The Monday Recipe Blog

Hello, hope your Monday is going great!  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. 






Back in the 1960's Meat Loaf was as popular as it is today.  Lois Elaine often prepared a hearty mouth-watering meat loaf for her family, and today we are featuring her recipe...This came right off the box of Grape Nuts cereal.


Lois Elaine's Meat Loaf:


1/2 c. Post Grape-Nuts cereal
1 c. milk
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 c. grated onion
2 eggs
1/4 t. oregano leaves
1 1/2 t. salt


Combine cereal, milk and 1 cup of the tomato sauce.  Add ground beef, onion, eggs, oregano and salt. Mix well.  Spoon meat mixture into greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour and 20 minutes.  Invert meat loaf onto warm serving platter.  Heat remaining 1/4 c. tomato sauce and spoon over meat loaf. Makes 8 servings.

The Monday Recipe Blog

We are headed toward June and summer.  Hope your spring has been a great one!  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. 


Lois Elaine made many cookies in the 1960's, and Peanut Butter Blossoms were probably the family's favorite of them all!


Lois Elaine's Peanut Butter Blossoms:


Cream 1/2 c. oleo (butter or butter substitute) and 1/2 c. peanut butter.  Gradually add 1/2 c. sugar and 1/2 c. firmly-packed brown sugar, creaming well.


Add 1 unbeaten egg and 1 t. vanilla extract.  Beat well.


Sift and add 1 3/4 c. flour, 1 t. baking soda, 1/2 t. salt.


Shape dough into teaspoon-size balls.  Roll balls in granulated sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes.


Remove from oven and place a chocolate candy kiss on top of each cookie.  Press down so cookie cracks. Bake 2 to 5 minutes more until golden brown.

The Monday Recipe Blog

Hello, hope your week is starting out good!  We have another Lois Elaine recipe just 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. 


Ice cream is always a favorite dessert for families, and the Muellers enjoyed ice cream as much as any family.  Lois Elaine's recipe for Caramel Sundae Topping made ice cream desserts special back in the 1960's!


Lois Elaine's Caramel Sundae Topping:


Place 28 Kraft Caramels and 1/2 c. water or milk in top of double boiler.  Heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and sauce is smooth.  Makes 1 cup sauce with rich caramel flavor.  Pour over ice cream or pudding.

The Monday Recipe Blog

Hello, it's May - my favorite month!  Here's hoping your May will be a wonderful one....

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. 


Back in the 1960's cooks didn't have desserts that could be prepared off the shelf of the grocery stores.  They had to make them from scratch.  Here is an example of a great strawberry dessert from the sixties, Berry Salad.


Lois Elaine's Berry Salad:


Soften 1 T. unflavored gelatin in 1/2 c. cold water in a small saucepan for 15 minutes.  Over medium heat, stir gelatin until all has melted.  Remove from heat and add 1/4 c. sugar, 1/2 t. salt, 2 T. lemon juice and 1 c. cold water.  Stir until sugar dissolves and then chill until mixture begins to set.


On low speed, blend gelatin mixture with 1/3 c. mayonnaise until smooth, then on high speed until light and frothy.  Fold in 1 c. small curd cottage cheese and 1 c. quartered fresh strawberries.


Pour into 4 cup mold and chill until firm.

The Friday Dog Blog

Hello, happy May everyone!  Here is a great dog for your Dog Blog....

Here we have a beautiful but camera-shy hound. Let's see, how does one get a point across that he doesn't want his picture taken? Maybe squeezing between the house and a bench will do it.  Then again, maybe not....

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

The Friday Dog Blog

Hello, we are closing in on the weekend, and it feels wonderful!  Here is a dog just for you....

The Trail Boss wants to give you a beautiful flower to remind you of all the blossoms and blooms to come this summer!

The Monday Recipe Blog

Well, it looks like Spring is upon us, now.  Hope you have your gardens ready to plant!  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. 






If you are trying to decide what to plant in your garden this year, think about a little zucchini squash. This versatile vegetable can be used in so many ways - just google for some great zucchini recipes!  But remember, a few zucchini plants go a long way!  


Today we have a recipe for Zucchini Parmesan Cheese casserole....Lois' note says she got this recipe from her friend Mona.


Lois Elaine's Zucchini Parmesan Cheese Casserole:


1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
2 T. parsley
6 c. sliced unpeeled zucchini
2 T. melted butter or butter substitute
1/3 c. parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 soup can of milk
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. basil
Dash of pepper
2 c. corn chex cereal, crushed


Combine soup, milk, onion, parsley and seasonings. Stir in squash.  Layer half of mixture in bottom of shallow 2 qt. casserole (8x8) dish. Combine butter, cereal and cheese.  Sprinkle half over squash layer.  Top with remaining squash mixture and crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until squash is tender and cereal is golden brown.


Makes about 10 1/2 cup servings.

The Friday Dog Blog

Hello, hope your March is going along great.  Here is a March dog for your enjoyment....

Sofi the Talking Schnauzer is ready for the last blast of winter.  Leather coat, leather boots, her sled and favorite bear - she's ready for anything Old Man Winter has to throw at her.

Earthquakes, Part 3

Hello....We are having some crazy weather over our country - thank you Global Warming.....Oklahoma has had its share of the craziness over the past couple of years, but the most intriguing has nothing to do with weather, but earthquakes.  We have been experiencing a large number of quakes, especially in the past year.  Normally we aren't known for our numerous quakes, but something is definitely going on now.

I thought it might be a good time to run a series of three posts dealing with earthquakes - the first one deals with what to do before a quake hits, the second - what to do during a quake, and the third, today, - what to do after the quake.

So, here we go....Part III:

After The Quake:

1.  Check for injuries and provide first aid if necessary.

2.  Do a safety check: check for gas, water, downed power lines and shortages. Turn off appropriate utilities, if you shut off the main gas valve do not turn it back on yourself. Wait for the gas company to check for leaks and make repairs.

3.  Turn on the radio and listen for instructions on safety or recovery actions.

4.  Use the telephone for emergencies only.

5.  When safe, follow your family emergency plan.

6.  Be cautious when opening cabinets.

7.  Stay away from damaged areas.

8.  Be prepared for aftershocks.

The Monday Recipe Blog

Hello, hope your week is starting off to be a good one!  Are you ready 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. 




We all know that less white sugar is better for us, right?  People realized that in the 1960's, too, and there are some pretty tasty sugar-free dessert recipes from that decade.  Here is one of them - Sugar-Free Apple Pie...


Lois Elaine's Sugar-Free Apple Pie:


1 can (6 oz. frozen apple juice concentrate
2 T. cornstarch
1 T. butter or butter substitute
1 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. nutmeg
6 c. sliced apples


Bring juice and cornstarch to a boil. Mix in all other ingredients.  Mix apples into mixture thoroughly. Fill pieshell and place top crust.  Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.


For extra sweetness, add 2 T. Sugar Twin Brown Sugar (my note: or a little Splenda brown sugar).

The Friday Dog Blog

Hello - Spring is springing all around us - Here is a spring pooch for your enjoyment....

Sofi the Talking Schnauzer decided to enjoy the unseasonable warmth of a March day recently.  She practiced her jumping skills and her uncanny ability to catch a frisbee with her face....