Easy Chef Recipes

This is an old-fashioned Connecticut specialty. Allow plenty of time when you make it. 1 cup warm water (not hot)1 package yeast1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup butter2 cups dark brown sugar4 eggs, well beaten1 tablespoon grated lemon rind1 tablespoon lemon juice1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking [...]

1 (13 ounce) package vanilla wafers 1 pound pecan halves 1/2 pound candied red cherries 1/2 pound candied green pineapple 5 ounces white raisins 2 large eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 small can evaporated milk 1/4 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a tube pan. (Save 5 whole cherries, 10 pineapple [...]

2 pounds orange slice candy, chopped2 pounds pitted dates2 pounds miniature marshmallows2 cups chopped nuts2 pounds graham cracker crumbs2 cups granulated sugar2 cups evaporated milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract In a large bowl, combine orange candy, dates, marshmallows, nuts, graham crackers, sugar, evaporated milk and vanilla extract. Mix together well, then press into regular or molded [...]

2 ounce golden raisins1/2 cup pineapple juice1 cup toasted almonds1 cup shortening (Crisco)2 cups granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon almond extract3 cups sifted flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon ginger8 egg whites1/2 cup cognac2 cups cut-up candied pineapple2 cups whole red and green candied cherries1 cup soft dried apricots, cut into thin strips2 cups Brazil [...]

1 (1 pound) box brown sugar 1 pound butter or margarine 6 egg yolks, beaten 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 (2 ounce) bottle lemon extract 4 cups chopped pecans 1/2 pound candied pineapple, chopped 1/2 pound candied cherries, chopped 2 cups all-purpose flour 6 egg whites, beaten Cream together sugar and [...]