Crites Family Stuff

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Very recently Gary was remembering this dish that I used to make when the family was all home. So here it is, Gary. A recipe using Spam.
Janette Johnson: This is a vintage recipe for sure! I remember having this when we were younger.

Ingredients for 12 servings

• 2 cans (12 oz each) Spam luncheon meat
• Whole cloves
• .25 cup light molasses
• 3 tbsp prepared mustard
• 2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
• 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 2 cans (1 lb each) Boston-style baked beans
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks (can use apple slices)

Steps

1. Remove spam from each can and place side by side in a shallow baking dish to make one whole piece. Score spam. Stud with whole cloves. Combine molasses and mustard in mixing bowl. Stir in vinegar and worcestershire sauce. Add beans and pineapple chunks and toss. Spread around the spam. Bake in a 350F oven until all is heated through.

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This recipe comes from my mother.

Ingredients for 15 servings

• .66 cup shortening
• 2.5 cups sifted cake flour (Softasilk)
• 1.667 cups sugar
• 1.25 tsp baking powder
• 1.25 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1.25 cups ripe banana, 3-4 medium
• .66 cups buttermilk
• 2 eggs

Steps

1. Stir shortening to soften. Sift the rest of dry ingredients and stir together with the Softasilk. (I use regular flour and don't sift any of the dry ingredients.) Add bananas and 1/3 cup buttermilk. Beat vigorously with spoon and or with mixer on medium for 2 minutes. Add the rest of buttermilk and eggs. Beat 2 minutes more. Fold in the nuts. Bake in 2 greased and floured round pans or loaf pans at 350F for 35 minutes.
2. My mother usually frosted the cake with White Mountain Icing. Use the frosting of your choice.

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This recipe came from Barbara Perryman Bibbins. It is easy to make and very tasty.

Ingredients for 8 servings

• 1 package of Frito chips
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheese
• 15 oz can of chili con carne beans
• 15 oz can of enchilada sauce
• 8 oz can seasoned tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp minced onions
• 1 cup sour cream

Steps

1. Reserve 1 cup of the Fritos and 1/2 cup cheese. Combine everything, put in casserole dish. Bake uncovered 375F for 20 minutes. Take from the oven and spread sour cream over the top and sprinkle with cheese. Make ring of Fritos on top. Bake 5 minutes more.

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Jennifer Crites: This cookie was a treat for me growing up and I have made it almost every year since I've been married. It's not Christmas for my kids without this favorite cookie.
Janette Johnson: I remember making these cookies with Mom during the Holidays.

Ingredients for 48 servings

• 1 cup soft shortening (half butter)
• 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1.5 tsp almond flavoring
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2.5 cups sifted flour
• 1 tsp salt
• .5 tsp red food coloring

Topping:

• .5 cup sugar
• .5 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candy

Steps

1. Heat oven to 375F. Mix well shortening, sugar, egg and flavorings. Mix flour, salt and stir in. Divide dough in half. Blend red food coloring into one half of dough. Roll 1 tsp each color dough on lightly floured board into two strips about 4 inches long. Place strips side by side and press lightly together and twist like a rope. Put on ungreased cookie sheet. Curve top down for handle of cane. Bake 9 minutes or until barely golden. Remove and while still warm, sprinkle with the topping mixture of the crushed peppermint and sugar. Success Tip: Make complete cookies one at a time. If all the dough of one color is shaped first, the little rolls become too dry to twist.

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Ingredients for 36 servings

• 2.5 cups flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• .5 tsp salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1.5 cups sugar
• 2 eggs

Steps

1. Cream shortening, sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Blend in dry ingredients. Roll mixture into walnut size balls, roll in a mixture of 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 9 minutes at 375F.

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Ingredients for 40 servings

• .5 cup butter
• .5 cup peanut butter
• .5 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• .5 cup brown sugar
• .5 tsp vanilla
• 1.25 cups flour
• .75 tsp baking soda
• .5 tsp salt
• 10 oz (1 box) small Reese's cups

Steps

1. Cream butter, peanut butter and both kinds of sugar together. Beat in egg and vanilla. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Blend into creamed mixture to make dough. Preheat oven to 375F. Shape dough into one-inch balls and place in ungreased 1-1/2 inch muffin tins or use midget paper cups in big tins. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately after removing, press mini Reese's cups into center of each cookie until only top of cup shows. Cool 10 minutes and remove from pan.

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This is the spaghetti recipe that I grew up having. One time when Brad and I went out to eat at an Italian restaurant this was the same recipe they used for their marinara sauce.

Ingredients for 8 servings

• 2.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb browned hamburger
• 2 tbsp parsley
• .33 chopped onion
• .5 tsp garlic
• 2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste
• 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce

Steps

1. Brown hamburger, drain and set aside. Saute onion and garlic. Return meat to pan. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Simmer on low for 3-4 hours, adding water as needed.

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Ingredients for 6 servings

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• .5 lb bulk sausage or 4 hot Italian sausages
• 2 tsp bottled crushed garlic
• .25 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
• .5 cup water
• 16 oz bow tie (farfalle) pasta
• .5 cup heavy cream
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Fill a large pot with water, cover and begin heating over high heat. While the water is heating, put the olive oil into a large frying pan and begin heating over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and then break it into small pieces. If you're using Italian sausage, remove the casings and break the sausages into small pieces. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook about 5 minutes or until browned. Add the spaghetti sauce and water. Turn down to low heat, cover and simmer while the pasta is cooking.
2. Add the pasta to boiling water and cook according to directions. When the pasta is done, drain and add to the sauce.
3. Just before the pasta is done, add the cream to the sauce and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Combine the drained noodles and sauce and serve.

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Ingredients for 4 servings

• .5 cup flour
• 1.5 cup milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• .5 tsp vanilla
• .25 tsp salt
• 6 eggs
• Butter
• Bread

Steps

1. Beat flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs with hand beater until smooth. Dip bread into mixture and cook on the buttered griddle.

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Ingredients for 6 servings

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• .5 cup vegetable oil
• 1.75 cup milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 4 tsp baking powder
• .25 tsp salt

Steps

1. Heat waffle iron. Beat eggs with a blender in a medium bowl until fluffy. Beat in remaining ingredients just until smooth. Pour onto hot griddle.

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