Cookies with a Kiss

Valentine's Day
Special
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When making
Peanut Butter Cookies
add something special

Follow the recipe as you normally would, then after pressing the
cookie dough down on the cookie sheet with a damp fork, place a
Hershey Kiss on top and lightly press it down.
Do this with each cookie before placing in the oven.

March Meeting Loaf

From an
1897
cook book
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A March Special
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This is a Massachusetts dish.
The foundation is a plain rusk,
and in the olden time when it was originated,
the sweetening was homemade Maple Sugar,
and the 'Currants" were dried Blueberries or Huckleberries.
In the morning;
put together
1 c. Yeast,
1 c. Sugar,
3 c. Milk,
and Flour enough to make a thick sponge.
At night,
add 1 c. Sugar,
1 c. Shortening,
1/2 Butter,
1/2 Lard,
and 2 c. Currants.
Add an Egg, if you choose,
and Flour enough to stiffen.
Let it rise over night.
The next morning knead,
and put in pans to rise.

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In New Hampshire,
this goes by the name of
"Election Cake."
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Daisy Salad

From a
1911
cook book
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A Spring time Special
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Cut the Whites of 8 Hard Boiled Eggs into rings,
and mix the Yolks with 1 pt. of good Mayonnaise Dressing.
On a Platter,
arrange Lettuce Leaves in a circle
so that every 2 will be in a round, or cup-like shape.
On these cups,
arrange the Egg rings to simulate daisy petals,
and heap the Yolks in the center.
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Clover Leaf Sandwiches

From a
1923
cook book
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St. Patrick's Day
Special

2 Green Peppers
1/2 lb. English Walnut Meats
1 Loaf Sandwich Bread
1/4 lb. Butter
1 pk. Philadelphia Cream Cheese
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Remove the center of the Green Pepper.
Chop the Walnuts
and mix with the Cream Cheese.
Fill the Green Peppers
with this Paste of Cream Cheese and Nuts
and cut the Green Peppers crosswise in thick slices.
Cut the Loaf of Bread in thin slices,
Butter the Bread very sparingly
and place a slice of Stuffed Pepper between the Bread.
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Christmas Pudding

From an
1897
cook book
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a Christmas Special
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10 Crackers
1 Qt. Milk
8 Eggs
1 lb. Sugar
1 c. Molasses
1 c. Brandy
1 lb, Suet, {chopped
1 large Tbsp. Salt
1 Tbsp. Nutmeg
1/2 Tbsp. Mace
1 Tbsp. Cloves
1 Lemon Rind, {grated
1/4 lb. Citron
1 lb. Currants
1 1/2 lbs.
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Pound the Crackers
and add them to
1 Qt. of Milk.
Mix and let it stand over night.

In the morning
rub through a colander,
add the Eggs,
Sugar,
Molasses,
Brandy,
Suit,
Salt,
Nutmeg,
Mace,
Cloves,
grated Lemon Rind,
Citron,
Currants,
and Raisins.
Mix together well.
Boil for 5 hours.
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Fruit Cake

From a
1920
cook book
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a Christmas Speciel

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1 lb. Currants
1 lb. Raisins
1/2 lb. Citron, (cut in small pieces)
1 c. Nut Meats, (broken)
the Juice of 1 Lemon
the Grated Rind of 1 Lemon
the Grated Rind of 1 Orange
1 c. Molasses
2 Eggs
2 c. Flour
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Nutmeg
1/2 tsp. Cloves
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 c. Light Brown Sugar
1 scant c. Butter
1/2 c. Coffee with 1 tsp. Baking Soda dissolved in it
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Mix all ingredients together with the fingers
and let it stand over night.
In the morning,
Butter and line with paper
2 Bread pans.
Put the Cake in the pans
and bake 2 hours over a low flame.
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NEW YEAR'S Cakes (or Caraway cookies)

From a
1947
cook book
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a NEW YEAR'S
Special
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1/2 c. Butter
1 Egg
1/2 tsp. Salt
3/4 c. Milk
1 c. Sugar
2 c. Flour
2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 1/2 Tbsp. Caraway Seeds
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Cream Butter, add Sugar and Egg.
Sift dry ingredients,
add alternately with Milk
and roll 1/2 inch thick.
Bake on greased baking sheet at 380 degrees
for about 12 to 15 minutes.
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Christollen

