Raisin Puff cookies (Sharon Sue Newman family recipe)

Raisin Puffs

This was a recipe from my Mom. She said it had been passed down for generations.

1 1/2 c. Raisin plus 1 cup water
simmer until water is almost gone.
add:
1 tsp. soda stir and cool
cream together
1 1/2 c. white sugar
1 c. margarine
1 tsp. vanilla

Then add:
2 eggs, beaten
3 3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp salt
Fold in to raisin mixture then roll into small balls. Roll balls into cinnamon sugar mix. Press down slightly.
Bake at 375 for 13-15 min.
makes 7 doz.

White Bean and Tuna Salad

Recipe from Mel's Kitchen Cafe

INGREDIENTS
½ cup chopped red onions
The zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 (5 or 6-ounce each) cans of tuna (I prefer albacore tuna packed in water)
2 (15-ounce each) cans of Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
A few splashes of Tabasco sauce or other hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt and olive oil to taste

DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, sprinkle some of the lemon juice over the chopped onions while you prepare the other ingredients. This will take some of the oniony edge off the onions.
Drain the tuna and put it into a large bowl. Add the beans to the tuna and gently stir to combine. Add the onions, parsley, black pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice and mix to combine. Add Tabasco or hot sauce to taste. If the salad needs more acid, add a little more lemon juice. If the salad seems a little dry, add a little bit of olive oil. Add salt to taste.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. The salad develops great flavor if tightly covered and refrigerated for a couple hours, or up to a day, before serving. Serve with crackers, lightly toasted bread, lettuce cups/leaves, fresh vegetables, etc.

Yummy Chili

3 lbs. hamburger
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans ranch beans (don't drain)
2 small cans enchilada sauce
1 can tomatoes
1/2 tsp chili power
1/2 tsp. cumin

Brown hamburger and onion. Add the rest of the ingredients let simmer.

Turkey Chili

Wilma Gilmore's recipe (good one for weight watchers. It was 1 pt a serving..I'm not sure any more)

12 oz. lean ground turkey
2 onions, chopped
2 lbs. zucchini, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cans stewed tomatoes
2 red bell peppers, chopped
2 small cans tomato paste
1 pkg taco seasoning
brown turkey skim fat, ruff chop veggies, add everything. Simmer till done. makes 16 cups

Mild Sweet Chili

Marilyn Derringer's recipe

1 lb. Hamburger
2-3 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 med. can tomato sauce
1 can kidney beans
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large can tomatoes
1/2 Tb. chili powder
2-3 Tb. brown sugar
2-3 Tb. vinegar

Brown hamburger, celery and onion if excess grease drain. Then add the rest of the ingredients and simmer till desired consistency. Marilyn never said to drain the beans, sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.

Cheese Cake For A Crowd

CHEESECAKE FOR A CROWD
Christmas recipes from the Lion House
(for you Ky-Ky)

1 package white cake mix
1 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened at room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1 pint whipping cream, whipped
2 16-ounce cans cherry, raspberry, or strawberry pie filling

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9x13-inch baking pans (or one large cookie sheet).
Prepare cake according to package directions, and pour half of cake batter in each pan (unless using cookie sheet then pour all into cookie sheet). Bake for 20 min or until done. Remove from oven and cool. Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar together till fluffy. Add whipped cream. Spread mixture onto both cakes. Spread pie filling on top of cream cheese layer. refrigerate till ready to serve. Makes 24 to 30 servings.
Variation: Instead of pie filling, substitute Danish Dessert prepared according to package directions, and stir in drained fruit of your choice. (I use fresh or frozen raspberries, or fresh strawberries and ultra gel fruit sauce. (I labeled this breakfast because if there are any left overs this is when they get eaten)

Sweet "Family" Coleslaw

Sweet Family Coleslaw

1 large head green cabbage, shredded then chopped finely

2 tablespoon diced onion (any kind of onion)

1/2 of a green or red pepper (chopped)

1 carrot (peeled and finely shredded)

2/3 cup Best Foods Mayonnaise

3 tablespoons vegetable oil (opt.)

1/2 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1/4 teaspoon salt

Whisk together, vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar and salt. Pour this over prepared vegetables. Chill for 2 or more hours before serving.