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ENCHILADAS
1 can enchilada sauce chili powder
1 lb.ground beef garlic salt
1 onion(medium size) oregano
'/4(5.8 oz.)can black olives(large '/a c.cooking oil
size) 1 pkg.(12)corn tortillas
3/4 Ib.longhorn or Colby cheese, 1 (8 oz.)pkg.sour cream
grated (optional)
Chop onion; slice olives thin and grate cheese. Set aside. Cook
_ ground beef and crumble into small pieces. Drain ground beef and
season with chili powder, garlic salt and a pinch of oregano.
Cover bottom of frying pan with oil and heat. Using tongs, dip
each side of tortilla in hot oil to soften,then in enchilada.sauce. Place
enchilada sauce-coated tortilla flat on jelly roll pan. Put two serving
spoons of ground beef across center of tortilla. Put two tablespoons
of onion on top of ground beef. Sprinkle cheese over ground beef and
onion. Place row of olive slices on cheese. Fold two sides of tortilla
over contents and insert toothpick in center to hold closed. Repeat
process until all tortillas are filled. Drizzle remaining enchilada sauce
lengthwise over each enchilada. Sprinkle remaining cheese over
enchiladas. Leave enchiladas on jelly roll pan.
Preheat oven to 350'. Place in oven until cheese is melted. Serve
hot. Top with sour cream.
Note: Cheddar cheese may be used as a substitute for Colby or
Longhorn cheese.
Janet K. Fisher
GILBERT FISHER'S PORK SAUSAGE
40 lb.meat(pork) 4 Tbsp.sage
3/4 Ib. (1 1/4 c.)salt 2 Tbsp.ground ginger
i oz.pepper(black) 1 c.cold water
Cut meat in 1 x 2-inch chunks. Sprinkle with water. Mix season-
ings and sprinkle evenly over meat,working in with hands. Let sit sev-
eral hours in cold or refrigerate, then put through grinder. Package
and freeze.
Before freezers, muslin bags were sewn (approximately 6 x 10-
inch), filled with sausage, tied with string at the top and coated with
® hot lard. These were hung in a cold room or cellar. Needless to say,
butchering took place in cold weather.
Gary R. Fisher
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HAM LOAVES
21/2 lb. ground smoked ham 3 eggs
2 lb. ground lean pork 2 c.milk
1 lb.ground beef 3 c.graham cracker crumbs
Mix meat, eggs, milk and crumbs. Form into loaves (like foot-
ball) one-half cup each. Place meat next to each other in large loaf
pan. Pour the following sauce over meat while cold and baste a few
times while baking.
2 c.tomato soup(1 can 2 1/2 c.brown sugar -
undiluted) 2 tsp.dry mustard
3/4 c.vinegar
Bake at 350' for at least 1 1/4 hours. -
Della Snyder
PORK CHOP 'N POTATO BAKE
6 pork chops 1/2 c.sour cream
seasoned salt(optional) 1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can cream of celery soup i can French fried onion rings
1/2 c. milk 1 c shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (24 oz.)pkg.frozen O'Brien
hash browns
Brown pork chops with seasoned salt and set aside. Combine
soup, milk, sour cream, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt.` Stir in
potatoes,1/2cup cheese and 1/2 can onions. Spoon mixture into 9 x 13-
inch baking dish. Arrange pork chops over potatoes. Bake, covered,
at 350' for 45 minutes. Uncover and top with remaining cheese and
onions. Bake 5 minutes longer. This is a good casserole without meat. -
Ana Kastenhuber
Enfield post office established December 29, 1822 with
John Applegate appointed first postmaster. -
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BARBECUED SPARERIBS
Sauce:
1 Tbsp.sugar 2 Tbsp.Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp.vinegar 4 Tbsp.catsup
1 Tbsp.57 sauce dash of Tabasco sauce
Steam spareribs in little water for 1 hour or more. Place ribs in
baking dish and<pour on barbecue sauce. Bake at 375' for 1 hour or
until well done.
Katherine Chase
ITALIAN HOT SAUSAGE
2 to 3 lb.Malian hot sausage 3 green peppers,sliced
3 onions,sliced 1 large can tomato sauce
Cover with water and cook medium boil until done(20 to 30 min-
utes). Prick to allow grease to escape. Add onions and peppers. Cook
until soft. Drain most of liquid. Add tomato sauce. Simmer 2 to 3
hours. Serve on Italian rolls or with noodles.
Connie Runyon
ONION SOUP PORK CHOPS
3 boneless pork chops 1-rib celery,cut in thick slices
1 envelope dry onion soup 2 Tbsp.oil
3 to 4 potatoes,cut in 1/4's 3 to 4 c water<
2 carrots,cut in thick slices
Brown chops lightly in off. Cool slightly. Add 3 cups water,soup
mix,carrots and celery. Bring to a boil,then simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
Add,potatoes and simmer until;fork-tender. Add additional water if
needed. Serve meat and vegetables on a platter. Pour juice into
gravy boat.
Peggy Hubbell
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STUFFED PORK CROPS
5 or 6 boneless pork chops(loin 1/2 lb.mushrooms(quick frozen
end) work best)
2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c.bread cubes
2 Tbsp.onion,minced 1/4 c.bread crumbs
2 Tbsp.dried parsley 2 Tbsp.oil
1 tsp. salt 1 tsp.cornstarch
potatoes
Prepare potatoes for boiled or mashed potatoes. Save the cook-
ing fluid! Saute garlic, onion and parsley in 1 tablespoon oil about 1
minute. Add salt and mushrooms. Cover and cook on medium flame
about 10 minutes or until mushrooms are soft and a lot of juice has
formed. Pour mushroom mixture over bread cubes in a bowl. Mix.
Add bread crumbs and mix thoroughly. Pound each piece of pork
between 2 sheets of plastic wrap as thin as possible. Spread mixture
on 1/2 of each pork chop; fold other half over filling. Put a little oil in
the saute pan and place pork chops in pan. Brown them on medium-
high flame on each side. Add potato cooking fluid to cover bottom of
pan. Cover pan and lower flame to medium. Cook 15 minutes each
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side or until done. Add potato fluid as necessary to keep bottom of
pan covered. Remove pork chops from pan when done. Add 1/2 to 1
cup potato fluid to pan. Bring fluid to a boil,stirring to loosen the bits
stuck to the pan. In a cup, mix cornstarch with some potato fluid.
Add to pan and stir until thickened. Serve with the potatoes and a
green vegetable.
Rose Pellegrino
DELICIOUS BARBECUE PORK CROPS
2 Tbsp.cooking oil 2/3 c.boiling water
pork chops salt and pepper
1/3 c. hickory smoked barbecue
sauce
Preheat electric frypan to 360'(hot). Add two tablespoons cook-
ing oil. Brown chops on each side(which has been seasoned with salt _
and pepper). Allow about 5 minutes for each side. Reduce heat to
220'and add 1/3 cup of hickory smoked barbecue sauce,mixed with 2/3
cup boiling water. Cover and cook until done,about 45 to 60 minutes.
Add water if necessary. Baste occasionally.
Hazel R. Updike
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PORK AND SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE
2 lb. pork loin(any style) 2 cans sauerkraut(1 large and 1
'tz c.chopped onion regular size)
2 tsp.caraway seed 1 c.sour cream
1 Tbsp.paprika
Brown pork well. Sprinkle onion over. Add 1Tz cup water. Sim-
mer. Put kraut in colander. Rinse well under faucet. Squeeze excess
water out. Put into kettle with pork and onion. Add paprika and car-
away seed. Mix well. Simmer /z hour. Remove meat and debone. Cut
up into bite size pieces. Return meat to kettle. Add sour cream and
simmer_10 minutes. Serve.
K M. Teeter
PORK CHOP CASSEROLE
6 to 8 pork chops 1 pkg.Lipton onion soup mix
1 c.rice(uncooked) 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 small jar diced pimientos 2 cans water
Cover bottom of pan with rice. Spread pimiento, then sprinkle
onion soup mix over this and lay pork chops on top. Mix soup and
water and pour over chops. Bake in 350'oven for about 45 to 50
minutes.
Lee Ann Sherman
PORK CHOPS
pork chops 1 can mushroom soup'
Take lean pork chops, 1 can mushroom soup(diluted to gravy
consistency) and pour over the pork chops. Season to taste. Bake in
moderate oven until pork chops are tender.
Hazel R. Updike
Enfield's first town supervisor was Walter Payne in 1821.
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VENISON MEAT BALLS
2 lb. ground deer meat 2 Tbsp.onion flakes
2 Tbsp. red crushed peppers 1 Tbsp.celery flakes
2 Tbsp.garlic 2 eggs
1 medium size onion,sauteed in 4 to 6 slices bread
butter salt and pepper to taste
2(2 lb.)jars spaghetti sauce(any
flavor)
Mix everything together in large bowl. Heat large skillet. Roll
meat balls and put into pan. Brown. In large pan, pour sauce and
meat balls together. Simmer for 2 hours.
Jane King
"LAMS MEATBALLS"
1 lb.very lean ground Iamb 1/2 tsp.saffron powder
1/2 c. rice(long grain) - 1/4 c.lemon juice -
1/2 tsp.salt sufficient water to cover
Combine first 4 ingredients. Form meatballs and place in heavy
kettle. Add water to just cover. Add lemon juice. Bring to full boil,
then-reduce heat to continue cooking until rice is done and liquid is 1/3
reduced. Can be served hot or cold with sour cream.
Christie Sepos
RICE 'N MEAT
1 lb. stew meat 1 Tbsp.oil'
3 stalks celery, cut in 1-inch 4 c.water
pieces 2 c.rice
3 carrots,quartered and cut in 1 Tbsp. butter
1-inch pieces salt to flavor
1 medium onion,cut and sliced 2 c.water
1 can or pkg.gravy
Brown meat and onion in oil. Add vegetables and two cups
water. Cover; simmer until tender. Prepare rice with 4 cups water, -
rice, butter and salt. Cook until tender. Add can of gravy to meat
dish, Serve rice and top with meat, vegetables and gravy. Serves
6to8.
