by Gramma’s Gramma (Gramma Wendt) Although these are good and easy enough to make, as Gramma says, “You can’t go wrong with Bisquick!” Baking Powder Biscuits 2 cups flour (the fresher, the better) 3 teaspoons baking powder (once again, fresh!) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup milk 4 tablespoons shortening Refrigerate ALL ingredients – make sure […]
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The Gramma Dorothy Cookbook
Some years ago, my niece Jaime had the brilliant idea to compile all of my mother’s (Gramma Dorothy) recipes into book format. The resulting “Gramma Dorothy Cookbook” was a fitting tribute. The recipes, some old and some new, brought back many memories for me and captured the essence of family. Now, I have converted these recipes into digital format and posted them on this site for all to see. Since I have not yet tried these recipes, consider them untested.
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Custard Sauce
Custard Sauce 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 egg yolks 1 1/4 cups low fat milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons sugar In saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir hot milk mixture a little at a time into beaten egg yolks. Return […]
Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Enchiladas 2 4 oz cans chopped green chiles 1 large clove garlic (minced) 1 large can chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups onions (chopped) 1/2 teaspoon oregano 2 tablespoons oil 12 corn tortillas ((plus 1/3 cup oil)) 3 cups shredded cooked poultry 2 cups shredded cheese 2 cups sour cream 1 teaspoon salt […]
Exotic Pot Roast
Exotic Pot Roast 4 pounds rolled rump or top round 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 clove garlic (minced) 1/2 cup onions (chopped) 1 teaspoon salt 16 ounces tomato sauce ((2 cans)) 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 square unsweetened chocolate (melted) 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon orange peel (grated) 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon […]
Rocks
Rocks 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 cups flour 1 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 pounds walnuts (finely chopped) 1 pound dates (finely chopped) 1 teaspoon allspice Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and add sugar and eggs, then the ground dates and walnuts. Mix with […]
Chocolate Glaze
Chocolate Glaze 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 tablespoon plus 2 taspoons hot water 1 cup confectioner’s sugar (sifted) few grains salt 1 tablespoon oil Dissolve cocoa in water. Add oil and blend in sugar and salt. If needed add more sugar to thicken or water to thin. Spoon over cake.
Gramma’s Meatloaf
The secret is to form a free-standing loaf so that a large surface area is exposed. I’m not a big fan of ketchup on meat loaf, but you can certainly add up to 1/2 cup if you want. Gramma’s Meatloaf Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes Servings […]
San Francisco Stew
More of a casserole, this dish was what my Gramma would frequently make during our non-holiday get togethers. The brown sugar and bacon on top made it really appealing to my sister and I, because as you know, everything is better with bacon!
Carrot Cake Frosting
This is a change of pace from the ubiquitous cream cheese frosting. More like a glaze, the buttermilk adds a little tanginess, Carrot Cake Frosting 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla Boil all ingredients together for five minutes, stirring constantly. Poke […]