An old
recipe

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a Christmas Special

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1/2 c. Milk
1/4 c. Sugar
1 tsp. Salt
2 Tbsp. Shortening
1/4 c. very warm Water
1 pkg. or cake of Yeast, {active dry or compressed)
1 Egg, - beaten
2 3/4 c. Sifted Flour, (about)
1/4 c. chopped Candied Citron
1/4 c. chopped Candied Cherries
2 Tbsp. Candied Orange rind
1/2 c. chopped Blanched Almonds
1 Tbsp. soft Butter
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Scald Milk;
stir in Sugar, Salt, and Shortening;
cool to luke-warm.
Measure Water into bowl
(very warm for Active Dry Yeast;
luke-warm Water for Compressed Yeast).
Sprinkle or crumble in Yeast;
stir until dissolved.
Blend in luke-warm Milk Mixture.
Add Egg and 1/2 the Flour;
beat until smooth.
Stir in Fruit, Nuts, and remaining Flour.
Turn Dough out on a lightly Floured board;
knead until smooth and elastic.
Place in greased bowl;
brush with Shortening.
Cover;
Let rise in a warm place,
free from draft,
for about 1 1/4 hours
or until doubled in bulk.
Punch down;
turn out on a lightly Floured board.
Pat the Dough into an oval
about 10" x 14" ;
spread with soft Butter.
Fold in two the long way,
curving ends slightly.
Press folded edge firmly so it won't spring open.
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Let rise for about 1 hour
or until doubled in bulk.
Bake at 350 F. for 30 to 35 minutes.
Cool.
If desired, frost with Confectioner's Sugar Icing.
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Pop Corn Balls

From an
1888
cook book
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a Christmas Special

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To 6 quarts of popped Corn,
boil 1 pint of Molasses about 15 minutes;
then put the Pop Corn into a large pan,
pour the boiled Molasses over it,
stirring briskly until thoroughly mixed.
Then, with clean hands,
make into balls of the desired size.
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Tipsy Pudding

From an
1897
cook book
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a NEW YEARS EVE
SPECIAL
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Dip pieces of Cake in Wine,
and place in a glass dish.
Pour over a boiled Custard,
decorating the top with
the White of 1 Egg beaten with a little Sugar,
or with Whipped Cream.
A few Candied Cherries
improve the looks of this dish.
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Baked Sweet Potatoes

From a
1925
cook book
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A THANKSGIVING
Special

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Fresh Sweet Potatoes cooked,
or
canned Sweet Potatoes.
Slice and put in baking dish.
Mix the Sauce of
1/2 c. Butter
1 c. Sugar
1/2 c. Boiling Water
Let it come to a good boil,
then pour over the Sweet Potatoes,
Salted, and bake to a light brown.
Just before serving,
place Marshmallows on top and brown,
and serve.
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Roast Goose

From an
1897
cook book
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Unless the Goose is very green (that is young),
it should be parboiled 1/2 an hour or more
to get rid of the rank flavor and some of the fat.
An 8 pound Goose should bake 1 hour and 15 minutes.
It is better not to be overdone.
No Fat is required to roast or bake a Goose.
Apple Sauce is its proper accompaniment.
Dredge with Salt, Pepper, and Flour,
and baste frequently.
6 boiled Mashed Potatoes,
1 Tbsp. of Salt,
1 tsp. of Pepper,
1 Tbsp. of Sage,
2 Tbsp. of Butter,
and 2 tsp. of Onion Juice
(under protest)
make a Dressing.
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English Christmas Bread

From an
1897
cook book
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A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

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To about 4 1/2 quarts of Flour,
add 2 Tbsp. of Lard,
1 handful of Salt,
1 c. of Brown Sugar.
Set on the back of the stove to warm.
Boil 4 medium-sized Potatoes,
strain and when lukewarm add 5 Yeast Cakes,
1/2 c. of Sugar,
enough Flour to make a Sponge.
While the Sponge is rising,
add to the Flour
2 lbs. of Raisins,
1 1/2 lbs. of large Raisins,
1/4 lb. of Candied Citron,
2 tsp. each of
Allspice,
Cinnamon,
and Mace,
1 tsp. of Cloves,
1 handful of Caraway seeds.
When the Sponge is ready,
add to the whole,
use enough lukewarm Water to make
about the same as White Bread,
adding 1/2 c. of Syrup to the Water.
Let rise over night,
put in tins,
let rise again,
then bake in a slow oven.
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Christmas Fruit Cookies

