Cook the American Way's Recipes

Soak peas overnight in water to cover; drain. Com- bine 2 1/2 quarts water, peas, hambone and onion. Simmer, covered, for 3 lours. Remove bone; cut off meat. Return meat to soup; add cabbage, carrots and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer, cov- ered,... - 42.5868

Cook peas in 2 quarts salted water until crisp-tender; blend in cream and milk. Combine eggs, flour, bak- ing powder and salt to taste. Rub mixture through hands, letting mixture fall into boiling soup in flakes. Simmer slowly for 20 minutes, stirring... - 28.2759

Place peaches in shallow baking dish; place banana over peaches. Mix brown sugar and orange juice; place over low heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour over banana. Mix coconut and bread crumbs; sprinkle over top. Bake in 375-degree oven for 15... - 31.6756

Blend peanut butter and corn syrup in bowl; stir in 2 teaspoons water. Sift confectioners' sugar, dry milk and salt together; mix into peanut butter mixture. Add coconut; knead until well blended. Shape into roll; wrap in waxed paper. Chill for several hours... - 35.1787

Blend shortening and peanut butter together; add sugar and brown sugar, blending well. Beat in eggs until fluffy. Sift flour, salt and soda together; stir into peanut butter mixture, blending well. Shape dough into small balls; place on cookie sheets. Flat-... - 35.3713

Drain peaches, reserving 1 /4 cup syrup. Combine egg and reserved syrup; add biscuit mix. Beat well for 1 minute; spread in greased 10x6x1 1/2-inch baking dish. Arrange peaches on batter; sprinkle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Combine flour,... - 47.0336

Blend butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and hot sauce. Coat pecans with mixture. Place in baking pan. Bake at 250 degrees For 45 minutes; stir every 15 minutes gently. Spread cream cheese between 2 pecan halves to serve. - 31.4587

Drain peaches, reserving 3/4 cup syrup. Combine peach syrup, jelly and wine in saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add gelatin, one package at a time, stirring until dissolved; add peaches, lemon juice and Beaujolais. Pour into mold; chill until... - 33.9456

Mix flour and salt; cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water to hold dough together. Roll out on floured board; place in 8-inch pan. Drain peaches; reserve 1/2 cup syrup. Arrange peaches on crust; sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over... - 40.0716

Fry bacon; crumble. Blend peanut butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice together. Stir in apple and bacon. Spread filling between bread slices. - 28.9633

Peel and halve pears; arrange in baking dish. Mix sugar, 1 cup water and cinnamon together; pour over pears. Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and shortening together until crumbly;sprinkle over pears. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until... - 35.1236

Combine cream cheese and peanut butter in electric mixer bowl; beat until smooth, adding enough milk to make of dipping consistency. Serve with potato chips or assorted crackers. - 19.7188

Cover peas with boiling water; add ham hock, onion, salt and pepper. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove ham hock; remove rind, bone and excess fat. Shred ham; return to peas. Place rice over peas; add enough water to cover rice. Bring to a... - 34.1166

Peel pears; cut in half and remove cores. Place in baking dish. Grind almonds; blend with half the sugar and orange peel. Spoon into pear halves;sprin- kle with remaining sugar and sherry. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve warm. - 30.5136

Combine sugar and orange juice concentrate; stir. Slice peaches into sugar and orange mixture; mix lightly. Place in freezer containers. Freeze. - 24.8099

Drain peaches; mix juice with sugar, vinegar and can- dies. Bring to a boil. Add peach halves; boil for 3 minutes. - 25.9064

Drain peaches thoroughly. Combine peaches, honey, butter, peel, juice and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and glossy. Separate biscuits; roll each to an oval shape, 5 inches long. Place rounded tablespoon fill-... - 41.1574

Cook peas according to package directions. Drain. Drain water chestnuts and bean sprouts; slice water chestnuts. Slice mushrooms; saute lightly in small amount of butter. Combine peas, water chestnuts, bean sprouts and mushrooms; stir in soup. Spoon into... - 36.4325

Drain half the liquid from peas. Combine peas and remaining liquid, onion, Worcestershire sauce and butter in saucepan; simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until heated through. - 21.5208

Grind figs and raisins together; add salt, peanut but- ter, lemon juice and corn syrup. Mix well. Spread between bread slices. - 30.2969

Beat milk, egg yolks, egg, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 tea- spoon salt and flavorings together. Pour into 6 un- greased custard cups. Set cups in pan of 1/2-inch deep water. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 min- utes or until knife inserted in center comes out... - 45.0029

Cream butter and sugar; beat in eggs. Sift flour with cinnamon and cloves. Dissolve soda in milk; add al- ternately with flour mixture to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans and preserves. Pour into greased sheet cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. - 39.726

