Shirley McMurtrie
Easy stuffed shells
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 11:24Pork chop suey
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 02/27/2024 - 15:30We made this dish often in the 1950’s. We had just come out of WWII with all the shortages that occur during wartime. It was time to try something new, like pizza or chop suey. In Dutch oven, brown meat in hot oil. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt. Drain off excess oil. Place meat in 9 by 13 inch baking pan. Combine sprouts onion, green pepper and rice. Add to pan. Gradually add milk and soy sauce to soup, stirring until smooth.
Hawaiian chicken
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 16:49Baked tuna and noodles
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 02/12/2024 - 15:05Mock Turtle Soup
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 16:17The title is misleading. There isn’t even a hint of turtle in this soup, but it's good. Melt margarine in large kettle. Add onions, celery and carrots. Sauté until tender, but not browned. Add diced beef and flour, stirring to mix well. Add stock and milk, stirring as it thickens. Simmer 20 minutes. Add chopped eggs, salt and pepper just before serving.
Applesauce cupcakes
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 01/29/2024 - 18:06Applesauce loaf cake
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Wed, 01/24/2024 - 10:31Applesauce makes a nice cake. It is always moist. This cake can stand alone without frosting, but i like frosting on amlost anything sweet. I have made this cake for years. Cream shortening and sugar with mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Add applesauce. Mix and sift together dry ingredients and stir with spoon. Bake in greased and floured 8 inch loaf pan at 350 F. for 30 minutes or until tested done by inserted toothpick. Cool on rack. Frost top with Lemon Butter Frosting if desired.
Oatmeal Rolls
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 01/16/2024 - 14:52This recipe makes a lot of rolls. Serve some and freeze the rest. Perfect amount for taking to a potluck. Pour boiling water over quick oatmeal. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in shortening and molasses. Mix 1 cup of flour with dry milk solids, salt and yeast. Stir in shortening and molasses. Add quick oatmeal mixture to flour mixture
Salmon Zucchini Patties
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:32Vegetable Beef Soup
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 01/01/2024 - 20:05Chicken bake
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 12/12/2023 - 10:18Yes, here is another chicken recipe. chicken is so versatile. add some noodles and gravy and you have a tasty casserole. In mixing bowl, place 3 tablespoons butter and 1 cup milk. In Dutch oven, melt remaining butter. Blend in flour, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add remaining milk all at once. Cook, quickly, over medium high heat until mixture thickens and is bubbly.
Turkey or Chicken Casserole
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 11:08This recipe had a big surprise hidden in it: cooked chopped chicken. If there is not enough turkey for supper, extend it by using this recipe. The flavor will still be there and your family will never suspect you tricked them. Combine all ingredients. Spoon into buttered 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Bake at 400 F. for 30 minutes or until center is set. Serves 4.
Turk and noodles
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:10Fancy ham loaf
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 12:20Leftover ham doesn't freeze well. So what do you do with it? Make this loaf. In mixing bowl, combine ground ham and pork. In a medium bowl with electric mixer, combine eggs, bread crumbs and milk. Mix well. With into meat with hands. Place a greased 8 by 4 inch loaf pan, forming dome with hands. Top with pineapple slices and maraschino cherries. Bake in preheated 300 F. oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, basting with pineapple juice. Slice and serve with pieces of pineapple and cherries. Serves 6.
Frosted carrot bars
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Tue, 10/24/2023 - 14:42Here is a different cookie recipe. It reminds me of a carrot cake. Make these bars when you want a special cookie to serve, Beat eggs until light. Gradually beat in sugar. Alternate salad oil and flour sifted with soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix well. Fold in carrots, coconut and nuts. Spread evenly in 2 greased 9 by 13 inch baking pans. Bake at 350 F. for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set on racks to cool. Spread with cream cheese frosting then cut into 1 inch by 3 inch bars. Store in refrigerator or freezer.
Chocolate caramel bars
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 10/16/2023 - 10:36You can't go wrong with a German Chocolate Cake mix. Add some nuts and caramels to it and you have a winner again. Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix dry cake mix, softened butter and egg until crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the mixture. Press remaining crumbly dough into an ungreased 9 by 13 inch baking pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until crust appears dry. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in small saucepan over low heat, combine the extra margarine, milk and caramels over low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with nuts and reserved crumbly mixture.
Peanut butter rice crispies cookies
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 10/09/2023 - 17:10There are many good peanut butter recipes. Here is another one. This makes a lot of cookies. There will be some to share with your friends. In large mixing bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg whites and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and baking powder. Gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cereal, nuts, coconut and oatmeal.
Fudge Cupcakes
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 10/02/2023 - 14:25Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies
Submitted by Shirley McMurtrie on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 14:41I like a moist cookie. Crisp ones are good for dunking, but I don't do that. Give me a moist cookie anytime. In mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in oatmeal. Chill in fridge for 1 hour.