Adeffne Niemi
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SPANISH RICE
1 c. rice 1 Tbsp.sugar
6 slices bacon,chopped 1 small onion
i can tomatoes
Fry the bacon until done. Remove bacon from pan and brown
onion. Cook the rice until tender. Combine the tomatoes, onion,
bacon and rice. Bake in 350'oven for 30 minutes.
Mrs. Harland Holley
MACARONI CASSEROLE
2 c.macaroni pepper,
1 tsp. butter 2 Tbsp salt
1 clove chopped garlic 1 c.finely chopped onion
1 c.finely chopped green pepper 1 Tbsp'.flour
1 pt.tomatoes salt
paprika 1 c. milk
Partially cook macaroni with salt and butter;drain. Cook onion,
garlic and pepper in 1 tablespoon oil until color changes. Add toma-
toes. Cook 1 tablespoon flour, dash of paprika, 1 teaspoon salt,dash
of black pepper and 1 cup milk together to make a sauce. Mix all
ingredients together and bake in 350' oven for 45 minutes. Grated
cheese or cheese slice may be put on'top of casserole.
Mrs. George Ward
ANN'S HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH
MEATBALLS AND HOT SAUSAGE
4(29 oz.)jars spaghetti sauce 3 lb. hot sausage
4(12 oz.)Italian paste "2 tsp.basil
4(12 oz.)cans tomato puree 6 bay leaves
2(28 oz.)cans whole Italian 1 pinch parsley
tomatoes 2 Tbsp sugar
3 lb. hamburger 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
May add garlic and onions (optional).
Taste as you go along. You may wish to add or skip some ingre-
dients. Save 1/2 hamburger for meatballs. The other half goes in pot
with 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Saute
onions, garlic and hamburger in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Skim fat off
top of sauce. Get all you can off.
Carol Fields
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MOCK LASAGNE: CASSEROLE
1 lb. sweet Italian sausage 8 oz.Mozzarella cheese,
1 large can tomato sauce * shredded
1 onion, chopped 8 oz.elbow macaroni,cooked
1 1/2 c.cream-style cottage and drained
cheese
Brown sausage and drain fat. Add sauce, seasoned with salt,
pepper, basil and oregano, and chopped onion, sauteed in oil with
minced garlic clove. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. In 2-quart -
casserole, layer half each macaroni, cottage cheese, shredded cheese
and meat sauce. Repeat. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Serves 6.
*Or your favorite sauce(omit seasonings and onion). The meat
sauce can be cooked in a crock-pot all day on low and is especially
good this way.
Ellen Stoeber
Methodist Episcopal Church of Enfield recognized
January 19,`1835;a lot of purchased Bostwick Corners and
buildings erected thereon in June 1835.
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SPINACH MANICOTTI
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. each: 1 (10 oz.)pkg.frozen chopped
margarine and all-purpose flour spinach, thawed and well
1 c.skim milk drained(about 1 c.)
'/a c.canned ready-to-serve 2 oz.grated Parmesan cheese
chicken broth '/z tsp. garlic powder
3/4 tsp. salt, divided 8 uncooked manicotti shells(4
white pepper and ground nutmeg oz.),cooked according,to pkg.;
2 c.part-skim Ricotta cheese , directions and drained
2 oz. Mozzarella cheese,
shredded'
In small saucepan, heat margarine over medium heat until bub-
bly and hot;add flour and cook,stirring constantly,for 1 minute. Re-
duce heat to low; gradually stir in milk and broth. Continue to stir
and cook until mixture is smooth; add 1/4 teaspoon salt and dash each
of white pepper and nutmeg and let simmer, stirring occasionally,
until mixture is thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
While mixture is simmering, in medium bowl, combine Ricotta
cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, remaining 1/2 tea-
spoon salt, 1/s teaspoon pepper and dash of nutmeg, mixing well.
Preheat oven to 350°. In bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch flameproof
baking dish,spread 1/cup sauce. Stuff 1/s of spinach mixture into each
manicotti shell and arrange stuffed shells in dish;top with remaining
sauce and sprinkle with Mozzarella. Cover dish and bake until
manicotti are heated through,20 to 25 minutes. Turn oven control to
broil. Uncover pan and broil until cheese is melted and lightly
browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Makes 4 servings, 2 manicotti each.
Jean Owens
.N,
The 1853 map of Tompkins County shows seven saw
mills located in Enfield. Six were along Five Mile Creek and
one was located on a tributary of Taughannock Creek.
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PASTA PINIAVERA
1/2 c.evaporated skimmed milk '/a`tsp. each: basil leaves and
1 egg oregano leaves
1/4 c. part-skim Ricotta cheese dash of:pepper
1 Tbsp. reduced calorie 1/3 c. each: cooked broccoli
margarine(tub) florets, cauliflower florets and
1 garlic clove,minced sliced carrot
1 oz.grated Parmesan or '/r c. cooked linguine or
Romano cheese fettuccine(hot)
In blender container, combine milk,egg and Ricotta cheese and
process until smooth, scraping down sides of container as necessary;
set aside.
In 10-inch nonstick'skillet, heat margarine over medium heat
until bubbly and hot;add garlic and saute until softened,about 1 min-
ute. Reduce heat to low and add egg mixture,Parmesan or Romano
cheese, basil, oregano and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until
sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes (do not boil). Add broccoli,cauli-
flower and carrot to sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until vegeta-
bles are heated through, about 1 minute. Arrange pasta on serving
platter and top with vegetable-cheese mixture.
Jean Owens
BAKED CATFISH DIJON -
2 lb.catfish fillets '/a c. chopped fresh parsley
pepper to taste salt to taste
2 Tbsp. butter 3/4 c. thinly sliced onion -
'/a c. Dijon mustard 1 c. mayonnaise.
2 Tbsp. dry vermouth 1/2 tsp. Tabasco
Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange fish in a shallow baking dish, salt
and pepper liberally; cover with sliced onion. Dot with butter. Bake
20 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, ver-
mouth and Tabasco. Pour over fish and broil 2 to 3 minutes, until -
brown and bubbly. Sprinkle parsley over top of finished dish. Serve
hot with lemon wedges.
Wyolene Lupo
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IMEATS & MAIN DISHES `
SEAFOOD CREOLE
1 lb.fresh fish fillets,cut in 1/2 c.chopped parsley -
1-inch chunks '/a c.chopped green peppers
'/a c.vegetable oil' 4 cloves garlic,finely chopped
1/4 c.flour 1 lemon slice
1 c.hot water 1/2 tsp.thyme
1 (8 oz.)can tomato sauce salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c.chopped green onions with
tops
Prepare roux by heating oil in a large skillet and blend in flour
over medium heat. Stir constantly until brown, being careful not to
scorch. Add water gradually and cook until thick and smooth. Add
remaining ingredients. Cook and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve over
hot rice. Makes four to six servings.
Wyolene Lupo
TUNA BROCCOLI-CARROT CASSEROLE
1/4 c. butter or margarine 2(7 oz)cans water packed tuna,
1/3 c.flour drained and flaked`
1 tsp.salt 1 (10 oz.)pkg.frozen,chopped
2 c.milk(prefer low-fat) broccoli,thawed and drained
1 c.thinly sliced carrots
Melt butter in large saucepan and stir in salt and flour until
blended. Gradually add'milk,stirring constantly;bring to'a boil,then
simmer 5 minutes. Fold in tuna, broccoli and carrots. Pour into a
greased 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking'dish. Cover and bake in 400° oven 30
minutes. Makes 6 servings. Only 172 calories per serving if made with
skim milk.
Lee Ann Sherman
A 1908 Law created the new office of Town
Superintendent of Highways replacing the town highway
commissioners.
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TUNA ROLL-UP
2 c.flour 2/3 c. milk
1 tsp.salt 1 c. tuna -
3 tsp.baking powder 1/2 c.minced celery
1/3 c.Wesson oil 1 egg(unbeaten) -
Sift together dry ingredients. Pour oil and milk into measuring ---
cup(do not stir). Pour all at once into flour. Stir with a fork to make
ball. Roll and cut into squares. Mix tuna, celery and egg together.
Spread 2 tablespoons tuna mixture over each square. Roll up and bake
at 450° for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with hot celery, mushroom or
chicken soup with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley(undiluted,just use
like gravy).
Marie Von Neida
SALMON-CORN CASSEROLE
1 lb. can salmon 3 Tbsp. grated onion(optional)
2 c.whole kernel corn 1/4 c.diced green pepper
1 can mushroom soup 1/2 tsp.salt --
1 c.soft bread crumb '/a tsp.pepper
1/2 c. milk
Pour salmon liquid and milk ( 1/2 cup) over soft bread crumbs. -
Mix all ingredients together. Turn into greased baking dish. Bake at
375° for 1/z hour.
Doris W. Lovelace
FISH DELIGHT
3 oz.whitefish, poached dill weed or seed
slice lemon 1 Tbsp.Reducer's French
1/2 c.mushrooms dressing
Tabasco sauce -
Poach the fish for 20 minutes in boiling`eater with slice of lemon.
Place in baking dish and add 1/2 cup mushrooms. Sprinkle with dill
weed or seed. Mix 2 or 3 drops of Tabasco sauce with French dressing
and 1 tablespoon water. Heat and pour over fish. To remove fishy
taste, soak fish in salted water and ice cubes 20 to 30 minutes before
preparing.
Florence Laue
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MEATS & MAIN DISHES
SHRE" NEWBURO
4 Tbsp.Wesson oil 1/2 tsp.salt''
1 Tbsp.flour 1 c.shrimp,cooked
3 egg yolks 3/4 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. milk sherry wine to taste(about 2 or 3
1/2 c.thin cream Tbsp.)
dash of pepper
Heat Wesson oil in top of double boiler. Add flour and stir until
smooth. Mix egg and milk. Add to hot mix. 'Stir continually until
thick. Add cream, pepper, salt and shrimp. Add lemon juice and
sherry. Serve on toast. Serves 4.
