Author: Mary Ellen Stringham
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Apple-Carrot Muffins
There are so many wonderful things to cook with in the Autumn months. Apples and carrots, just to name a couple, each have great recipes using them individually as the main ingredients. This recipe combines them for a moist quick bread like texture in a muffin with a light streusel topping and a…
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Craisin Cream Scones
I recently held a Revolutionary War themed meeting and wondered what would be the somewhat authentic treats to serve. I researched a little and found that “Scones or Tea Biscuits” were common. I found that I had a recipe and did a little changing and this was the result. “Craisin Cream Scones” …
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Shepherd’s Pie
Do you know the names of these vegetables? These are the great root vegetables that make this “Shepherd’s Pie” very different and very tasty. This however is not an inexpensive recipe to make. These vegetables are not as commonly used and thus cost more, but oh is it worth it. 2 lbs Yokon Gold potatoes,…
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Snicker Cookie Bars
I enjoy Snicker bars. Halloween is the only time of year that I buy enough candy to make this recipe. These Snicker cookie bars are kind of like short bread and not supper sweet. Recipe 3 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 eggs…
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Apple Cake and Dip
It is that time of year when wonderful fruits and vegetables are harvested. We love new crop apples. They are sweet, crisp and it’s time to bake with them. This recipe is another old one of my mother’s. I don’t know it’s origin. I just remember how much I loved it when she baked it. My…