MARIAN PETERSHEIM’S TOMATO PIE
1. Mix until right consistency to press into bottom of pie dish:
2 cups Bisquick
½ cup milk
2. Slice 2 medium tomatoes and line the crust.
3. Sprinkle with:
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
½ teaspoon thyme leaves
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Salt and pepper
4. Mix together and spread over tomatoes and spices:
1 cup mayonnaise
¾ cup shredded American cheese
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
SYRUPY PANCAKE BAKE
Syrup
2 teaspoons water
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup butter
Top Layer
1 egg
1 scant cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1. Bring syrup ingredients to a boil in small saucepan. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish. Set aside.
2. In large mixing bowl, combine all top layer ingredients and beat well. Pour over syrup.
3. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
—Compliments of an Amish Friend
MOLASSES CRINKLE COOKIES
1. Mix together well:
3 cups vegetable oil
4 cups brown sugar
1 cup molasses
4 eggs, beaten
2. Add:
8 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3. Stir well. Mix in the following with your hands:
2 cups whole wheat flour
6 cups all-purpose flour
4. Form into 1-inch balls and roll in white sugar. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
Makes approximately 10 dozen—plenty for sharing!
Source: Courtesy of an Old Order Amish friend.