Hazel Updyke
TUNA AND NOODLE CASSEROLE
1 (6 oz.)pkg.noodles 1 can mushroom soup
i can tuna fish seasoning to taste
1 can water
Cook noodles until tender. Mix tuna fish,noodles and cream of
mushroom soup together . Bake in moderate 350' oven until brown.
Serves 4 to 6.
Note: Boiled chicken, picked off the bones, may be substituted
for tuna. Use water chicken was boiled in to boil noodles.
Mrs. Elizabeth Payne
TUNA NOODLE BAKE
1 lb. medium width noodles 1/2 c.bread crumbs
2(61/4 oz.)cans tuna in water 1/2 c.milk
1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/4 c.butter or margarine
1 can peas
Cook noodles in boiling water; drain. Place noodles in 2-quart
greased casserole dish. Mix in other ingredients. Top with bread
crumbs. Bake at 375` for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated.
Christie Sepos
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MEATS & MAIN DISHES
CHICKEN AND CORN CASSEROLE
1 tall can evaporated milk 1 c.canned kernel corn,drained
2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp.salt
1/4 c. water drained from corn '/a tsp. black pepper
2 c. chicken,cooked and cut '/a tsp.nutmeg
into 1/2-inch cubes 1 c.grated cheese
1/4 c. minced onion 1 c.coarse bread crumbs -
Heat the milk in double boiler. Mix the cornstarch in the water
until it is smooth; add it to the milk and cook until thick. Add the
chicken,corn,salt,pepper and nutmeg. Let it cook for about 10 min-
utes. Add the cheese and onion. Pour the mixture into a.greased bak-
ing dish. Top with crumbs and bake at 400'about 15 minutes longer
or until the cheese is melted and the crumbs are brown. Yield: 6 to
8 servings. Time: From 30 to 45 minutes.
Mae Freelove
CHICKEN, POTATOES AND NOODLES
(German Dish)
4 c. flour 1 c.water
1 whole chicken 12 medium potatoes,quartered
salt pepper
1 medium onion
Cut and quarter chicken. In Dutch oven, brown with onion.
Add salt and pepper. Cover and simmer. Mix flour and enough water
to make a dry dough. Knead until able to roll out thin. Cut into 3-inch
strips. Flour generously. Lay one strip on top of another on cutting
board. Cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch strips. Let noodles lay uncovered
about 1/2 hour or until chicken is done. Cook potatoes until tender.
Pour out water, but save. After potatoes have been removed, replace
noodles in the water and cook at full rolling boil about 20 to 25 min-
utes. Drain. Add to potatoes. Take chicken drippings. Make gravy
(or canned). Pour over potato-noodles.`Serve with chicken. Serves
6to8.
Adeline Niemi
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MEATS & MAIN DISHES
CHICKEN CASSEROLE
1 chicken,boiled and boned 1 c. mushroom soup
(keep 1 soup can chicken 1 c. mushrooms
broth) 1 small carton sour cream
1 c.cream of celery soup croutons for stuffing
Mix soup,mushrooms,sour cream and juice. In Dutch oven,lay-
er chicken,croutons and soup ingredients. Bake at 350°until bubbly.
Marion Terwilliger
DEEP-DISH CHICKEN PIE
6 medium potatoes,pared and 1/4 c.chopped green pepper
quartered 2 Tbsp.margarine
6 medium carrots,scraped and 1 can cream of chicken soup
quartered 3 c.chunked cooked chicken or
i small onion,chopped(1/a c) turkey
Cook potatoes and carrots in boiling salted water for 15 to 20
minutes or until tender; drain. Save 1 cup of liquid for next step.
While vegetables cook, saute onion and green pepper in marga-
rine until soft. In saucepan,stir chicken soup and 1 cup saved liquid.
Spoon vegetables and chicken into 8-cup casserole. Pour sauce over.
Bake in hot 350' oven for 15 minutes while making Biscuit Wedge
Topping. Arrange,biscuits on top of hot mixture. Bake 15 minutes
longer or until biscuits are golden.
Biscuit Wedge Topping For Deep-Dish Chicken Pie:
1 1/2 c.flour 1/2 tsp.salt
2 tsp.baking powder 1/4 c. margarine
1/2 c.milk
Sift dry ingredients into bowl. Cut in margarine;add milk all at
once. Stir just until blended and turn dough out onto lightly floured
surface. Knead lightly (1/2 minute); roll out to 7-inch round; cut 6
wedges and brush top lightly with milk.
Donna Laue
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MEATS & MAIN DISHES
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ONIONS
6 boneless chicken breasts '/a c.sherry
1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 lb.fresh;mushrooms,sliced
1 small jar cocktail onions, 1 c.grated Cheddar cheese
drained
Arrange chicken breasts in casserole. <Cover with cocktail onions
and mushrooms. Mix mushroom soup and :sherry and pour over
chicken. Top with grated cheese. Bake at 350' for 1 hour.
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PANCIT
(From The Philippines)
1 lb. cut up pork 1 c.diced celery
2 chicken breasts ` 1 medium onion,chopped
1/2 pkg. rice noodles or sliced cabbage leaves
transparent noodles made from soy sauce
green beans shrimp(canned or fresh,
2 carrots,sliced optional)
Boil chicken and pork together in slightly salted water until ten-
der. Save the broth. `Slice the meat into pieces. Brown the garlic
cloves and 1/2 the onions. Add the chicken and pork and saute. Add the broth and a little soy sauce to taste and simmer. Add the carrots,
celery and remaining onions. Soak the noodles a few minutes in cold
water to soften. Remove and drain. Add to the meat and vegetable
mixture and-cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add water if too'dry. Serve gar-
nished with lemon slices and sliced hard-boiled eggs.
June Wortman
On November 25, 1911, it was moved and seconded that
the Town of Enfield purchase the Walter Ferguson lot for
a store house for town machinery for $225.
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CHICKEN CORDON BLED
4 chicken breasts,deboned and flour
® skinned 2 c.bread crumbs
6 oz.Canadian bacon 1 c.butter
4 slices Swiss cheese salt'
2 eggs,lightly beaten pepper
1 tsp.water
Pound each chicken breast with a flat mallet until long and thin.
Season with salt and pepper. Place a slice of Canadian bacon and
Swiss cheese in the center of each chicken breast. Beat together eggs
and water. Brush the outside of the breasts and fold so the filling is
covered. Carefully coat with flour, then dip in egg mixture, then in
bread crumbs until well coated. Pat the pieces'lightly with knife to
help the crumbs adhere. Transfer meat to a wire rack and refrigerate
1 to 2 hours. Heat 'butter in large skillet and when hot, saute the
breasts.until golden on all sides. Serves 4.
William Fearn
SPECIAL OCCASION CURRANT CHERRY
CHICKEN
6 chicken halves 1 tsp.onion powder
1 large(16 oz.)bottle Italian salt
Wish-Bone salad dressing pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
Sauce:
i.large(12 oz.)can frozen orange 1 (No.303)can dark black sweet
juice concentrate pitted cherries with juice
1/2 to 3/4 c. redcurrant jelly 2 Tbsp.cornstarch
Marinate chicken 2 hours or more. In a shallow roasting pan,
lay clean-cut chicken. Bake in 350°`oven 3/4 hour with all the marinade.
At the end of time, discard marinade. Make a sauce.
Mix sauce ingredients together and cook until clear. Pour sauce
over the chicken. Bake 45 minutes, basting often. Serve chicken
with sauce.
Ruth Wobig
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MEATS & MAIN DISHES
STIR-FRY CHICKEN
2 whole chicken breasts, 1 (16 oz.)partially thawed bag
skinned,boned and cut into California style vegetables
strips(approximately 1 1/2 lb.) (carrots, broccoli and
3 chicken bouillon cubes, cauliflower)
dissolved in 1 c.water 3 Tbsp.cooking oil
2 Tbsp.soy sauce
1 (4 oz.)can mushrooms
Heat cooking oil in large wok. Add chicken and cook quickly.
Reduce heat. Add garlic. Stir, then carefully add bouillon and soy
sauce. Stir in vegetables and cover. Cook until desired tenderness(5
minutes). Add mushrooms. Heat thoroughly and serve over cooked
rice or linguine noodles.You can substitute any variety of frozen vegetables you and your
family prefer.
Margaret Kirchgessner
CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
1 chicken salt
1 stick butter or margarine pepper
1 tsp.olive oil flour
For Dumplings:
1 c.sifted flour 1/2 tsp.salt
1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 c. milk -
Cut chicken into serving pieces and season with salt and pepper
to taste. Melt butter in bottom of large pot or kettle. Add olive oil.
Brown chicken in butter and olive oil. Remove chicken from pan.
Pour off all but 1 teaspoon of butter/olive oil mixture. Mix 2 to 4 table-
spoons flour with hot water to make a paste. Continue to add water
to paste until 4 cups water have been mixed with 2 tablespoons flour.
Add this mixture to butter and olive oil. Add chicken and enough
water to cover chicken. Cook,covered,until chicken is almost tender
and sauce thickened, but not sticking to bottom. Prepare and add
dumplings.
Mix flour,baking powder,salt and milk to a thick batter. Drop
from spoon into stew. Cook additional 20 minutes, covered.
Florence Cherry
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IMEATS & MAIN 6iSHES
CURRIED CHICKEN
4 medium onions salt
2 deboned,skinned chicken pepper
breasts curry powder
3 c.water 6 eggs, hard-boiled
2 cubes chicken bouillon 1 1/2 Tbsp.milk or cream
Chop onions and cube chicken. Fry in butter until golden brown.
Add water and bouillon. Add salt,pepper and curry powder to taste.
(Add Maggi seasoning to taste.)Add eggs,cut in half. Simmer 45 min-
utes to 1 hour. Use cornstarch and water to thicken. Just before serv-
ing,add 1 1/2 tablespoons milk or cream. Serve over boiled rice.
