from Diane Halsema 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 1/4 cups (2 1/2sticks) butter or margarine, divided1 cup granulated sugar3 eggs, slightly beaten1/3 cup packed L.brown sugar1/2 tsp mint extract, divided1/2 cup cocoa 2c.(12ozpkg) semi-sweet chocolate chips1 1/2 tsp baking powder1 14oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk(NOT evaporated milk)1/4 tsp salt Heat oven to 350 degrees(F). Grease… Continue reading Double Chocolate Mint Bars
from Diane Halsema Make sure not to overcook! 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted1/2 cup cocoa1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 tsp baking powder1 1/2 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp salt3 eggs1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or peanut butter chips3/4 cup all-purpose flour Heat oven to 350 degrees(F). Grease square pan, 8x8x2 inches. In medium mixing bowl, blend melted… Continue reading Deep Dish Brownies
from Julie Halsema 1 3/4 c flour1/2 c cocoa1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened2 tsp vanilla1 can (14 oz) Eagle sweetened condensed milk1 1/2 c powdered sugar1 c cold margarine or butter1 egg1/2 c chopped nutsCombine flour, sugar, and cocoa. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press all but 2 cups of mixture into 13×9… Continue reading Chocolate Streusel Bars
from Mary Halsema Bresnen Another recipe, a cool, Southern salad. 1 cup Mayonnaise or salad dressing1/4 cup Lime juice from concentrate1 teaspoon ground nutmeg4 cups cubed, cooked chicken1 (11oz) can Mandarin orange segments-drained1 cup seedless green grape halves3/4 cup chopped celery1/2 cup slivered almonds Combine lime juice, salt, and nutmeg. Add remaining ingredients; mix well… Continue reading Chicken Fruit Salad Supreme
from Mary Halsema Bresnen Being a native of Ohio, (the Buckeye State) a favorite treat is Buckeyes. 1 1/2 cup Peanut butter1 stick of butter3 cups powdered sugar1 tablespoon vanillaMix together in large bowlForm into balls Place on waxpapered cookie sheets and refrigerate about 10 minutes. Melt 12 ounces chocolate chips and 1/4 bar paraffin… Continue reading Buckeyes
from Diane Halsema 4 eggs(beaten)1/2 cup oil1 box yellow cake mix1/2 cup water1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding1 4-oz pkg German Sweet Chocolate1 8-oz carton sour cream1 6-oz pkg chocolate chips Beat eggs; fold in other ingredients, adding chocolate chips and sweet chocolate(melted) at last. Bake in Bundt pan 55 minutes at 300 degrees(F).
from Julie Halsema 1/2 c shortening1 c sugar2 eggs3 ripe bananas2 c flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt1/2 tsp cinnamon Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs. Add bananas; beat well. Blend flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon. Beat into banana mixture until blended. Divide batter into 2 greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 1… Continue reading Banana Bread
from Jackie Halsema 12 to15 cooked Lasagna noodles (enough to make 3 layers in lasagna pan)*3 large eggs, beaten2 tbs dried parsley1/3 to 1/2 cup grated Parmeasan Cheese1 to 1/2 quarts favorite meat sauce or see recipe2 lb Ricotta Cheese1 tsp. Salt1 lb. (4 cups ) grated Mozzarella Cheese Mix Ricotta cheese, eggs, parsley &… Continue reading Baked Lasagna
from Maureen Halsema-Meyer 1 very ripe avocado8 slices of whole or multi-grain breadbuttertomatovidalia onion (or any sweet onion)vegetable soup stock (about 16 ounces)broccolicarrotswater chesnutssalt pepperlemon juice Sandwiches: Butter the bread and grill it. Mash avocado and sprinkle with lemon and salt. Spread avocado mash on grilled bread. Add onion slices and tomatos. Soup: If using… Continue reading Avocado Sandwicheswith Fresh Vegetable Soup
from Jackie Halsema 5 C flour3/4 C Shortening1 Tsp. Baking Soda1 Tsp Baking Powder3 Tbs. Sugar1 Pkg.Dry Powdered Yeast1/2 Cup Water*2 Cups Buttermilk * Sift dry ingredients together: cut in shortening. Add buttermilk & yeast dissolved in water. Mix lightly till all flour is moist. Cover bowl (I use Tupperware) & place in frig. can… Continue reading Angel Flake Biscuits