Crazy Cake

Description This cake was popular during the Depression, and does not have eggs in it. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¾ cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups cold water Instructions Sift … Read more

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Description Energy packed cookies that please even a finicky teenager! Raisins can be substituted for chocolate chips. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup margarine ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 1 egg … Read more

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Description This is a great cookie with fresh strawberries, in addition to the great taste of a strawberry shortcake! Ingredients 2 ¼ cups fresh strawberries, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 tablespoon white sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter … Read more

Anzac Biscuits I

Description Traditional recipe from Australia and New Zealand. Associated with the joint public holiday (ANZAC Day) to commemorate the Gallipoli landings during WW1. Ingredients 1 cup quick cooking oats ¾ cup flaked coconut 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup white sugar ½ cup butter 1 tablespoon golden syrup 2 tablespoons boiling … Read more

Grandma’s Egg Custard Pie

Description This is the 1999 American Pie Council’s National Pie Championship’s first place winner in the Custard Pie Category. Ingredients 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust 3 eggs, beaten ¾ cup white sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg white 2 ½ cups scalded milk ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 drops yellow food … Read more

Dump Cake V

Description This recipe for dump cake is more like a cobbler type dessert than it is a cake. I serve it in a bowl with whipped cream, ice cream, or frozen whipped topping. It is quick to prepare and it is delicious. Ingredients 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling 1 (20 ounce) can crushed … Read more

Lime Bars

Description A different take on the lemon bars we all love. I actually prefer them to lemon. This is my favorite bar cookie and I’m asked to bring it when going to a potluck or picnic. The recipe says it serves 36, but you can’t eat just one of these delicious, tangy lime bars. You … Read more

Best No-Bake Cheesecake

Description This is an amazing recipe that I just threw together one day. Everyone loves it so much, it doesn’t last long. This is good with any kind of canned or fresh fruit. Ingredients 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs ⅓ cup packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅓ cup butter, melted 2 (8 ounce) … Read more

David’s Yellow Cake

Description After trying different cake recipes that I thought were too dry, I decided to try making up one of my own. Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 ½ cups white sugar 8 egg yolks ¾ cup milk 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Instructions Preheat the oven … Read more