Shirley Hasselaar
CHICKEN A LA KING
6 qt.cooked chicken 4 Tbsp. parsley
1 can(small)pimiento,chopped I lb.mushrooms
3 Tbsp.salt 2 Tbsp. butter
2 tsp.pepper 3 qt.white sauce
Cut chicken in cubes before measuring. Add pimiento,salt,pep-
per and parsley. Peel mushrooms. Slice thin and cook in butter 10
minutes. Add them with the white sauce to the chicken mixture. Heat
over boiling water. 'Serve on toast or in patty shells. Makes about 50
servings.
Note: 4 or 5 six-pound fowl will give 6 quarts cooked meat.
Harriet W. Kiesinger
"CHICKEN-APPLE BAKE"
4 c.applesauce 2 onions,diced
1/2 tsp.allspice 3 chicken breasts,split
1 tsp.salt 1/2 c.evaporated milk
1 Tbsp.flour 1 1/2 c.fine cheese cracker
2 Tbsp.catsup crumbs
1/2 c.diced celery 1/2 tsp.paprika
In applesauce,mix allspice,salt,flour and catsup. Stir in celery
and onion. Pour mixture into baking dish,131h x 81/2 x 13/4-inch. Dip
chicken in milk and crumbs with paprika and little salt. Arrange on
top of applesauce. Bake at 350' for 45 minutes or until chicken is
tender.
Christie Sepos
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MEATS & MAIN DISHES
CHICKEN CHOW MEIN
1 1/2 to 2 c.boiled chicken 1/2 c.cashew nuts,cut up
1 can mushroom soup 1 can fried Chinese noodles
1 can diced celery,lightly cooked 1/4 to 1/2 c.celery juice
1/4 to 1/2 c.diced onion: i c.chicken stock - -
Save water celery was boiled in for celery juice. Mix all ingredi-
ents together, except 1/4 of the noodles to be used as top garnish,just
before serving. Cook 45 minutes at 350°.
Rhonda Connors
SOUTHERN CHICKEN AND NOODLES
chicken cracker crumbs
noodles(wide) butter
1 can mushroom soup
Pick up leftover chicken in medium small pieces,in gravy if pos-
sible. Cook wide noodles in salted boiling water until tender and
drain. Toss noodles and chicken lightly. Place in buttered baking
dish. Pour over top 1 can mushroom soup. Top with buttered cracker
crumbs. Bake in oven until slightly browned.
May use tuna fish.
Blanch Tucker
HOT TURKEY SALAD SOUFFLE
6 slices white bread 3/4 tsp.salt
2 c.cooked,diced turkey dash of pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion 2 eggs
1/2 c. chopped green pepper 1 1/2 c.milk
1/2 c. finely chopped celery 1 can mushroom soup
1/2 c.mayonnaise 1/2 c.shredded sharp cheese
Cube 2 slices of the bread. Place in bottom of`8 x 8 x 2-inch bak-
ing dish. Mix turkey, onion, green pepper, celery, mayonnaise, salt
and pepper and spread over bread cubes. Trim crusts from remaining
bread. Arrange slices on top of turkey mixture. Beat eggs. Add milk
and pour over all. Cover and chill 1 hour or overnight. Spoon soup
over top. Bake in slow 325° oven about 1 hour or until set. Sprinkle
cheese over top last few minutes of baking.
Florence Laue
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MEATS & MAIN DISHES
TURKEY SUPREME
3 c. cooked turkey 1 tsp.butter
1 c. cream of mushroom soup 1 c. milk
1 (8 oz.)sour cream or less 1 pkg.stuffing mix
Heat through soup, sour cream,butter and milk.,Add turkey in
casserole dish. Make up stuffing and sprinkle over turkey. Bake 30
minutes covered and 10 minutes uncovered at 325°.
Donna L.aue
SWISS CHARD OMELET
i c.fresh Swiss chard or spinach salt
2 eggs,beaten pepper
'/a c. milk mushrooms(optional)
Break up chard in bite size pieces. Place in mixing bowl. Add
beaten egg and milk. Stir. Add salt and pepper. On hot greased grid-
dle, spoon mixture. When mixture is set, flip over. Cook until both
sides are done. Button mushrooms may be added, also (drain first).
Christie Sepos
EGG OMELET
3 Tbsp.flour 15 Tbsp. rich sweet milk
1/2 tsp.baking powder- butter
3 eggs 1 tsp.salt
Mix in a dry bowl flour and baking powder. Beat egg whites and
yolks separately very lightly. Add slowly to the flour and baking pow-
der, 1 teaspoon salt and rich sweet milk to this mixture. Add yolks
first, then whites last. Have a spider hot and into it,put scant table-
spoon butter. When it has browned, pour in the batter. Cover and
place in a moderately hot place on the stove. When done,a straw will
come out clean. Fold one half over the other and serve on a hot platter.
Carrie Schaber
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MEATS & MAIN DISHES I
MACARONI AND CHEESE
5 lb. macaroni 3 lb.cheese
2 gal.water 1 lb.soft bread crumbs
1/4 c. salt 1/2 c. butter
6 qt. thin white sauce
Cut cheese in small pieces. Cook macaroni in boiling saltwater
until tender. Drain. Add white sauce and cheese to the macaroni. Put
in greased shallow baking pans. Cover with crumbs and dot with
small bits of butter. Bake in moderate 350°oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
Makes about 50 servings.
Harriet W. Kiesinger
BARED MACARONI AND CHEESE
1 (8 oz.)pkg.elbow macaroni 1A tsp.pepper
1/4 c.butter or margarine 2 c.milk
1/4 c.all-purpose flour 2 c.(8 oz.)Cheddar cheese,
1 tsp.salt grated
Preheat oven to 375% Cook macaroni as the package label
directs;drain. Melt butter in a medium saucepan;remove from heat.
Stir in the flour,salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk.
Bring to a boil,stirring. Reduce heat and simmer mixture for one min-
ute. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese and the macaroni. Pour into 1 1/2-quart
casserole and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake 15 to 20 minutes
or until cheese is golden brown. Serves 4 to 6. -
Note: May be doubled, tripled, etc.
Beverly Brown
QUICHE, BLENDER
4 oz.Swiss or Cheddar cheese 4 eggs -
1/3 c. onion,chopped 1/4 tsp.salt
2 c.milk 1/s tsp.pepper
1/2 c. Bisquick
Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Pour in
greased pie pan. Bake at 325' for 45 minutes. Knife test. Let stand
5 minutes before cutting.
Note: Can add sausages or other seasonings.
Lucella Weatherby
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MEATS & MAIN DISHES
CHEESE FONDUE
9 oz.pasteurized processed 18 cherry tomatoes
cheese spread,cut into 1-inch 1 c.each:Chinese pea pods,
cubes green beans and diagonally
1/4 c.skim milk Sliced carrots
1 c.cottage cheese 1/2 c.each:cauliflower florets and
4 oz. Italian bread,toasted and sliced yellow squash, blanched
cut into 1-inch cubes'
In 1-quart microwave-safe casserole,',combine cheese cubes and
milk; cover with plastic wrap and microwave on High,:stirring once
during cooking, until cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.* Let casserole
stand, covered, for 1 minute.
In blender container,process cottage cheese until smooth; stir
into cheese-milk mixture and pour into small fondue pot or divide into
4 small bowls. On serving'platter or in small bowls, arrange bread
cubes and vegetables. Using fondue forks or toothpicks, dip into
cheese mixture. Makes 4 servings.
*Cooking time may be different in your microwave oven. To
help ensure good results,be sure to check for doneness while cooking.
Jean Owens
"CHEESE PUDDING CASSEROLE"
3 slices bread,cut medium thick, 3 eggs
crusts removed, buttered well 1 tsp.salt
and cut in cubes 1 tsp.dry mustard
1/2 lb.cheese,grated 1/4 tsp pepper
2 c.milk
Put bread in dish; alternate with cheese, then pour over the
remaining ingredients. May let stand overnight. Place in greased bak-
ing dish in pan of water. Bake 1 hour in moderate oven.
® Mrs. Isabel Teeter'
West Enfield post office discontinued February 10, 1841.
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MEATS & MAIN DISHES
PUFFY CHEESE BAKE
8 slices bread 1/2 tsp.dry mustard'
3 eggs,beaten dash of cayenne pepper ---
1 1/2 c.milk 12 slices American cheese
3/a tsp.salt
Butter 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan. Layer in slices of bread and cheese.
Pour milk mixture of eggs,salt,dry mustard and cayenne pepper over
bread and cheese. Bake at 350' for 1 hour. Makes 6 servings.
Shirley Hasselaar --
The Town Board authorized Highway Superintendent
to build a shed to house Town equipment on November 25,
1911.
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VEGETABLES
THREE BEAN CASSEROLE
1/2 lb. bacon,cut up 3/4 c.brown sugar
1 1/2 lb. ground beef 1/4 c.water
'/4 c. onions 1 tsp.dry mustard
2 tsp.vinegar 1 can lima beans
1 c.catsup 1 can kidney beans
1 tsp.salt 1 can pork and beans,drained
Fry-bacon and remove fat and cut up. Brown onions and beef
in bacon fat. Drain off excess fat. Mix remaining ingredients together
and add the meat and onions. Bake at 350' for 45 minutes.
Donna Laue
BAKED BEANS
4 qt. pea beans 2 tsp.paprika
1/4 c. baking soda 6 Tbsp.salt
i c.molasses 1 lb.bacon,slightly browned
'/z c.sugar 3 qt. hot water
2 tsp. mustard
Soak beans overnight. Drain. 'Cover with water. Add soda and
cook slowly until almost tender. Drain. Add molasses, sugar, mus
tard,paprika,salt,bacon and hot water. Bake in shallow pans in mod-
erate oven (325� for 1 to 1 lh hours. This recipe makes about 75
servings.
