Normandy”

Great-Great Grandmother Cowen’s Soft Ginger Cookies

This recipe is from the vintage cookbook North Dakota Where Food is Love published in 1994. The recipe gives credit to Mary Cowen (1869-1965). 1/2 c butter 1/2 c lard 1 c sugar 1 c molasses 1/2 c sour milk 2 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 2 tsp baking soda Use enough flourContinue reading “Great-Great Grandmother Cowen’s Soft Ginger Cookies”

Brookville Hotel Coleslaw

This is a recipe from the North Dakota Where Food is Love vintage cookbook. This recipe was contributed by Helen Fitzpatrick. 1 1/2 lb shredded cabbage 1 tsp salt 1/3 c vinegar 1 c whipping cream, whipped Refrigerate cabbage several hours before mixing in dressing. Mix in other ingredients (in order). Chill. Add whipped creamContinue reading “Brookville Hotel Coleslaw”

Sunflower Seeds and Pasta Salad

This is another recipe from the vintage cookbook North Dakota Where Food is Love published in 1994. Sunflower and Pasta Salad 4 oz bowtie pasta cooked and drained 1 c cherry tomatoes, halved (about 8) 1/4 c black olives cut in half 1/2 c thinly sliced cucumber 1/4 c thinly sliced radishes 1/4 c roastedContinue reading “Sunflower Seeds and Pasta Salad”