These are recipes that I make again and again... dishes that are not only my personal favorites, but also the favorites of family and friends. They have three hallmarks of good cooking in common: - Simplicity...toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then remove from pan. This cake is great by itself or as the shortcake part of strawberry shortcake

Biscuits...Quick! 2 cups flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup shortening or lard 1/2 cup milk Preheat oven to 425. Sift the dry ingredients together... pour that mixture over the other ingredients you have combined in a large container. Mix well. Spread in a buttered broiler pan. Let set and refrigerate overnight. Cut into 1-inch x 1-inch squares

Deli-Style Cheesecake Crust: 3 c. Graham Cracker Crumbs 1/2 c. Sugar 1 c. melted Butter Filling: 6 8-oz. pkgs., Cream Cheese 3 c. Sugar 8 Eggs 2 tsp. Vanilla 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon Topping: 1/2...the cream cheese mixture in each one. Bake about 20 minutes, until a toothpick tests clean. Cool the cupcakes in the pans for 15 minutes, then remove the cupcakes from the pans and cool completely

White Magnolia Biscuits First, some helpful hints for biscuits: - Flour is measured by Spooning into a measuring cup and leveling off. Sifting is not needed. - Mixing the liquid ingredients into the...can be made fairly easily. Bread should be well-baked in an oven and not used the same day, nor is it especially nourishing when made from very fresh wheat and if it is digested slowly. (Milham, 121

Magic Homemade Mayonnaise 1 can, Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT Evaporated) 1/2 c. Vinegar 1/2 c. Vegetable oil 1 tsp. dry Mustard 1/2 tsp. Salt dash, Cayenne Pepper 1 Egg In small mixer bowl,... Fahrenheit to Celsius (Centigrade): Subtract 32 -then- Multiply by 5 -then- Divide by 9 Celsius (Centigrade) to Fahrenheit: Multiply by 9 -then- Divide by 5 -then- Add 32

Monday Night Beer Dip 1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 8-oz. pkg. process cheese (preferably Mexican style with jalapeno peppers), cubed (like Velveeta) 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1/2 cup chopped...with dry ingredients. Stir in sauerkraut. Add raisins and nuts, if you're using them.Turn into two 8 or 9 inch greased and floured cake pans. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Cool and frost as desired.

Chinese Five-Spice Powder Blend 2 tsp. anise seeds, crushed 2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 2 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed 2 tsp. ground cloves 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp...tightly sealed container and refrigerate.The liqueur will keep for at least 2 months if kept cool. Be sure to shake the bottle well before serving. Great alone over ice or added to hot coffee. Makes 4 cups

Factoids about the "Stinking Rose"... What Ailments Has Garlic Been Claimed to Prevent and Correct? There are numerous medical claims about the benefits of garlic. The claims range from highly controlled...Return the combined mixture to the pan and stir continuously over moderate heat until it coats the back of a spoon. About 10-15 minutes. Cool in an ice bath and freeze until firm. Makes 4-5 servings

Taco Snack Mix 3 cups lightly-salted Peanuts 3 cups corn chips 3 cups spoon-size Shredded Wheat Cereal 2 cups lightly salted pretzels 1 (1.25 ounce) package Taco Seasoning mix 1/4 cup butter or...with salad dressing mix; toss until well coated. Seasoning Substitutes: Use Cheese Garlic, Garlic & Herbs, Zesty Italian or Mild Italian Salad Dressing Mix in place of Italian salad dressing mix

Cottage Cheese Quiche 1 10-oz. Pkg. frozen chopped Spinach, thawed and drained 6 Eggs 1 8-oz. can, refrigerated Crescent Rolls 1 4-oz. can, sliced mushrooms, drained 1 c. small-curd Cottage Cheese...into pie plate and sprinkle with the pecans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until a knife inserted midway between the center and the edge comes out clean. Cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving