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Mrs. Quickel’s Apricot Squares
The short letter that Mrs. Quickel wrote is attached at the end of this recipe. I found it interesting. 6 cups flour 2 tabl sp sugar 3 beaten eggs 1/2 teas salt 1 lb lard 1 yst cake 3/4 cup scalded milk cooled to luke warm Combine flour, lard, sugar & salt blended as for…
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Mrs. Quickel’s Orange Fluff Pie
Do just as she says, and everything should come out just right. 1 can frozen Orange juice. Add 1 can cold water, 1/2 cup sugar. Heat to near boiling point. Pour over 1 pkg lemon Jello. Let this partly set. Add 1 can (tall) chilled Carnation Milk (whipped). Fold whipped milk gently into partly set…
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Mrs. Quickel’s Carrot Relish
This one is short and sweet. Sounds good though. No excuses for not trying it. 8 standard size carrots (coarsely grated) 1 cup sugar, 1 lemon juice & grated rind I use that grater that forms a sort of long thin sliver. (Told you it was short.) copyright@2019 Photo by Mary Anne Whitchurch Tuck http://www.thatremindsme.net
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Mrs. Quickel’s Baked Cranberries
Old friends and old recipes are the best. Hope you enjoy them.
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Tim’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
During the later years of his life, our son Tim enjoyed baking. One of his favorite recipes was this one. He gave the recipe to me over the phone, so every time I look at this insignificant piece of paper where I jotted it down, I remember the joy of hearing him talk about his…
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Wholesome Cottage Cheese Jello Salad
This is the one the lady who gave us the Fruit Salad, was speaking about. She said she was going to try it someday when she had guests. Remember that? This is a wonderful salad for guests and also for family. It looks pretty too! 1 pkg Lemon Jello regular size 1 pkg lime Jello…
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Elegant Fruit Salad – A Favorite Dish
Another note from one of my favorite recipe sharers…(is that a word?) She writes…………. “This fruit salad is quite a favorite dish. I forgot to say that the oranges and pineapples should be drained somewhat as it would become too sloppy. To be at its best the sour cream dressing should not be too thin.…
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Delicious Lemon Pudding Cake
I don’t know who shared this wonderful recipe and note. Even so, I like her. It’s written on plain note paper by hand. Hope you love her too, whoever she may be. 4 Eggs 1 lb 3 oz Yellow Cake Mix (not deluxe) 1 Pkg Instant Lemon Pudding 3/4 C. Corn Oil 3/4 Cup Water…
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Fruit Punch Bars
My recipe note says FROM THE DESK OF TOOTS DENIO…So Toots must have loved these delightful snack recipes. We love them too. 2 Eggs 1 1/2 C. Sugar 1 lb.1 oz. Can of Fruit Cocktail 2 1/2 C. Flour 1 1/2 tsp. Soda 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 1/3 C. Coconut 1/2 C.…
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Caramel Layer Chocolate Squares
One never knows when company might drop in…you’ll need to have a tasty snack to share over conversation…
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Grandma Matteson’s Perfect Pickle Relish
You can buy a jar of relish at the grocery store, but it won’t taste as good as Grandma Matteson’s Pickle Relish. Try it!
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Lorrayne’s Delightful Breakfast Casserole
Lorrayne always fixed this delightful breakfast for the Easter season Maundy Thursday breakfast at our United Methodist Church. Of course, she had to increase the amount of the ingredients, for there were always many ladies in attendance. It tasted so good, and there was always enough for second helpings. 1 1/2 lb Hash browns (2lb)…
RECIPES FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS
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RECIPES FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS 