DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces unsalted butter , cut into chunks
1/3 cup flavorless vegetable oil (corn, canola, sunflower, etc.)
1/2 cup clover honey
1 tablespoon cups clover honey
2/3 cup light molasses (mild-flavored)
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
3 1/3 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
raisins or currants , for eyes and buttons
1 1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar , sifted after measuring if lumpy
1 1/2 tablespoons flavorless vegetable oil
3 1/2 tablespoons water

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the butter, oil, honey, molasses and brown sugar. Cook, stirring, until the [...]

INGREDIENTS

4 cups self raising flour
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
4 tablespoons sugar
milk
olive oil

DIRECTIONS

In a jug, whisk egg, vanilla, sugar and milk.

Place flour in a bowl.

Add mixture to flour and mix well.

Mixture should be of a cake consistency.

Add more milk or flour to make the consistency right.

Leave mixture for 30 minutes to rise.

In a non stick pan, over low heat, place a quanity of [...]

INGREDIENTS

3 lbs stewing beef , cut into 1-inch cubes
salt and pepper, to taste
water or broth
Mashed potatoes
12 medium potatoes , peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons parsley , minced
1 onion , peeled and minced
3 eggs
Pastry
2 1/2 cups flour , sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons shortening or butter
7-8 tablespoons cold water
Milk Sauce
3 tablespoons butter or bacon drippings
1 cup dry bread, diced
1/2 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

Cover meat with water or broth; add seasonings to taste and cook slowly for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

Cook potatoes until tender.

Drain; add butter, salt and pepper to taste, [...]

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Makes 2 sandwiches.

INGREDIENTS
for mustard mayonnaise:

1/3 cup mayonnaise

3 tablespoons finely chopped sweet pickle

1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped fine

1 tablespoon creole or dijon mustard
for crab burgers:

1/4 cup minced onion

1/4 cup minced green bell [...]

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Makes 4 sandwiches.

INGREDIENTS
for tartar sauce

1 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup minced sweet pickle

1 hard-boiled large egg, forced through a coarse sieve

2 tablespoons minced shallot

2 tablespoons drained bottled capers

1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried tarragon

2 tablespoons [...]