by RetroRuth | Sep 8, 2019
Apple SnowIngredients3 cups cold, thick applesauce4 stiffly beaten egg whites½ cup caramel sauce DirectionsBy half-cupfuls, fold the applesauce into the egg whites; beat for several minutes, until stiff. Turn into wide-mouthed glass coupes, as shown, or into...
by RetroRuth | Jul 30, 2019
Oven Caramel CornIngredients5 qts popped corn1 cup butter or margarine2 cups brown sugar½ cup light corn syrup1 tsp salt¼ tsp baking sodaDirectionsSpread freshly popped corn in a large shallow sheet pan. Put it in ii very slow oven (250 degrees) to keep warm...
by RetroRuth | Jul 30, 2019
Chewy Oatmeal CookiesIngredients1 cup shortening2 cups brown sugar2 eggs, well-beaten1 tsp soda¼ cup boiling water1 tsp vanilla2 cups sifted flour2 cups old-fashioned rolled oatsDirectionsCream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs. Dissolve soda in water and add...
by RetroRuth | Jul 30, 2019
CheesecakeIngredients1 pound ricotta cheese1 pound cream cheese, softened1 ¼ cups sugar4 eggs, beaten slightly1 tbsp flour3 tbsp cornstarch2 tbsp lemon juice1 stick butter, melted (1/2 cup)2 tsp vanilla1 pt sour cream16 oz cherry or blueberry pie...
by RetroRuth | Jul 30, 2019
Blueberry PandowdyIngredients2 cups blueberries (fresh, frozen or canned)½ cup sugar½ lemon, juice and scant grated rindPrepared Cake BatterDirectionsMake the topping first by mixing together the berries, sugar, and juice in a saucepan to cook, uncovered....