Secret Recipes
CINNAMON PEAR CUP By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in her self-published cookbook, Mostly 4-Ingredient Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; Dec. 1983, p. 6) INGREDIENTS: 1-lb fresh pears – peeled, cut in half, and cored 1½ cups cranberry juice 1 whole cinnamon stick, broken into 3 pieces 4 whole cloves Whipped cream (for garnish) INSTRUCTIONS: […]
EGG-NOT By Gloria Pitzer, as shared in her 1994, homemade, Christmas card* INGREDIENTS: 1-pint vanilla ice cream, softened 1 small box instant vanilla pudding 1-pint milk 1 TB nutmeg 1 TB rum extract 16-oz Vernor’s golden gingerale (not Canada Dry) INSTRUCTIONS: With electric beaters on medium speed, combine all ingredients, as listed, in a punch […]
CINNAMON ORNAMENTS By Gloria Pitzer, as shared in her 1994, homemade, Christmas card* Start with ½ cup ground cinnamon and drop in, 1 TB at a time, enough applesauce to mix into a smooth dough that you can form into a ball and roll out to ¼-inch thick, on a cinnamon-dusted surface. Cut with Christmas […]
CHRISTMAS MAGIC CAKE By Gloria Pitzer, as shared in her 1994, homemade, Christmas card* INGREDIENTS: 10-oz miniature marshmallows 18-oz box prepared, yellow, cake mix batter 3-oz box strawberry gelatin powder 1-lb box frozen (but slightly thawed), sliced strawberries 2/3 cup water Cool Whip (for garnish) INSTRUCTIONS: Spread marshmallows out in a greased 10” x 13” […]
CHRISTMAS FUDGE, THE CREAMIEST By Gloria Pitzer, as shared in her 1994, homemade, Christmas card INGREDIENTS: ¼-lb butter or margarine 12-oz bag [milk] chocolate chips 1-lb container ready-to-spread, chocolate frosting 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: [As listed] put first 3 ingredients into top of double boiler, over simmering water; stirring until melted and smooth […]
Happy Monday and happy December! Additionally, happy holidays to all and to all #TGIM! I always look forward to Mondays because they are my #52Chances a year, in which I can share Memories of My Mom with all of you! #ChristmasCardDay Wednesday is national Christmas Card Day! Last week, I wrote about Mom’s annual, homemade […]