Flop Cake

This recipe came to me from a lovely lady named Peggy Hembree from Denton, Tx. I just love the name of the recipe; how many times have I made flops!!! Am sure you can relate! The good news is this Flop Cake is a Winner in every way!! Thank you Peggy for giving me this recipe!!

Flop Cake

1 cup Sugar
1 #2 can crushed pineapple
2 t. soda
2 cups plain flour
l/2 teaspoon vanilla

Mix well and bake in greased and floured 11" x 13" pan at least 30 minutes at 350 degrees until golden brown. (Oven times may vary, so be careful!)

Topping:

1 cup sugar
1 T plain flour
2/3 cup canned milk
1/2 cup oleo
1/4 teaspoon vanilla.

Boil above ingredients, then add 1 cup flaked coconut.

Pour over cooled cake

Enjoy!!

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MawMaw's EZ Cornbread Dressing

My mother's cornbread dressing may be the most famous recipe she created. As the years went by, and she joined the "shortcut" way of cooking, she came up with the following recipe. I must admit I prefer the cooking of the "bird" and using the broth from the bird for my dressing; however, if you are looking for a tasty, quick version of Southern Cornbread Dressing, this recipe can not be beat!!!!

2-5 oz cans boned chicken
1-14 oz can low sodium chicken broth
3 T Canola Oil
3 or 4 stalks of celery, diced
l/2 bell pepper, diced
l large onion or l/2 cup green onion, diced (I use both)
8 " square of Corn Bread (She used Jiffy Mix)
2 large eggs
Salt and Pepper to taste

. Make Corn Bread according to instructions on Jiffy Mix Box

. Saute celery, onion, bell pepper in oil, just til softened.

. Crumble cornbread in large bowl. Pour 3/4 can broth over. Add vegetables. Combine and season to taste.

DO NOT STIR TOO MUCH said my Mom!!!

Pour in 10 inch iron skillet and bake in 350 degree oven until firm to touch. Depending on your oven it will take about 45 minutes.

Houseboat Chicken

The original recipe was given to me by a friend in Dallas, Tx. It was a favorite recipe of her mothers. I have tweaked the recipe a tad so I could use it in the ole reliable crock pot!! This was one our most requested recipes when we lived on our houseboat. So easy and so very good!

8 whole bay leaves
1/2 cup of whole peppercorns
l/4 cup soy sauce
l/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup whole or skim milk.
A dash or so of Tabasco.
2 pounds of skinned chicken legs

Place the whole bay leaves in the bottom of the crock pot. On top of bay leaves sprinkle the whole peppercorns.

Place skinned chicken legs over the bay leaves and peppercorns.

Combine soy sauce, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 3/4 cup milk and Tabasco. Pour this mixture over the chicken legs.

Cover crock pot, turn to low and cook for 6 hours.

I like to serve it with brown rice.

Any resemblance between this recipe and the original is purely coincidental!!

Enjoy!

Super Bowl Corn Beef Spread

This is a sure winner at any tail gate party!! The men and ladies love it!!!

1 - 12oz. can corned beef
3 cups mashed potatoes (use package directions)
1 cup sour cream (lite is o.k.)
3 T chopped fresh parsley (not dried parsley)
1/4 cup chopped, sweet pickles
1/2 tsp. dill weed (opt.)
3 T finely chopped onions (green or white)
3 T diced celery
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Salt and Lemon Pepper to taste

Crumble corn beef, combine with mashed potatoes, add sour cream and remaining ingredients.
Serve with wheat crackers or serve as salad.