Harriet Kiesirzgfier
BARBECUE BEANS
1 lb.ground beef 1 tsp.chili powder
1 (18 oz.)barbecue sauce 1/2 c.green pepper,chopped
1(46 oz.)can pork and beans (optional)
Break up ground beef and microwave or fry until done,then put'
beef and rest of ingredients in crock-pot. Cook for 4 or 5 hours. You
can add more beans if you wish.
Helen Jackson
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VEGETABLES I
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BROCCOLI AND RED BELL PEPPER SAUTE
1 3/4 lb.broccoli 1/2 c. sliced green onions
1/4 c. olive oil (including some of green tops) .._..
1 red bell pepper,cut in julienne 2 Tbsp.;minced fresh parsley
style 1'1/2 Tbsp.fresh lemon juice
freshly ground pepper to taste
Cutoff broccoli florets. Cut large florets in half lengthwise. Peel
the stems and slice approximately /4-inch thick. Steam broccoli until
just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes for florets and about 7 minutes for
the stems. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry
with towel. Set aside. Heat olive oil in large heavy skillet,over medi-
um heat. Add red bell pepper. Saute until softened,about 5 minutes.
Turn heat to high. Add broccoli,onions,parsley,juice,salt and black
pepper and toss mixture until heated through. Serves 6.
Wyolene Lupo
STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI
1 bunch broccoli 1/4 tsp.garlic powder -
2 tsp.vegetable oil '/s tsp.ground ginger
2 tsp.margarine mushrooms(optional)
1 medium onion,chopped(1/2 c.)
Trim broccoli; cut into 2-inch lengths. Break off flowerets;split
if large. Heat oil and margarine in large skillet. Add broccoli and
onion. Sprinkle with garlic powder and ginger. Stir-fry:over medium
heat until broccoli istender. Add a small amount of water to keep
from sticking.
Mushrooms,sliced,can also be added. Only 70 calories a serving.
Camille Predmore
In 1920, Robert Treman transferred Old Mill property
to the State of New York, which put it into a larger area
to make up part of the present Robert'Treman'State Park.
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VEGETABLES
CABBAGE ROLLS
1 large head green cabbage 1/2 can water
1 (16 oz.)can tomato sauce
„.� Filling:
1/2 lb.ground chuck 1/3 c. chopped onion-
1/2 lb. bulk sweet sausage 1/2 tsp. paprika
3/4 c. regular rice, cooked and 1/2 tsp.:minced garlic well drained salt and pepper
1 egg
w� Cut out end of core of cabbage. Stearn in a large pot of boiling
water. Gently peel off leaves as they steam. Continue until you get
down to small leaves. Set aside the 2 largest outside leaves.
Combine all ingredients of the filling. Take each steamed leaf
and cut'a,notch approximately one inch long out of thick center rib:
Put a spoonful of filling near notched end of leaf and gently roll up,
tucking in the sides. Continue with rest of leaves and pack in pressure
cooker. On top, add any leftover filling, the rest of the cabbage
(coarsely chopped),tomato sauce and water. Place 2 reserved cabbage
leaves on top and close the cooker. Cook at 15 pounds pressure for
8 minutes. Release pressure. Open and discard 2 top cabbage leaves.
Serve.
v. Peggy Hubbeii
FRIED HOT CABBAGE
1 lb. hot sausage, casing 2 medium onions, diced
removed 2 sweet green peppers, thinly cut
3 c. shredded cabbage 1/2 tsp dried sweet basil
Break apart sausage. Place in large skillet. Fry until done. Re-
move most of grease. Into sausage, add other ingredients. Fry until
done on medium heat. Keep covered, stir a few times. Cook approxi-
mately 20 to 25 minutes.
Christie Sepos
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VEGETABLES
STUFFED CABBAGE
1 lb. ground meat '/z box rice
1 egg salt and pepper to taste
1 small onion i large head cabbage
1 c. tomatoes
Boil head of cabbage until leaves are soft,enough to roll. Mix
ingredients above and roll into small balls and wrap cabbage leaves
around them. Cut and dice remaining cabbage and place in bottom
of large kettle. Place rolled cabbage on top. Cover with water. Add
1 cup tomatoes. Boil until done.
Warena Ramsey
SCALLOPED CABBAGE
4 c. coarsely out cabbage 3 slices bread
2 Tbsp. butter 1/2 c.sharp cheese
2 Tbsp. flour salt and pepper to taste
2 c. milk
Boil cabbage in a small amount of salted water for 10 minutes
and drain. Make cream sauce by melting the butter,adding flour,milk
and cheese and season. Cook until thickened. In a buttered casserole,
put a layer of cabbage and cheese sauce. Repeat, ending with bread
on top. Bake at 300' for 20 minutes.
Carol Fields
COPPER CARROTS
2 cans carrots 1 Tbsp.A.1.sauce or -
1 can tomato soup Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, sliced thin 1 slight c. sugar
1 green pepper, sliced 3/4 c. vinegar
1/4 c. salad oil .salt _
pepper
Combine liquid ingredients and sugar. Bring to a boil. Layer
carrots, onion rings and pepper until all is used. Pour hot liquid over
vegetables. Chill and serve cold. Keeps well in refrigerator. Two
pounds fresh carrots may be used,sliced thin. Cook until tender and
drain.
Ruth H. Boyer
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VEGETABLES
SCALLOPED CORN
22 Ritz crackers 2 eggs
1 can cream-style corn 1/2 c. milk
1-can New England clam 12 Ritz crackers
chowder soup 2 Tbsp.butter
Combine first five ingredients. Top with crackers and butter.
Bake at 350° for I hour.
Diane Sherman
GERMAN ONION PIE
4 thick slices bacon,diced 1 c. sour cream
2 c.chopped onion 1 Tbsp.flour
2 eggs 1/4 plus tsp. pepper
Fry bacon,not crispy. Saute onion. Mix eggs,;sour cream,flour
and pepper. Add bacon and onion. Pour into single 9-inch pie crust;
poke holes in crustso it doesn't bubble.'Bake at 450'for 1 hour or until
knife comes out clean.
Della Snyder
PARTY POTATOES
1 large bag diced potatoes(raw; 2(8 oz.)sour cream
freezer section in store)or 9 1`c.chopped green onion
large potatoes 2'c.grated sharp Cheddar
1 stick butter cheese
1 '/a cans cream of chicken soup 1'c. buttered comflake crumbs
Cook potatoes until done. Mix together butter,soup,sour cream
and onion.
Mix sharp Cheddar cheese and comflake crumbs for topping.
Serves 15.
Florence Laue
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VEGETABLES
CHEESY POTATOES
2 lb.frozen hash browns salt and pepper to taste
2 cans cream of chicken soup 1/4 c.milk
2 c.sour cream 2 c.chopped onion
2 c. shredded sharp cheese 1 c.corn flakes
Mix all together,except corn flakes,and spread in greased dish. "
Sprinkle with 1 cup corn flakes,crushed. Dot butter over top and bake
at 350' for 40 to 60 minutes.
Ana Kastenhuber
MASHED SWEET POTATOES
(With Louisiana Pecans)
3 lb.Louisiana yams or sweet 1 1/2 Tbsp.brown sugar
potatoes i tsp.grated<orange peel
1/4 c.(1/2 stick)unsalted butter, 1 c.coarsely chopped pecans
room temperature,cut into 1 tsp grated lemon peel
pieces 1 egg,beaten to blend
Place yams on baking sheet in 350'oven. Pierce with fork. Roast
until tender,about one hour and 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Peel yams.
Transfer to bowl and mash. Stir in butter, sugar, lemon and orange
peel while yams are still hot. Mix egg into yam mixture. Transfer to
baking dish. Sprinkle pecans over. Bake in 350* oven until heated
through, about one hour. Serves 4.
Wyolene Lupo
MASH POTATOES CASSEROLE
5 lb.(about 9)large potatoes, 2 tsp.onion salt
peeled and cut up 1/4 tsp.pepper
8 oz.cream cheese 4 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1 c. sour cream milk
2 tsp. salt butter
Cook potatoes in lightly salted water until tender. Drain well
and mash until smooth. Add rest of ingredients and beat until smooth
and fluffy. Add milk to get desired consistency. Place in casserole.
Dot with butter. Heat in oven about 30 minutes. May be stored,cov-
ered, in refrigerator 2 weeks.
Florence Laue
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VEGETABLES
SCALLOPED POTATOES
5 medium sliced,pared';potatoes 1 1/2 c milk
1 1/2 Tbsp.flour 2 Tbsp. melted butter
1 1/2 tsp.salt 1 Tbsp.chopped onion
'Is tsp.pepper
Cover bottom of a greased casserole with potato slices. Sprinkle
with 1/2 flour,salt and pepper.;Repeat layers. Pour milk over potatoes.
Drizzle evenly with melted butter. Cover. Bake at 375` for 20 to 25
minutes. Uncover;cook for 30 minutes longer,until potatoes are ten-
der. Serves 6.
Mrs. Snyder
SCALLOPED POTATOES
potatoes water
1 can mushroom soup bacon'
Prepare potatoes same as usual for scalloping. Dilute one can
of mushroom soup until the consistency of milk, and pour over the
potatoes. Do not use milk in diluting the soup. Use water. Lay strips
of bacon over the top of potatoes. Bake 2 hours or until potatoes
are done.
Hazel R. Updike
The Rumsey Family owned a corn broom factory on
present day Woodard Road which burned in 1922 forever
stopping the production of brooms in Enfield.
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VEGETABLES
SPANABOPITA
2 c.crumbled Feta 2 c. cottage cheese
2 Tbsp.flour 1/2 tsp.oregano
5 eggs 2 lb.fresh spinach
1 tsp. basil salt and pepper
1 c.chopped onion
Clean, stem and chop the spinach. Salt it lightly and cook,
adding no water,for 5 minutes. Cook the onion in butter,salting light-
ly. When soft,,combine<with remaining ingredients and spinach.
