Monday, April 30, 2012

The Monday Recipe Blog

Hello, hope your week is starting out fine!  There is a Lois Elaine recipe waiting for you....

This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday.   Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties. 


Lois cooked a lot of cakes for her family in the 1960's, and banana cakes were a favorite.  Lois Elaine had two recipes that she used most often for banana cake, and this is one of them....


Lois Elaine's Banana Cake II:


1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 t. baking soda
1 c. sour milk
2 small bananas
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 t. salt
1 3/4 c. flour
1 t. baking powder


Mix together and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Friday, April 27, 2012

The Friday Dog Blog

Hello, hope you are all having a great Friday.   Here is a good dog to make your Friday even better....

Princess Leia, the 10 foot poodle from Poteau, can't be disturbed right now.  She is giving one of her favorite toys a workout, and this is serious business for a poodle.

Monday, April 23, 2012

The Monday Recipe Blog

Hello, happy Monday to you!  How about another Lois Elaine recipe?

This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday.   Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties. 


The Muellers ate a lot of beef, and Lois Elaine had many recipes featuring this red meat.  Today we are featuring one of them - Barbecued Beef Kabobs.


Lois Elaine's Barbecued Beef Kabobs:


Green peppers, cut into squares
Onions, separated
Beef sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
Fresh mushroom caps
Barbecue sauce


Parboil green pepper for 3 minutes, then drain.  Alternate meat and vegetables on skewers.  Broil 15-20 minutes or to desired doneness, turning and brushing with barbecue sauce.  Serve over hot cooked rice or noodles.


You can also grill these over hot coals.



Friday, April 20, 2012

The Friday Dog Blog

Hello, happy spring, everyone!  Here is a very fast dog for you....

Sofi the Talking Schnauzer loves the warm weather.  She is planning on doing some track and field this summer, so she's practicing her times.  She's so fast the camera can't catch her!

Monday, April 16, 2012

The Monday Recipe Blog

Hello, hope you are doing good today....Here is another Lois Elaine recipe for you....

This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday.   Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties. 


This is a nice, cool little dessert, just perfect for a warm spring day - Tutti Fruity Salad....


Lois Elaine's Tutti Fruity Salad:


1 can fruit cocktail and juice
1 can pineapple tidbits and juice
1 package lemon pudding, dry
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
2 bananas, chopped
2 T.Cool Whip


Mix all except Cool Whip, then fold in the Cool Whip and refrigerate.



Friday, April 13, 2012

The Friday Dog Blog

Hello, what a great Friday we are having!  Here is a dog for you....

The Trail Boss loved spring and summer.  This is the her "I love summer" smile, and it's pretty much ear to ear!

Monday, April 9, 2012

The Monday Recipe Blog

Hello and happy April to everyone!  Time for another Lois Elaine recipe....

This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday.   Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties. 


The Muellers were of German descent, but that doesn't mean that they didn't enjoy foods from other countries.  In 1993 Lois Elaine received a recipe for Russian Tea Cakes from her sister Phyl, and she baked this great dessert for her family several times.


Lois Elaine's Russian Tea Cakes:


Mix together thoroughly:
1 c. soft butter
1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla extract


Add:
2 1/4 c. flour
1/4 t. salt


Mix in:
3/4 c. finely-chopped nuts


Chill.  Roll into 1 inch balls.  Place 2 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.  Bake until set, not brown. While still warm, roll in powdered sugar.  Cool.  Roll in powdered sugar again.  Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.


Makes about 4 dozen cakes.

Friday, April 6, 2012

The Friday Dog Blog

Hello, hope your Friday is turning into a great one! Here is double trouble for your Dog Blog....

Sadie and Harley are so glad that spring is finally here.  Now they can go for drives to their favorite dog park. Sadie is planning on learning to drive this summer so she can take matters into her own hands and not depend on these unreliable humans!

Monday, April 2, 2012

The Monday Recipe Blog

Hello....Happy Spring Monday to you all!  There is a Lois Elaine recipe waiting for you today....

This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday.   Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties. 


Today's recipe is called Japanese Fruit Pie.  It sounds absolutely delicious, but I'm just not sure why it is considered a Japanese pie....


Lois Elaine's Japanese Fruit Pie:


1 stick butter or butter substitute, melted
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. nuts, your choice
1/2 c. raisins
1 T. lemon juice
1/2 t. lemon rind


Mi above ingredients together and pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake at 300 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.