Combine sugar, cornstarch, cloves, cinnamon, cocoa and 1 cup water in saucepan; simmer until syrupy. Add butter and pear halves; simmer until pears are soft. Serve topped with whipped cream, if desired. - 29.0413

Process olives, pickles, eggs and peanuts through food chopper. Combine salt, sugar, cornstarch, pep- per and mustard, blending well. Beat in egg; add vin- egar and milk. Place vinegar mixture in saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until... - 39.594

Thaw raspberries. Press raspberries through sieve into small saucepan, discarding seeds; stir in sugar and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Pour into small bowl. Scoop ice cream into dessert... - 32.1509

Remove skin from pears; cut each pear into 8 sec- tions. Place pears in shallow baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients; spread over pears. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired. - 30.1712

Combine sugar, lemon juicii, butter and 2 cups boil- ing water in saucepan; simmer for 5 minutes. Re- move skin from pears, le - 37.9721

Combine brown sugar, milk, syrup and butter in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves and butter melts, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add peanut butter. Beat with rotary beater or mixer until smooth; cool. Alternate layers of... - 34.337

Place pear halves on broiler pan rack, cut side up. Combine curry powder and brown sugar; place in hollows of pears. Broil until sugar is bubbly. Serve immediately. - 24.4038

Drain pears; reserve juice. Combine reserved juice and cinnamon in skillet; bring to a boil. Boil until liquid is reduced by half. Place pears in boiling syrup. Combine biscuit mix, sugar and milk; toss gently with fork. Drop by tablespoonfuls on top of... - 32.0976

Combine sugar, syrup and 1/2 cup water in 1-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Cook to hard-ball stage. Pour hot syrup over beaten egg whites in thin stream, beating until candy loses gloss and holds shape. Toss on floured... - 32.7654

Sift flour, salt, baking powder and 2 tablespoons sugar together. Beat egg; add egg and milk to flour mixture. Stir well. Cut peaches in half; sweeten to taste. Dip peaches in batter. Fry in deep fat heated to 365 degrees for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with confec-... - 38.2537

Mix diced pears with sugar, salt, tapioca and lemon juice; let stand for 10 minutes. Mix flour, brown sugar, butter and nuts until crumbly. Sprinkle one- half of crumb mixture into bottom of pastry-lined pan. Spoon in pears; top with remaining crumb mix-... - 40.4052

Sprinkle peaches with 3/4 cup sugar; let stand for 30 minutes. Beat until mushy. Beat eggs until light and fluffy; add flour, salt and remaining sugar. Beat well. Scald milk; add egg mixture. Stir mixture thor- oughly. Place in double boiler; cook, stirring... - 41.154

Combine cake mix, eggs, 1 1/3 cups water, 1/2 cup peanut butter and oil, blending well. Spoon batter into greased 9-inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until cake tests done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool well on wire... - 43.4634

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together 3 times; add shortening, eggs and milk. Beat until bat- ter is smooth and light. Place 1 teaspoon butter and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in each muffin cup; place over low heat until melted, blending... - 42.3934

Mix corn syrup, orange juice, 1 tablespoon water anc bitters in cup; chill. Peel peaches; pit and slice. Place in dessert dishes; top with orange syrup. Garnish with mint, if desired. - 26.1966

Combine 2 tablespoons milk and rum flavoring in bowl; blend An confectioners' sugar. Knead until smooth and shiny; knead in cherries, adding addi- tional confectioners' sucpr, if necessary. Shape into 6-inch logs; roll in waxed paper. Chill until... - 36.8234

Cream peanut butter and sugar; add egg. Sift dry ingredients together; add to creamed mixture alter- nately with milk. Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. - 30.4816

Combine sugar, 1 cup water and vinegar. Cook to soft-ball stage or to 236 degrees on candy thermome- ter. Add margarine and pecans. Remove from heat. Beat until mixture begins to thicken. Drop from tea spoon onto waxed paper. - 27.6794

Place pears in buttered baking pan. Combine flour, salt and brown sugar; cut in butter with fork or pastry blender. Add vanilla; sprinkle sugar mixture over fruit. Bake in 350-degree oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until pears are tender and top is golden... - 32.2927

Remove skin from pears, leaving stems attached. Combine brown sugar, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinna- mon and nutmeg; mix well. Roll pears in mixture. Place in large casserole; pour 1 tablespoon brandy over each pear. Bake in 350-degree oven for 20 min- utes or... - 40.3266

Combine sugar, corn syrup and 1/4 cup water in 3-quart heavy saucepan; mix well. Cook over me- dium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Cook, stirring frequently, until candy thermometer registers 285 degrees. Remove from heat; stir in pea- nuts... - 39.3275

Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, sherry and butter; simmer for 5 minutes. Drain peaches. Pour syrup mixture over peaches; let stand until ready to serve. Fill peaches with coconut. Serve warm. - 29.9344

Cream butter and sugar; stir in flour, pecans, orange rind and vanilla. Shape into small balls; place on cookie sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool slightly; roll in confectioners' sugar. - 30.5593

Beat egg yolks and 1 3/4 cups sugar until thick and lemony. Mix baking powder and pecans; fold into yolks. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into egg mixture. Spread in greased 16x11 3/4-inch jelly roll pan limid with greased waxed paper. Bake at... - 44.0466

Melt butter in medi jm skillet; add remaining ingredi- ents. Simmer, covered, until peas are separated and tender. - 26.0708

Combine pear halves and syrup with raisins and apri- cot halves. Add white wine; stir lightly, until alt fruits are well covered. Chill for several hours. Serve cold. - 25.8123

Combine shortening, 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, milk and 1/2 cup warm water. Add yeast and egg; mix thor- oughly. Add flour; mix until blended well. Let rise until doubled in bulk. Divide dough into 3 parts; pat into greased 9-inch cake pans, pressing dough... - 47.2822

Drain peaches; reserve syrup. Pour reserved syrup into shallow baking dish; arrange peaches in syrup, cut side up. Fill peaches with maple syrup; dot with butter. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes; serve warm with whipped cream. - 27.745

Cream brown sugar, eggs and shortening until fluffy; add vanilla and 1/2 cup water. Sift flour, soda and salt together; add to creamed mixture, blending well. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Place 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter on top of each... - 37.5574

Mix peaches and Cointreau; let stand until ready to use. Chill evaporated milk in freezer tray until icy crystals form. Chill small mixer bowl and beaters. Pour milk into bowl; whip with mixer at high speed until fluffy. Add lemon juice; whip until stiff... - 35.074

Spread half the bread slices with butter; cover with bananas. Spread remaining bread slices with peanut butter. Top bananas with peanut butter-covered bread. - 25.6742

Pour sugar over peaches; let stand for several hours. Add vinegar; cook until syrup thickens, stirring occasionally. Place in sterilized jars; seal. - 22.2123

Sift flour and salt together; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in cheese; stir in 1 tablespoon water at a time until pastry holds to- gether. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use. Pre- heat oven to 350 degrees. - 28.4471

Soften cream cheese; blend with cottage cheese. Add dates and almonds; refrigerate for 3 hours. Pare, halve and scoop out centers of pears. Sprinkle pear halves generously with lemon juice. Arrange 2 pear halves on salad greens on individual salad... - 33.6

Drain pears; reserve 1 cup syrup. Mash pears. Heat reserved syrup; dissolve gelatin in hot syrup. Blend cream cheese with cream; add to hot gelatin, stirring until cheese is dissolved. Cool until thickened. Fold in pears and whipped cream; pour into glass... - 35.2872

Arrange lettuce leaves in heavy saucepan. Combine peas with onions, parsley, butter, sugar and salt. Spoon mixture onto lettuce; sprinkle with 3 table- spoons water. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until peas are tender; remove from heat. Shred let- tuce;... - 31.416

Arrange peach halves in greased baking dish; brush with melted butter. Spoon rounded tablespoons of mincemeat into each half. Spoon any remaining mincemeat around peach halves. Bake in 350-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until peaches are lightly... - 28.4941

Melt butter in saucepan; add peas. Simmer for 5 min- utes. Add orange juice, sugar, rind and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes longer. Add mint. - 31.3407

Sift sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg and salt together. Combine cream and lemon juice. Stir into dry ingre- dients; mix well. Drain and slice pears; add to cream mixture. Line pie plate with half the pastry; pour in pear filling. Cover with lattice crust. Bake at... - 40.5678

Combine all ingredients; blend gently. Cover; chil well. Spoon into chilled sherbet dishes. - 25.5339

Mix salt and 11/8 cups flour; cut in margarine until size of small peas. Blend in 2 tablespoons sour cream, forming dough. Pat on bottom and sides of 10 x 6-inch baking dish. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Mix sugar, egg yolks, remaining flour and... - 40.4852

Cream butter and brown sugar together; blend in sour cream, egg and flavoring. Sift dry ingredients together; blend into sour cream mixture. Drain pears; stir pears, walnuts and cherries into batter. Drop from a teaspoon on a greased cookie sheets. Bake at... - 37.1714

Combine butter, sugar, flour and milk in blender; blend. Pour into buttered casserole. Add peaches; do not stir. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown. - 28.586

Drain liquid from peaches into saucepan. Add vin- egar and spices; bring to a boil. May add small amount of sugar, if needed. Add peaches; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. - 25.9615

