Snack Cracker Pecan Delight

Who doesn`t like snack crackers!

Snack Cracker Pecan Delight

6 egg whites
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon vanilla
40 round plain snack crackers, finely rolled into crumbs
1 3/4 cups pecans, chopped

Beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually add sugar, baking powder and vanilla. Fold in cracker crumbs and pecans. Pour mixture into 13 x 9 -inch greased cake pan. Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees.Cool. Cut in squares. Top with whipped cream and maraschino cherry.

Brownie Pie

I have decided that this week a dessert recipe for each day besides the other recipes.

Brownie Pie

3 egg whites
dash of salt
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup fine chocolate wafers crumbs
1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
sweetened whipping cream

Beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar , beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in crumbs, nutmeats and vanilla. Spread evenly in lightly buttered 9-inch pie plate. Bake 35 minutes at 325 degrees. cool thoroughly. Spread top with sweetened whipped cream. Chill 3 to 4 hours. Trim with shaved unsweetened chocolate.

Easy Apple Pudding

I am putting two recipes today.

Easy Apple Pudding

4 medium apples, pared and sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup water
3 Tablespoons lemon juice

Combine all ingredients and mix well, but carefully. Turn into greased baking dish and bake 30 minutes at 375 degrees or until apples are just tender.

Skillet Country Cake

Sorry about not posting yesterday, but the weather has been so nice , I have been working outside in the garden .

Skillet Country Cake

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sweet milk
2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon vanilla

Cream margarine. Add sugar and beat well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Sift flour and baking powder. Add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Add vanilla. Pour into greased iron or heavy skillet. Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve warm with butter, jelly or marmalade.

Seafood salad

I like seafood!

Seafood Salad
Mrs. Leila M. Callaway

2 cups tuna or salmon, flaked
2 cups celery, chopped
1/4 cup sweet pickle, chopped
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion, if desired
2 hard cooked eggs
mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon green pepper, chopped

Flake fish lightly. add celery, pickles, salt, pepper and onion, if desired. Moisten with mayonnaise. Serve on crisp lettuce. Garnish with slice of eggs. Sprinkle with paprika.

SDtrawberry Rhubarb Pie

Strawberry season is upon us, here a recipe to try using them.

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

1 1/2 cups sugar
3 Tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups rhubarb, cut in 1/2-inch pieces ( I used frozen)
1 package frozen strawberries
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
1 pie crust and lattice top

Combine sugar, salt , nutmeg and tapioca. Add rhubarb and strawberries and mix well.Let mixture stand for 20 or 30 minutes. Pour into pie plate and dot with butter or margarine. Top with a lattice crust. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 400 degrees. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Heavenly Hash Falmbe

This recipe has grapes and bananas and pineapple....good combination!

Heavenly Hash Flambe

1 pint whipping cream
1 small bunch red grapes, seeded and halved
2 or 3 bananas, sliced
1/2 cup black walnuts, chopped
1 small can pineapple chunks
2 or 3 dozen miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup sugar
8 cubes sugar
1/4 cup brandy

Whip cream until stiff peaks foam. Fold in sugar. Add all fruits and marshmallows and fold in with spoon. Place in parfait glasses., Soak 8 cubes and serve flaming. Serves 8.