On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:55:20 -1200, "Virginia Tadrzynski"
> wrote:

>Now. For the rest of us. A new thread.........what did your mom cook that
>you remember most?

I remember her baking more than her cooking. As a cook, she was
infamous for "Pork Chips."

When I think of Mom, I think of cookies. All kinds, and in massive
batches.

Here's one of her signature recipes. The title is spoken quickly, as
one long word.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Cherry-Chocolate-Chip-Banana-Nut Bread

Recipe By :Carol Peterson (Damsel)
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads - Quick

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3 large bananas -- mashed
2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup nuts -- chopped
1/4 cup maraschino cherries -- chopped
1/4 cup chocolate chips

1. Mix ingredients in order given.
2. Grease and flour 2 small loaf pans. Pour half of batter into each.
3. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
4. Remove from pan and cool on rack.
5. Wrap in plastic wrap to store.

Source:
"Pat Zastera (Carol's Mom)"
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NOTES : The name of this recipe is said all as one word. It's a rule.

The recipe implies three medium bananas. For a moister, more dense and
flavorful bread, use three large or four medium bananas. And be sure
to always use fully ripe bananas. When they're still nice for eating,
they haven't developed the rich flavor you want in a bread.

Carol