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Simple Baked Apples

(1 reviews) Posted by ccferne  

Fannie Farmer says: "Only firm, tart cooking apples bake well." MORE»

Recipe #354844

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Wild Rice Casserole

Posted by ccferne  

A standby for buffet dinners and fancy potlucks. This is one of the best recipes my mother ever made, so I was really glad to unearth it from her paste-in book. Frankly I was surprised that it's so easy to make. The recipe is originally from... MORE»

Recipe #354713

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Skillet Cream Potatoes

(3 reviews) Posted by ccferne  

Another from Fannie Farmer (1965). Do you sense that I'm getting rid of that tattered volume and saving the best of it here? Fannie suggests cooking and serving this in an electric skillet which can go "on the buffet for a party." I like... MORE»

Recipe #354522

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Cornbread

(2 reviews) Posted by ccferne  

From the Fannie Farmer Cookbook (1965 edition). Fannie says you can use butter, bacon fat, chicken fat, or beef drippings for the shortening, but I usually use canola oil. MORE»

Recipe #354521

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Mayo Blitz Torte

Posted by ccferne  

From the 'Tried & True Grit' Cookbook, which consists of recipes published in 'The Grit' from 1884 to 1976. This recipe appeared on August 11, 1957. Making this cake is a fussy operation, but well worth the effort for a special occasion.... MORE»

Recipe #354520

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Aunt Isabelle's Cincinnati Chili

Posted by ccferne  

Aunt Isabelle's original recipes are cryptic to say the least. All she did was list the ingredients, and she expected the user to intuit the method(s). I have successfully made this as a vegetarian dish by substituting TVP (textured vegetable... MORE»

Recipe #354475

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Okra Pickle

(1 reviews) Posted by ccferne  

From 'Tried & True Grit'. I have not made it as written, but made a smaller batch that could be stored in the fridge — simmering ONE pound of okra pods in a brine of 1/2 c vinegar, 1 c water, 1 T salt, 1 t red pepper flakes, 1 clove garlic,... MORE»

Recipe #348953

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Ohio Pudding

Posted by ccferne  

A Fannie Farmer (1965 edition) recipe. I'm from Ohio, but this has not been traditional in my family, tho currants were always used for holiday baking and decorating cookies. My paternal grandmother was known for her suet pudding, which I would... MORE»

Recipe #347445

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Huntington Chicken

Posted by ccferne  

Comes from 'Adventures in Wine Cookery' (1965), a collection of recipes from California wine makers. As the contributor suggests, it's great party fare. You don't have to tell that there's cream of mushroom or chicken soup in it. This is worth... MORE»

Recipe #347107

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Cornbread

Posted by ccferne  

From the Fannie Farmer Cookbook (1965 edition). Fannie says you can use butter, bacon fat, chicken fat, or beef drippings for the shortening, but I usually use canola oil. MORE»

Recipe #346984

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Aromatic Barley

(1 reviews) Posted by ccferne  

From the 'Farmhouse Cookbook' by Susan Herrmann Loomis. The recipe calls for 'hulled barley' and I assume this is the same as 'pearl' barley. It's good made with veggie broth or turkey broth as well as chicken; using veggie broth would make it... MORE»

Recipe #345677

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Norwegian Anchovy Pie (Janson's Fra Stelse)

Posted by ccferne  

From "The Night Before Cookbook." They describe it as "a good luncheon or light supper dish, served with a salad and beverage. MORE»

Recipe #339535

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Connoisseur's Mushroom Soup

Posted by ccferne  

From 'The Night Before' Cookbook. Their note says: "you can add some vrey thinly sliced fresh mushrooms to the soup about half an hour before the simmering is done, or cook them separately and add them just before serving." MORE»

Recipe #339283

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Cold Poached Trout

(1 reviews) Posted by ccferne  

From "The Night Before" Cookbook. They specify 'small' trout, but I think one uses the trout one HAS. MORE»

Recipe #339244

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Cucumber Raita

Posted by ccferne  

From the Moosewood Cookbook. I have to admit I haven't tried it, but it's going into my 'Untried but Promising' file. MORE»

Recipe #338438

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Danny's Pickled Cauliflower

Posted by ccferne  

I have no idea who Danny is, but the recipe comes from a recipe e-mail list in the early 90's. MORE»

Recipe #337684

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Napa Cabbage and Ginger Slaw

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A winner from Sunset Magazine. MORE»

Recipe #337578

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Filo (Phyllo) Pizza Squares

(1 reviews) Posted by ccferne  

From the Santa Monica Mirror. You can substitute butter-flavored cooking spray for the butter, and vary the toppings with whatever you like: spinach, broccoli, cheddar, red pepper flakes, etc. Children like to help. MORE»

Recipe #337577

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Vital Spice Mix

(1 reviews) Posted by ccferne  

Don't remember where I got this recipe years ago, but the source claimed: "This mix contains complete protein, full B-complex, digestive aids, body purifiers, and decongestants; it alone could sustain you." A tablespoon or so makes a... MORE»

Recipe #337576

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Danny's Pickled Cauliflower

(1 reviews) Posted by ccferne  

I have no idea who Danny is, but the recipe comes from a recipe e-mail list in the early 90's. MORE»

Recipe #336199

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