Original Tollhouse Cookies

from Julie Halsema 2 1/4 c flour1 c softened butter or margarine3/4 c sugar3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar1 pkg (2 c) Nestle Semi-sweet real chocolate Morsels1 tsp baking soda1 tsp vanilla1 tsp salt2 eggs Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Combine butter, sugars, and vanilla; beat until creamy. Beat in eggs. Add… Continue reading Original Tollhouse Cookies

Missouri Cookies

from Diane Halsema 2 cups sugar3 cups oats(not instant)1/2 cup margarine1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter3 heaping tbls cocoa1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup milk1 tsp vanilla Heat, at low, sugar, margarine, cocoa, and milk in a saucepan until they boil. Cook at hard boil for one minute. Remove from heat. Add vanilla, salt, and peanut-butter. Stir. Add… Continue reading Missouri Cookies

Meringue Drops

from Diane Halsema 3/4 cup sugar2 egg whites1 tsp vanilla Mix all ingredients until “peaks” form. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts(optional) to add flavor. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet. Heat oven to 400 degrees(F). Turn off oven. Put cookies in oven after turned off. Leave cookies in oven for 4 hours or overnight.

Marinade for Pork Tenderloin or Thick Pork Chops

from Douglas Gerard Halsema I‘m a terrible cook, but I enjoy this recipe! 1/ cup teriyaki sauce1/2 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons brown sugar2 green onions chopped1 clove garlic crushed1 tablespoon sesame seeds1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil Put in zip lock bag. Mix well. Add tenderloins and refrigerate for at least 8… Continue reading Marinade for Pork Tenderloin or Thick Pork Chops

Macaroni Salad

from Jackie Halsema 8 eggs (hard boiled)4 stalks chopped celery1 lb. Elbows cooked1/2 cup green salad olives1/2 cup Wishbone Italian Salad Dressing1 tablespoon Capers3 or 4 green onionsGreen Peper (optional3/4 cup Mayonaise or to taste As soon as elbows are cooked annd drained and still warm toss with Italian dressing. Add cut up eggs and… Continue reading Macaroni Salad

Italian Potatoes and Peppers

from Jackie Halsema 2 to 3 T olive oil1 med. Green pepper cut in strips1/2 onions slicedsalt & pepper to taste3 med. Baking potatoes1 med. Red pepper cut in strips (opt)2 garlic cloves crushed2 T fresh basil or 2 t dried Preheat oven to 400°. Cut peeled potatoes in half lenghtwise, then slice into eights.… Continue reading Italian Potatoes and Peppers

Italian Meat Sauce

from Jackie Halsema 2 LB lean ground beef1 chopped onion1/2 green pepper chopped(opt)1 #3 can peeled crushed tomatoes*1 Tbs. basilsalt & pepper to taste1/2 LB Italian sausage (opt)2 cloves garlic chopped2 stalks celery chopped1 16 oz can tomato sauce*1 Tbs. oregano (opt)1 Tbs. parsley  Brown meat with garlic & onion and salt. Add green pepper… Continue reading Italian Meat Sauce

Harvey House Slaw

from Jackie Halsema 1 large head Green cabbage shredded (about 10 cups).1 teasp.dry mustard?2 teasp. sugar1 green pepper sliced or chopped2 teasp celery seed1 medium onion sliced in thin strips or chopped/shredded1 Tablesp. salt?1 cup vinegar2 shredded carrots3/4 cup salad oil1 cup sugar Mix all vegetables in large bowl. Sprinkle 1 cup sugar over top.… Continue reading Harvey House Slaw

Halsema Yogurt Cake

from Johnny Mariakakis Contributed by Johnny Mariakakis of Mariakakis’ Restaurant, Chapel Hill, N.C. This is their most requested dessert recipe. Cake:2 eggs1 1/2 cups quick-cooking cream of wheat1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1 sixteen-ounce carton plain yogurt (or sour cream)Juice of 1/2 lemon1/2 teaspoon baking soda Syrup:1 1/2 cups sugar1 1/4 cups waterJuice of… Continue reading Halsema Yogurt Cake

Fudge Pie

from Diane Halsema Crust: 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour1/2 cup oil2 tsp. sugar2 tbls water1/2 tsp. salt Filling: 1/2 cup melted butter1 cup sugar4 tbls cocoa2 eggs4 tbls flour(All purpose)1 tsp vanilla Mix crust ingredients and form into ball. Press out evenly into pie pan. Mix filling ingredients and pour into pie shell. Bake at… Continue reading Fudge Pie