Nana’s Gooey Brownies

Bloomin' Gorgeous Brownies by Lai Jessy on FlickrSubmitted by Michelle Fawver

Ingredients

1 lb. caramels, unwrapped 5 oz. evaporated milk (1 can)
1 German Chocolate cake mix ¾ c. butter or margarine, melted
1 c. walnuts, chopped 6 oz. chocolate chips (1 pkg)

Directions

  1. Melt caramels & 1/3 c. evaporated milk, stirring constantly.
  2. Mix by hand cake mix with melted butter & 1/3 c. evaporated milk; add nuts to mix.
  3. Place approximately 2/3 of cake mixture into an ungreased 9″ x 13″ pan.  Press evenly into bottom of pan.
  4. Bake for 8 minutes at 350°F.  Sprinkle with chocolate chips while hot & pour melted caramels evenly over top, being careful not to get caramel close to the sides of the pan.
  5. Crumble remainder of cake mixture over top.  Bake 18 minutes at 350°F.  Do not overbake.

Broccoli Casserole

Awhile back, the church my husband’s family attends in Oregon put together a recipe book as a fundraiser for the church.  It is a professionally printed and bound book, Generations of Cherished Recipes from St. Thomas Becket Parishioners.  My mother-in-law gave me a copy for Christmas because the family submitted heavily, so it was her way of passing on a lot of their family recipes to me.  So I’m going to periodically publish some of the recipes bestowed upon me and spread the love!

Submitted by Marilyn Braunger (my grandmother-in-law!)
Serves 4

Ingredients

10 oz. frozen broccoli (1 pkg) 1 pint cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten 1 pkg saltine crackers
1 cube butter or margarine 1 pkg Lipton Onion Soup mix

Directions

  1. Broccoli by sk8geek on FlickrMelt butter.  Mash crackers.  Mix together.  
  2. Cook broccoli as directed on package.  Do not drain the broccoli.  
  3. Mix everything together and bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes until brown on top.

Sweet Corn Tomalitos

Submitted by Trish
Serves 6-8

Ingredients

5 tbsp margarine, softened ¼ c. masa harina flour
1/3 c. sugar 2 c. corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
½ c. cornmeal ½ c. water
1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt
2 tbsp milk 1 tsp milk

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the margarine, masa, & sugar with a mixer until light & fluffy, about 1 minute.
  2. Blend ½ the corn kernels with the water in a blender until smooth.
  3. Combine with margarine mixture, stirring well.
  4. Add the remaining corn, cornmeal, baking powder, salt & milk.
  5. Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil.
  6. Pour the mixture into an 8″ baking dish.
  7. Tightly cover with plastic wrap & set atop the saucepan of boiling water.
  8. Keep pan tightly wrapped & steam for 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  9. Check water level often, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Chef’s Note: This has also been made in the oven, setting the pan in a water bath. Not sure of the temperature or time.

Peanut Butter Balls

Submitted by AnyasMom
Serves 6-8

Ingredients

2 sticks of margarine or butter 1 1/3 c. crunchy peanut butter
1lb. powdered sugar 1 c. graham cracker crumbs, finely crushed
1-2 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips ¼lb. paraffin/bakers wax

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients together slowly in order above except for the chocolate chips & bakers’ wax.  Roll into small balls & chill at least 6 hours.
  2. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and wax.  Mix well.  Use a spoon & toothpick to dip balls into chocolate.  
  3. Place on a cookie sheet covered with wax paper.  Let cool/dry, then enjoy.  Keep refrigerated for best taste.

Goop Sandwich Filling

Submitted by Trish
Serves 2

Ingredients

1 c. margarine or butter 1 c. creamy peanut butter
3 tbs. Light Karo Corn Syrup

Directions

  1. Mix margarine & peanut butter in equal parts. 
  2. Slowly add Karo syrup until filling is easy to spread. 
  3. You may need more or less Karo depending on desired consistency. 
  4. Spread on bread & serve.