Butter 2 baking sheets and set aside. Butter the sides of a 3-quart saucepan, and add the sugar, corn syrup, butter, and water. Stir over low heat until the butter has melted. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Continue cooking over moderate heat, without stirring, for about 20 minutes, until the […]
Holiday
Cookie Pinwheels
-FILLING – 2 c Walnuts; finely ground 1/2 c Sugar 1 ts Ground Cinnamon 1 Egg 1 ts Orange Rind; grated Prepare Pastry: Beat butter and cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in sour cream. Stir in flour and salt until firm dough forms. Add more flour if […]
Purim Manicotti
Lightly beat eggs and salt together. Gradually add 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of flour and mix until a rather soft dough is formed. Knead for 1 minute, then roll out as thin as you can. With a pizza cutter or with a very sharp knife, make 24 2″x6″ strips. Heat the oil in […]
Ribbe
The steak should be without the pork chop part. If you prefer to use a loin, extend the time in the oven to 2 1/2 – 3 hours. Break the ribs every 5 centimeters. Make a checkerboard pattern on the skin side with a sharp knife. 1-2 days before the steak goes in the oven […]
Cinnamon Dough Ornements
In a medium ball, mix all ingredients to form a ball. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. (Can be chilled overnight). Roll out dough on a cutting board, sprinkled with cinnamon to prevent sticking, to 1/4″ thickness. (If you roll too thin, ornaments will be too fragile). Cut shapes; use straw to make hole where […]
Mincemeat Cookies
Cream together shortening, sugar and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Add the well beaten egg. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with the sour milk/cream. Chill batter and divide. Cut on lightly floured board with a 2 inch cutter. Put together in pairs, moisten the undercrust with egg and use 1 1/2 tsp. of mincemeat as filling […]
Daddys Shishkabob Marinade
Mix above ingredients together in a large container and marinade Shishkabob ingredients for a minimum of 24 to 48 hours in the refrigerator. Turn occasionally to insure that the liquid is distributed throughout. Use onions, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, tomatoes, beef cubes, etc. *I serve this with consommed rice, a green salad and french bread.
Black Walnut Fudge
Cook sugar, cream of tartar, salt, and milk to soft ball stage, stirring frequently. Wipe down sides of pan to remove crystals. Remove from heat; add butter. Cool without stirring, until lukewarm. Add extract and nuts; beat until creamy. Pour into a greased square pan; cut in squares. Makes 1 1/2 pounds. Classic Holiday Cooking
Chocolate Fruitcakes
MELT butter and chocolate in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring often. Remove from heat, and cool about 15 minutes. STIR in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Add flour and salt, stirring until blended. Stir in cherries and next 3 ingredients. Spoon mixture into 4 greased and […]
Heirloom Fruitcake
Cut fruit into small pieces and chop nuts. Mix fruit and nuts with enough flour to coat well. Cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and lemon and orange juices. Resift 4 cups sifted flour with baking powder, soda, nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon. […]