Potluck Recipes

We are all invited to the potluck meal times. Whether a family gathering, church social activities, meals, office community night out, or any other occasion that requires you to take a dish to share, here are a couple of old-fashioned recipes that are sure to please. They are simple, fast, easy to prepare, tasty and economical. Beans and Franks are always happy crowd and a special move with the children. Tropical Wedding Cake is a cake that looks easy and taste you've spent much time on it. It is also a good "Get Ahead" cake because it must be refrigerated overnight.

TROPICAL WEDDING Cake AD

This recipe tropical wedding cake is a yellowed and tattered old newspaper clipping. A grocery store in southern Indiana had run this ad as their recipe of the week.

1 box yellow cake mix, prepared as directed on box and bake in a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar with a pound four ounces of crushed pineapple and cook over medium heat for five minutes.

When cake is the oven, pierce top with a large fork and pour the warm pineapple mixture of sugar on the cake.

Prepare a large package of vanilla pudding (not instant) in accordance with the guidelines and cover the pineapple. Cover and refrigerate cake overnight.

Just before serving, spread the regular or extra creamy whipped topping on top of cake and sprinkle with coconut.

BEANS and Franks

3 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch
1 / 2 cup chopped onion
1 / 2 cup chopped green pepper
1 / 2 pound frankfurters, cut into 1 inch
1 box (1 lb. 14 oz) pork and beans
1 / 2 cup ketchup
1 / 4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp tablespoon mustard
4-oz cheddar cheese, sliced about 3/4-inch wide

In a skillet, cook bacon ten inches, until crispy. Sauted onion, pepper and the Franks in a pan with the bacon until the onion is transparent. In a 3 quart saucepan combine all ingredients except cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Arrange cheese slices on top in the design discussed. Cook ten minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Enjoy!