mr'- HCook 9 s Question 8 Corner If you are looking for a recipe but can’t seem to find it anywhere, send your recipe request to Cook's Question Corner, care of Lancaster Farming, P.O. Box 366, Lititz, Pa. 17543. There’s no need to send a SASE. If we receive an answer to your question, we will publish it as soon as possible. Answers to recipe requests should be sent to the same address. QUESTION- Elaine Weaver, Stevens, would like a recipe for root beer flavored cookies. QUESTION - Martha Oberholtzer, Mifflmburg, would like to know which varieties of sweet corn freeze well, and what method is best to prepare corn to freeze so it tastes good and tender. QUESTION - Elizabeth Hlubik, Columbus, N.J., would like a recipe for Irish Whiskey Cake. QUESTION - Mrs. Stanley Sherry, Berkshire, N Y., would like a recipe for Monks Bread, a raisin-cinnamon loaf. QUESTION - Mrs. Ruth Kopp, Tower City, would like a recipe for a jelly roll type of cake filled with sliced bananas and a creamy filling. QUESTION - Ronnie Czebotar, Wading River, N.Y , would like to know how to roast a pig outdoors on a spit QUESTION - Jeanne Kenna, Ottsville, would like a recipe for spinach bread, a non-yeast type of bread preferably made without cheese. ANSWER - Mrs. Paul Hoover, Ephrata, requested recipes using string beans. Thanks go to Alverna Martin, Wellsboro, Martha Oberholtzer, Mifflmburg, and Florence Nauman, Manheim, for sharing the following recipes. 1 can green beans 1 can yellow beans 1 can lima beans or peas 1 can red kidney beans (washed and drained) 4 sticks celery (cut up fine) 1 small onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced Canned beans can be substituted with fresh cooked and using various varieties, just so you have the approximate amount. 1 cup sugar 1 cup vinegar 1 tablespoon salt Vz cup salad oil 1 teaspoon paprika Mix well. Pour over vegetables and chill 24 hours Weiner Bean Casserole 2 large potatoes, sliced Vz quart cooked green beans Vz pound wemers, cut up Onion, optional 1 cup milk V* pound cheese V* cup flour Heat milk, salt and cheese. Thicken with flour. Pour over potates, beans and wemers and bake at 300° F. for 1 hour. Barbecued String Beans 1 medium onion, chopped 4 slices bacon, chopped Fry together. Then add: V/z quarts canned string beans or cut beans in 3 pieces V* cup (scant) ketchup Vs cup brown sugar IVz tablespoons mustard Salt and pepper to taste Bake in casserole for 1 hour at 350° F ANSWER - Celia Dickinson, Fred, Va., requested a recipe for honey glazed chicken. Thanks go to Ruth Ann Burke, Felton, for sharing the following recipe. Honey Baked Chicken Vs cup melted butter Vs cup honey 2 tablespoons mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon curry powder 3 pounds chicken parts Combine and pour over chicken; baste every 15 minutes for about 2 hours until done, or brush on chicken on an open fire outdoors. ANSWER - Barbara Allsopp, Summerhill, requested a recipe using the herb lemon balm Thanks go to Annie Stauffer, Loveville, Md , for sharing the recipe below Catnipand Lemon Balm Catnip and Lemon Balm Go hand m hand to-keep you calm 24 Hour Bean Salad Dressing Sauce Daily Redpes (Continued from Page B 6) HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups sugar 113-ounce can evaporated milk 1 tablespoon vanilla Milk Beat evaporated milk and eggs for 5 minutes. Add sugar and vanilla and beat thoroughly. Pour in can and fill can with milk to within 3or 4 inches from top. Put in freezer. Takes about a Mi hour with electric ice cream freezer. Janet Kephart Tyrone CREAMY RICE PUDDING Mi cup uncooked rice Mt cup sugar Mi teaspoon salt 1 quart milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Wash rice and combine ingredients. Pour into casserole dish (IM2 quart size). Bake at 325°F. for 2 Mi hours, stirring oc casionally. Serve with cinnamon. Serves 6. DIABETIC ICE CREAM 5 eggs Vz pint cream 1 pint half and half 2 tablespoons sweet-10 Pinch of salt 3 tablespoons vanilla Mix well and place in freezer can. Fill can % full with milk. For different flavors add 2 packages diabetic instant pudding. Mrs. La Kee Christman Greencastle A sprig of each for every cup Brew it well and sip it up. Be you granny, babe or maid, For all a natural sleeping aid When the wind blows sharp and chill, Drink a lot to ward off ill. And if illness strikes ypur tummy, Drink it hot with a bit of honey. ANSWER - Delons Watts, Enola, requested a recipe for garlic dressing. Thanks go to April Dudko, Telford, for sharing the following recipe. 