~ Shopping List ~ 3 cups squash, roughly chopped 2 eggs 1 medium onion 2 cups grated cheese (cheddar) 1 tablespoon milk 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups Ritz Crackers ~ What to do ~ Boil or steam squash and onion until tender (if boiled, drain water after it is…
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Peanut Butter Cookies
~ Shopping List ~ 1/2 cup shortening1.25 cups packed light brown sugar3/4 cup peanut butter1 egg3 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon vanilla extract1.75 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt ~ What to do ~ Preheat oven to 375 degrees (F). In a medium bowl, cream together shortening, brown sugar and peanut butter until smooth. Stir…
Gazpacho
~ Shopping List ~ 4 medium ripe tomatoes 4 cloves garlic 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded & chopped 2 tender celery stalks 1 medium red onion 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 cups tomato juice 1/4 cup balsamic or red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil Worcestershire sauce to taste Optional: tabasco sauce ~ What to…
Sharon’s pizza crust
This simple thin crust is a perfect subtle base for any pizza.
Sharon’s pasta chili
Landing somewhere between a chili and spaghetti, this non traditional chili is always a favorite for kids and adults alike. ~ Shopping List ~ 1lb ground beef1 can chili beanstomato sauce (4 cans)1 medium to large onionchili pepper (to taste)spaghetti (to taste)water Optionals: cheese, corn chips ~ What to do ~ Brown ground beef with…
Sharon’s potato soup
Simple yet satisfying. This soup is perfect for those cold rainy days. ~ Shopping List ~ 4-6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon butter1 cup milk4 tablespoons floursalt & pepper (to taste)water Optionals: bacon, cheese ~ What to do ~ Fill large heavy bottom pot half-way and bring to a boil. Add…
Butter Cookies
~ Shopping List ~ 2.5 cups all purpose flour 1 cup butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon almond extract ~ What to do ~ Cream butter until light. Gradually add sugar beating until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Gradually blend in flour. Cover and chill at least 1 hour (no more…
Simple Frosting
~ Shopping List ~ 1 cup confectionner’s sugar 1 tablespoon shortening 1 tablespoon milk 1 drop vanilla food coloring (optional) ~ What to do ~ Beat all ingredients together until smooth. Top cookies or cakes.
How the web was lost
As a web connoisseur and general technologue, and more importantly as a person who generally has enjoyed studying topics on her own even before there was an internet to facilitate it, I can’t tell you the number of hours I have spent online reading. Sometimes for work, sometimes for pleasure, sometimes because I have a…
Apple Muffins
~ Shopping List ~ 1.5 cups flour 3/4 cups sugar 1.5 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup melted butter 1 egg slightly beaten 1 cup finely chopped apple ~ What to do ~ Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Add remaining ingredients, stir just until blended. Bake at 375…