Saucy Chocolate Pudding Cake

Yes!!!! If you need a chocolate fix, this is for you. I thought I had lost this old recipe, but located it recently in my old recipe box, misfiled. It's super delicious!

Cake instructions:

1/4 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
2 oz. melted chocolate, unsweetened
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup milk

Cream the first 4 ingredients, then add melted chocolate. Mix dry ingredients and add to chocolate mixture alternately with 2/3 cup milk. Set aside.

Sauce instructions:

2/3 cup sugar
2 cups water
1 oz. melted chocolate
1/8 teaspoon salt

In medium saucepan, mix all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Pour liquid into a greased 1 1/2 or 2 quart casserole. Drop cake batter by tablespoon into hot syrup. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. (or cook on top of stove in a covered saucepan over low heat for 25 minutes.) Makes approximately six servings.

Dilly Ham Sandwiches

This recipe dates back to pre-microwave days. It's the best ham sandwich ever! I think the credit goes to Pat for this one.

1 cup real butter
1/2 cup finely minced onion
1/4 cup mustard
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 lb. thinly sliced deli ham
sliced Swiss cheese
1 dozen potato rolls

Mix the first 4 ingredients and let set overnight in refrigerator. When ready to prepare, spread butter mixture onto split rolls. (If you can't find potato rolls, use sweet Italian or another good roll) Now pile on the shredded ham; top with cheese. Wrap in foil and store in freezer. To serve, heat foil-wrapped sandwiches in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 45 minutes.

These are great to have on hand in the freezer. If you prefer to heat them in the microwave, simply wrap the sandwiches in plastic wrap instead of foil. Heat carefully in the microwave, or the bread will become tough. I really prefer to cook these in a regular oven, because it seems to improve the flavor.

Spicy Peach Salad

Here's a good one. A bit different than your run-of-the-mill gelatin salad.

2 (3 oz) pkgs orange gelatin
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 large can sliced peaches
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 large stick whole cinnamon
12 whole cloves

Drain peaches, reserving juice. Measure juice and water to make 1 1/2 cups liquid. Combine with the sugar, vinegar, and spices. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes. Add sliced peaches; simmer 5 minutes longer. Remove peaches and spices from syrup; set aside peaches and discard the spices. Measure syrup and add boiling water to make 2 1/2 cups. Dissolve the gelatin in the hot syrup by stirring for 3 minutes, then add the cold water. Chill until mixture reaches the consistency of heavy syrup. Add the peach slices; pour into a serving dish. Chill until firm.