Grandma's Swedish Gingersnaps

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 beaten egg
2 cups flour
2 1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp salt
sugar
In a large bowl cream together 1 cup sugar and shortening, add molasses and mix well. Add egg, beat well. In a medium bowl mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Mix into molasses mixture until thoroughly combined. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or overnight (I have skipped the chilling and they were fine!) Roll dough into 1 inch balls then roll in sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 7 to 9 min. If you want them soft in the middle, bake just until they show cracks on top. If want them crisp then bake longer. (Good both ways). Remove from cookie sheet. Cool.
Makes 3 doz. cookies.

Orange Julius

10-12 ice cubes
1/2 can orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup milk
Blend together in blender until foamy

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin
1/2 cup water
3 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 11.5 oz. package of milk chocolate chips
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Add pumpkin and water.
2. In a medium bowl combine dry ingredients.
3. Pour flour mixture into pumpkin mixture and stir until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
4. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake for 15 minutes or until just done. Do not overcook. They are best moist.
Makes 2 doz.

24 Hour Salad

Layer:
chopped up lettuce
sprinkle with onion salt
l cup chopped celery
2 cups mayonnaise
2 tsp. sugar (sprinkle over)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 tsp. seasoning salt or garlic salt
1 can sliced water chestnuts
10 oz. frozen peas (thawed out and drained)
Let stand in fridge overnight
Add four more layers:
3 chopped hard boiled eggs
1/2 to 1 lb. cooked and crumbled bacon
2 or more diced fresh tomatoes
Sprinkle top with paprika

Skillet Chicken

Chicken breast (# desired)--place in skillet in small amount of olive oil (just enough to keep from sticking)
Spices--sprinkle lightly on top then on other side when turn
Garlic powder (not salt)
Lawry's seasoning salt
Pepper
Basil
Cook on low to medium heat until lightly browned and turn. Cook until done through.