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MOM'S CUCUMBERS



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Tasty marinated cucumbers. Ideal for a fresh side salad.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large cucumbers
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup white sugar
⅛ cup water
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
½ teaspoon celery seed
¼ cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumbers and slice wafer thin. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand 30 minutes, then squeeze cucumbers to release moisture.
  • In a medium size bowl mix sugar, water, vinegar, celery seed, and onion. Add cucumbers to mixture. Mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 469.1 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

MOM'S CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS



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Mom's Cucumber and Onions is an old fashioned recipe featuring garden vegetables. The ingredients are simple--cucumbers, onions, salt, vinegar, sugar, celery seed and black pepper, but the finished result is the perfect accompaniment to any summer meal.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-6 cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1/2 white or yellow onion, sliced thin
1 Tablespoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Add peeled and sliced cucumbers and onions to a bowl; sprinkle with salt.
  • Cover mixture with water and stir; let sit for approximately for 20 - 30 minutes (up to 1 hour).
  • Drain the water. Add vinegar, sugar, celery seed and black pepper; stir.
  • Allow to marinate before eating. These will get better as they sit in the refrigerator.

MOM'S SPONGE CAKE



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Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream for a summer treat.

Provided by LOONEYPROFESSOR

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sponge Cake Recipes

Time 41m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs
2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Beat eggs in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on high speed until thick and lemon-colored, about 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is thick, about 5 minutes. Fold flour, baking powder, and salt into the batter by hand.
  • Microwave milk in a small microwave-safe bowl until it begins to bubble, about 1 minute. Stir in butter until melted. Add vanilla extract.
  • Pour milk mixture into the batter; blend on low speed until well-combined and smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 237.6 mg, Sugar 34.5 g

MOM'S CAKE



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Make and share this Mom's Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nancyal

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (3 1/2 ounce) package chocolate pudding mix, cook and serve
1 (18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Cook the pudding according to the package directions.
  • Add the dry cake mix to the cooked pudding and mix well.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 8x12 inch pan.
  • Pour chips and nuts over the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour I have also made this using a white or yellow cake mix and butterscotch pudding.
  • Use butterscotch chips for the top.
  • I also omit the nuts if I make it for my family, as 2 of us are allergic to nuts.

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