OLD-TIME STAGE PLANKS

When I was growing up we would buy these and eat them with a pint of choc. ice cream or a good cold glass of milk. You cannot hardly find these anywhere now to buy.

1 Cup Molasses
1 Cup Buttermilk
1 Tablespoon Ground Ginger
1/2 Cup Solid Shortening like Crisco

3 Cups Sifted Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Tablespoon Hot Water
In a heavy kettle over medium heat melt the molasses, shortening and ginger together. Blend well. When the mixture is melted and still warm beat by hand or mixer for 10 minutes. Dissolve the soda in a tablespoon of boiling water and add to the molasses mixture. Stir good. Alternate adding the buttermilk and the flour. Gradually add in the flour. Add just enough of the 3 cups to make a good stiff dough. Beat thoroughly. Spray 2 jelly roll pans with cooking spray or can use oil. Pour the mixture into each pan and bake on 400 for 10 minutes. With the heat being this high they will burn easy on the bottom. So watch these very close. Can make a powdered sugar glaze to put on top of them if you like.

PINEAPPLE-LIME JELLO DESSERT

1 Large Bowl Cool Whip
1 Large Container Cottage Cheese
1 Large Box Lime Jello, use dry
1 Large Can Crushed Pineapple
1 Large Can Orange Segments or can use fresh oranges
1 Cup Walnuts, chopped
1 Small Jar Cherries

In a large bowl mix the cool whip and cottage cheese together. Add the dry jello. Drain the fruit and add to the mixture. Blend well. Next add the nuts and cherries.  Chill and serve.

TOMATO CROSTINI

1 Baquette
8 Teaspoons Sun-dried Tomato Spread
Olive Oil Cooking Spray
Preheat oven. Cut baquette diagonally into 8 slices. Remvoe the ends. Place on baking rack. Coat top of bread with cooking spray. Spread 1 teaspoon tomato spread on each side, sit aside. Broil 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Serve.

STRAWBERRY-LIME DRINK

2 Cups Frozen Whole Strawberries
1 (6-ounce) Container Frozen Limeade Concentrate
2 Cups Milk
1 (8oz). Container Strawberry Yogurt
Combine all ings. in blender. Blend 20 seconds. Scrape down sides. Blend for 20 more seconds or until blended. Serve

TACO JOE

1 Lb. Ground Beef
1Pack Taco Seasoning Mix
1 (8)oz. Can Tomato Sauce
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
4 Sandwich Rolls


Place ground beef in a skillet. Brown for 7 minutes or until done. Stir and break up meat as it cooks. Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Cook 2 minutes, stirring ever now and then. Sprinkle with the cheese and then cover and remove from heat. Let stand 4 or 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Top with lettuce and tomato and sour cream if you like.










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BLUEBERRY-PINEAPPLE DIP

2 Cups Frozen Blueberries
1 Small Can Pineapple Chunks
1 Cup Sour Cream
1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Place the blueberries in a bowl to thaw. When thawed add the pineapple chunks and half of the juice. In another bowl add the sour cream, brown sugar and cinnamon. Wisk together. Next add the pineapple chunks and blueberries to the sour cream mixture. Stir. Chill and serve. Can serve some over top of a piece of pound cake or a yellow cake. If pineapple chunks are two large can be cut into smaller pieces.

HAMBURGER DRESSING

1/2 Cup Sun-dried Tomatoes in oil(drained)

1/2 Cup Ranch Salad Dressing
1/4 Cup Barbecue Sauce
Mix all ings. in a blender.  Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Put on top of your hamburger or spread on the top bun instead of mayo or mustard.