Jane Burbank’s Hushpuppies (florida Cooking)

Ingredients & Directions 1 c Self-rising corn meal- 1/4 ts Freshly ground pepper -(preferably white stone- 1 Egg -ground) 1 md Onion, diced 1/2 c Self-rising flour 1/2 c Milk, or as needed 1/4 c Pancake mix (see note) Oil or fish drippings for- Pinch salt -frying 1/2 ts Sugar Hushpuppies are fried in hot […]

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Golden Cheddar Corn Bread

Ingredients & Directions 1 c Corn Meal; White If Poss. 10 oz Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded 1 c Unbleached Flour 1 c Milk 1 tb Baking Powder 1/4 c Butter, Melted 1 1/2 ts Salt 1 ea Egg; Lg, Beaten Combine the dry ingredients and then stir in the cheddar cheese. Combine the milk, butter and […]

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Ho Ho Cake

Ingredients & Directions 1 pk Dark Chococlate cake mix 5 tb Flour 1 c Sugar 1/2 c Shortening 1/2 c Softend butter 1 ts Vanilla; (Add a touch of -Creme De Menthe extract!!!) 4 Squares unsweetened -chocolate; melted 1/2 c Evaporated milk 6 tb Margarine 2 3/4 c Powdered sugar 1 1/4 c Milk Bake […]

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Gumdrop Cookies Ii

Ingredients & Directions 1/3 c Shortening 1 c Flour 1/2 c Sugar 1/2 ts Baking powder 1 Egg 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Vanilla 2 tb Milk 1/2 ts Lemon extract 3/4 c Gumdrops cut in small pieces Cream shortening and sugar to-gether, add beaten egg and mix, add flavorings.Sift flour,baking powder and salt to-gether […]

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Peanut Blossom Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 1/2 c Butter 1/3 c Chunky peanut butter 1/2 c Sugar 1/2 c Brown sugar 1 Egg 1 ts Vanilla 1 3/4 c Flour 1 ts Baking soda 1/2 ts Salt 1 pk Chocolate stars Cream butters and sugars together, Mix in egg and vanilla, beat well. Add flour, soda, and salt. […]

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Johns Island Cornbread

Ingredients & Directions 1 c Lard 1/4 c Sugar 2 Eggs, beaten 1 3/4 c Cornmeal 1 1/4 c All-purpose flour 2 tb Baking powder 1 ts Salt 1 1/4 c Milk Combine lard and sugar, beating well. Add eggs and beat well. Sift together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture […]

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Holiday Appetizer Pie

Ingredients & Directions 1 pk (8-oz) cream cheese; -softened 2 tb Milk 1 Jar (2.5-oz) dried beef; -finely snipped 2 tb Instant minced onion 2 tb Finely chopped green bell -pepper 1/8 ts Pepper 1/2 c Sour cream 1/4 c Chopped walnuts Blend cream cheese & milk. Stir in beef, onion, green pepper & pepper […]

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Oatmeal Spice Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 2 1/4 c Rolled oats, quick cooking -(I’ve used old fashioned) 3 tb Orange juice, or water (or -combination) 1 c All-purpose flour, -unbleached 1/2 ts Baking soda 1/2 ts Baking powder 1/4 ts Salt, or lite salt 1/4 ts Cinnamon, heaping 1/4 ts Nutmeg, heaping 3 tb Butter or margarine, I’ve […]

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Caramel Apple Cream Pie

Ingredients & Directions 1 Nine inch pastry shell 1/4 c Butter or margarine 4 md Tart apples; peeled, cut -into 1/2 ” chunks 1 1/2 ts Pumpkin pie spice; divided 1 tb All-purpose flour; (up to 2) 1/2 c Caramel ice cream topping 1/2 c Chopped pecans 1 pk (8 oz) cream cheese; -softened 1/4 […]

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Texan Fried Pies

Ingredients & Directions 12 oz Dried Apricots 1/2 c Sugar 1 tb Lemon juice 1/2 ts Cinnamon 1/2 ts Nutmeg 3 c All-purpose flour 1 ts Salt 3/4 c Shortening 1/4 c Water Egg, beaten 1 ts Vinegar Place apricots with enough water to cover in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, recude heat and […]

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