Poultry Looking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift We have never been successful in barbecuing a turkey that weighed over 8 pounds, unless we started the bird cooking in early morning and served late in the evening. Six to eight pounds is the ideal weight. Thaw the bird. Place in on the rod … Continue reading Barbecued Turkey
Olive Pizza Bread
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift Laderle Tolar 1 slightly beaten egg1 cup pitted ripe olives1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon instant minced onion1 teaspoon Worcestershire® saucedash of hot pepper sauce2 cups shredded sharp cheese3 cups packaged biscuit mix1 cup milk1 teaspoon caraway seed Cut olive in large … Continue reading Olive Pizza Bread
Quick Coffee Cake
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift 1 1/2 cups flour2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup shortening1 egg, well beaten1/2 cup milk Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening with pastry blender or two knives. Combine egg and … Continue reading Quick Coffee Cake
Gingerbread Waffles
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift 1 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon cinnamon3 eggs1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup molasses1 cup sour milk1/3 cup melted shortening Sift dry ingredients together. Beat eggs until light and add other ingredients. Combine liquid ingredients and sifted dry … Continue reading Gingerbread Waffles
Sweetmilk Waffles
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift 2/14 cups flour1 teaspoon salt4 teaspoons baking powder3 eggs, separated1 1/2 cups milk (fresh, evaporated, or dry)1/2 cup melted butter Sift together dry ingredients. Add beaten yolks, milk, and butter. Fold in beaten egg whites. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, if desired. Bake.
Whipped Orange Butter
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift Dice 1/2 small orange and grind. Do not remove peel. Whip 1 stick of butter until light and fluffy. Use low speed at first, then high. Fold in orange. Serve with pan cakes or waffles.
Buttermilk Pancakes
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift 2 cups sifted flour1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons sugar2 slightly beaten eggs2 cups buttermilk2 tablespoons melted butter or bacon fat Sift dry ingredients into bowl. Add eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter, stirring until flour is barely moistened (never mind a few lumps). Bake … Continue reading Buttermilk Pancakes
Mildred Swift and her Assistant Mammie Shelbon
Dear Friends: This collection of recipes is made up of some old, some new, some of mine, some of yours, come from economists in test kitchens throughout the United States. Many were sent to me by viewers. For this, I am grateful because I know you feel that I am a friend. This book is … Continue reading Mildred Swift and her Assistant Mammie Shelbon
Cheese Straws
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift Mrs. William R. Ketchens 1 box Ple-Do mix2 five-ounce jars Kraft Old EnglishCheese Spread (sharp)1/4 teaspoon red pepper Combine mix as it comes from the box with other ingredients until well blended (must use your hands). Press out with a cooky press onto an … Continue reading Cheese Straws
Preparing Orange Peel
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift Mrs. Nibby Thompson Remove peel from 2 large or 3 small oranges. Put through food chopper. Cover with 1 1/2 cups cold water. Bring to boiling point. Remove from fire and drain. Add fresh water and cook slowly until tender. Drain again. Cook 1 … Continue reading Preparing Orange Peel
Shiloh To Canaan Kitchen 