Tuesday, August 24, 2010

SEA FOOD CASSEROLE

From a cook book I bought in James Town called Recipes from Old Virginia

This is really good but kind of strong flavored so maybe instead of the main dish serve as a side.

4 Tbs butter
4 Tbs flour
2 cups milk
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
dash of red pepper

Cook until thick and add 2 beaten eggs and 4 ounces sharp cheese in small cubes. Stir until cheese is melted.

2 eggs, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
4 ounces sharp cheese
3/4 cup or small can crab meat
3/4 cup or small can shrimp

Add crab meat and shrimp. Pour into one large or 6 to 8 individual buttered casseroles. Top with buttered bread crumbs and grated cheese if desired. Bake at 450 until brown and hot through.
May be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen. In this case, add crumbs just before putting into oven and bake at 350.

Monday, August 9, 2010

TEXAS SHEET CAKE

1. Bring to boil
2 sticks of butter
1 cup of water
3 - 4 TBS cocoa

2. in a bowl combine
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp. salt

3. mix with beaters the wet and dry ingredients

4. add
2 eggs - beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp. vanila

pour onto greased and floured sheet pan and bake at 400 for 15 to 20 minutes.


Frosting

bring to boil
1 stick of butter
1/3 cup milk
4 TBS cocoa

stir in 1 lb powdered sugar.
pour on brownies while still hot.