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[RubyJeansMom]

Linda, I'm not sure what types of apples I used. I picked four different ones, but weren't sure what they were, as none of the sections in the orchards were marked. They're all mixed together, so I used all four varieties.

[Margie-Rex's Mom]

With the apples we have here, I've found the best cooking apples are Cortlands or MacIntosh. The Macs are more tart, so if you are using lots of sugar, they are great. Cortlands have a sweet/tart flavor. However, I have also mixed them for pies. Yummy...both kinds cook up nice and soft.

[Oliver & Henry's Mum]

RJM, that applesauce recipe sounds lovely! I even enjoy just plain mashed cooked apples, slightly chunky with virtually any type of Pork Roast or Chop. It's even good as a dessert with a bit of heavy cream drizzled lightly on the hot apples!

The possibilities are endless. Linda, I imagine you will always treasure that recipe, particularly with the photos on it.

Margie, I too enjoy a tart, crisp apple like the Cortland. Fresh Macs are always good too and I enjoy a Granny Smith. I also like Royal Gala and Snow apples. Anything with a solid, white flesh and slightly tart works for me.

[princelover]

RJM, that recipe for applesauce sounds delish. I love good applesauce and the crockpot.......its a win, win in my book. I love anything I can put in the crock pot and go about my chores and come back and have a delishious meal, all cooked and ready to eat. Best appliance, in my thoughts, that was ever invented.

Can't wait to try your recipe. Its a keeper.

[Margie-Rex's Mom]

Okay, so we were talking on the Chit Chat thread about recipes and I mentioned this one...so here it is!!! This cake was my birthday cake all my life until my mother died. I have shared this recipe with friends and it has now become the birthday cake of choice for them too!!


In a Jiffy Chocolate Cake and No Fail Fudge Frosting

Cake:
1 egg
½ cup sugar
½ cup cocoa
½ cup shortening
1 tsp baking soda
1 ½ cup flour
1 tsp. vanilla
½ tsp salt
½ cup milk
½ cup boiling water


Frosting:
1 cup sugar
6 tblspoons cocoa and 2 tblespoons butter
¼ cup milk
¼ cup butter
1 tsp vanilla

350 degree oven, 30-40 minutes, 9x9 pan

Put all cake ingredients in a bowl, with the boiling water on top (helps to melt shortening). Beat for 2 minutes until batter is smooth. Bake in 9x9 pan at 350⁰ for 30-40 minutes – done when you insert toothpick and it comes out clean. Cool in pan. Do NOT remove cake from the pan at all.

While cake is cooling, put sugar, cocoa w/2 tbl. Butter, and milk in saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil hard for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add ¼ cup butter and stir until melted. Allow mixture to cool. Add in vanilla and beat until it thickens. Pour over cake while it is still in the pan. It will continue to thicken and set.

If you require a larger cake, double the recipe and use a 9x13 pan.

[Deerie me]

What's Shortening? We must call it a different name?

[Margie-Rex's Mom]

Umm...yes...you do. But I can't seem to find that word in my brain right this minute.

We have vegetable shortening - if you melt it, it becomes oil. Crisco is the big brand name here. However, you don't want to use oil, so it would make the batter too runny.

And sorry - the ingredients list is mushed together...there are two things on each line for the cake. I'll try to edit it so it looks better and is easier to read.

[Deerie me]

Lard ie animal fat. I think the vegetable shortening we just call vegetable fat.

[Margie-Rex's Mom]

That's probably it. I thought there was another word for it, but I watch WAY to many cooking shows...

I was going to say you could try replacing that with margarine with a little less salt in the recipe, but it will change the flavor slightly.

[Oliver & Henry's Mum]

Thanks for the recipe Margie.

[RubyJeansMom]

Thanks for the recipe Margie.

DITTO! Mmmmm...Chocolate cake!

[princelover]

MMMMMM! Chocolate cake. That sounds much like the chocolate cake that my mom used to make. Thanks for sharing, Margie.

[lucky&babesmom]

Cheese soup
3 cups potaotoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cups sliced celery
1/2 cups sliced carrots
1/4 cup onions
1 tsp parsley flakes
1 chicken boulion cube
1/2 tsp salt
dash of pepper
1 1/2 cups of milk
2 tbsp flour
1/2 lb veleteeta cheese , cubed
In large saucepan ,combined potatoes, broth ,celery,carrots, onions, parkely flakes, boulion cube, salt & pepper
Cover simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Mix milk with flour( I use my small food proc.)
Gradually add milk mixture to vegetables.
Cook until thickened.
Then add velveeta stir until melted.

I usually have to double this or more if kids are home.

[lucky&babesmom]

Think I'm going to try the apple tommorrow then the choc. cake the next day

AQnyone have a rec. for corn chowder . When I worked at the hospital they had the best . I can't seem to find a recp that come close.

[Margie-Rex's Mom]

Hey Brenda,

Here is the recipe that my mother used to make. My dad was a bit of a fussy eater and he loved her chowder.

Corn Chowder

2 cups corn (canned, frozen, or fresh*)
1 potato
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup minced or chopped celery
1 quart milk
1/2 tsp. celery salt
Salt and pepper to taste

Peel, quarter, and boil the potato witht he onion and celery until tender. Drain and chop. Add corn (canned or frozen) to the quart of milk along with the potatoes, onion and celery mixture. Add the celery salt and heat over medium burner, but do not boil Add salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4.

*If you are using fresh corn, add it to the last 10 minutes of cooking time of the potatoes.