Thurston’s Favorite Barbeque Sauce

1 pint viegar 2/3 stick margarine Small amount of crushed red pepper About 1/2 cup catsup Small amount of sugar Bring all ingredients to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes. Recipe by Joyce Pulley

Fat Free Salad Dressing

1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 4 tsp sugar 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tbsp De Dijon mustard 1 cup water 2 tbsp lemon juice Mix all ingredients together and shake well. Recipe by Leigh Sharpe

French Dressing

1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp paprika 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1 cup salad oil Combine all ingredients except oil; mix well, then add oil. Shake before using. Recipe by E. Jean Sharpe

Guacamole

2 avocados 1/2 medium onion, minced 1 tbsp vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Chopped green chili pepper to taste 1 very ripe tomato, peeled Beat first 5 ingredients together with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Chop tomato finely; fold into mixture. Serve as dip or dressing. Recipe by E. Jean Sharpe

Blue Cheese Dressing

1 package blue cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup buttermilk 1 small package hidden valley ranch dressing mix Crumble blue cheese in mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, buttermilk and hidden valley ranch packet. It’s better the day after you make it. Recipe by Leslie G. Sharpe, Jr.

Poppy Seed Dressing

1 cup sugar 1 & 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup vinegar 1 & 1/2 cup oil 1/2 onion finely minced 2 tbsp poppy seed Dissolve sugar, mustard and salt in vinegar. Gradually add oil, beating with wire whisk. Stir in onion and poppy seed. This dressing is especially good served over… Continue reading Poppy Seed Dressing

Gingerbread Boys and Girls

Mix thoroughly in a bowl: 1/4 cup soft shortening 1/2 cup sugar Mix in: 1/2 cup dark molasses 1/4 cup water Stir together in another bowl: 2 & 1/2 cup flour 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp soda 3/4 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/8 tsp allspice Mix the dry ingredients into molasses mixture. Chill dough… Continue reading Gingerbread Boys and Girls

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Brown Sugar Squares

1/2 cup margarine, softened 2 cup light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 cup cake flour (7/8 cup all-purpose flour may be substituted) 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup chopped pecans Cream margarine and sugar well. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix baking powder and salt with flour. Add… Continue reading Brown Sugar Squares

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Oats and Honey Nut Bars

1 cup margarine or butter 1 & 1/2 cup quick cooking rolled oats 1/3 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 6 oz package or butterscotch chips 1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Combine margarine, honey, vanilla, and beat until smooth and creamy. Add flour, oats and salt. Mix well. Press in bottom of… Continue reading Oats and Honey Nut Bars

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