Grandma's Kitchen

PIZZA BURGER MIX

Grind together:

1 can Spam

4 ounces cheese

3 tablespoons onion

Stir in:

1 can chili without beans

Spread on halves of hamburger buns; put on the top half and wrap in foil,

Bake in 350°F oven about 10 minutes.

Linda's Note: I have done this in a 9 x 13 pan, and covered the top with the foil, thus saving lots of foil.

MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 cans (regular size), drained Mandarin oranges

Beat well, adding the oranges at the last.

Grease and flour a 9 x 13 cake pan; pour batter in.

Preheat the oven to 350°F; bake the cake for 35 minutes or till done.

While cake is baking prepare the following GLAZE:

1-1/2 cups brown sugar

6 tablespoons butter

6 tablespoons milk

Boil this for 3 minutes.

When cake is done and has set about 20 minutes; poke holes in the cake with a chop stick or such object (I use a long fork). Spoon on the warm glaze.

Let completely cool.

Serve with whipped cream. Keep cake in refrigerator if there are leftovers.

Should serve 12 or more.

SAUERKRAUT SALAD

Good any time of year

1 large can sauerkraut, drained (or 1 quart of home-canned)

1-1/2 cups diced celery

1/2 cup onion, diced fine

1/2 cup green pepper, diced fine

Dressing

1-1/2 cups sugar

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup salad oil

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Mix the dressing in a separate bowl, and have the kraut and other ingredients in a container you have a top for. (I use one I bought some potato salad in at the store years ago).

Pour the dressing over the kraut mixture and mix to blend. Refrigerate overnight before using, in a covered container.

This will keep well in the refrigerator and can be used for 1 week.

ELLA'S MEAT LOAF

2 pounds ground beef

1 envelope dry onion soup mix

2 eggs, beaten

1/3 cup catsup

1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs

3/4 cup warm water

Mix well and shape into a loaf and put in loaf pan.

Bake at 350°F about one hour, or till done.