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We have been able to enjoy cabbage, beans, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, apples, zucchini and plums due to the good will of our friends. I’d like to share some recipes for the good eating we enjoyed from this fresh produce.
Zucchini Bread
3 cups flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
3 eggs
1 cup cooking oil
2 cups peeled, ground zucchini
2/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1/2 cup crushed pineapple with juice
1/2 cup coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
Sift all dry ingredients into a large bowl. Set aside. In smaller bowl, whisk together eggs and oil. Fold zucchini, cranberries, pineapple with juice, coconut and walnuts into egg mixture. Pour over dry mixture and fold together only until all is moist and well-blended. Pour into 2 (9-by-5-inch) greased and floured loaf pans or into 6 small greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour for the larger pans and about 30 minutes for the smaller pans or until they test done. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing.
Apple Crisp
3 apples, peeled and sliced
1 cup water
2-layer yellow or white cake mix (dry)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup quick oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
Lay apple slices into 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour water over apple slices. Combine remaining ingredients until the mixture resembles crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over apple layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or apples test done. Best when served warm with whipped or ice cream.
Cheesy Apple Cookies
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (4-ounce) package finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups quick oats
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 cup peeled grated apples
2/3 cup soft butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
Sift all dry ingredients into large bowl; fold in cheese, oats, cranberries and apples. Set aside. Beat butter, sugar and egg until smooth and creamy. Pour over dry mixture and stir until well-mixed. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets and bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Makes 2 dozen.
Apple Buttermilk Bread
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup soft butter or margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 cups peeled, finely chopped apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange peel
Sift first four ingredients into a large bowl. Set aside. In another bowl, combine butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Pour over dry mixture and stir in buttermilk only until all is moist. Fold in apples. walnuts and orange peel. Spoon into 2 (8-by-4-1/2-inch ) greased and floured pans or 6 small greased and floured pans. For larger pans, bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour; for smaller pans, bake 30 minutes or until they test done. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing.
Apple Cabbage Skillet
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 apples, peeled and chopped or grated
6 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to suit taste
1 pound smoked cooked sausage
Melt butter in a large deep heavy skillet. Add two-thirds of the apples, cabbage and onions; saute for 5 minutes. Stir in water, vinegar, salt and pepper. Slice sausage into desired thickness and lay slices on top of apple cabbage mixture. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until cabbage is tender and sausage is hot. Scatter remaining apple over all, cover and cook for about 2 minutes or until apple is soft. Serve with honey mustard.
Hungryman’s Casserole
Flour
Salt and pepper
2 pounds round steak, cut into bite-size pieces
Shortening
4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 large onions, sliced
Water
1 can refrigerated biscuits
Flour and season steak pieces. Place a small amount of shortening in skillet. Brown meat on all sides. Place half of meat into buttered casserole dish. Top with half of the potatoes, lay half of onion slices over potatoes. Repeat layers. Salt and pepper each layer as desired. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over all. Add water to cover all ingredients. Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Raise heat to 375 degrees. Uncover and lay biscuits on top and bake until biscuits are golden brown. Serve 6 to 8.
Caramel Apple Bars
2-1/2 cups flour, divided use
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided use
1 cup butter or margarine
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups caramels, diced
1 cup chopped pecans
Combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar and butter; mix well and press into 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. While crust is baking, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over hot baked crust and bake 30 minutes more or until golden. Cool to just to warm and cut into bars.
Grandma Benike’s Plum Kuchen
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup butter
4 tablespoons heavy cream
2 eggs
2-1/2 cups sliced, pitted plums
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
Combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, butter, 4 tablespoons cream and 2 eggs; beat until batter is smooth. Spread into buttered 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Lay plum slices on top of batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. While cake is baking, combine remaining ingredients and beat well. Pour over hot cake and bake for 30 minutes more or until custard is set. Serve warm or cold. Serves 12.
Marilyn Block can be reached at news@winonadaily news.com or Winona Daily News, P.O. Box 5147, Winona, MN 55987.
