This very old fashioned dressing is perfect for your fresh garden vegetables. It can be used again and again simply by adding new vegetables to the marinade. 3/4 cup white vinegar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp. mustard seed 1 tsp. celery salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. salt [...]
Posted in Retro, Salads, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged fire and ice, kraft recipes, marinated tomatoes, perfect 10 cookbooks, tomatoes and cucumbers
Here’s a recipe that is over 100 years old (with updated preparation). This was a cherished family favorite. 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs, separated 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar In medium mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, mixing [...]
Posted in Desserts, Pies, Retro | Tagged country recipes, heirloom recipes, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, transparent pie
Here is a time-honored recipe from the hills of West Virginia. Double pastry crust for 9-inch pie 4 cups prepared wild blackberries (or any fresh blackberries) 3 Tbsp. minute tapioca 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. butter, melted 1 egg, slightly beaten for pastry wash 1 (additional) Tbsp. sugar for dusting In large bowl, [...]
Posted in Desserts, Pies, Retro | Tagged Blackberry pie, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, recipes West Virginia, wild blackberry pie
Heavenly combination of sweet creamy filling topped with farm fresh peaches. Now this is summertime! 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell 6 large fresh peaches, peeled, sliced 2 eggs, slightly beaten 3/4 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 cups milk 1/4 tsp. nutmeg (if desired) 1/4 tsp. cinnamon (if desired) Sprinkle the [...]
Posted in Desserts, Pies, Retro | Tagged kraft recipes, Peach pie, peaches and cream pie, perfect 10 cookbooks, summer pies
Every blueberry lover’s favorite pie. Pastry for double crust pie 4 cups fresh blueberries 5 Tbsp. flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. butter 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 Tbsp. sugar (for dusting) Combine all ingredients, except butter, and pile into a 9 or 10-inch pie shell. Dot with [...]
Posted in Desserts, Pies, Retro | Tagged Blueberry Girl, blueberry pie, fruit pie, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, summer pies
Nothing says summer like a fresh blackberry cobbler. This is easy to make and incredibly good served hot or cold. 2 cups flour 1 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup butter flavored Crisco 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 1/2 cups blackberries 1 Tbsp. [...]
Posted in Desserts, Pies, Retro | Tagged blackberries, blackberry cobbler, cobbler, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks
This cake is incredibly moist and sweet and tastes just like a Twinkie, even better! Perfect for birthdays, picnics, or just when you need to feel loved! It’s just that good! 1 box yellow cake mix 1 can cream of coconut 1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 (8 oz.) carton Cool Whip Prepare cake [...]
Posted in Cakes, Desserts, Holidays, Retro | Tagged cream of coconut, kraft cakes, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, Twinkie cake
Nothing says summer like homemade peach ice cream. 6 cups chopped peaches 2 ½ cups sugar 2 Tbsp. flour ½ tsp. salt 3 eggs, beaten 1 qt. milk ½ pt. whipping cream 1 Tbsp. vanilla Place peaches in bowl and sprinkle with 1 cup sugar. In saucepan, combine remaining sugar, flour and salt and blend [...]
Posted in Desserts, Holidays, Retro | Tagged fresh peaches, kraft, kraft recipes, peach ice cream, perfect 10 cookbooks, summer desserts
Pure heaven when spread on fresh homemade biscuits. Nothing quite like homemade jam. 5 cups fresh blackberries, crushed 7 cups sugar 1 pouch fruit pectin Wash jam or jelly jars, bands and lids in hot soapy water and rinse well. Dry bands and set aside. Keep jars and lids heated in saucepan of simmering water [...]
Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Jams and Jellies, Retro | Tagged blackberry jam, Kraft recipe, perfect 10 cookbooks
If you like the candy bar, you’ve got to try the cake! Easy chocolate cake covered with flaked coconut. 1 (18.25 oz.) packaged devil’s food cake mix 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 25 large marshmallows 1 (14 oz.) package flaked coconut 1/2 cup butter 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips [...]
Posted in Cakes, Retro | Tagged almond joy cake, chocolate cake, coconut cake, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks