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
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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.
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
Corn Light Bread
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift Mildred Conger 2 cups buttermilk1 cup flour1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons bacon fat2 cups cornmeal1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon soda Sift dry ingredients together. Add to buttermilk. Add melted fat. Bake in well greased loaf pan for 1 hour at 350 degree. This is delicious after … Continue reading Corn Light Bread
Texas Cornbread
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift 1 cup yellow cornmeal1/2 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup sweet milk1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon soda1/4 cup melted shortening1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Grease muffin pans or corn stick pans well and heat. Mix meal, flour, salt. Add other ingredients to this. Stir … Continue reading Texas Cornbread