To Assemble: (Have on hand, /z pound melted`butter and 1
pound defrosted Mo dough.) Spread melted butter on a 9 x 13-inch
baking pan. Place a strudel leaf in the pan(it will outside the pan).
Let the edges climb the sides and brush generously with butter. Keep
layers of dough coming, one on top of another, brushing each layer
with butter. When you have a pile of 8 leaves,spread on'h the filling.
Continue with another stack of 8. (Don't skimp on the butter.)Apply
the remaining of the filling,spreading it to the edges. Fold the excess
filo dough along the edges, making little, tidy corners. Pile as many
more layers of filo and butter as your pan will accommodate. Butter
the topmost leaf and sprinkle with a tablespoon of whole anise or fen-
nel seed. Bake at 375' for 45 minutes, uncovered.
Linda Linton VanNederynen
SPINACH CASSEROLE
2(10 oz.)pkg. chopped spinach i' pkg.onion soup mix
16 oz. sour cream
Mix all ingredients together and bake at 350°for 20 minutes. If
desired, sprinkle cracker crumbs on top.
Tracy Sau►sgiver
1825 New York State Census, Enfield population
2,000 persons.
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VEGETABLES
SCALLOPED POTATOES
5 medium sliced,pared';potatoes 1 1/2 c milk
1 1/2 Tbsp.flour 2 Tbsp. melted butter
1 1/2 tsp.salt 1 Tbsp.chopped onion
'Is tsp.pepper
Cover bottom of a greased casserole with potato slices. Sprinkle
with 1/2 flour,salt and pepper.;Repeat layers. Pour milk over potatoes.
Drizzle evenly with melted butter. Cover. Bake at 375` for 20 to 25
minutes. Uncover;cook for 30 minutes longer,until potatoes are ten-
der. Serves 6.
Mrs. Snyder
SCALLOPED POTATOES
potatoes water
1 can mushroom soup bacon'
Prepare potatoes same as usual for scalloping. Dilute one can
of mushroom soup until the consistency of milk, and pour over the
potatoes. Do not use milk in diluting the soup. Use water. Lay strips
of bacon over the top of potatoes. Bake 2 hours or until potatoes
are done.
Hazel R. Updike
The Rumsey Family owned a corn broom factory on
present day Woodard Road which burned in 1922 forever
stopping the production of brooms in Enfield.
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VEGETABLES
SPANABOPITA
2 c.crumbled Feta 2 c. cottage cheese
2 Tbsp.flour 1/2 tsp.oregano
5 eggs 2 lb.fresh spinach
1 tsp. basil salt and pepper
1 c.chopped onion
Clean, stem and chop the spinach. Salt it lightly and cook,
adding no water,for 5 minutes. Cook the onion in butter,salting light-
ly. When soft,,combine<with remaining ingredients and spinach.
To Assemble: (Have on hand, /z pound melted`butter and 1
pound defrosted Mo dough.) Spread melted butter on a 9 x 13-inch
baking pan. Place a strudel leaf in the pan(it will outside the pan).
Let the edges climb the sides and brush generously with butter. Keep
layers of dough coming, one on top of another, brushing each layer
with butter. When you have a pile of 8 leaves,spread on'h the filling.
Continue with another stack of 8. (Don't skimp on the butter.)Apply
the remaining of the filling,spreading it to the edges. Fold the excess
filo dough along the edges, making little, tidy corners. Pile as many
more layers of filo and butter as your pan will accommodate. Butter
the topmost leaf and sprinkle with a tablespoon of whole anise or fen-
nel seed. Bake at 375' for 45 minutes, uncovered.
Linda Linton VanNederynen
SPINACH CASSEROLE
2(10 oz.)pkg. chopped spinach i' pkg.onion soup mix
16 oz. sour cream
Mix all ingredients together and bake at 350°for 20 minutes. If
desired, sprinkle cracker crumbs on top.
Tracy Sau►sgiver
1825 New York State Census, Enfield population
2,000 persons.
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VEGETABLES
ZUCCHINI LASAGNA
3 medium zucchini squash Parmesan cheese
i lb. Mozzarella cheese 1 large can spaghetti sauce
Slice zucchini and blanch 10 minutes. Drain. Layer zucchini,
Mozzarella, sauce and Parmesan in baking pan. End with Parmesan
on top. Bake at 350° for 1 1/2 hours.
Note: You can blanch zucchini and freeze it so you can have it
in the winter.
Darlene Clark
ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
2 slices bacon,cut up 1 1/2 c.cracker crumbs
1 c.mushrooms,chopped 1 egg,beaten
1/2 c.chopped onions 112 tsp.salt
dash of garlic salt' 1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. melted butter 2/3 c. Monterey Jack cheese
3 medium zucchini,grated
Partly cook bacon slices. Combine all ingredients, topping with
cheese. Bake in a 2-quart casserole, covered, for 40 minutes at 350°.
Wyolene Lupo
ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
2 lb.zucchini(1 large),diced or ` 1 c.shredded carrots
cut thin 1 (8 oz.)stuffing mix
1/4 c.chopped onion I c.sour cream
i can cream of chicken soup 1/2 c. butter or margarine
In saucepan, cook sliced squash and chopped onion for 15 min-
utes with 1/4 cup of butter or oleo. Drain. Combine with soup, sour
cream and carrots. Combine stuffing mix with butter. Fill casserole
with lh of stuffing. Add all of zucchini filling. Top with remaining
stuffing. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes.
Billie Spencer
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VEGETABLES
ZUCCHIM SQUASH CASSEROLE
4 c. squash,cut up salt
1 c. sour cream pepper
i can cream of chicken soup croutons or dressing mix
1 carrot,grated cheese(optional)
1 onion,grated
Cook squash 10 minutes. Drain and mash. Add sour cream and
soup. Add carrot,onion,salt and pepper to taste. Layer with croutons
or dressing mix and bake 45 minutes at 350% May add cheese.
Lucelia Weatherby
BATTER FOR ZUCCHINI
1 c.flour 1 egg
1/2 c. cornstarch 3/4 c.cold water
i Tbsp. sugar oil for frying
Mix flour,cornstarch, sugar and egg. Add water. Take a small
zucchini. Wash, dry and cut in 1-inch strips. Dip in batter and fry
in hot fat or oil. Can be frozen and reheated.
Mildred Stark
Town to enter into a contract to purchase a safe that
meets State Department of Records approval December
28, 1922.
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BREADS, ROLLS & PASTRIES
APPLESAUCE BREAD
2 c.sifted flour 1 c.sugar
1 tsp.soda '/z C.oil
1/2 tsp.'.baking-powder 2 eggs
1 tsp.cinnamon 3 Tbsp.milk
1/4 tsp.salt 3/4 c.chopped pecans
'/a tsp.nutmeg '/a c.brown sugar
1/a tsp.allspice '/z tsp.cinnamon
1 '/a c.applesauce
Sift flour with soda,baking powder and next four spices. Blend
applesauce,sugar,oil,eggs and milk. Stir in flour mixture and blend.
Stir in 1/z cup pecans and spread in well-greased 9 x 5 x Much loaf pan.
Combine remaining pecans,brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle
over batter. Bake in preheated 350'oven for 1 hour or until toothpick
inserted into center of bread comes out clean.
Ellen E. Ricketson
APRICOT NUT BREAD
3/4 c.boiling water 1/2 c. light Karo syrup
1 c.dried apricots 3 c.flour
1/3 c.oleo or butter 1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 c.sugar '/s tsp.salt
2 eggs 1 c.chopped nuts
Pour boiling water over apricots. Let stand 15 minutes. Mix
together butter, sugar, eggs and syrup. Stir good. Add dry ingredi-
ents, stirring;good. Fold in soaked apricots and nuts. Grease 9 x 5 x
3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° about 1 1/4 hours.
Shirley Royce
�� Farmers lost 22 sheep killed by dogs in 1864.
BREADS, ROLLS & PASTRIES
BANANA BREAD
1/2 c. shortening - 2 c.flour
1 c.sugar 1 tsp.soda
2 eggs 1/4 c. nut meats
3 bananas, crushed salt
Bake at 350' for 1 hour.
Alice Laue
BANANA BREAD
1 c.sugar 1/2 tsp.baking powder ;
1/2 c. butter 1/2 tsp.soda
2 eggs,beaten 2 c flour
1 Tbsp.salt 3 large bananas
3 Tbsp. sour cream
Combine butter and sugar together and bananas. Sift dry ingre-
dients together. Add bananas. Mix well. Bake at 375' for 1 hour.
Margaret Austin
BANANA NUT BREAD
1 1/2 c.flour 2 eggs
1/2 tsp. soda 1 tsp.vanilla
1/2 tsp.baking powder grated rind of ih demon-
1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 c.mashed banana(ripe)
1/2 c. butter 2 Tbsp.sour cream - ---
1 c. sugar 1/2 c.walnuts
Mix flour, soda,salt and baking powder. Set aside. Mir butter
and sugar well. Add eggs,vanilla,lemon rind and banana. Mix with
flour mixture and sour cream. Add walnuts. Bake at>350`in two small
loaf pans.
Frances LaBombard
Farmers plowed 6,637 acres in Enfield in 1865.
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I BREADS, ROLLS & PASTRIES
BANANA-WALNUT BREAD
3/4 c.granulated sugar 2 tsp. baking powder
'/a c.shortening 1/2 tsp.salt
2 eggs 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c.mashed bananas f c.chopped walnuts
2 c.flour
Mix sugar,shortening and eggs. Beat hard until light. Blend in
bananas. Add sifted dry ingredients, beating until smooth. Stir in
walnuts. Pour in greasedd 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350°for 60
to 70 minutes. Cool and serve.
Nina Smith
BROWN BREAD
1 c.sugar ` 2'c.graham flour
1 c.molasses 2 eggs,well beaten
2 c.sour milk fruit(dates or raisins)and nuts,
1 tsp.;salt mixed with 2 additional Tbsp.
