Homemade – Page 2 – Easterling Family Recipes

Avocado Salad Dressing

2 avocados, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic 1/4 to 1/3 cup Italian dressing Directions: Blend well all ingredients. (Source: Diana McConnell, Denton, TX)

Red Wine Vinegar Salad Dressing

1-1/2 cups red wine vinegar 1 cup sugar 1-1/3 cups canola oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a sauce pan, bring vinegar and sugar to boil. Cool. Add oil, salt, and pepper. (Granny’s Note: For tomato, cucumber, and onion) (Tim the Younger’s Note: It would seem that this recipe, or at least anContinue reading “Red Wine Vinegar Salad Dressing”

French Salad Dressing

1 tablespoon salt 1-1/2 teaspoons black pepper 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cornstarch Directions: Put all ingredients in blender; blend well. Pour into sauce pan, and bring to boil. Simmer a few minutesContinue reading “French Salad Dressing”

Onion Salad Dressing

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon rosemary 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup vegetable oil Directions: Blend vinegar, sugar, and onion. Add remaining ingredients and blend until desired consistency achieved.

Strawberry Sauce

2 cups strawberries, sliced 1 cup granulated sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch Directions: Mix strawberries and sugar. Let sit overnight in refrigerator. In a sauce pan, simmer for 15 minutes. Add cornstarch and thicken.

Homemade Marshmallows

3 envelopes (3 tablespoons) unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup and 1/2 cup water, separated 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar 1-1/4 cups light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Parchment paper, cooking spray, powdered sugar Directions: Line 7×11-inch dish with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray. Dust with powdered sugar. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cupContinue reading “Homemade Marshmallows”

Homemade Condensed Milk

1 cup powdered milk 2/3 cup suger 1/3 cup boiling water 3 tablespoons butter or margarine Directions: Place all ingredients in blender; blend on high until thick. (Granny’s notes: Do not double the recipe; 1-1/2 times is okay. One recipe equal to one can of Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. Use in any recipe calling forContinue reading “Homemade Condensed Milk”