Recipes from the Past - Part VII

Today we have "Lemon Sponge Custard" as found in the Oak Harbor, Ohio Personal Recipes by CIRCLE No. 1, Woman's Society Christian Service, Oak Harbor Methodist Church. It was submitted by Esther St. Clair. Enjoy!

LEMON SPONGE CUSTARD

3/4 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 c. milk
4 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 egg whites

Mix dry ingredients. Beat egg yolks lightly, add milk, and lemon juice. Beat egg whites stiff and fold into mixture. Pour into casserole and bake in shallow pan of water at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Add whipped cream when serves. Serves six.

Where It Fits: Esther St. Clair is the daughter of Walter Rice & Alpha Humphrey. Esther married Clayton St. Clair and they had four children; Jean, Beverly, Dennis & Karen. Beverly married James Johannsen. James & Beverly are the parents of Kyle, Cynda & Lynda.

Today In History: Julius Jessen and Otto Witt both have birthdays today.

Recipes from the Past - Part VI

Today we have "Apple Dumplings" as found in the Oak Harbor, Ohio Personal Recipes by CIRCLE No. 1, Woman's Society Christian Service, Oak Harbor Methodist Church. It was submitted by Mary Carey Rudes. Enjoy!

APPLE DUMPLINGS

6 apples
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. butter
2 c. water
3 c. flour
1 c. lard
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
6-8 Tbsp. ice water

Sift flour and salt and baking powder. Cut in lard. Add water and press into ball. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into six squares. Pare and core the apples. Slice one apple in center of each square. Sprinkle with sugar. Fold corners to center and pinch edges together. Place in greased baking dish. Pour over syrup made by boiling sugar, water, cinnamon and butter together 5 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for about 40 minutes.

Where It Fits: Mary Cary is the daughter of Leon Leutz & Merle Fritsche. Mary Cary married Merrill Rudes and they are the parents of Diane, Merrill, Terrence & De Ila.

Today In History: Laura Caldwell, Baby Christiansen, Rachel Ogden-Humphrey, Danielle Schoenfeld, Susan Bleher-Snider and Caroline Perry-Winnie all get a year older today.

Recipes from the Past - Part V

Today we have "Cranberry Ice" as found in the Oak Harbor, Ohio Personal Recipes by CIRCLE No. 1, Woman's Society Christian Service, Oak Harbor Methodist Church. It was submitted by Esther St. Clair. Enjoy!

CRANBERRY ICE

1 can Ocean Spray cranberry sauce

Bring to boil:
1 c. water
3/4 c. sugar

Cool - add
juice of 2 oranges
juice of 2 lemons

Mix together cooled syrup, cranberry sauce, juice of oranges and lemons, put all through sieve. Freeze in cups or tray. Needs no stirring.

Where It Fits: Esther St. Clair is the daughter of Walter Rice & Alpha Humphrey. Esther married Clayton St. Clair and they had four children; Jean, Beverly, Dennis & Karen. Beverly married James Johannsen. James & Beverly are the parents of Kyle, Cynda & Lynda.

Today In History: Joseph Finken, Leonard Finken and Mary Gallagher-Hunt all get a year older today.

Recipes from the Past - Part IV

Today we have "Pear Pie" as found in the Oak Harbor, Ohio Personal Recipes by CIRCLE No. 1, Woman's Society Christian Service, Oak Harbor Methodist Church. It was submitted by Mrs. Leon Lentz. I am assuming Mrs. Leon Leutz & Mrs. Leon Lentz are one and the same. Enjoy!

PEAR PIE

1 crust, unbaked

Fill crust with finely sliced ripe pears. Mix through pears:
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. flour
1/8 tsp. cloves
pinch salt

Dot with butter, lemon juice and 3 Tbsp. cream. Cover while baking. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes; turn to 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until pears are tender. Remove cover last few minutes.

Where It Fits: Mary Cary is the daughter of Leon Leutz & Merle Fritsche. Mary Cary married Merrill Rudes and they are the parents of Diane, Merrill, Terrence & De Ila.

Today In History: Today Harold Johannsen turns 89 and Peter Madison turns 136.

Recipes from the Past - Part III

Today we have "Quick Beef Stroganoff" as found in the Oak Harbor, Ohio Personal Recipes by CIRCLE No. 1, Woman's Society Christian Service, Oak Harbor Methodist Church. It was submitted by Mary Carey Rudes. Enjoy!

QUICK BEEF STROGANOFF

1 lb. ground beef
2 c. chopped onions
1/3 c. Mazola salad oil
3 1/2 c. uncooked noodles
3 c. tomato juice
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. celery salt
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. sour cream

Saute beef and onions in hot Mazola oil. Place uncooked noodles on top of meat mixture. Mix remaining ingredients, pour over noodles, moistening noodles well. Do not stir. Bring to boil, then turn heat low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until noodles are tender. Use a 3 or 4 quart kettle. Makes 6 servings.

Where It Fits: Mary Cary is the daughter of Leon Leutz & Merle Fritsche. Mary Cary married Merrill Rudes and they are the parents of Diane, Merrill, Terrence & De Ila.

Recipes from the Past - Part II

Today we have "Cheese Souffle" as found in the Oak Harbor, Ohio Personal Recipes by CIRCLE No. 1, Woman's Society Christian Service, Oak Harbor Methodist Church. It was submitted by Esther St. Clair. Enjoy!

CHEESE SOUFFLE

4 Tbsp butter or margarine
4 Tbsp. flour, sifted
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 lb. cheddar cheese, cut fine
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
6 eggs, separated

Melt butter or margarine, add flour and blend. Slowly add milk, salt and pepper. Cook until smooth and thickened. Add cheese, and stir until melted. Pour slowly over well beaten egg yolks and cool. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Bake in well greased casserole. Serve immediately after removing from oven. Serves 6. Use 3 quart casserole. Preheat over to 300 degrees. Bake 1 1/4 hours.

Where It Fits: Esther St. Clair is the daughter of Walter Rice & Alpha Humphrey. Esther married Clayton St. Clair and they had four children; Jean, Beverly, Dennis & Karen. Beverly married James Johannsen. James & Beverly are the parents of Kyle, Cynda & Lynda.

Recipes from the Past

Since I have been looking for some "new" recipes, meaning at least new to me, I decided why not post some old ones. Today we have "Baked Carrots" as found in the Oak Harbor, Ohio Personal Recipes by CIRCLE No. 1, Woman's Society Christian Service, Oak Harbor Methodist Church. It was submitted by Mrs. Leon Leutz. Enjoy!

Baked Carrots

2 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 lb. pkg. American cheese
3 c. cooked diced carrots
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/4 c. milk

Make cream sauce with butter, flour, nutmeg, salt and milk. Add cheese and cook, stirring until cheese is melted. Place carrots in greased casserole. Add cheese sauce, bake 25 minutes at 400 degrees until golden brown. Serves 6.

Where It Fits: Mrs. Leon Leutz is the daughter of Robert J. Fritsche & Caroline Hopfinger. Mr. & Mrs. Leutz had three children; Mary Cary, Robert & A.J.