From a
1909
cook book
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AA Christmas Special
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1/2 c. Lard
1/2 c. Butter
1 c. Sugar
2 Eggs, beaten
1/2 c. Milk
2 c. Flour
1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
3/4 c. Currants
3/4 c. Raisins
2 c. Rolled Oats, uncooked
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Cream the Butter and Lard,
add the Sugar, Eggs, Milk, Flour, Baking Soda,
Currants, Raisins, and Rolled Oats.
Mix thoroughly,
drop a teaspoon at a time in unbuttered pans,
and bake in a slow oven.
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Christmas Plum Pudding

From a
1902
cook book
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.a Christmas Special
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This recipe makes one very large,
or several small Puddings:
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Take
1 1/2 lbs. of Bread-Crumbs,
1/2 lb. of Flour,
2 lbs. of finely shred Beef Suit,
2 lbs. of Raisins,
2 lbs. of Currants, washed, picked, and dried,
2 lbs. Sugar,
1/4 lb. of Candied Lemon and Citron Peel,
that is
2 ozs. of each.
Also, 2 small Nutmegs, grated,
the Juice of 1 Lemon,
and the rind finely chopped,
1 tsp. of Salt,
2 ozs. of sweet Almonds, blanched and sliced,
16 Eggs,
1 glass of Brandy,
and as much Milk as will wet it,
but no more than that,
as it makes the Pudding heavy.
It should be as stiff as paste.
Mix all of the dry ingredients thoroughly,
then add the Eggs and Milk,
and last of all,
the Brandy.
Boil it, and keep boiling for 10 hours.
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Best Sauce for Plum Pudding
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Take 1/2 lb. of Butter,
wash the Salt from it,
and cream until very light;
stir in 3/4 lb. of Brown Sugar,
and the beaten Yolk of 1 Egg;
simmer over a slow fire or
on the back of a stove for a few minutes,
and when at boiling heat
add 1/2 pint of good cooking Wine.
Serve in a sauce-boat,
and sprinkle Nutmeg over the surface.
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If you would serve your Pudding
in true English style,
have ready 1 gill (1/2 cup) of pure Alcohol,
and the pudding being turned out in a
large and handsome platter,
just as the servant enters the dining-room
let another person outside the door be furnished
with a lighted match.
Having poured the Alcohol over the Pudding,
ignite it with the match,
and a beautiful, leaping blue flame will
gladden the eyes of the beholders.
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Scalloped Turkey

From a
1909
cook book
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A Thanksgiving Special
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Into small ramequin dishes
sprinkle Dried Bread Crumbs browned in Butter.
Over this put a layer, 1 1/2 inches deep,
of chopped, cold Turkey
moistened by a spoonful of Giblet Gravy.
Cover with browned Bread Crumbs.
Bake until chestnut brown.
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Thanksgiving Pudding

From an
1888
cook book
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A Thanksgiving Special
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Pound 20 Crackers fine,
add 5 c. of Milk,
and let it swell.
Beat well 14 Eggs,
a pint bowl of Sugar,
1 teacup ( 1/2 c. ) of Molasses,
2 small Nutmegs,
2 tsp. of ground Clove,
3 tsp. of ground Cinnamon,
2 tsp. of Salt,
and 1/2 tsp. of Baking Soda,
and add to the Cracker lastly
a pint bowl heaped of Raisins,
and Citron if you like.

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This quantity will make two Puddings.
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E-Z Mother's Day Delight cake

Unknown source

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Mother's Day

Special

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1 box yellow Cake mix

1 large can crushed Pineapple

1/4 c. Sugar

1 pkg. instant Vanilla Pudding

1 carton Cool Whip

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Bake yellow Cake mix as directed,

then poke with holes.

Boil the Pineapple with the Sugar for 2 minutes.

Let cool for at least 6 or 7 minutes.

Pour over warm Cake & refrigerate.

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Mix the instant Vanilla Pudding,

and pour over cold Cake.

Spread the Cool Whip over top.

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Keep Refrigerated

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Cream Cheese Salad

Found in an

1897

cook book

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EASTER SPECIAL

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8 oz. Cream Cheese

little Milk

some Lettuce Leaves

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A French Dressing made of;

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4 Tbsp. Oil

2 Tbsp. Vinegar

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/4 tsp. Pepper

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Moisten the Cream Cheese with a little Milk;

form into small egg shapes and serve in nests

of Lettuce Leaves with a French Dressing

made of the Oil, Vinegar, Salt, and Pepper.

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(egg shapes may be colored with Food coloring)

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DON'T FORGET

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NOTE:
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Take a look at the

Monthly Specials.

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