Recipes
Lemon Tea Bread 1 c. sugar 2 eggs ½ c. shortening (I use butter) 1 ¾ c. flour ½ tsp. Salt 1 tsp. baking powder ½ c. milk ½ c. nuts (opt.) grated rind of 1 lemon TOPPING: ½ c. sugar juice of 1 lemon Cream sugar and shortening. Beat in eggs, one at … Read more
In this recipe the “crumbs” are made first, with some set aside for topping and the rest used to form the cake! Crumb Cake 3 cups flour2 cups brown sugar½ cup shortening or margarine1 egg, beaten1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartarPreheat oven to 375°.In a large mixing bowl, mix flour and … Read more
Warm up with this soup recipe! Cheese Soup ½ c. chopped carrots½ c. chopped celery¼ c. chopped onion2 med. potatoes, chopped¾ c. water3 T. butter1 ½ c. chicken broth¼ c. flour1 ½ c. shredded Velveeta2 c. milkSalt and pepperCook carrots, celery and potatoes in ¾ cup of water until tender (do not drain). Meanwhile, sauté … Read more
Last week we had a recipe for bread pudding, and this week we’ve got several topping options to go with it! Bread Pudding Toppings Traubensosse / Grape Sauce 1 ½ cups grape juice2 teaspoons cornstarch2 tablespoons sugarCombine ingredients in saucepan or double boiler and cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens. Serve … Read more
This recipe is re-printed from 11/14/16. Check back next week for three different topping options! Bettelman (Begger Man) Bread Pudding 5 slices bread, at least three days oldButter½ cup raisins (optional)3 cups milk⅓ plus 2 tablespoons sugarPinch salt3 eggs, beaten¼ teaspoon cinnamonPinch nutmeg Preheat oven to 350°. Toast bread lightly, butter bread, and break into … Read more
This week we’ve got a special recipe from innkeeper Bonnie’s grandmother, Lois Prine! Lemon Love Notes Blend: ½ c. butter1 c. flour ¼ c. powdered sugarPat into 9” square pan and bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Mix: 1 c sugar2 eggs½ c. flour½ tsp. baking powder2 Tbs. lemon juice or grated rind Pour over … Read more
This pink colored dessert would make a great option for any Valentine’s Day treats. Delicious Strawberry Cake 1 box white cake mix3 oz. pkg. strawberry Jello½ c. oil½ c. strawberries (drained if frozen)½ c. juice from berries4 eggs FROSTING:1 c. soft butter1 c. strawberries2 lb. powdered sugar Put cake mix, Jello, oil, strawberries and liquid … Read more
Read down to the end of this week’s recipe to see why they have this unusual name! Frätzele / Funny Faces or Raw Potato Patties 5 raw potatoes, peeled and grated2 teaspoons saltMelted vegetable shortening, ¼ inch deep in skilletApplesauce (optional) Peel and grate potatoes into a large bowl. Add salt and mix well. Heat … Read more
This tangy, sweet recipe makes one loaf. Orange Pecan Bread 8 T. (1 stick) sweet butter, softened3/4 c. granulated sugar2 eggs, separatedgrated rind of 1 lg. or 2 sm. oranges1 1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour1 1/2 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. baking sodapinch of salt1/2 c. fresh orange juice1 c. shelled pecans, choppedOrange Glaze Preheat oven to 350°. … Read more
This week we’ve got a recipe from Innkeeper Brian’s dad, Chad James! Vegetable Soup 2 lb. soup bone 1 1/2 qt. water 3 carrots, diced 3 lg. potatoes, diced 1 pkg. frozen lima beans 1 pkg. frozen sweet corn 1 qt. tomatoes (canned) 2 med. onions, diced 1/2 c. barley 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 … Read more