Mary Crocker's Barbecue Sauce

2 bottles (14 ounces each) Ketchup
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
1/3 cup prepared mustard
1 TBsp. dry mustard
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 TBsp. coarse, freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups wine vinegar
1 cup fresh lemon juice--that's right, squeeze it.
1/2 cup bottled thick steak sauce
Dash Tabasco, or to taste
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 TBsp. soy sauce
2 TBsp. salad oil
1 can (12 ounces) beer
Minced or crushed garlic, if desired


Combine all ingredients EXCEPT the garlic and mix well. Pour into
pint jars to store. This sauce may be stored for several weeks in the
refrigerator. For longer storage, freeze in the freezer. About an
hour before using the sauce, add the garlic if desired.

Makes about 6 pints

Ochopee Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/4 cups unsifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 package instant vanilla pudding
2 eggs
1 12 oz. package chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Mix flour with baking soda;
Combine margarine, sugars, vanilla and pudding mix in large mixer bowl;
Beat until smooth and creamy.
Beat in eggs.
Gradually add flour mixture and then stir in chips and nuts.

Drop big, rounded, measuring teaspoonsful about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes a mere 7 dozen.

Mom's Granola

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Combine in large, heavy roasting pan:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups dry skim milk
1 1/2 cups wheat germ
1 cup sesame seeds
6 cups rolled oats
1 cup sunflower seeds, shelled, unroasted
1 cup Grape Nuts

Combine in sauce pan:
3/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla

Warm sauce pan ingredients over low heat to bend. Pour into dry mixture, stirring well.

Roast for 45 - 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes at first, then more frequently until particles are golden brown.

After mixture has cooled, add:
2 cups raisins
1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

Store in tightly covered containers in cool, dry place.

Carol's Spaghetti Sauce

Take:
2 cloves garlic, minced.
2 lb. ground turkey.
I large onion, chopped.
Brown together (optional: add one green pepper, chopped, as you brown).
Drain excess fat.

Add:
1 lb can chopped tomatoes
3 6oz. cans tomato paste
15 oz. can tomato souce
8 oz. can tomato sauce.
(Optional: add 1/4 cup of snipped parsley)
1 Tablespoon brown sugar or white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon basil.
2 cups water.

Simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Carol has "no idea" how many this serves, "maybe eight, possibly more". We always had enough for a couple of meals with three hungry teenagers.