Saturday, July 27, 2013

BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Elbern and Marie Reid Myers
Marie is my Dad's sister

BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

From Marie Reid Myers

2 (16-oz.) pkgs. frozen, chopped broccoli
2 cups cooked rice
1 can mushroom soup
1 can chicken soup
1 cup shredded, sharp cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup chopped celery

Saute celery and onion in butter until limp.  

Mix all ingredients and place in buttered casserole.

Almonds can be added, as well as 2 cups chopped meat of your choice.

Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes.



Thursday, July 25, 2013

QUICK PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Tom and Ada Parks
Ada is my cousin, daughter of my Dad's sister, Marie



QUICK PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
From Ada Myers Parks

This recipe is Tom's favorite "Christmas" candy.

3 cups sugar
4 and 1/2 T. butter
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 and 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
1 (18 oz.) jar creamy peanut butter - Be sure to give attention to the oz. on      the peanut butter jar.
1 and 1/2 t. vanilla

Combine sugar, butter and evaporated milk in an electric skillet. Set thermostat at 280 degrees.

Bring mixture to a boil; boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.  Turn off skillet.

Add marshmallows, peanut butter and vanilla.

Stir until marshmallows and peanut butter are melted and blended.

Pour into buttered 8x13-inch Pyrex dish.

Cool; cut into squares.  Yield: 3 pounds candy.

ENJOY!!




Wednesday, July 24, 2013

JUDI'S CAKE

Grandpa and Grandma (John and Judi) having fun!



Judi and Gavin





JUDI'S CAKE
From Judi

1 box vanilla wafers, crushed*
1 box raisins
1 pkg. coconut
1 pkg. pecans, chopped
1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk

Mix ingredients together. Lightly mash into greased pyrex square. 

Refrigerate.  

*Note:  Stir last four ingredients and then add crushed vanilla wafers gradually until the consistency is moist and chewy--the recipe can be dry if there are too many crushed vanilla wafers.