What's Cookin'? with Louise Barnisky

Pumpkin Pie 1 cup pumpkin 2/3 cup maple or brown sugar 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 3 eggs 2 cups milk 1/2 tsp salt 1 unbaked pie shell Mix all ingredients together. Blend thoroughly. Pour into an unbaked pie shell and bake...

Spiced Apple Cider 3 quarts cider 1 stick cinnamon 1 whole nutmeg 1 whole clove ½ cup sugar Place spices in a cheesecloth bag. Put cider, sugar and bag in a pan and simmer for at least 3 minutes. Serve hot.  ...

Get Ready For the HolidaysColorful Kraut Salad 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup vinegar 2 cups sauerkraut, drained 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup red pepper or pimiento, chopped Combine sugar and vinegar, bring...

Ginger Beef 4 lb. beef roast 1 tsp. turmeric 2 tsp. ginger 2 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. vegetable or olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup canned tomatoes 1 cup broth or bouillon Crushed red pepper flakes Rub roast...

West Virginia Hash  1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 3 Tbsp. butter 1 lb. ground chuck  2 cups canned tomatoes 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup uncooked rice Sauté onion and pepper in...

Cooking For One or TwoGinger Pork 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 pound pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch Hot cooked rice...

Cherry Macaroons 1 1/3 cups shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. almond extract 3 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped In a mixing bowl,...

Honey Baked Apples 2 1/4 cups water 3/4 cup brown sugar 3 Tbsp. honey 6 large tart apples 1 cup golden raisins In a saucepan, bring water, brown sugar and honey to a boil. Remove from the heat. Core apples...