Drain peaches, reserving syrup. Bring 1 cup peach syrup to a boil; add gelatin, stirring until dissolved. Add 1/2 cup cold water. Cut ice cream into pieces; add to hot liquid. Stir until melted; add flavoring. Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Reserve... - 37.2709

Cream shortening with sugar; add milk. Mix well. Add one egg at a time, beating after each addition. Sift flour with mace and salt; add to creamed mix- ture. Add 112 cup pecans to batter. Add lemon juice and rind. Pour into greased 9-inch tube pan; sprinkle... - 46.829

Combine all ingredients except salt; mix well. Spread in baking pan. Bake at 250 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. - 29.0959

Blend juice and 2 tablespoons water into sugar and rind; spread over hot cake. Cut into 2-inch pieces. Store, tightly covered, for at least 1 week. - 20.643

Combine sugar, 1/3 cup water, syrup and cinnamon in saucepan; cook to soft-ball stage. Add butter and pecans. Stir until white. - 25.0263

Place butter and sugar in double boiler; cook over boiling water until melted. Stir in 1/4 cup water; add peaches. Cook for 35 minutes, turning peaches sev- eral times. Add brandy; serve. - 27.4112

Grease bottom and sides OT jelly roll pan; line bot- tom with greased waxed paper. Have eggs at room temperature. Beat eggs and salt in large mixer bowl until light and lemony. Add 3/4 cup sugar, a small amount at a time, beating constantly. Add almond... - 44.0369

Drain pears; reserve syrup. Place pears in saucepan. Combine reserved syrup, vinegar, spices, sugar, but- ter and lemon slices; add to pears. Simmer for 30 minutes. - 33.4893

Cut onions into 1-inch lengths; saute in 1 teaspoon butter for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Blend in flour and cream; cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add dash of salt and pepper. Combine peas, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons water, 1/2... - 34.3584

Combine peaches, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside. Whip cream with 1 /4 cup sugar. Beat egg white with 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Combine whipped cream and egg white, blending lightly. Add wine; fold wine mixture into peaches. - 29.8097

Fry bacon until crisp; drain. Simmer celery, green peppers and onions in drippings until tender. Crumble bacon; combine with peas and tomatoes. Blend tomato mixture with onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Simmer, covered, for 20 min- utes longer. - 31.5841

Cook frozen vegetables according to package direc- tions; drain. Cool thoroughly. Combine whipped -cream and mayonnaise. Line salad bowl with large outer leaves of lettuce. Break remaining lettuce in bite-sized pieces; add peas, onions, celery and pickle... - 33.5337

Beat egg white and 1 tablespoon water to froth;add pecans, moistening each. Mix sugar, salt and cinna- mon. Roll pecans in sugar mixture. Spread in pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes. - 30.4907

Combine 3 1/2 cups boiling water, sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt in saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until syrupy. Stir in lemon juice; add peaches. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes, turn- ing peaches occasionally. Transfer peaches to serving... - 38.8548

Drain black-eyed peas; rinse well. Drain thoroughly Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 4 days before serving. - 34.2389

Bring sugar, milk, butter and peanut butter to a boil over medium heat in saucepan. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add oats marshmallows and vanilla. Stir until blended and slightly thickened. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed... - 33.3058

Blend cream cheese, peanut butter, chutney, Worces- tershire sauce and salt together; moisten with enough red wine to spread easily. Spread on crackers. May be stored in covered jar in refrigerator for weeks. - 29.3687

Soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water in saucepan. Place over low heat; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat; add buttermilk, lemon juice, sugar, almond extract and several drops of food coloring. Chill until mixture is consistency of un- beaten... - 36.3451

Melt margarine in 10-inch iron skillet. Mix flour, sugar, milk, salt and baking powder at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes. Pour batter into center of skillet; top with peaches. Bake at 450 degrees until golden brown. - 31.8538

Drain pineapple; reserve 3/4 cup juice. Mix egg, sugar, flour, salt, vinegar and reserved pineapple juice; cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool. Drain pears; dice. Fold in whipped cream; add pine- apple, pears, bananas and cherries. Place in mold;... - 38.2601

Drain pears; reserve juice. Cut pears into thin length- Wise slices. Mash cream cheese; add pear juice and 6 tablespoons French dressing. Beat until smooth. Ar- range pear slices in refrigerator tray. Pour cheese mixture over pears. Freeze until firm; slice... - 34.0594

Remove skin from pears, leaving stems attached. Place in 9-inch baking dish. Combine sugar, 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, butter and food coloring in saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour over pears. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until tender, basting... - 31.2395

Combine pears, 1/2 cup sugar, egg, cream, 1 table- spoon flour, vanilla and salt; pour into pastry shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Combine 2/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup sugar and butter; sprinkle over top of pie. Return to oven; bake for 30 minutes longer... - 36.143