1 1/2 c.white flour "white flour
2 tsp.baking powder
Pour into two greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350'.
Mazarre Spencer
BROWN BREAD
1 c.sugar 1 tsp,soda
1 egg 1 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp.butter 2 c.graham flour
1 c.sour milk 1 c.wheat flour
1 c.sweet milk raisins
Cream together sugar, egg and butter.
Hilda Hubbell
Enfield Falls post office discontinued August 30, 1902.
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BROWN BREAD
2 c. sour milk 3 c.graham flour
%c. molasses 1 c.white flour --
2 tsp. soda 2 eggs
2 tsp. salt 1/2 c.raisins
2 Tbsp.melted butter 1/2 c. nut meats
Bake 1 hour in slow oven. Makes 2 loaves.
Margaret E. Stamp
GRANDMA LOVELACE BROWN BREAD
2/3 c.corn meal 1 tsp.salt
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2 1/2 c.graham flour 1 beaten egg
1/2 c.sugar 2 c.sour milk,with 2 tsp.soda
1/3 c. molasses added
Stir only enough to moisten dry stuff. Bake at 325' half hour,
375' for about 1/4 hour. Makes 2 loaves.
Nellie Lanning Lovelace
MABEL PURDY'S BROWN BREAD
1 egg '/a tsp.salt
2/3 c. brown sugar 1 1/2 c.sour milk
1 Tbsp. shortening,melted 1 tsp.baking soda
1 %c.graham flour 3/4 c.black walnuts,chopped
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
Combine firstthree ingredients. Mix until well blended. Com-
bine next three ingredients in a small bowl;set aside. Stir together sour
milk and baking soda; add alternately with flours to the first three
ingredients. Stir until blended. Add nuts. Bake at 350'for 30 minutes
or until done. Cool out of pan on a wire rack.
Mildred Purdy Eddy
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CHEESE AND PEPPERONI BREAD
2 c.boiling water 1 pkg.yeast
3,Tbsp.diet margarine 2 Tbsp. lukewarm water
1 1/2 Tbsp.diet sweetener 6 c.flour
granulated or sugar 2 c.finely diced cheese
2 1/2 tsp.salt 2 c.finely diced pepperoni
Combine water, margarine, sweetener and salt. Mix together
and let cool. Soften yeast in lukewarm water. Combine with cooled
mixture. Add enough flour to make a stiff dough. Mix thoroughly.
Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead about 10 minutes. Place
dough in greased bowl and let rise in warm place until doubled. Take
out and separate into 2 balls. Roll out until thin and put 1 cup cheese
and 1 cup pepperoni on whole surface. Roll up like jelly roll and put
in greased bread pan. Proceed the same for other loaf. Cover and let
rise about 1 hour or until doubled. Bake,40 to 45 minutes at 375'.
Ana Kastenhuber
CORN BREAD
1 c.flour 2 eggs, beaten
3 tsp.baking powder 1 c.milk
_ 1 tsp.salt 1 c.melted shortening or salad
3 Tbsp.sugar oil'
1 c.com meal
Combine dry ingredients and mix. Add remaining ingredients.
Stir only enough to mix and moisten. Bake in 9 x 13-inch„pan or
smaller for 30 minutes at 400°.
Nellie Lanning Lovelace
CORN BREAD
1 pt.sweet milk 1 Tbsp.syrup
1 pt.sour milk 1 tsp.salt
1 pt.flour 1 tsp.soda
® 2 pt.meal
Steam 3 hours. Half recipe makes 2 (8-inch) layers or 1 (9 x 9
x 2-inch), greased. These may be baked at 425'for 20 to 25 minutes.
If steaming,bake for 5 to 10 minutes in a 450'oven. May be necessary
to dry the top.
Anna (Mrs. Charles)Rothermich
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DATE AND NUT BROWN BREAD
1 c. boiling water 1 egg,beaten
1 c.dates,chopped 2 c.white flour
2 Tbsp.shortening 1/2 tsp.salt
1 tsp.soda i c.chopped nuts
1 c. molasses 1 tsp.vanilla
Pour boiling water over dates. Let cool. Add remaining ingredi-
ents. Bake in 350°-oven 45 minutes or until done. Makes 1 large loaf.
Althea Rolfe
DATE AND NUT LOAF
1 1/2 c. boiling water 21/2 c.flour
1 1/2 c cut up dates 1'tsp.soda
1/2 c.brown sugar: - 1/2 tsp.salt
1 Tbsp. shortening 1 c.broken nuts
1 egg
Pour boiling water over dates and let cool. Mix sugar,shortening
and egg. Add the dates and water. Mix flour,soda, salt and nuts.
Combine all ingredients. Pour into well-greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch pan.
Let stand 20 minutes before baking. Bake until wooden pick comes
out clean. Serve warm or cold:
Beatrice Bock
DATE OR RAISIN BREAD
1 egg '/a c.sugar
1 Tbsp.melted butter 1/2 tsp.salt
1 tsp.vanilla 2 3/4 c.flour
2 tsp. soda '/z c.chopped nuts
1 plcg.pitted dates or 1/2 lb. 1'/z c.buttermilk
raisins --
Stir ingredients together and bake 50 minutes at 350%
Florence Laue
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BREADS, ROLLS & PASTRIES
GINGERBREAD
1/2 c. shortening 1 1/2 tsp.soda
1/2 c.sugar 1/2'tsp.cloves
i egg '/2 tsp.allspice
2 1/2 c.flour 1/2 tsp.salt
1 tsp.cinnamon 1 c.molasses
1 tsp.ginger 1"c.hot water
Nutmeg Sauce:
1 Tbsp.butter 1 tsp.vanilla
1 c.water nutmeg to taste
1 c.sugar cornstarch to thicken
Combine gingerbread ingredients.` Bake at 350' until done.
Combine sauce ingredients in saucepan. Cook until thickened.
Serve over pieces of gingerbread.
Shirley Hasselaar
MOTHER'S GINGERBREAD
'/2 c. sugar 1 tsp.cinnamon
1/2 c. lard 1/2 tsp.cloves
1 egg 1 tsp.ginger
1 c.molasses ` 1/2 tsp.salt
Mix well. Stir in 1 cup hot water with 11/2 teaspoons soda added.
Stir in 2 1/2 cups flour. Bake at 350° until tests done.
Clara Lovelace Wellman
GRAHAM BREAD
1 1/2 c. graham flour 1/4 tsp.salt
1 c.wheat flour 1 c.sour milk
1/2 c.`molasses 1 tsp.soda
'/a c.shortening
This recipe was originally submitted by Mrs. Henry J. (Myrtle)
Rothermich for a book entitled Parish Cooks,published by the Enfield
Larger Parish, circa 1940.
Myrtle Rothermich
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MARTHA HARVEY'S GRAHAM BREAD
1 Tbsp. lard 1 tsp.heaping soda
2/3 c. molasses and filled with 1 c.wheat flour
sugar 2 c.graham
1 egg pinch of salt
2 c.sour milk
Mix all at once. Bake at 350'in 2 loaf pans for about an hour.
When using buttermilk, not necessary to use lard.
Wilma J. Fisher
GRANDMA LINTON'S HERB BREAD
2 pkg.yeast 2 Tbsp. shortening
1 c.warm water 4 c.flour
1 c.lukewarm milk 3/4 tsp.parsley,dried
1 Tbsp.salt 3/4 tsp.chives,dried
3 Tbsp. sugar 3/4 tsp.thyme,dried
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine with milk, salt, sugar
and shortening. Add flour and herbs. Beat well. Let rise 45 minutes.
Beat down at least 2 dozen strokes. Spoon into greased casserole.
Bake at 370°for 1 hour or until done.
Linda Linton Van Nedernyn
MOLASSES BREAD
21/2 c.whole-wheat flour 1/2 C.oil
1 tsp.baking soda 1/2 c.boiling water
1/2 tsp. salt - 1/4 c. raisins
1 1/4 c.molasses
Bake at 350' for 40 minutes.
Alice Tyler
Roads to be surveyed and numbered by commissioners
and recorded April 4, 1825.
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MONKEY BREAD
4 pkg.refrigerator biscuits 3/4 c.brown sugar
(Pillsbury) 3/4 c.margarine
1 c.sugar 2 tsp.cinnamon -
2 tsp.cinnamon 1 c.chopped nuts
Cut biscuits into quarters. Mix white sugar, 2 teaspoons cinna-
mon and nuts in large bowl. Toss the biscuit quarters with this mix-
ture to coat all pieces. Melt brown sugar, margarine and cinnamon
(2 teaspoons)together. Pour melted margarine over biscuit pieces and
toss to coat. Pour into greased tube pan. Bake 30 minutes at 350°.
Cool 5 minutes. Turn out of pan onto plate. Serve warm.
Kathy Gilbert
PEANUT BUTTER WHOLE-WHEAT BREAD
2 pkg.yeast 2 tsp.salt
2 tsp.sugar 1/2 c.peanut butter
1/2 c.water(very warm) 4 c.whole-wheat flour
1 3/4 c. milk 1 1/2 to 2 c.all.-purpose flour
1/2 c.brown_sugar
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Set aside while heating
milk and brown sugar until warm(115°to 120°). Add salt and peanut
butter to milk mixture along with yeast. Combine flours. Stir into liq-
uid mixture,beating or kneading until smooth and elastic. Place into
greased bowl. Tum to grease top. Let rise until double in bulk,about
1 hour. Turn dough out onto board. Divide in half. Shape into loaves.
Place into 8 x 4-inch bread pans. Cover. Let rise until center is slightly
higher than edge of pan, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350°for 55 to 60
minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped with fingers. Cool
outside of pans.
Florence Laue
1830 United States Census, Enfield;population
2,332 persons.