4 cloves garlic, crushed Vz cup olive oil V « cup salad oil 1 egg yolk V/z tablespoons fresh lemon juice Dash of cayenne Salt and pepper to taste Va cup dry white wine Soak the garlic in the salad oil for a half hour. Place the egg yolk, juice and seasonings in a blender and blend Vz minute. Add garlic oil and olive oil in a stream to blender and blend 1 minute. Remove from blender and add wine to taste. ANSWER - Mrs. Dale Burkhart, Narvon, requested a pizza sauce recipe. Thanks go to Mrs. Lewis Martih, Denver, for sharing the following recipe. V/z quarts tomato juice Vz cup chopped onions (in blender) 2 tablespoons oil Vz cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon chili powder Boil for 20 minutes. Thicken with clearjel mixed with some cold tomato juice. Hot pack in jars. ANSWER - Mrs. Samuel Brubaker, Seven Valleys, requested a recipe for Crazy Dough Pizza. Thanks go to Mrs Lewis Martin, Denver, for sharing her recipe. Crazy Dough Pizza Batter: 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or oregano 1/8 teaspoon pepper • 2 eggs % cup milk Topping: V* cup onion, chopped 1 cup mushrooms 1 cup pizza sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 pound hamburger Spread batter on greased and dusted pan Add topping, Bake at 425° F for 20 to 30 minutes CORN CHOWDER 1 cup chopped onion Mz cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 cups fresh com 1 Mi cups peeled, cubed potatoes 1% cups water 2 chicken-flavored bouillon cubes 1 teaspoon salt M* teaspoon pepper Mt teaspoon dried whole thyme 3 cups milk Saute onion and celery in butter in large saucepan until tender. Stir in next 7 ingredients; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add milk, cook, stirring occasionally until thoroughly heated. PINEAPPLE SQUARES 1 cup vanilla wafers, crushed fine IV4 cup coconut Mi cup butter IMz cups sifted confectioner’s sugar 9 ounces crushed pineapple, drained Vz cup walnuts V« cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained 1 cup cream, whipped Nancy Epler Sunbury 2 eggs Place half of crumbs in bottom of a 9x9x2-inch pan. Sprinkle with half of the coconut. Cream butter; gradually add sugar. Cream until light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Spread mixture over coconut. Fold pineapple, walnuts and cherries into whipped cream. Spread over mixture in pan. Sprinkle with remaining coconut and crumbs. Chill 4 hours. Garlic Dressing Pizza Sauce Polly Hartman Hamburg Mrs. Samuel B. Paules York YUM-YUM DESSERT Crumbs: 60 crushed Ritz crackers V* cup melted butter Pudding: 2 quarts vanilla ice cream 1% cups milk 2 small packages instant vanilla pudding Make crumbs and press into a 9x13-inch pan, reserving some crumbs for top. Beat milk and ice cream until the consistency of milk shake. Add dry pudding mix. Pom over crumbs and sprinkle crumbs on top. Refrigerate. Sara Ellen Seller Narvon CREAMY BOILED CUSTARD Mt cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch M* teaspoon salt 3 cups milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Heat milk to scalding. Beat eggs and dry ingredients together, stirring into hot milk until boiling. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Kathryn Burkholder Mohnton HOMEMADE ICE CREAM Cook; 3 tablespoons cornstarch % cup sugar teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Boil 2 minutes, stir constantly. Will get thick. Cool. 6 eggs, beaten 1 cup sugar (or to suit taste) 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 can evaporated milk 1 gallon milk or more to fill con tainer % full before freezing 2 tablespoons vanilla or to suit taste 1 quart strawberries or any kind of fruit (in blender or cut fine). For 8- quart freezer. Mrs. Fern Schlegel Dalmatia ORANGE GELATIN CUSTARD 1 cup or a little more milk 3 eggs, separated 1 3-ounde package orange-flavored gelatin Vfe-cup granulated sugar Vz to % cup whipped cream Bring milk to a boil (not more); add beaten egg yolks and sugar. Remove from heat and add gelatin. Allow to cool and partly set. Then fold in 3 stiffly beaten egg whites and add % to % cup whipped cream. Pour into dish lined with crumbs. Sprinkle top with remaining crumbs and chill. Crumbs; Crush 18 graham crackers to form fine crumbs; add V* cup sugar and V< cup melted butter. Line dish. Paul H. Hoover Ephrata DAIRY CASSEROLE 8 ounces noodles, cooked 1 pound hamburger, browned 2 cups corn 8 ounces cream cheese 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup milk Mix and bake at 350°F. for hour. Rosalyn Hoover Manheim ICE CREAM SANDWICHES 3 eggs, separated Beat egg yoks and M> cup sugar togther until stiff and fluffy. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add 1 % cups whipped cream. Put about 14 ice cream sandwich wafers in bottom of a pan. Then spread above mixture over top. Put as many wafers on top as on bottom. Freeze until wafers become soft, usually overnight. Rachel Stoltzfus Bird-in-Hand ORANGE JULIAS 10 ice cubes 1 cup milk 1 cup water % cup frozen orange juice con centrate 1 tablespoon vanilla M> cup sugar Put in blender and beat well. Makes a delicious drink! Virginia LeAnne Musser
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers