Marilyn's Winnie the Pooh cake for Michael & Ryan's 3rd birthday 1998

Marilyn's Thomas the Tank Engine Cake M&R's 4th B'Day 1999

Cherry Bonbon Cookies

I found this in her recipe folder, I haven't tried them yet, but they sound really yummy!

 

1 ½ c. sifted powdered sugar

1 c. butter, softened
1 ½ T. vanilla
2 ¾ c. flour
¼ t. salt
1 T. milk
2 (8 oz.) jars maraschino cherries
Chopped walnuts

Combine sugar, butter & vanilla, mixing well; stir in flour, salt & milk.  For each cookie, shape 1 tbsp. dough around a cherry.  Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.  Cool on racks.  Dip tops of cookies into Rainbow Glaze; sprinkle with chopped walnuts.  Makes 3 dozen.

Rainbow Glaze:

2 ½ c. sifted powdered sugar

3 -4  T. water

Yellow, pink & green food coloring.

Combine sugar & water; beat until smooth. Divide into 3 portions and add color.

Marilyn's Pie Crust

SINGLE 8" OR 9" CRUST:
1 1/3  cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Crisco
3 tbsp water

DOUBLE 8" OR 9" CRUST:
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup Crisco
1/4 cup water

Crust without filling:
Prick bottom and sides with fork

Bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes

Crust with filling:
Bake according to recipe

Marilyn's Stuffed Celery

1 bunch celery
1 small container cream cheese
3 tsp. mayonnaise
Worcestershire Sauce
Lawrey’s Seasoned Salt
Grated onion

Combine ingredients and stuff into prepared celery.  Sprinkle with Paprika.

 

Beef and Bean Enchiladas

I found this in Marilyn's recipe box.  Recipe is well-worn and Jim remembers her making this when he was growing up.

I tried it and they were really good!  The whole family loved them.

It's been two years today since she left us to live with Heavenly Father.  We all miss the love she showed us and her fun spirit so much!

Shish Kabob Marinade

by Diane LaBrecque
 
½ cup oil
¼ cup vinegar
¼ cup onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

In a large container, combine all ingredients.  Cut beef or chicken into large bite size pieces.  Marinate meat over night or for a few hours.  Skewer meats alternately with desired fruit or vegetables onto skewers.  (If using wood, presoak skewers to cut down burning of wood while on the BBQ.)

For many 4^th of July BBQ’s this was the traditional menu at Diane's house.