Kansas Cucumbers

1 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 c. sugar
4 tsp apple cider vinegar
3 onions thinly sliced
1/2 tsp dill weed (dry is o.k.) it's what I use.
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) more for sprinkling.
4 med. cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced.

In large bowl with lid combine thinly sliced cucumbers and thinly sliced onions then lightly sprinkle over the top salt.  Keep 1/2 teaspoon salt for salting for taste at end of recipe - cover and place in refrigerator for several hours or over night / stirring every so often.

I leave mine in over night and the next day I drain off all the water that has come from the cucumbers and onions and I rinse them under water. Then with a colander by the hand full I Press out as much water between both of my hands then place in a bowl with lid.

In mixing bowl I combine mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, dill and salt (if desired). Whisk well.  Pour into your drained cucumbers and onions and chill for at least 1 hour.  The longer these have to cool in the fridge the better.  Yields about 8

Strawberry Shortcake

2 cups cake flour
1/4 cup white sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1/3 cup milk

Sift dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Mix egg with milk and fold into mixture. This makes a dry, rough mixture. Pour into greased and floured square cake pan.  Bake and remove immediately from pan. Baking time 12 min. Temp 450 degrees.

This was my grandmothers favorite and is still hands down the best shortcake I have ever tasted. I hope you enjoy. Quick and Easy!

Condensed Milk

2 c Whole milk
2 c sugar

Boil 30-45 minutes, then ready to use.

Cocoa Syrup

1 c cocoa
1 1/2 c water
2 c sugar

Combine ingredents heat to boiling. Cool.
Can be used for drinks or ice cream topping.

Green Goddess Basil Dressing

Ingredients

1 cup good mayonnaise1 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (6 to 7 scallions)1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)2 teaspoons chopped garlic (2 cloves)2 teaspoons anchovy paste2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 cup sour cream3 heads Bibb lettuce2 to 3 tomatoes

Directions

Place the mayonnaise, scallions, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.

Add the sour cream and process just until blended. (If not using immediately, refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve.)

Cut each head of lettuce into quarters, remove some of the cores, and arrange on 6 salad plates.

Cut the tomatoes into wedges and add to the plates.

Pour on the dressing and serve.

Good morning muffins

Ingredients

Muffin Batter
4 cups Flour
1/2 cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons Baking Powder
1/2 cup Shortening (can Use 1/4 Cup Shortening With 1/4 Cup Butter)
2 cups Orange Marmalade
1 cup Orange Juice
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 whole Eggs, Beaten

Topping Ingredients
3/4 cups Sugar
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
1 Tablespoon (plus 1 Teaspoon) Melted Butter
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Wheat Germ (optional)

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees, Sift together flour, sugar, and baking powder. Place in a mixing bowl. Use a pastry cutter to mix in shortening (or butter/shortening if desired).

Mix marmalade, orange juice, and vanilla in a small bowl. Pour into dry ingredients.

Beat eggs and pour into the bowl. Mix all ingredients together gently, using fewer than 10 large strokes.

In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients.Fill muffin pans with batter. Sprinkle 1 heaping teaspoon of topping ingredients over each muffin. Sprinkle wheat germ over the top for extra crunch. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until done. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack. Eat warm or at room temperature.

Date And Nut Bread

3/4 c chopped nuts
1 c chopped dates
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c shortening
3/4 c boiling water
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c sugar
1 1/2 c sifted flour

Combine nuts, dates, soda and salt in a bowl, add shortening and water. Let stand 15. Stir to blend.  Beat eggs and vanilla. Stir in sugar and flour.  Add to date mixture.  Do not over mix.  Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.