Cookies & Candies
NANAIMO BARS
From a tourist brochure in (where else?) Nanaimo Bottom layer 1/2 C unsalted butter (Euro-style cultured) 1/4 C sugar 5 T cocoa 1 egg, beaten 1-3/4 C graham wafer crumbs 1/2 C finely chopped almonds […]
Recipes
Brownies
Party Brownies
I originally found this on the back of the Western Family brand cocoa can. My sister, Daisy, tells me that’s because the Hershey’s cocoa can has the best chocolate cake recipe on the planet, so […]
Side Dishes
PINEAPPLE SQUASH
3 lbs winter squash (can be a mixture) 1 C pineapple juice 2 T maple syrup 2 T lime juice 1 T finely grated fresh ginger 1 t curry powder 1/4 t cayenne powder 1/4 […]
Salads
PURPLE PINEAPPLE SLAW
3 cups grated purple cabbage 1 cup crushed pineapple 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans) vegetable oil balsamic vinegar powdered ginger All measurements approximate; mix well and let marinate for an hour or […]
Barry's family
Meps' family
Shrimp Salad
From Meps’ Dad, Henry Schulte, who got it from his mother, Freda. 1 lb medium shrimp, cooked and peeled (if you use large shrimp, cut them in half) 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1/2 sweet (Vidalia) […]
Vegetarian
SPINACH LASAGNA
(Makes 12 servings) 12 Lasagna Noodles 2 Boxes Chopped Spinach 2 Cloves Crushed Garlic 1 Tb. Olive Oil 1 1/2 Cups Ricotta Cheese 2 eggs 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese About 36 oz […]
Mexican
Tortilla Soup
1 C chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 to 4 Anaheim or poblano chili peppers, seeded and chopped 1 T cumin seed 2 T oil 1-1/2 C corn (about 3 ears) 3 med tomatoes, […]
Salad dressings
Vinaigrette
1 C safflower oil 1/2 C sherry wine vinegar 1/2 C water 3 T Dijon mustard 1/2 t finely minced onion or garlic 1 T sugar salt and pepper