random stuffs mostly vintage and found
RUM BALLS 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers 1 cup confectioners sugar (powdered) 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) 2 tablespoons white corn syrup 1/3 cup rum or brandy (more if desired) Mix all ingredients except powdered sugar. Roll into small balls, then in powdered sugar. Don’t eat & drive. Printer friendly copies: rum […]
It is spring so you know what that means? Fresh Rhubarb everywhere! Especially for those of us with a CSA. RHUBARB CRUNCH 2 ½ cups sifted flour ¾ cup uncooked rolled oats 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 cups diced rhubarb 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup water […]
MARYLAND DEVILLED CRAB 4 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon cayenne 3 tablespoons flour ½ teaspoon sage 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 pound crab meat, cleaned 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon parsley 2 teaspoons onion, minced Buttered crumbs Melt butter, add flour and […]
APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE ¼ cup butter 3 tablespoons baking powder 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup shortening 2 large baking apples 1/3 cup granulated sugar ½ cup seedless raisins 2 eggs, well beaten 1½ cups sifted cake flour ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoons salt 2/3 cup water Melt butter in skillet or baking pan. Add […]
Lebanese Meze Hummas 1 (1 lb) can chickpeas, drained 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup tahina paste 2 cloves garlic Olive Oil Fresh mint, chopped or dry mint, crumbled. Whirl chickpeas in blender with lemon juice, tahina paste and garlic. Place in bowl. Pour a little olive oil on top. Sprinkle with finely chopped fresh […]