Secret RecipesRecipes developed & tested by Gloria Pitzer, the Recipe Detective™
HOLIDAY INN BANANA CAKE By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Original 200 Plus Secret Recipes© Book (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; June 1997, p. 14). INGREDIENTS: 2 medium bananas, sliced thin 2 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk ½ tsp vanilla 3 large eggs (or 4 medium) 1 cup solid Crisco 1½ […]
Peanut Butter Fudge, Like Disney World By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Secret That’s The Flavor Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; May 1998) INGREDIENTS: ½ cup peanut butter 1 stick butter or margarine 1-lb container ready-to-spread vanilla frosting 12-oz bag peanut butter morsels INSTRUCTIONS: In saucepan, combine [above ingredients]… On medium heat, stir constantly… until […]
SIMPLE CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM TOPPING By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in her self-published cookbook, Gloria Pitzer’s Mostly 4-Ingredient Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; April 1986, p. 6). INGREDIENTS: 4½-oz box instant chocolate pudding powder ¾ cup light corn syrup 5.3-oz (small size) can Pet Evaporated Milk ¼ cup water INSTRUCTIONS: In medium bowl with […]
CEDAR POINT (Ohio) CANDIED APPLES By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Second Helping Of Secret Recipes (National Homemakers Newsletter, Pearl Beach, MI; July 1977, p. 38). INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup light Karo 1 cup water 2-inch cinnamon stick Red food coloring 6 apples 6 wooden sticks/skewers (or tongue depressors) INSTRUCTIONS: Combine first […]
HERMIT BEER STARTER – Story & Recipe By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Gloria Pitzer’s Mixed Blessings – Recipes & Remedies (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; March 1984, pp. 102-103). HERMIT – Herman’s Little Brother Hermit is a batter that does not have to be fed like his big brother, Herman, and he does […]
Hermit Batter Bread & Thin Vanilla Glaze (Icing) By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Gloria Pitzer’s Mixed Blessings – Recipes & Remedies (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; March 1984, pp. 98 & 103). HERMIT BATTER BREAD INGREDIENTS: 3 cups Hermit Beer Starter (at least 3 hours old) 1 large egg, well beaten 3 cups boxed […]
THIN VANILLA GLAZE (ICING) By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Gloria Pitzer’s Mixed Blessings – Recipes & Remedies (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; March 1984, p. 98) INGREDIENTS: ½ cup powdered sugar 1 TB buttermilk 2 tsp melted butter Few drops vanilla Dash of salt INSTRUCTIONS: Beat on high speed, with electric mixer, until satin-smooth; […]
Watergate Inn Pork Loin Roast & Quick Pan Drippings Gravy [(1976) Washington, DC hotel restaurant] By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Original 200 Plus Secret Recipes© Book (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; June 1997, p. 50). INGREDIENTS: 1 pork loin for roasting (3 to 4 pounds) 2 TB season salt 1 tsp nutmeg ½ tsp […]
FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Original 200 Plus Secret Recipes© Book (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; June 1997, p. 15) INGREDIENTS: 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda Pinch of salt 2 cups canned fruit cocktail, undrained 1 slightly beaten egg 1 recipe “Topping”* [included below] 1 recipe […]
SHRIMP SCAMPI, LIKE OLIVE GARDEN’S By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in her self-published cookbook, The Great Imitator’s Cookbook (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; October 1999, p. 46). As always… asking only for proper credit if you care to share it. DRESSING MIXTURE: Combine: ½ cup creamy garlic dressing & 1 TB lemon juice… OR… ½ cup […]