The Recipe Box

Welcome To The Recipe Box. Selena Freeland Shares Her Collection Of Recipes.

Sugar Crumb Cake

This is a slightly dense, rich cake with a lovely almond fragrance. Cake Batter: 3 1/2 Cups flour 4 Teaspoons baking powder 2 Cups white sugar 1 Cup (2 sticks) cold butter 4 eggs 1 1/2 Cups milk 2 Teaspoons almond flavoring Crumb Mixture: 1 Cup brown sugar 4 Tablespoons flour 4 Tablespoons cold butter…

Bill’s Cracker Snack

Here’s a real quick and easy snack recipe . 2   9 oz bags of oyster crackers. (Only $1.25  at Dollar General) 1 envelope is Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing 1/4 tsp (more if you dare)  crushed red pepper 1/4 c vegetable oil In a large container mix oyster crackers with vegetable oil.  Mix well enough to…

Hooch

This is a highly alcoholic drink, to be enjoyed over ice in small amounts.  Especially with a good book and a cat on your lap. HOOCH 2 cups vodka 2 cups sugar 2 cups fruit – almost any kind except bananas or apples.  Cherries, berries, melon, lemons, and peaches have been used with varying degrees…

LIBATIONS

Oh well, no pool again today, but it doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun! Alabama Slammer Ingredients 1 ounce Amaretto 1 ounce sloe gin 1 ounce Southern Comfort 2 ounces orange juice fresh is best but any can be used Optional Garnish maraschino cherries sliced oranges or wedges Instructions Add ice to a cocktail…

Glazed Banana Bread Recipe

This is an old family favorite Ingredients:1 1/4 cup flour1 cup white sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 stick margarine 3 very ripe bananas 2 eggsGlaze: 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar2 Tablespoons softened margarine 1 Tablespoon orange juiceInstructions:Note: All mixing to be by hand only.In one bowl mix dry ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, bananas and margarine.…

UP Hot Pot

As a native of the upper Midwest (Minnesota and Michigan) we thrive on casseroles.  When I was growing up my Mother referred to them as a “hot dish”. One of my favorites growing up was: Mom’s Chicken Casserole  1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 4 ounces of cream…

Parker House Rolls from Scratch

Making yeast rolls from scratch is not tricky.  Sticky, sometimes, but well worth the effort.  Make these once and the aroma of baking yeast bread will have you hooked. Parker House Rolls Ingredients 2 pkgs active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F) 1 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 5 1/2 cups flour…

Peanut Butter Blondies

Some days it’s just too much effort to drag out your electric mixer, but you’re still hankering for a sweet snack.  Here’s a great recipe to bring out then: PEANUT BUTTER BLONDIES 1/2 Cup Butter, 1/2 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter 1 1/2 Cups packed Brown Sugar 2 Eggs 1 Teaspoon Vanilla 1 1/2 Cups Flour…

LIBATIONS

                                  BEST WHITE RUSSIAN 2 ounces vodka 1 1/4 ounces coffee liqueur 1 1/4 ounces French Vanilla Creamer (whipping) cream INSTRUCTIONS Fill glass with ice. Word #3:  raunchier Add vodka and coffee liqueur. Stir to combine. Pour creamer over top.…