Green Beans and Potatoes2 pounds green beans, cut into pieces2 pounds potatoes, unpeeled, diced1 large onion, diced2 large pieces bacon, sliced2 cans vegetable broth1 can cream of mushroom soupSalt and pepper to tastePrepare the green beans and potatoes. Cook the bacon until it begins to get crispy and then add the onions; cook until they [...]

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Upside-Down Chocolate CupcakesSource: Whitman’s Chocolate CookbookYield: 121/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 tablespoon water 36 to 48 walnut halves1 cup cake flour, sifted 1/3 cup cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup [...]

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Impossible Mexican Fiesta CasseroleYield: 6 servings1 pound lean ground beef Salt and pepper, to taste 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese (1 cup)1 cup dairy sour cream 2/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 cups buttermilk biscuit baking mix1/2 cup water 1 to 3 tomatoes, thinly sliced3/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped [...]

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Philadelphia Sticky BunsThis is the famous bun of the Quaker City.1 1/4 cups milk1 package active dry yeast1/4 cup warm, not hot, water5 cups sifted flour, or more1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon granulated sugar1/2 cup shortening3/4 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1/4 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup brown sugar2 teaspoons cinnamon1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup raisins or [...]

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Ding Dong Delight Dessert1 box Ding Dongs or Little Debbie    chocolate devil’s food cakes1 large box instant chocolate pudding1 (9 ounce) container Cool Whip?1 Hershey candy bar1/2 to 3/4 cup nutsMix pudding as to box directions. Crumble cake in bottom of large serving bowl; top with pudding. Repeat with another layer of cakes, then pudding. [...]

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Tennessee Ernie Ford’s Pea-Picking Cake1 (18.25 oz.) box yellow or white cake mix1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine4 eggs1 small can mandarin oranges, save juice for cake mixCombine cake ingredients and bake in greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Test cake doneness with wooden pick. [...]

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Gourmet Popsicles1 small box gelatin (any flavor)1 envelope unsweetened Kool-Aid (same flavor as gelatin)1 cup granulated sugar2 cups hot water2 cups cold waterStir well or shake to mix. Pour into ice cups and freeze.Yields 20.

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Whipped Cream Frosting5 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extractIn a saucepan dissolve flour with milk. Cook until a thick paste forms (this will look like wallpaper paste). Remove from heat and cover with plastic wrap until completely cool.In a large bowl, add sugar, butter and [...]

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Meat Pies1 pound ground meat1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons tomato pasteJuice of 1 lemon1 (8 ounce) ctn. sour creamGround cinnamon, to tasteSalt and pepper2 (10 ounce) cans flaky refrigerator biscuitsOil (for deep fat frying)Brown meat and onion. Add next five ingredients. Break up meat while browning. The meat does not have to be cooked; just [...]

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Apple Pecan Coffee Cake2 cups granulated sugar1 cup vegetable oil2 eggs2 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups chopped pecans2 cups chopped Granny Smith applesGrease and flour a 9 x 13-inch pan. Combine sugar and oil. Add well beaten eggs. Sift dry ingredients and add all at [...]

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