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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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Maine Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

From August 1975 Maine Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie 1 pie shell (pre-baked) 1 8 oz package cream cheese 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup blueberries 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon lemon juice confectioner’s sugar cinnamon nutmeg Blend the cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar together. Add […]

Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding 5-6 slices stale bread (cut into 1” cubes) 2 eggs 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups milk Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Put bread into greased casserole dish. Mix all other ingredients and pour over. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 30 minutes.  

Sour Cream Spice Cake

1 cup sour cream 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 salt 3 tablespoons cocoa, (I think) 1/2 cup raisins, soaked in hot water 2 1/4 cups flour, “enough to make batter” 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat oven to “350ish.” Bake as regular […]

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad 2 slices bacon 1 onion 1 tablespoon flour (or less) 1/2 cup vinegar 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons prepared mustard 5 cups potatoes (cooked and sliced) parsley (chopped) Fry the bacon until crisp but not burnt. Remove bacon and crumble. Chop onion and […]

Corn Fritters

  Corn Fritters 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1 cup cooked corn 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt pinch cayenne 1 tablespoon oil Beat egg, add the other ingredients. Form into patties and fry in oil until lightly browned. Serve with bacon  

Easy Penuche Icing

This recipe dates back to Gramma’s high school days in Home Economics in 1931 or 1932. She learned how to make white sauce, “blemage,” (a white, bland custard), fudge and penuche frosting. The other subject was sewing. Easy Penuche Icing 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) 2 tablespoons milk 1 cup confectioner’s sugar […]

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 […]