by Allison on November 10, 2009
A time tested pie crust recipe. This pie crust keeps well in the refrigerator and will actually turn out better if kept cold until use. The added sugar gives it a slightly sweet taste.
Recipe for Refrigerator Pie Crust
Ingredients
- 5 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 cups shortening
- 1 egg
- 3 teaspoons vinegar
- cold water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
- Cut shortening into flour mixture until pea-sized.
by Allison on November 10, 2009
A delicious frosting recipe perfect for spreading or piping! Makes a nice large recipe. If you want a very white icing use clear vanilla extract.
Recipe for Easy Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 6 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 cups butter unsalted
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 – 4 tablespoons whipping cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- With an electric whisk mixer, beat together sugar and butter.
- Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
- Add vanilla and cream and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if desired for spreading consistency.
by Lisa on November 2, 2009
A simple time-tested, moist, turkey stuffing recipe.
Mom’s Turkey Stuffing
Ingredients
- 1 loaf bread, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup softened margarine or butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sage
- 1 onion chopped
Instructions
- Place cubed bread into large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
- Add to bread and blend until bread is evenly moistened.
- Place into the turkey before roasting.
- OR If you wish to bake it, add a cup of turkey or chicken stock, or water and mix until bread is moistened. Place mixture into a buttered casserole dish and bake at 350° F for 30 – 40 minutes.
