Marvelous Recipes

This wonderfully rich frosting will “bring out the best” in your next cake creation. Try it on Pumpkin Cake or Applesauce Spice Cake. Yum! Yum!

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

In a medium heavy saucepan, combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in coconut and pecans. Cool until thick enough to spread.

A “dressed up” banana bread that is sure to become a favorite in your house. Good with coffee at breakfast or for snacking anytime!

1/3 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
2-1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix (Bisquick)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup shredded coconut

In a large mixing bowl, combine oil, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract and bananas; beat together until smooth. Add baking mix and beat until well blended. Stir in nuts, chocolate chips and coconut; blend well.

Pour into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F, for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.

Your family will enjoy delicious goodness in every bite, with this simple but tasty meal. Even the picky eaters!

1 pound ground beef chuck
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup sour cream
4 cups mashed potatoes, prepared with butter and milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef chuck and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain and return to the skillet. Stir in corn, peas, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Combine cornstarch and sour cream until smooth; stir into the beef mixture until blended. Add bouillon mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cook and stir until thickened.

Spread mashed potatoes over the top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cover and cook until the potatoes are heated through and the cheese is melted. Serves 6.