Culinary Creations

1 package (16 oz.) frozen rhubarb, thawed 1 package (10 oz.) frozen strawberries, thawed ½ cup sugar 2 cups gold medal flour ¼ cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup salad oil 2/3 cup milk Teaspoon cinnamon Butter Heat oven to 450⁰. In an ungreased baking pan, 9x9x2 inches, mix rhubarb,…

Strawberry Shortcake

1 quart strawberries 1 cup sugar 2 cups gold medal flour 2 tablespoons sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ⅓ cup shortening 1 cup milk Butter or margarine Light cream or sweetened whipping cream Slice strawberries; sprinkle with 1 cup sugar and let stand 1 hour. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Grease layer…

Quick Holiday Fruitcake

1 package Betty Crocker date bar mix 2/3 cup hot water 3 eggs ¼ cup gold medal flour ¾ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon allspice 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts 1 cup candied cherries 1 cup cut up dried apricots ½ cup cut up candied pineapple Apple Jelly Glaze …

Pastry for Two-Crust Pie

2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup shortening, chilled ¼ cup very cold water In a large bowl, cut shortening into dry ingredients until mixture is crumbly. Using a fork, add the water in portions until a ball is formed. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll each, about…

Orange Baked Alaskas

nt vanilla ice cream or 1 pint orange, lemon or lime sherbet 3 large oranges 3 egg whites ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar Scoop ice cream into 6 balls; freeze until very firm, at least 5 hours. Cut oranges crosswise in half; cut thin slice from bottom of each…