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PRUNE BREAD
1 c. sugar 2 c.all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp.melted butter 1 tsp.baking soda
1 egg,well beaten 1/4 tsp.baking powder
1/2 c.prune juice` 1/2 tsp..salt
1 c.sour milk or buttermilk 1/2 to 3/4 c. nuts
1 c.whole-wheat or rye flour 1/3 c.raisins(optional)
Mix sugar,butter;egg,juice and milk. Sift together flours,soda,
powder and salt. Add sifted ingredients to first mixture. Mix thor-
oughly. Put in 2 buttered loaf pans, 9 x 5-inch.`'Bake about 1 hour
at 350'. Orange juice can be'substituted for prune juice.
Don Dietrick
PUMPKIN BREAD
3 c. sugar 3 tsp. soda
1 c. oil 1 or 2 tsp. cinnamon
4 eggs 1 or 2 tsp.nutmeg
2 c.pumpkin 1 1/4 tsp.salt
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3 1/2 c.flour 1 c.chocolate chips
Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Use 2>loaf pans,greased and
floured. Bake 50 to 60 minutes.
Lucelia Weatherby
Town Supervisor authorized on September 4, 1923 to
purchase the building known as the Pigs Ear for a sum not
to exceed $200.
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RYE BREAD AND ROLLS
2 c.milk flour
1 qt. boiling water 1 c.mashed potatoes
1/2 c. butter or lard 1 pkg.yeast(1 Tbsp.)
1/4 c.shortening 1 c.warm water
1/2 c.sugar 1 tsp.sugar
1 Tbsp.salt 2 c.ground .rye
Pour boiling water over milk,butter,shortening, sugar and salt.
When cooled a bit, add flour to make stiff batter. Cook potatoes:
Drain and save water. Mash potatoes and stir water back in. Add
flour for a batter. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let set.
When frothy,add to potato batter and let set an hour or so,until light.
Cook ground rye in water to make a mush. Let cool and add to first
mixture. When yeast batter is frothy, add all together and mix stiff
with flour and knead into a ball. Let raise in warm place until double
in size. Knead down again and let rise. Make rolls or loaves. Put in
pan. Let rise, then bake.
From Alma Bock, c. 1935.
Ruth Place
SWEET CREAM CORN BREAD
3/4 c.yellow corn meal 114 c.sugar
1 1/4 c.flour 2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. baking powder 1 c. milk
1/2 tsp.salt
Add milk to eggs. Mix dry ingredients and stir in wet mixture.
Bake 20 minutes in 425'oven.
Doris H. Snow
xx � Xx
Special meeting of the Town Board called by Supervisor
King and held in the town building,formerly Pigs Ear, on
December 1, 1923.
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CAROL'S WHOLE-WHEAT BREAD
2 pkg.dry yeast 1 c.white flour
2 c.milk 5 c.whole-wheat flour
1/4 c.molasses - 4 Tbsp. melted shortening
2 tsp. salt 1/4 c.warm water
Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Heat milk until warm. Put
in large bowl and add molasses and salt. Stir good. Add melted short-
ening,then add flours,a little at a time,until well mixed._Knead until
dough is smooth, elastic and bubbly at surface. Let rise until double
in bulk. Knead down and let rise again until double. Knead down and
shape into loaves. Put into greased loaf pans(2). Brush top with melt-
ed butter when bread comes to top of pan. Put into preheated 400°
oven for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350' for 30 more minutes, until
brown.
Carol Fields
ZUCCHINI BREAD
3 eggs 1 tsp.soda
1 c.vegetable oil 3 c.flour
2 c.sugar 1 c.chopped nuts(optional)
i tsp. salt 2 c.grated peeled;zucchini
3 tsp. cinnamon squash
1/4 tsp..baking powder 3 tsp.vanilla.
Bake at 350'for 45 minutes; 1 hour if Bundt pan is used. Makes
3 loaf pans. ,
Lucelia Weatherby
FRUITED TEA BISCUITS
'/a c.butter 1/4 tsp.salt
1 1/2 c. sour cream 1 c. raisins or currants
1 c. sugar 1/4 c.chopped,candied cherries
4 c.unsifted flour sugar
1 Tbsp.baking soda
Cream together butter, sour cream and sugar. Sift and stir
together flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to creamed mix-
ture. Stir in raisins and cherries. Using a heaping tablespoonful for
each,roll into balls. Place on greased baking sheet and flatten slightly.
Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown.
Florence Laue
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' BREADS, ROLLS & PASTRIES
STANDARD TYPE 'BISCUITS
Regular Dough:
2 c.flour 1/4 c.shortening
3 tsp.baking powder 3/4 c. milk
1 tsp.salt
Richer Dough:
2 c.flour 6 Tbsp.shortening
3 tsp.baking powder 2/3'c. milk'
1 tsp.salt
Combine flour, salt, baking powder and shortening. Mix well.
Add milk. Turn onto well floured surface. Roll out to 1/2-inch thick-
ness'and cut. Bake at 450' for 10 to 12'minutes.
Donna Laue
SUPER EASY BISCUITS
(Makes 16 Medium Biscuits)
2 c.sifted regular flour 1 tsp.salt
3 tsp.double-acting baking 1/3 c. Crisco
powder 3/4 c.milk
Preheat oven to 425° Mix flour, baking,powder and salt in a
bowl. Cut in Crisco with pastry blender,two knives or fork until mix-
ture looks like coarse meal. Add milk and stir just enough to hold
dough together. Place dough on floured board or pastry cloth. Knead
lightly about 10 times. Roll dough lh-inch thick. Cut with floured bis-
cuit cutter. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in a 425' oven for 12 to
15 minutes or until brown.
Lee Ann Sherman
Presbyterian Church of Enfield organized February
14, 1832.
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BUTTERSCOTCH ROLLS'
1/4 c. sugar - 1 1/2 c.scalded'.milk
1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cake yeast
1/4 c.fat 41/2 to 5 c.flour
i egg
Dissolve sugar and salt and melt fat in hot milk. Cool mixture
to lukewarm and crumble yeast in it. Sift and measure flour. Add 2
cups to milk mixture and beat until smooth. Add egg and beat thor-
oughly. Add remaining flour and turn onto floured pastry board and
knead until elastic and smooth. Put in greased bowl. Cover and let
rise until double in bulk. Grease a cake pan lightly. Sprinkle bottom
of pan with brown sugar and dot with melted butter. Punch the dough
down and shape in a long roll on a lightly floured board. Roll or pat
until strip of dough is 8 or 10 inches wide. Sprinkle with brown sugar
and dot with butter. Roll as a jelly roll and slice in 2-inch slices. Ar-
range in prepared pan. Let rise until double in bulk. Bake at 375'for
20 minutes. Remove from pan immediately.
Nina Linton
COFFEE CARE
(Rolls)
2 c.scalded milk,cooled 1/2 c.shortening
1/2 yeast cake 1/2 c. sugar
7 c.flour 3/4 c.sugar
2 eggs i tsp.cinnamon
Beat first six ingredients like cake. `Let rise. Take sugar and cin-
namon, then roll the rolls in it. Place on greased pan. 'Let rise. Bake
40 minutes.
Isabel Teeter
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CORN MEAL ROLLS
'/s c. corm meal 2 c.milk
1/2 c. sugar 2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. salt 2 pkg. yeast, in 1/2 c.warm water
1/2 c. shortening 4 to c.flour
Place corn meal,sugar,salt,shortening and milk in double boiler.
Cook until thick. Stir often. Cool to lukewarm. Add yeast and eggs.
Beat well. Let rise about 2 hours. Add flour and knead well. Place
in greased bowl and let rise about one hour. Cut out and let rise for
another hour. Bake at 375 for 15'minutes.
Marian Lovelace
CRESCENT ROLLS
1 1/4 c. scalded milk cooled '/a c.warm water
1/2 c. shortening or margarine ,' 2 eggs
1/2 c. sugar 5 c.flour
1 tsp. salt butter
1 pkg. yeast
Scald milk and let cool. Melt margarine and let cool. Dissolve
yeast in warm water and let raise for 15 minutes in warm place. Beat
eggs until light and fluffy. Add sugar and beat. Add salt, milk and
margarine. Add 1 cup flour and beat well,then add yeast and rest of
the flour. Knead S to 10 minutes. Let raise 2 hours. Divide dough
in 3 sections. Roll out in a circle and butter. Cut 16 pieces to a circle.
Roll from large end to small end. Let rolls raise until double on well-
greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 until light brown.
Donna Laue
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�. A committee was appointed on September 25, 1931 for
the purpose of making arrangements for the two hundredth
anniversary celebration of the birth of George Washington.
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BASIC DRY MILK ROLLS
1 pkg,yeast 1/3 c. shortening
1 c. lukewarm water 1 '/4 c.hot water
1 tsp. sugar 1 egg
'/a c. sugar. 1/2 c. dry milk
21/2 tsp. salt 7 to 8 c. flour
Soften yeast in warm water. Add l teaspoon sugar. Measure '/a
cup sugar, salt and shortening in bowl. Add hot water and stir until
shortening is soft and sugar is dissolved. When lukewarm, add yeast
mixture. Add egg. Stir in well. Add dry milk and 31/z to 4 cups flour
to make a pastry dough. Continue to add flour until you have a soft
dough. Turn out on floured board. Let rest 10 minutes, covered.
Knead until it is smooth and satiny. Add only enough more flour so
it does not stick. Place in greased bowl. Let rise until double in size.
Punch down and place on board. Shape into whatever rolls you'd like:
dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, pecans rolls. Swedish tea ring, etc.
Bertha Hubbell
60 MINUTE ROLLS
2 pkg.yeast 2 Tbsp. butter
'/A c. lukewarm water 3.Tbsp.'sugar
1 egg 1 tsp. salt
1 '/a c. lukewarm milk 4 c. flour
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat egg and add to milk. Com-
bine this mixture. Add butter and dry ingredients. Beat well. Allow
to stand 15 minutes. Shape into rolls. The dough is very soft,so grease
hands well. Let raise until double. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
Makes 2 1/z to 3 dozen rolls.
Catherine T. Kellogg
William Hunter ,chosen Chairman, Tompkins County
Board of Supervisors in 1833.
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