Nothing like good home-baked pizza.
DINNER TIME
TEXAS SHEET CAKE
Another oldie brought to the forefront. (First published back in 2024)
This is a recipe that was given to me way back when I was a Junior Women’s clubber, and it is my very favorite way to enjoy chocolate cake. It is a moist, fudgie dessert, that is more like a brownie than cake.
INGREDIENTS for CAKE
2 sticks butter or margarine
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
Combine margarine/butter, cocoa and water in saucepan., and bring to a boil over low heat. Remove from heat, and add flour, sugar and salt. Mix well and add eggs, sour cream, soda and vanilla. Again, mix thoroughly.
Pour into a greased 9×13 pan, and bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove from oven and leave in pan. Frost immediately.
FROSTING
1 stick butter or margarine
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 pound confectioners sugar
6 tablespoons milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla
Combine margarine/butter, cocoa and milk in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add sugar, nuts and vanilla. Mix well and immediately pour over cake.
Let cool, and enjoy!!!😋😋
RE-STEW
Many years ago when I was a young mother with a new baby, a kind neighbor brought me a bowl of stew for dinner. It was so good, that I immediately ran over and begged her for the recipe. It has been a favorite in my family ever since.
If you try it, be sure to use all the different spices exactly as they are in the recipe to get the full benefit of it’s unique flavor.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons fat (any type)
2 pounds beef chuck, cut in large cubes
1 large onion, sliced
1 clove garlic
4 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 bay leaves
Pinch of allspice
Carrots and Potatoes (No definite amounts given. Put in as many or few as you like) I just throw some in until it looks like enough to feed the family.
A little corn starch and water (Adjust this to your liking)
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat fat in a large heavy saucepan. (I use a six quart dutch oven)
Brown meat on all sides. Add water and spices.
Simmer 2 hours.
Add vegetables, and cook until they are tender.
Add corn starch to a small amount of water and stir into the stew to thicken the juices.
COFFEE CHAT
ALL THINGS PUMPKIN
It’s that time of year again (short summer wasn’t it) (winks)!
Time for “All things pumpkin”.
The last thing I would have ever expected to see was fudge made from pumpkin, and I was very surprised when a friend (in the real world) shared this recipe with me.
I was equally surprised when it turned out to be delicious!!!
COMMON GROUND
Great to be rubbing elbows with cooking celebrities. He’s just one of the gang!! Really nice guy! Love of good food brings us all together!
LOADED OATMEAL COOKIES
Heck let’s just do it the easy way and turn it into a jpeg file.
When I am waking up with a morning cup of coffee, I like to have something solid to go with it. Something flavorful, but not too sweet.
These cookies fill that requirement nicely! I jokingly call them my “Trail Mix”cookies. (Picture will be updated later, since it is obviously not Christmas season right now)
Recipe as I get the time to type it in.
IN THE KITCHEN
NATIONAL PECAN PIE DAY
According to Bill, today is National Pecan Pie Day….I always make one for Christmas, so maybe it’s time for “Christmas in July”!
WHAT’S COOKIN
I always post my Monday routine of LAUNDRY CORN BREAD AND PINTO BEANS, and today I got this as one of the responses. I love the idea and am going to try it just as soon as I get the chance.
