6 oz. confectioners coating disks or bar

Chocolate Drops

My mother loved to bake. This is one of her recipes and a favorite of mine.

1 ½ cups sifted flour                                                  1 egg

¼ tsp. salt                                                                   ½ cup milk

1 tsp. baking powder                                                  1 tsp. vanilla

2 oz. (squares) unsweetened chocolate                      1 cup brown sugar, packed

½ cup shortening, melted

Sift flour, salt and baking powder together. Melt chocolate and add to melted shortening. Add sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla, then add sifted ingredients. Let stand 10 minutes. Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Frost with confectioners’ icing. Makes 3 dozen.

Prepare and bake the cake mix according to package directions. Let cake cool then crumble into a large bowl, and stir in the frosting until well blended. Refrigerate for at least three hours.

Line a tray with waxed paper and form dough into balls. You can use a melon baller if you like. Place on tray and freeze for an hour.

Pork with Sesame Marinade

1/2 cup dark sesame oil

1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds

1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar

1/2 cup lite soy sauce

1/2 cup hoisin sauce

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

2 tsp. grated fresh ginger

1 tsp. minced garlic

2 pork tenderloins, 9 to 12 oz. each, trimmed of fat and silver skin

Salt and pepper

Combine all ingredients and place in a Ziploc bag. Add the pork and turn to coat. Seal bag and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 24.

Bring pork to room temperature. Preheat and oil grill. Season pork with salt and pepper. .Grill directly over medium high heat turning occasionally, 18-20 minutes or until internal temperature reached 160 degrees. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut on the bias into thick slices. If desired, sprinkle with sliced green onion.   

Melt confectioners’ coating per directions on box. Dip the balls in coating using a toothpick or fork to hold them. Place on waxed paper to set. These should be refrigerated or frozen before serving. Easy, delicious and beaut

Add 1cup mix to a punch bowl and a little ginger ale to blend. Pour lots of ice into punch bowl and add remaining ginger ale. This will foam, so it is best to prepare about 15 minutes before the guests ar

Chocolate Drops

My mother loved to bake. This is one of her recipes and a favorite of mine.

1 ½ cups sifted flour                                                  1 egg

¼ tsp. salt                                                                   ½ cup milk

1 tsp. baking powder                                                  1 tsp. vanilla

2 oz. (squares) unsweetened chocolate                   1 cup brown sugar, packed

½ cup shortening, melted

Sift flour, salt and baking powder together. Melt chocolate and add to melted shortening. Add sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla, then add sifted ingredients. Let stand 10 minutes. Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Frost with confectioners’ icing. Makes 3 dozen.